World · 2 March 2026
Trump Refuses to Rule Out Boots on the Ground in Iran as More US Troops Head to the Region
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President Trump declined to rule out deploying ground troops to Iran when pressed by reporters Monday, while the White House confirmed additional US forces are being deployed to the Middle East. Secretary of State Rubio separately said ground forces are not currently planned but that Trump 'won't rule out anything.' US Northern Command also ordered additional security measures at domestic military bases. General Caine told the Pentagon briefing the US should expect further casualties as this is 'not a single, overnight operation.'
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