What to know on Day 26 of the Iran war: Tehran taunts Trump, US troop deployment
Middle East,Foreign Policy,Iran War,US Military,Iran,Negotiations,Iran Negotiations,Peace Talks,Trump Agenda
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Iran's military has mocked the Trump administration's efforts to strike a deal to end the war, saying the United States is only "negotiating with yourselves."
Despite President Donald Trump's optimism that a deal with Tehran is in sight, sources have told CNN that around 1,000 US soldiers with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy to the Middle East in the coming days, suggesting the president is keeping his options open.
Here's what to know on Day 26 of the war...
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