Could the U.S. use ground troops in Iran?

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There is growing speculation the Trump administration could use ground troops in the war with Iran, as the president threatens he could seize Iran’s Kharg Island that exports 90% of the country’s oil. ABC News' Patrick Reevell explores how realistic it is that such an operation could happen and its chances of success. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. https://abcnews.com Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: https://abcnews.com/devices Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcnews X: https://twitter.com/ABC Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcnews WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajTNakKWEKkXoAPIR11 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abcnews

Published 2026-03-30 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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