Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? – The Latest

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Amidst increased US military presence in the Middle East, Iran alleges that the US is secretly planning a ground assault, despite publicly discussing ceasefire talks. Former President Trump has made statements threatening Iran's energy infrastructure, suggesting the US could seize Iranian oil and its Kharg Island export hub. He also claimed to be in talks with a new "reasonable regime" in Iran. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of Yemen's Houthi forces, raising concerns about potential damage to the global economy. Jonathan Freedland discusses these developments on Politics Weekly America, available on YouTube and as a podcast.

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Yemen’s Houthi forces have also entered the conflict.

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Trump said his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ in Iran.

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Donald Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure.

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Iran is accusing Washington of privately plotting a ground assault.

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Thousands of US soldiers and marines are arriving in the Middle East.

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Lucy Hough 30% Jonathan Freedland 40% Washington 50% Yemen 60% Middle East 60% Kharg Island 70% Houthi forces 70% United States 80% Donald Trump 90% Iran ×4100%

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iran 100% us military 80% ground assault 70% energy infrastructure 60% oil 60% kharg island 50% ceasefire talks 50% global economy 40% houthi forces 40%