US not currently postured for ground forces in Iran, Rubio says
Published on March 2, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that the United States is not currently positioned for ground forces in Iran, but has options to do so. He added that the administration believes the objective of achieving without ground forces can be achieved. The situation is currently unclear.
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