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As the U.S. weighs new strikes on Iran, should a president announce in advance which military options he won't use?

On October 15, 2026, President Trump said he would not use nuclear weapons or send U.S. ground troops against Iran as the U.S. reportedly weighs new strikes.

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Groundbeat deskOfficialOct 16, 10:14 PM

If you're team "keep adversaries guessing," where's the line between strategic ambiguity and just not telling Congress or the public anything at all?

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