The U.S. may deploy additional troops to the Middle East, reaching a force size of up to 17,000; a large-scale anti-war protest wave has erupted in China

BlockBeats news, on March 28, according to multiple sources, U.S. President Trump is evaluating the deployment of over 17,000 ground troops around Iran. While this scale is far lower than the approximately 150,000 troops at the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003, it is capable of executing limited military operations, including seizing strategic locations, controlling key resources, or implementing regional occupations.

Previous reports indicated that the Pentagon is considering further increasing the existing force of about 7,000 personnel by up to 10,000 troops, with the new forces potentially comprising infantry, armored units, and logistical support. Analysts believe this move demonstrates the U.S. maintaining a “dual-track strategy” between diplomatic negotiations and military pressure.

Meanwhile, opposition voices in the U.S. continue to rise. The “No Kings” protest movement plans to launch over 3,000 rallies across the country this Saturday to oppose Trump administration policies, with issues covering anti-immigration measures and military actions against Iran. Organizers claim that this action could become one of the largest protest days in U.S. history, with large-scale demonstrations expected in major cities like Washington, Chicago, and San Francisco.