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Trump Considers Military Options Amid Rising Casualties in Iran

3/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has not ruled out any options for military action, including a potential ground invasion of Iran, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Karoline Leavitt dismissed NBC News reporting that Trump privately discussed a ground invasion as based on unverified sources.
The Pentagon reported six U.S. service members have died and 18 have been injured since military operations began in Iran last Saturday.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has not ruled out any options for military action, including a potential ground invasion of Iran, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Karoline Leavitt dismissed NBC News reporting that Trump privately discussed a ground invasion as based on unverified sources.
The Pentagon reported six U.S. service members have died and 18 have been injured since military operations began in Iran last Saturday.