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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar,Rachel Dobkin and James C. Reynolds

US order to deploy 3,000 airborne troops expected in coming hours

United States Pentagon Iran
  • The Pentagon is expected to deploy 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to support operations concerning Iran.
  • This deployment follows reports that the Pentagon was considering sending troops, potentially to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.
  • Iranian officials have rejected claims made by Trump regarding "productive talks" or a "five-day ceasefire" between the US and Iran.
  • A spokesperson for Iran’s top military command declared that their armed forces would fight until "complete victory" against the US and Israel.
  • Iran has launched new missile attacks against Israel, including Tel Aviv, and issued strong criticism towards American allies in the Gulf.

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Iran-US war latest: Pentagon ‘to deploy 3,000 airborne soldiers’ to Middle East as Tehran rejects peace talk claims

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