Israeli forces prepare for a multi-week campaign against Iran but rule out deploying ground troops. Learn the latest updates on the escalating US-Israel-Iran war.
Extended Military Campaign
The Israeli Defense Forces are bracing for an extended tactical engagement with Iran, anticipating that the current wave of hostilities could stretch on for several weeks. During an online briefing on March 3, 2026, military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani informed the press that their operational planners have mapped out a “general scope of weeks” for the campaign. However, he emphasized that this timeline remains highly fluid and will adapt based on real-time tactical developments on the ground and in the air.
Ground Invasion Ruled Out
Despite the sheer intensity of the ongoing joint operations alongside the United States, military officials are currently dismissing the prospect of a land-based invasion of Iranian territory. When probed about the potential for deploying infantry or mechanized divisions, Lt. Col. Shoshani stated that such maneuvers are highly improbable under current strategic frameworks, noting that there is no practical plan for a ground assault at this time.
Timeline and Scope
The current cycle of violence was initiated by a series of coordinated U.S.-Israeli aerial bombardments on February 27, which swiftly provoked Iranian counter-strikes. Addressing the nation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed the military’s sentiment, clarifying that while the confrontation with Tehran is far from over and will require “some time” to resolve, the administration does not foresee it devolving into a multi-year war of attrition.
