Trump weighing several options for deployment of ground troops in Iran
WASHINGTON — President Trump is weighing whether to send possibly thousands of U.S. troops into Iran as he looks for a way to achieve some of his key goals and end the war, according to the two current U.S. officials, two former U.S. officials and another person familiar with the discussions
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:11:46 GMT

Israel may be readying an all-out invasion of Lebanon, where 1 million have been displaced
More than 1,000 people have been killed and more than 1 million displaced by Israeli air attacks and ground operations in southern Lebanon, according to government figures. But residents and analysts believe a more significant push into the country is likely imminent.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:02:42 GMT

A holy time for Muslims marred by the fear and uncertainty of war
Sara Elsherbiny was preparing to celebrate her birthday by breaking her Ramadan fast with friends at a restaurant in Dubai.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:54:58 GMT

Father of service member killed in Iran war said he never told Pete Hegseth to 'finish' the job
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump have said the families of service members who died in the Iran war told them to finish the job.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:27:29 GMT

Iran's retaliation is forcing Gulf nations into a stark choice: Stay out or join the fight
As Gulf state leaders gathered in a Riyadh hotel this week to discuss the growing Middle East war, strikes from Tehran blasted outside.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:20:26 GMT