Trump Open to Ground Troops in Iran

0:00On March 2nd, President Trump says he is open to sending American ground troops into Iran if they prove necessary amid the ongoing conflict. He highlighted the quick early winds from Operation Epic Fury, a series of strikes launched over the weekend, targeting Iran's leadership and suspected nuclear sites. Trump noted the operation is ahead of schedule and could wrap up in just a few weeks. The strikes have already taken out 49 key figures in a single day. Far faster than the four weeks originally projected, Trump described the progress as smooth and effective, with forces hitting permanent facilities that intelligence linked to nuclear enrichment efforts. Public reaction remains mixed, with a recent poll showing only 27% of Americans approving the strikes, 43%, disapproving, and 29% unsure. Support was low even before the operation began, but Trump argues stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is worth the risks. The decision to strike followed failed talks in Geneva last week, where Iranian officials

1:02backed out. U.S. intelligence then uncovered work at new hidden sites, prompting Trump to give the go ahead. While he believes ground troops probably are not needed, Trump stressed readiness to use them if the situation demands it to fully resolve the threat.