Trump Is Considering Bringing U.S. Ground Troops Into Iran
- 7.03.2026, 9:42
To achieve specific strategic objectives.
US President Donald Trump has privately expressed serious interest in stationing US ground troops in Iran.
This was reported by several US officials and sources familiar with internal administration discussions, writes NBC News.
They said that during conversations with aides and Republican Party officials, Trump described a possible post-war scenario for Iran. They were not talking about a large-scale invasion, but rather a small contingent of U.S. troops that could be used to achieve specific strategic goals.
The sources note that the president has not made final decisions or ordered ground forces. But private discussions suggest he is considering such an option more seriously than his public statements suggest.
White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt said the reports are based on speculation by anonymous sources.
"President Trump is always wise to keep all options open, but anyone who tries to hint that he supports one option or another proves that he has no real place at the negotiating table," she said.
The Pentagon said six U.S. military personnel have been killed in Iranian counterattacks since the war began, with 18 others injured.
Sources said Trump has also discussed a model for a possible relationship with Iran after a change in power. He compared it to the situation in Venezuela after the detention of former President Nicolas Maduro, when the US backed the new government led by Delcy Rodriguez and benefited from cooperation in the oil industry.
In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he did not rule out the use of ground forces:
"I have no doubt about using military units on the ground," he said, adding that such an option might only be necessary under certain conditions.
Experts note that potential troop deployments could mean limited special operations - such as raids to destroy important targets or control nuclear facilities. At the same time, analysts say, this is significantly different from a full-scale ground operation.