Trump weighs a limited U.S. ground presence in Iran, per reports
Trump privately expressed serious interest in deploying a small number of U.S. troops on the ground inside Iran for targeted aims, discussing the idea with aides and Republican officials outside the White House; no orders have been given and publicly he has not ruled out boots on the ground, though officials say this would be a narrow operation rather than a full invasion. The talks come as the conflict has produced casualties, and experts warn such a deployment could escalate the war; Trump has publicly signaled openness to various options while outlining a vision for post-war Iran, including oil cooperation, but no decision has been made.
