TEHRAN, 26 March. - (ANA) - Top Iranian officials are reviewing proposals offered by the Trump administration to end the war, Iran’s foreign minister has said, but Tehran has “no intention” of holding direct talks with the US.

 

Abbas Araghchi said that messages had been exchanged via mediators, but this “does not mean negotiations” with the US were ongoing.

 

He said Tehran had demanded a permanent end to the war and compensation for all destruction during the conflict.

 

Earlier, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump was prepared to “unleash hell” on Iran if the Tehran regime did not come to the negotiation table.

 

“President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran should not miscalculate again,” she added.

 

The United States has confirmed the deployment of ground troops to the Middle East after Iran sent back the “excessive” demands of Mr Trump’s peace plan.

 

The Pentagon confirmed to The Independent on Wednesday that some elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, some division enablers and the 1st Brigade Combat Team would be deploying to the region.   - (ANA) - 

 

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