Trump is contemplating the sheer folly of boots on the ground in Iran. How did it come to this? | Simon Tisdall
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Trump is contemplating the sheer folly of boots on the ground in Iran. How did it come to this? | Simon Tisdall
"Trump's insistence that the war is nearly won and that Iran is seeking peace starkly contrasts with the ongoing conflict, as Iran continues to fight on multiple fronts and the strait of Hormuz remains largely closed."
"The US and Iran have issued maximalist demands with no signs of negotiations, indicating that they are further apart than before, especially after Trump's abandonment of diplomacy."
"The contemplation of deploying ground troops in the Middle East by a president who previously criticized foreign military interventions highlights the dire consequences of deliberate policy decisions."
"Trump's potential decision to order ground attacks reflects a significant gap between his desires and the actual situation on the ground, which could lead to catastrophic outcomes."
Concerns are rising that Donald Trump might deploy US ground troops in Iran to escape humiliation from a war he initiated and mismanaged. Such an escalation could have disastrous effects. Despite Trump's claims of victory and progress in negotiations, the reality shows ongoing conflict, with Iran actively fighting and the strait of Hormuz largely closed. The US and Iran remain far apart in demands, and Trump may soon face the reality of his situation, potentially leading to troop deployments in the Gulf.
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