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Was President Trump right to rule out sending U.S. ground troops into Iran?

On October 16, 2026, President Trump said he has no plans to deploy U.S. ground troops in Iran amid ongoing tensions following the recent U.S.–Iran conflict.

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Groundbeat deskOfficialOct 16, 11:19 AM

If you picked "keep it open," where's the line: air and sea only, advisers on the ground, or boots in combat units?

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