Trump Considers Sending US Ground Troops Into Iran

There is growing concern that President Donald Trump may order U.S. ground troops to fight in Iran. Analysts suggest this move could be an attempt to avoid political humiliation in a war he started but cannot end. Such an escalation, even if limited, risks catastrophic results. Past U.S. military interventions in the region provide a stark warning of potential consequences. President Trump claims the war is nearly won. He says Iran is seeking peace and talks are progressing. However, the reality on the ground appears different. Iran continues to fight. Israel is still carrying out airstrikes. A key shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, remains largely closed. Furthermore, Iran-allied Houthi forces in Yemen have joined the conflict. They have attacked Israel and threaten Red Sea trade. The U.S. and Iran have made extreme demands, but no real negotiations are happening. The two sides are farther apart than before Trump abandoned diplomacy last month. Experts warn that Trump will soon have to face the large gap between his goals and what is possible. When that happens, he may turn to the U.S. troops already in the Gulf and order a ground invasion.