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More than 3,500 U.S. troops arrive in Middle East as Iran war intensifies

U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28. Grouped from 14 articles across 7 sources.

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CBS NewsMar 28, 2026, 4:35 PM

More than 3,500 U.S. troops arrive in Middle East as Iran war intensifies

U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.

The Globe and MailMar 28, 2026, 11:23 AM

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile launch on Israel as war in Middle East intensifies

Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities hours after threatening to ‘escalate and expand’ its campaign against Tehran

CBS NewsMar 28, 2026, 3:58 PM

Houthis enter Iran war, more U.S. troops arrive to Middle East

The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Al JazeeraMar 28, 2026, 7:30 AM

Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attack on Israel as war with Iran intensifies

Rebels say they fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting 'sensitive Israeli military sites' in southern Israel.

Al JazeeraMar 28, 2026, 12:05 AM

Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East

Donald Trump told a Saudi investment conference that the Middle East will soon be free from Iranian “nuclear blackmail.”

DWMar 28, 2026, 9:14 AM

Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel, Zelenskyy in UAE

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attempted missile strike on Israel, their first such attack of the war. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the UAE to discuss defense cooperation. DW has more.

Al JazeeraMar 28, 2026, 12:17 PM

Former US defence chief says more war won’t bring peace to Middle East

Leon Panetta, former US Secretary of Defence, says that there is no clear end to the war in Iran.

Financial TimesMar 28, 2026, 10:47 AM

Houthi missile attack signals ‘serious’ escalation in Iran war

Rebels’ participation puts vital maritime routes at greater risk

Al JazeeraMar 27, 2026, 9:22 PM

Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran

A senior IRGC official in Tehran told state television that children over 12 can join armed patrols and checkpoints.

ABC AustraliaMar 27, 2026, 6:49 PM

'They got it all wrong': The miscalculation the US and Israel made over Iran

Donald Trump is deploying thousands of marines and extra battleships to the Middle East, while also claiming to be close to a deal with Iran to end the war. So is he set to wind down his war with Iran, or is he thinking of escalating?

The Straits TimesMar 27, 2026, 2:57 PM

G-7 foreign ministers urge end to attacks on civilians in Middle East war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined his counterparts after skipping the first day of the meeting.

Al JazeeraMar 27, 2026, 1:15 PM

Qatari PM and US officials discuss strategic ties amid Iran war

The meeting reviewed the 'close strategic cooperation' between Doha and Washington, Qatar's foreign ministry said.

The Straits TimesMar 27, 2026, 7:33 PM

US’ Rubio accuses Zelensky of lying, ready to divert Ukraine arms to Iran war

The Ukrainian leader had said the US was pressing Kyiv to give up the Donbas region to Russia.

Al JazeeraMar 27, 2026, 8:45 AM

Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks

Latest victims include six people killed in Qom as Iran announces grim milestone of nearly 2,000 war dead.

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