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Trump's supposed talks with Iran: What do we know?
US President Donald Trump walked back his own deadline for escalating attacks on Iran on Monday, citing "productive" talks with Tehran – but Iranian officials deny those talks took place. So what is really happening? Here is a look at the facts and speculation.
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US to deploy 3,000 82nd Airborne Division troops to Middle East to support Iran war - WSJ
Officials stated that the order does not confirm a decision being made by US President Donald Trump to put boots on the ground in Iran, though it presents several options for future action.
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