politics
March 24, 2026
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran has agreed ‘never’ to have a nuclear weapon as he reportedly approves sending more troops to region
We’re getting more reports now of Donald Trump approving the deployment of more than 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump claims Iran has agreed to never have nuclear weapons and that negotiations to end the war are ongoing.
- Trump approved the deployment of over 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
- Iran's military vowed to fight on until achieving 'complete victory,' mocking the US.
- Lebanon faces an 'existential crisis' as Israel plans to create a 'security zone' in the country's south.
- Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant reported being hit by a projectile, with no damage or casualties.
- Qatari emir thanked Turkish president for de-escalation efforts.
- Trump's defense secretary and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff were reportedly disappointed by the prospect of negotiating a ceasefire with Iran.
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