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

Pb Presented by Lucy Hough with Jonathan Freedland; produced by Bryony Moore; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; lead producer Zoe HitchThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-30 · 15:50 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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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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As thousands of US soldiers and marines arrive in the Middle East, Iran is accusing Washington of privately plotting a ground assault while publicly touting ceasefire talks. Donald Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure, said his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ in Iran and that US forces could seize the regime’s export hub on Kharg Island, while also claiming he was in talks with a new ‘reasonable regime’. Yemen’s Houthi forces have also entered the conflict, bringing the threat of further damage to the global economy. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, Jonathan Freedland – watch on YouTube. And listen to Politics Weekly America here, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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