US EditionTrump Isn't Ruling Out Boots on the Ground in Iran 'if Necessary': Report
Trump justified possible ground troop deployment by citing intelligence on Iran’s nuclear weapon development and recent U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed 49 leaders.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump refused to rule out deploying U.S. ground troops to Iran if they were necessary, saying he didn’t `have the yips` about boots on the ground in an exclusive interview with The New York Post following Saturday’s strikes.
- Intelligence that Iran pursued enrichment at a separate site prompted the administration to act, with Trump saying ongoing negotiations ended after Iran `pulled back`.
- So far, U.S. officials report four U.S. service members killed amid Operation Epic Fury, which Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said targeted Iran's missile and drone programs.
- The Post pressed Trump on a weekend Reuters/Ipsos poll showing 27% approved, 43% disapproved and 29% unsure, and he replied bluntly, `It's like everything else, we'll take it out`.
- Trump said the 'big wave' regarding Iran hasn't happened yet, adding people are `very impressed` and a 'silent majority' supports his approach despite public opinion polls.
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Trump isn't ruling out boots on the ground in Iran 'if necessary': report
Trump told the Post that he made the decision to strike last week after the talks in Geneva due to intelligence
President Donald Trump of the United States said that he would not rule out sending American ground troops to Iran if necessary. "I don't have hands on ground troops, as every president says, "No ground troops." I don't say that. I say, "I guess they aren't needed" or "if they are needed," said Trump in an exclusive interview with the New York Post. This is very different from the rhetoric of previous American presidents who traditionally catego…
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