Trump Doesn’t Rule Out Ground Troops in Iran, Says “The Big One Is Coming Soon”

President Donald Trump has refused to rule out sending US ground troops into Iran, signaling a potential escalation of the conflict beyond aerial strikes. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump dismissed the standard presidential assurance of “no boots on the ground,” stating, “I don’t say it… if they were necessary.” He warned of an intensified assault, declaring, “We haven’t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn’t even happened.

The big one is coming soon.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed ground troops have not been deployed but refused to rule it out, emphasizing the operation is “not Iraq” and not a “nation-building quagmire.” The conflict has already claimed four US military lives, with three fighter jets downed in friendly fire incidents. Iran has retaliated with missile strikes on Israel, US bases across the Gulf, and targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE. Trump said the US could sustain operations beyond the initial month-long timeframe.

Key Points:

The possibility of ground troops marks a dramatic escalation with far higher risk of US casualties.
Trump’s “big one” warning suggests the current strikes are merely the opening phase of a larger campaign.
The administration’s explicit rejection of “nation-building” seeks to distinguish this from Iraq/Afghanistan.
Iran’s retaliation across multiple Gulf states demonstrates its capability to strike US allies.
The conflict has already caused US casualties and aircraft losses, underscoring the dangers.

President Trump’s refusal to rule out ground troops and his warning of an impending “big one” signal that the Iran conflict is far from over and may escalate dramatically, with potentially grave consequences for US forces and regional stability.

Sources: Channels TV, Tribune