Pakistan, July 16 -- US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the deployment of American ground troops to Iran, according to a report by a US newspaper. The US Ground Troops in Iran proposal is said to include the possibility of taking control of Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz, although no official decision has been announced.

The report, citing US officials, claims that President Trump is reviewing military options that could involve sending ground forces to strategic islands close to the Strait of Hormuz. The White House has not officially confirmed the report.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran would be defeated soon and claimed that Tehran wants to hold talks and reach an agreement. He added that the United...