Public statements that U.S. ground troops remain a possible option have come as casualties and strikes have increased. Iran’s accusation that the U.S. violated three clauses of the framework hardens Tehran’s rejection of U.S. terms and, combined with talk of ground operations, reduces near‑term prospects for de‑escalation. This mix of diplomatic breakdown and military signaling raises the risk of further escalation.
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