"The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East."
"Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East in the month-old war. The first of two contingents arrived on Friday on an amphibious assault ship, the U.S. military said on Saturday."
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the U.S. could achieve its aims without ground troops but that it was deploying some to the region so Trump would have 'maximum' flexibility to adjust strategy."
"Pakistan, a potential mediator between Washington and Tehran, is to host two days of talks from Sunday with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, seeking ways to ease regional tensions."
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis initiated attacks on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Iran war. The U.S. has deployed thousands of Marines to the Middle East, with the first contingent arriving on an amphibious assault ship. Reports indicate that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations, potentially involving Special Operations and conventional infantry troops. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that while ground troops may not be necessary, their deployment offers strategic flexibility. Pakistan is set to host talks aimed at easing regional tensions amid the conflict.
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