U.S. President Donald Trump has refrained from ruling out the possibility of deploying ground troops in Iran, saying in an interview with American media that he will not make definitive promises like previous presidents. Trump stated that while a ground force might not be necessary it remains a potential option depending on circumstances.
In a subsequent address at the White House Trump outlined U.S. objectives including neutralizing Iran’s missile capabilities, crippling its naval forces, preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and stopping the provision of weapons, funds, and guidance to terrorists outside its borders.
Trump described Iran’s missile program as a shield for nuclear development and warned that a nuclear-armed Iran with long-range missiles would pose an unacceptable threat to the U.S. and the Middle East. He noted that previous diplomatic efforts failed repeatedly, prompting military action, which he called a timely and strategic measure against a corrupt regime.
He claimed that ten Iranian naval vessels have already been destroyed and Iran’s missile production weakened. Trump added that the operation is ahead of schedule, initially planned for four to five weeks, but U.S. forces are capable of extending it. He also defended his 2018 withdrawal from the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal calling it a dangerous agreement that would have allowed Iran to develop nuclear weapons within three years.
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