US troops brace for ‘hit-and-run’ guerilla attacks as 82nd Airborne deploys to Iran, military analyst warns

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US to send thousands of soldiers from 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East The US is expected to deploy up to 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, adding to a growing military buildup amid the war on Iran. The rapid-response unit is among the most combat-ready in the US Army, capable of deploying within hours. Published On 25 Mar 2026 Iran could significantly increase U.S.