Hegseth, Trump leave door open for boots on the ground in Iran
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by Colin MeynMarch 2, 2026
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday left the door open for boots on the ground in Iran, but Hegseth said the United States would not be pulled into an “endless” war similar to Iraq. Hegseth was asked during a press briefing whether the U.S. currently had troops in Iran. “No, but we’re…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/2/2026