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Defense Secretary Hegseth Refuses to Rule Out Sending Ground Troops to Iran

US-Israel Military Campaign Against Iran·March 31 – April 7, 2026
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Refuses to Rule Out Sending Ground Troops to Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for more military power as the war with Iran continues. Hegseth has become a leading voice for using force in the region. Some reports indicate he believes that aggressive military actions will help him keep his job. Hegseth will not say if the United States plans to send ground troops into Iran. He recently defended the idea of a ground invasion and said he does not understand why some political supporters would be against it.
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“Pete Hegseth refuses to rule out ground troop deployment to Iran, while President Trump demands European allies take responsibility for securing oil routes in the Strait of Hormuz.”

This shows the administration's refusal to limit military options and its demands on allies.

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“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth advised President Trump to join Israel in conducting military strikes against Iran, downplaying potential risks of the operation.”

This confirms the direct coordination of offensive military actions with Israel.

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