Pete Hegseth Was Asked If US Troops Could Be Sent Into Iran, And His Answer Raises Eyebrows

Recent polls have shown that the majority of Americans disapprove of the US military operation in Iran.

Senior Culture Reporter, HuffPost

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not dismiss the possibility of deploying ground troops in Iran when questioned about the joint military operation between the US and Israel there.

Speaking at a Tuesday press briefing, Hegseth appeared guarded on whether President Donald Trump may order “boots on the ground” in Iran, but stressed that “the upcoming days will be decisive” as far as the conflict is concerned.

“We’re not going to foreclose any option,” he said. “You can’t fight and win a war if you tell your adversary what you are willing to do or what you are not willing to do, to include boots on the ground. Our adversary right now thinks there are 15 different ways we........

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