The Trump administration has assured allies it has no immediate plans for a
ground invasion of Iran, despite deploying thousands of troops to the region.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the U.S. can achieve its
objectives without ground troops but that their presence provides strategic
flexibility. Recent troop deployments, including Marine and Army units, have
sparked speculation about potential escalation, but officials maintain these
moves serve multiple roles, including evacuation support and maintenance
strategic ambiguity. Rubio noted that the war would likely end in weeks, not
months.
