President Donald Trump told Fox News he would deploy US ground forces into Iran if necessary, adding that discussions on the matter have not yet concluded.
President Donald Trump made a new statement on Iran in a Fox News interview Thursday, saying he would send US ground forces into Iran if necessary, and that discussions on the matter have not yet concluded. The remarks add to a series of public statements by Trump on potential military action.
As The Zioneer has reported, Trump previously stated on July 8 that he would not send ground forces at that time but would do so when Iran is 'completely eliminated' or a nuclear deal is signed. On June 15, he told the New York Times he would 'renew military attacks' if talks falter. The president has consistently framed military force as a backup option should diplomacy fail.
The new Fox News interview does not provide a specific trigger or timeline for a ground deployment, but signals that the option remains under active consideration. The status of the nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran remains unclear.
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