Donald Trump Leaves Door Open for Ground Troop Deployment

In a conversation with the media aboard his plane, President Donald Trump stated that while he is not currently seeking a deal with Iran, he would not rule out the deployment of ground troops if necessary, warning that any U.S. ground offensive would be “devastating” for the Iranian regime.

Reflecting on the campaign, the president claimed that no previous administration has had the courage to confront Iran. He asserted that the U.S. has effectively neutralized the Iranian Air Force and Navy, adding that the effectiveness of Iranian weaponry has been hampered by poor accuracy.

Looking toward the future, President Trump predicted that oil prices would stabilize quickly and suggested that the post-war map of Iran might look significantly different than it does today. Finally, he commented on the internal sentiment within Iran, stating that the Iranian people desire a leader who will avoid conflict, while firmly maintaining that the United States is not seeking a deal with the current government.