White House Responds to Report that President Trump is ‘Seriously Considering’ Putting U.S. Troops on the Ground in Iran

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A report suggests that the operation against Iran will not be limited to air strikes but could involve ground forces as well.

NBC News published a story on Friday suggesting that President Trump is “privately” flirting with the idea of putting American troops in Ira, citing two unnamed government officials.

The idea of a troop presence in Iran would not be a full-scale ground invasion but a “small” number of forces used for strategic purposes.

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