Hegseth Signals Possible US Ground Involvement in Iran
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to rule out deploying American ground troops in Iran as the U.S.-Israeli strikes target Iran’s conventional and nuclear programs, saying there is no fixed timetable for the operation. The Pentagon framed the mission as necessary and ongoing, contrasting with Trump’s pledge to avoid new wars. The conflict has already caused casualties, including four U.S. troops killed in Kuwait following a missile attack and a misfire that downed three U.S. F-15Es (crews survived). Despite the hostilities, officials stressed they won’t detail future moves.
- Hegseth doesn’t rule out US troops in Iran Politico
- Iran live updates: Trump outlines war's objectives, says U.S. 'will easily prevail' CNBC
- U.S. Sending More Forces to Middle East as Iran War Widens The New York Times
- Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we’re finishing it' NPR
- US defense chief says conflict with Iran 'not a long war' ایران اینترنشنال
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