Could the US institute a draft for the Iran war?

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Could the US institute a draft for the Iran war?

Mar 9, 2026Center Right

As the war in Iran enters its second week, the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying ground troops to the region has loomed over the conflict. On Sunday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump “does not remove options off the table,” a comment meant to address the possibility of deploying U.S. troops…

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