The U.S. may increase troop deployment to the Middle East to a scale of 17,000 people, sparking large-scale anti-war protests nationwide.

Mars Finance reports that on March 28, multiple sources indicate that U.S. President Trump is evaluating the deployment of over 17,000 ground troops around Iran. Although this scale is far below 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. Previously, reports indicated that the Pentagon is considering increasing the current troop level of about 7,000 by up to 10,000 additional troops, which may include 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 within the U.S. continues to grow. The “No Kings” protest movement plans to launch over 3,000 rallies across the country this Saturday, opposing Trump administration policies, with topics including anti-immigration measures and military actions against Iran. Organizers claim this event 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.