Iranian military mocks Trump’s claim of US-Iran negotiations

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 9 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELL, MIKE CORDER, MUNIR AHMED and AAMER MADHANIMarch 25, 2026 at 06:23 AM

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Amidst escalating tensions and strikes across the Middle East in late March 2026, the US, through Pakistani intermediaries, proposed a ceasefire plan to Iran, which was rejected. Iran dismissed the US attempts at negotiation, with a military spokesperson claiming the US was only negotiating with itself. The US press secretary stated that talks were ongoing, but threatened further strikes if unsuccessful. These developments occurred as the US prepared to deploy additional troops to the region. Recent events included a drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, and strikes in Tabriz, Iran.

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An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. attempts at a ceasefire deal.

factual — Iranian military spokesperson100% confidence

Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before.

quote — Press secretary Karoline Leavitt90% confidence

A drone attack by Iran caused a fire at a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport.

factual — Kuwait General Civil Aviation Authority90% confidence

US and Iran are in ongoing talks.

quote — Press secretary Karoline Leavitt80% confidence

The U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

factual — three people with knowledge of the move who spoke on condition of anonymity70% confidence

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82nd Airborne Division 40% Tabriz ×240% Washington 40% Israel 40% Karoline Leavitt 50% Pakistan 50% Middle East 60% Tehran ×260% Kuwait International Airport ×270% Donald Trump 70% United States ×390% Iran ×690%

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us-iran negotiations 90% military strikes 80% ceasefire plan 80% drone attack 70% middle east 70% iranian military 60% military deployment 60% kuwait 50% pakistan intermediaries 50% tabriz strike 40%