By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

Summary

  • Iran rejects US plan but says diplomacy continues (indirectly, apparently) – White House, Pentagon reviewing options for ‘final blow’ as Trump tells Iranians ‘get serious’ about talks.
  • Trump said to want ‘speedy end to war’ (WSJ) while at the same time warning Tehran of ‘no turning back’ if it doesn’t negotiate.
  • Israel says it has killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy.
  • Iran “laying Traps” & “building up defenses” on Kharg Island; NYT report says 13 US regional bases largely ‘uninhabitable’ in wake of Iran ballistic missile retaliation on Gulf.

Continue reading “Diplomacy Has Not Stopped, Iran Says, While Vowing To Continue The Fight; Trump Mulls Plan To Deliver ‘Final Blow’”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier, the chief of the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, and his headquarters staff have been ordered to the Middle East as the Pentagon prepares for potential ground operations in Iran, The Intercept reported Tuesday, citing two US government officials.

The New York Times reported a day earlier that the US War Department was considering deploying the 82nd Airborne’s “Immediate Response Force,” a brigade of about 3,000 soldiers, and that order is now said to be imminent.

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By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

Summary

  • Iran Does Not Accept Ceasefire, Issues 5 Conditions, Says US Talks Illogical: Fars. The statement says that talks are not viable in current conditions, oil rising.
  • 3,000 elite Army Airborne soldiers & Marines still en route after Trump said Monday says Iran has been destroyed “militarily”. 
  • Iran is tightening control of Hormuz, demanding detailed ship data and in some cases fees for passage
  • Iran continues to say it is ready for long war, monitors US troop movements: Parliament Speaker says “Do not test our resolve to defend our land.”

Continue reading “Iran Rejects US Proposed Ceasefire, Counters With 5 Conditions For Ending War, As US Troops En Route”