First Thing: US reportedly poised to send airborne troops to Middle East
by Clea Skopeliti from on (#74FVG)
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Good morning.
The US appeared poised to deploy airborne troops to the Middle East, according to reports, as strikes intensified across the region.
What is the 15-point framework? Diplomats with knowledge of the talks believe it is likely to be a rehashed version of a proposal put forward by Trump's negotiating team during nuclear talks in May 2025.
What is happening with the strait of Hormuz? Iran has announced it is permitting non-hostile" ships to pass safely through the strait.
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