Overview
- NBC, citing current and former U.S. officials, reports Trump discussed inserting a small U.S. contingent for specific strategic purposes rather than a full invasion.
- The White House rejects the account, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling it speculation from outsiders and emphasizing that the president keeps options open.
- In public remarks this week, Trump declined to rule out “boots on the ground” and told NBC he is not seriously considering a ground invasion at this time.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared to confront any U.S. ground forces, stating, “We are waiting for them.”
- The conflict remains an air campaign, and the Pentagon reports six U.S. troops killed and 18 wounded since the fighting began Saturday.