Amidst intense airstrikes on Tehran, thousands of US Marines have deployed to the Middle East, escalating fears of a wider conflict as Iran's parliament speaker vows fierce retaliation against any ground invasion and its regional allies.
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Iran's exiled prince, Reza Pahlavi, has publicly urged Donald Trump to continue and 'finish the job' in the ongoing conflict with Iran. This comes as 3,500 US Marines deploy to the Middle East, Houthi forces intensify attacks on Israel, and the Pentagon considers ground operations, while Iran issues threats against US universities and contemplates exiting the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
CENTCOM released footage of strikes against Iranian vessels 'harassing' global trade, coinciding with the arrival of thousands of US marines in the Middle East. Iran-aligned Houthis launched missile attacks on Israel, while Iran threatened retaliation for infrastructure targeting. The region saw escalating conflicts, including attacks on US troops, Iraqi police, Kuwait airport, and Lebanese paramedics, alongside allegations of Russian espionage for Iran.
The US has deployed thousands of Marines to the Middle East, with CENTCOM releasing footage of strikes against Iranian vessels, as regional tensions escalate with Houthi attacks on Israel and reported Israeli strikes in Iran.
President Trump delivered a meandering speech in Miami, where he misidentified the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Strait of Trump,' reiterated his frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, and faced scrutiny over his claims of peacemaking amidst ongoing conflicts and declining approval ratings.
Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover crashed and rolled onto its side in Jupiter Island, Florida, and was later released on bail.
U.S. stocks plunged for a fifth consecutive week, marking the longest losing streak in nearly four years, as escalating Middle East tensions, soaring oil prices, and inflation fears rattled investors despite President Trump's attempts to de-escalate.
