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In this episode of OPEN COLLAR, Major Gaurav Arya takes a deep dive into the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East as the United States prepares for a possible ground invasion of Iran, even while signaling openness to peace talks.With nearly 7,000 American troops deployed, including Marine Expeditionary Units, amphibious assault groups like USS Tripoli and USS Boxer, and the 82nd Airborne Division, Washington’s military posture is raising serious questions about its true intentions. Is this preparation for deterrence—or a signal that a larger conflict is imminent?