Trump Eyes Limited Iran Troop Deployments Amid Escalating Tensions

Trump has privately floated sending a small number of U.S. troops to Iran for targeted, strategic missions—an option that would mark a shift toward ground operations even as officials say no final decision has been made; analysts say a limited deployment could involve special operations rather than a full invasion, but the move would clash with his promise to avoid new wars, as Iran warns it’s prepared for escalation and the White House has declined to comment.