Trump closed the door to ground operations: We are not sending troops anywhere.

Trump closed the door to ground operations: We are not sending troops anywhere.

19.03.2026 19:50

After meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaiçi Sanae, U.S. President Donald Trump made statements regarding the ongoing war with Iran. Closing the door by saying, "I'm not sending troops anywhere. Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you," Trump commented on Hark Island, which is a significant point in Iran's oil exports, stating, "We can take it whenever we want. If we want, the war can end in two seconds."

US President Donald Trump made striking statements regarding the ongoing war with Iran after his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaiichi Sanae at the White House.

"I WOULDN'T TELL YOU EVEN IF I SENT THEM"

Referring to the war with Iran, Trump stated, "I am not sending troops anywhere. Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you," delivering a clear and controversial message.

HARK ISLAND OUTLOOK

Trump also made noteworthy comments about Hark Island, which is critical for Iran's oil exports. The US President emphasized military superiority with his words, "We can take it whenever we want. I call it the little island standing there. Completely unprotected."

"THE WAR CAN END IN TWO SECONDS"

Highlighting the military capacity of the US, Trump said, "Their navies are gone. Their air forces are gone. Their anti-aircraft systems are gone. We fly wherever we want, and no one even fires at us." Trump further asserted, "If we want, the war can end in two seconds."

The US President also announced that he had discussed preventing attacks on energy facilities with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

MESSAGE TO ALLIES

Previously calling on allied countries to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, Trump this time conveyed a message to the international community by saying, "We don't need anything from Japan or anyone else, but I think it's appropriate for people to take action."

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