Sources say the US soldiers with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy in the coming days, even as President Donald Trump expresses optimism over talks with Iran.
Sources told CNN the troops would add to the US growing military firepower in the region as the Trump administration promotes talks with Iran to end the conflict.
Meanwhile, Trump said Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are leading negotiations with Iran, expressing optimism that a deal is in sight.
An Iranian source told CNN that Tehran is willing to listen to “sustainable” proposals to end the war.
