Trump says 'not putting troops' in Iran

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Trump says 'not putting troops' in Iran
Washington, United States, March 19 (AFP) Mar 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not sending ground troops to Iran, weeks after he launched massive missile and bombing attacks alongside Israel.

"If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you. But I'm not putting troops," Trump told reporters as he met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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