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Mar 19 12:54 ET
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Trump: US "Ahead of Schedule" Targeting Iran Military, No Ground Troops Planned for Now

US President Donald Trump, speaking during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister, said: "We could have destroyed everything, but we have targeted the Islamic Republic's military capabilities and we are ahead of schedule." In response to a question about the possibility of deploying ground troops to Iran, Trump emphasized he would take whatever action is necessary, but currently has no intention of doing so.
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