US President Donald Trump has openly acknowledged that deploying American ground troops into Iran remains a potential future option, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on March 7, 2026, while en route to Miami, Trump addressed questions about securing enriched uranium at Iranian nuclear sites previously targeted in Operation Midnight Hammer.
Trump's Comments on Iran Troop Deployment
When pressed by the Guardian on whether he would send troops to Iran, Trump responded, "We haven't talked about it. At some point, maybe we will. It would be a great thing. Right now, we're just decimating them. We haven't gone after it but something we could do later on. We wouldn't do it now." He emphasised that any deployment would require a "very good reason" and predicted that Iranian forces would be "so decimated" they couldn't fight effectively at ground level.
Criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
In a related development, Trump renewed his criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the United Kingdom's delayed support for US-Israeli strikes on Iran. On his social media platform, Trump wrote, "The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That's OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don't need them any longer – But we will remember. We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!"
Other Key Events from March 7, 2026
Dignified Transfer at Dover Air Force Base: Trump joined families of six US service members killed in the Middle East war during a solemn dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, honouring the return of their remains.
Shield of the Americas Summit: Trump shifted focus to regional security by convening a summit with 12 Latin American leaders at his Miami golf club. He proposed a "counter-cartel coalition," stating, "Just as we formed a coalition to eradicate Isis, we now need a coalition to eradicate the cartels."
Additional Stories: Other notable events included Immigration and Customs Enforcement deporting a family, including a deaf boy denied assistive devices, and a Japanese individual attempting to sell nuclear materials to an undercover DEA agent. Democratic attorneys general were also highlighted for their efforts to oppose Trump's policies.
