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Trump Doesn't Rule Out Sending US Troops to Iran
President says he would only do so for a 'very good reason' against a 'virtually obliterated' opponent.
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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President Donald Trump did not rule out sending US troops to Iran, but pledged to do so only for a 'very good reason' against a virtually obliterated opponent. Trump made the remarks on Air Force One after attending a dignified transfer ceremony for servicemembers killed by Iran. He said the US has 'wiped out' Iran's navy, air force, missiles, and drone capacity, and has 'decimated their whole evil empire.'
Why it matters
Trump's comments signal a potential escalation of military action against Iran, even after the US has already carried out significant strikes. This raises concerns about further destabilization in the region and the potential for a prolonged conflict.
The details
Trump initially said he didn't want to answer the question about sending US troops to Iran. But he later said 'Could there be? Possibly for a very good reason' and that if the US did so, the Iranians 'wouldn't be able to fight at the ground level' because they have been so decimated. Trump also didn't rule out using troops to deal with securing Iranian nuclear material, saying 'that would be a great thing' and 'something we could do later' if needed.
- On March 7, 2026, Trump made the comments on Air Force One after attending a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base.
The players
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States who made the comments about potentially sending US troops to Iran.
What they’re saying
“Could there be? Possibly for a very good reason, and I would say if we ever did that, they would be so decimated that they wouldn't be able to fight at the ground level.”
— Donald Trump, Former President (dnyuz.com)
The takeaway
Trump's comments suggest the potential for further military escalation against Iran, even after significant US strikes, raising concerns about prolonged regional instability and conflict.
