Israel prepared for weeks-long Iran campaign, unlikely to deploy ground forces, spokesperson says
Published on March 3, 2026.
The Israeli military is preparing for a weeks-long campaign against Iran, which could last several weeks and is unlikely to see the deployment of ground forces, according to a military spokesperson. The duration of the campaign could change depending on developments in the country's ongoing conflict with Iran. The military has described progress so far as positive.
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