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US readies 3,000 additional troops for Iran war: What to know The deployment of US Army paratroopers could give the Trump administration additional options to escalate the war against Iran, including the potential seizure of strategically important terrain. Iran
Analysis Pakistan emerges as mediator but faces limitations in Iran-Trump standoff Pakistan has emerged as a potential neutral venue for US-Iran talks, leveraging its ties to both sides, but analysts warn that early back-channel diplomacy faces major hurdles amid ongoing military escalation. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Dermer’s return puts Netanyahu’s 'brain' at center of US-Israel calculus Dermer, former Israeli strategic affairs minister, is considered one of Netanyahu’s closest associates, having worked together for over two decades. Israel
Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over Lebanon, US Embassy feared as target Tensions in Lebanon remain high amid Hezbollah rocket fire toward Israel and intensified Israeli strikes across the country. Lebanon
Iran oil shock hits global economy as early data signal stagflation risks The US-Israeli war with Iran is showing measurable economic impact across the world. Iran