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Trump Dismisses Troop Deployment Despite Iran Tensions

3/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said March 9, 2026 he is nowhere near ordering troops to Iran to protect Isfahan's nuclear material.
He expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei but did not detail plans.
Trump previously threatened Mojtaba Khamenei would not last long without U.S. approval.
He spoke from a Florida golf club.
His remarks downplay deployment speculation after Tehran strikes and reflect tensions after Khamenei's succession.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said March 9, 2026 he is nowhere near ordering troops to Iran to protect Isfahan's nuclear material.
He expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei but did not detail plans.
Trump previously threatened Mojtaba Khamenei would not last long without U.S. approval.
He spoke from a Florida golf club.
His remarks downplay deployment speculation after Tehran strikes and reflect tensions after Khamenei's succession.