President Donald Trump has pledged not to put American boots on the ground as the Iran war spiraled with strikes on oil and gas facilities across the region. But when asked about troops on Thursday in the Oval Office while the President was meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Trump responded sharply: 'No, I'm not putting troops anywhere.' President Donald Trump (right) speaks alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (left) from the Oval Office on Thursday. A CNN poll conducted in early March showed similar numbers, with 60 percent of respondents against the President sending ground troops. Later in the meeting, Trump responded with an eye-popping comment when asked why he didn't reveal to allies his Iran war plans.

Source: Daily Mail March 20, 2026 03:26 UTC