Trump Says He’s Not Ruling out Ground Troops If Iran Doesn’t Take Deal
By Jack Phillips
Published on April 5, 2026.
President Donald Trump has stated that he is not ruling out sending U.S. ground troops to Iran if Iran does not make a deal over reopening the Hormuz Strait by a Tuesday deadline. He also stated that no civilian infrastructure targets would be considered.
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