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Tensions are escalating as the White House confirms that President Donald Trump has not ruled out deploying ground troops to Iran, though no final decision has been made. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that military options remain open. In response, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf issued a stark warning, saying US forces would face a “rain of fire” if deployed. Confusion also surrounds alleged backchannel talks, which Tehran denies. As rhetoric intensifies on both sides, fears of a direct ground confrontation are rapidly growing.