New York Post exclusive report: Trump does not rule out the possibility of sending U.S. troops into Iran "if necessary."
Trump said, "For ground forces, I'm not worried — as every president would say, 'There won't be any ground forces involved.' I won't say that," he said, adding, "I would say 'They may not be needed' (or) 'If they are needed, then they will be.'"
The New York Post's exclusive report is true. U.S. President Trump clearly stated in an interview on March 2 that he would not promise "no ground forces" like previous presidents. If "necessary," he would consider sending U.S. troops into Iran.
Trump said he has no psychological issues ("the yips") about sending ground forces. He bluntly said, "Every president says 'no ground forces,' and I don't say that."
He emphasized that he doesn't care about public opinion polls and must do "the right thing," and insisted that allowing "crazy people" to have nuclear weapons is worse than causing regional conflicts. Although a Reuters poll showed only 27% of Americans support airstrikes, he believes there is a "silent majority" supporting him.
Regarding the current situation and casualties, he said, "The big wave (of attacks) hasn't come yet," and the operation is proceeding as planned. Since the joint U.S.-Israel air strike on February 28 led to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, the situation escalated, with four U.S. personnel killed. However, the defense secretary clearly stated that there is currently no ground forces entering Iran.
Trump's remarks indicate that the U.S. must win, and the current stalemate is not what he wants. He is willing to increase the intensity of the war if necessary.
This is also what Israel hopes for.
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