US President Donald Trump.Photo: CollectedWASHINGTON, United States, March 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran, while threatening a new, "big wave" of attacks. While so far the assault has focused entirely on aerial attacks by missiles and bombs, Trump refused to rule out sending ground troops -- something far riskier in terms of possible casualties. "I don't have the yips with respect to boots on the ground," Trump said, using a golf term for anxiety. Trump also spoke to CNN on Monday, flagging what he said would be an escalation in the assault on Iran. As for how long the war will last, Hegseth said: "Four weeks, two weeks, six weeks, it could move up.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 03, 2026 00:39 UTC