U.S. draws line on deploying ground troops? Trump says "No plans to send troops"

Financial News New York City correspondent Lee Byung-chulAs the war with the Islamic Republic of Iran enters its fourth week, U.S. President Donald Trump has denied having any plans to send additional troops to the Middle East. However, he also stated that the United States is prepared to take any measures deemed necessary, suggesting that military tensions are likely to persist.
During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on the 19th (local time), President Trump was asked by reporters whether more U.S. forces would be deployed to the Middle East. He replied, "We are not going to send troops anywhere."
He added, "And if we did send them, I would not tell you," before reiterating, "But we are not going to send troops."
His remarks are being interpreted as a signal that, even as the conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran drags on, the U.S. does not intend to expand its deployment of ground forces.
At the same time, President Trump said, "We will take whatever measures are necessary," leaving open the possibility of some form of military response.
Earlier, Reuters news agency, citing U.S. government officials and others, reported that the Trump administration was considering sending thousands of additional troops to reinforce operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Trump’s public denial of such plans on this day is being seen as a sign that internal discussions are still under way within the administration over the scale and level of any military response.


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