Trump Says He’s ‘Not Putting Troops Anywhere’ Amid Iran War

The president made the comments during a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House for discussions regarding the war in Iran.

US President Donald Trump provides updates on the Iran war in bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi.

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House on March 19 for bilateral discussions regarding the war in Iran, and signaled that he is not inclined to send ground troops into the Middle East.

“No, I’m not putting troops anywhere,” Trump told reporters during the meeting. “If I were, I would not tell you, but I’m not putting troops.”