Trump Says He’s Not Ruling out Ground Troops If Iran Doesn’t Take Deal
Share
Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS
Summary:
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he is not ruling out the deployment of U.S. ground troops to Iran if Tehran fails to reach a deal to reopen the Hormuz Strait by a Tuesday deadline. In a phone interview with The Hill, Trump also mentioned that no civilian infrastructure targets would be off-limits. Earlier that day, he posted a warning on Truth Social, referring to the upcoming Tuesday as "Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one" in Iran, urging the regime to open the strait. Trump emphasized that "normal people" and "smart people" would make a deal.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Proverbs 20:18 (NASB 1977)
"Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance."
Commentary:
Public threats of ground troops and “no off-limits” targets show how quickly leaders move from negotiation to force. Words like that land on real people—families hear them and stock up, and shipping crews watch the strait with unease. Proverbs judges war talk by the quality of counsel, not by bravado. In Scripture, pressure-building between nations and hardening rhetoric are recognizable end-time patterns that can accelerate instability. Believers should weigh claims carefully and pray for restraint and clearheaded counsel.
Prophetic Trend:
Rising brinkmanship over strategic chokepoints is tightening global fault lines, with harsh rhetoric increasingly normalizing escalation as a tool of statecraft.
Mysterion Prophetic Impact Rating: C - Measured What does this mean?
Mysterion Ministries exists to preach the Gospel, make disciples, equip the saints, and stand watchfully in these times. If this work strengthens your faith or understanding, you’re invited to learn more about supporting the ministry.
Source Excerpt:
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is not ruling out sending U.S. ground troops to Iran if Tehran does not make a deal over reopening the Hormuz Strait by a Tuesday deadline. “No,” Trump told The Hill in a phone interview when he was asked if he would rule out sending ground troops to Iran, also saying that no civilian infrastructure targets would be ruled out. “Normal people would make a deal. Smart people would make a deal,” the president said. “If they were smart they would make a deal.” Earlier in the day, Trump issued a stark warning on Truth Social that “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran” before calling on the regime to open the Hormuz Strait. “Or you’ll be living in Hell,” he added.......
Original Article: Read the full story →
Source: The Epoch Times
Posted on 04-05-2026 16:14