Hegseth Refuses to Rule Out U.S. Ground Troops in Iran as Trump Escalates War Pressure
By: Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | Breaking Military News WASHINGTON — (March 8, 2026) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled that the Donald Trump administration is prepared to escalate military operations against Iran, leaving open the possibility that American ground troops could be deployed if the conflict continues to intensify. Speaking during an [...]