Trump considers sending ground troops to Iran while claiming progress

President Trump is reportedly considering a decision to send U.S. ground troops into Iran, with one official from a mediating country saying he is leaning toward a ground invasion, believing it would force Iran to capitulate. At the same time, the U.S. is preparing to deploy more troops to the region.

Trump has publicly claimed that U.S. military operations in Iran are 'extremely ahead of schedule' and that the conflict would end 'soon,' even as he fuels speculation about a major escalation. In a recent comment, he also said Iran had sent a 'big present,' though he did not specify what that was.