President-elect Donald Trump said he has not made any decision about potentially sending U.S. troops to Iran to secure the country's nuclear stockpile, according to an interview with the New York Post.

Trump told the publication he is "nowhere near" making such a determination, addressing speculation about possible military action regarding Iran's nuclear program.

The comments come as Trump prepares to take office amid ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities and regional tensions in the Middle East. Iran has been subject to international sanctions and diplomatic pressure over its nuclear program for years.

The president-elect's remarks suggest no immediate plans for military intervention, though he stopped short of ruling out future action entirely. Trump has previously taken a hardline stance on Iran, including withdrawing the United States from the Iran nuclear deal during his first presidency.

Iran's nuclear program remains a key foreign policy challenge as the incoming administration prepares to take office next month.