[UPDATE-DAY #46] Trump Says He Prefers Iran Deal as a Second Carrier Heading to Mideast

Day #46 – In Brief

• President Trump said he insisted on pursuing diplomacy with Iran in his meeting with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday.
• The Islamic Republic marked the anniversary of its establishment with state-organized nationwide rallies and fireworks, while anti-government chants were reported overnight from residential neighborhoods.
• President Trump said he may deploy a second US aircraft carrier to the region and insisted any deal must curb Iran’s missiles.
• Iran’s foreign minister, a Khamenei adviser and IRGC officials said missiles are non-negotiable, warning any war would spread across the region and dismissing US military threats.
• Iran’s top security official traveled to Qatar following meetings in Muscat, saying negotiations with Washington are limited to the nuclear file and that the next round will be announced.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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