- 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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