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		<title>US preparing ‘final blow’ options that could see use of ground troops if Iran talks fail — report</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LAZAR BERMAN | Times of Israel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The US is working on options for a “final blow” to Iran that could see American ground troops deployed on Iranian soil, as well as a major bombing effort, Axios reports, citing two US officials and two sources with knowledge. &#8230; <a class="kt-excerpt-readmore" href="https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/us-preparing-final-blow-options-that-could-see-use-of-ground-troops-if-iran-talks-fail-report/" aria-label="US preparing ‘final blow’ options that could see use of ground troops if Iran talks fail — report">Read More</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The US is working on options for a “final blow” to Iran that could see American ground troops deployed on Iranian soil, as well as a major bombing effort, Axios <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/iran-invasion-plans-kharg-island-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>, citing two US officials and two sources with knowledge.</p>
<p>If attempts to initiate high-level negotiations with Iran do not bear fruit and the Iranians continue to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the US could initiate a final blow that would serve a dual purpose — improving its position in future talks with Tehran, or allowing US President Donald Trump to end the war unilaterally with a victory image.</p>
<p>Continue reading <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-preparing-final-blow-options-that-could-see-use-of-ground-troops-if-iran-talks-fail-report/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4_8BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeove8FRg7Z5mWVo47kHxtqt9P8sCBSaOzLBjN4jPF35L57ORW0a-CEiBwBrQ_aem_8-ItD1SBeSAK3LNQGBctXQ">HERE</a></p>
<p>Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-preparing-final-blow-options-that-could-see-use-of-ground-troops-if-iran-talks-fail-report/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4_8BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeove8FRg7Z5mWVo47kHxtqt9P8sCBSaOzLBjN4jPF35L57ORW0a-CEiBwBrQ_aem_8-ItD1SBeSAK3LNQGBctXQ</p>
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		<title>Nato allies reject Emmanuel Macron idea of troops to Ukraine</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lipika Pelham & Lou Newton | BBC News ]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Several Nato countries, including the US, Germany and the UK, have ruled out deploying ground troops to Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron said &#8220;nothing should be excluded&#8221;. Mr Macron said there was &#8220;no consensus&#8221; on sending Western soldiers to &#8230; <a class="kt-excerpt-readmore" href="https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/nato-allies-reject-emmanuel-macron-idea-of-troops-to-ukraine/" aria-label="Nato allies reject Emmanuel Macron idea of troops to Ukraine">Read More</a></p>
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<p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe"><b class="sc-7dcfb11b-0 kVRnKf">Several Nato countries, including the US, Germany and the UK, have ruled out deploying ground troops to Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron said &#8220;nothing should be excluded&#8221;.</b></p>
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<p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe">Mr Macron said there was &#8220;no consensus&#8221; on sending Western soldiers to Ukraine.</p>
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<p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe">Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has warned of direct conflict if Nato troops deploy there.</p>
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<p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe">Russian forces have recently made gains in Ukraine and Kyiv has urgently appealed for more weapons.</p>
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<p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe">Mr Macron told a news conference on Monday evening: &#8220;We should not exclude that there might be a need for security that then justifies some elements of deployment.</p>
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<p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe">&#8220;But I&#8217;ve told you very clearly what France maintains as its position, which is a strategic ambiguity that I stand by.&#8221;</p>
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<p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe">Continue reading <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68417223">HERE</a></p>
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<p>Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68417223</p>
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