President Trump on Thursday denied he would deploy additional U.S. troops to aid in his war in Iran, telling reporters he’s not putting forces “anywhere.”
“No, I’m not putting troops anywhere,” Trump said at the White House when asked whether he intends to send more service members to the Middle East.
“If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you,” he continued, before adding that the U.S. “will do whatever’s necessary to keep the price” of oil down.
The comments come as Reuters reported the Trump administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the region.
At least 13 service members have already died in the conflict, while another 200 have been injured, including 10 severely, according to the Pentagon.
The war is now nearing the end of its third week with no clear conclusion in sight. The White House is set to ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding for its military campaign.
This article is breaking news and will be updated as more information becomes available.
