US elite airborne division cancels training amid Iran deployment rumors

The U.S. Army has abruptly canceled a large-scale training exercise for its elite 82nd Airborne Division headquarters unit, fueling speculation about a potential deployment for a ground war against Iran, the Washington Post (WP) reported. While no official deployment orders have been issued, analysts suggest an immediate mobilization is possible given the division's historical roles. The U.S. Department of Defense has declined to comment on the specifics of the rumored deployment. U.S. President Donald Trump was previously reported to have shown deep interest in committing American ground troops in Iran.