Trump calls sending troops to Iran a waste of time

US President Donald Trump stated in an interview that sending ground troops to Iran would be 'a waste of time'. He emphasized that the US has sufficient military power and does not plan an invasion, reserving the right for retaliatory actions.

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News over the phone on Thursday evening that sending ground troops to Iran would be 'a waste of time'. He stated that the US already has sufficient military power to accomplish any mission. Trump emphasized that he does not plan a military invasion of Iran but reserves the right to take retaliatory action. He also added that he does not rule out the possibility of a diplomatic solution to the situation.

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