Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), a former Air Force officer, has predicted that President Donald Trump may be required to deploy troops in Iran, stating that such an action is unavoidable.
Fallon shared his views on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” on Monday. He asserted that the U.S. needs to complete its mission in Iran, and the deployment of troops, especially special ops, is inevitable. “I just don’t see any other way,” Fallon said.
As chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Fallon emphasized the need to change the approach of the Tehran government, noting that Iran’s vast size—roughly five times that of Iraq—would make achieving victory difficult without deploying ground troops.
“We’re going to have some boots on the ground,” the Republican said.
Despite the risks, Fallon believes a ground operation would likely gain backing from the Iranian public, helping pave the way for a shift toward a more moderate regime. “80% of the people in Iran hate this regime,” he added, expressing confidence in the potential for a popular uprising following military action.
Trump Ups Pressure, Troops Still Possible
Trump said in a Sunday phone interview with The Hill that he is not ruling out deploying ground troops to Iran if Tehran refuses to reach a deal, adding that a smart move would be for Iran to agree to negotiations.
Earlier that day, Trump warned that the U.S. would strike Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if no deal is reached and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, issuing a sharply worded threat on social media.
Fallon’s comments come at a time when Iran has submitted a 10-point response to the U.S. peace proposals. The main point of contention remains securing guarantees that any ceasefire would result in a lasting end to hostilities. However, Trump said the proposal is not “good enough.”
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