The Trump administration is making detailed preparations for deploying US ground troops to Iran, according to a report published Friday, Anadolu reports. It comes one day after President Donald Trump told reporters at a news conference, “No, I’m not putting troops anywhere,” but added, “If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you.” CBS News reported that senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for the deployment of American ground forces in Iran as the president coordinates with Israel on the joint use of US and Israeli military resources. “It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality, it does not mean the President has made a decision, and as […]
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