President Trump denied that he would deploy additional U.S. troops to aid in his war in Iran, telling reporters he’s not putting forces “anywhere.” The president made the comments at the White House when asked directly about sending more service members to the Middle East. Per The Hill, he quickly followed up, however, with a telling remark: “If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you.” He also added that the U.S. “will do whatever’s necessary to keep the price” of oil down.
These extremely contradictory statements come as reports indicate the Trump administration is actively considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its ongoing operation in the region. Officials are reportedly weighing a mission to secure a safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This would involve using the military’s air and naval forces.
