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Pentagon preparing weeks-long ground operations in Iran amid escalation debate

Pentagon preparing weeks-long ground operations in Iran amid escalation debate

Plans include raids, coastal missions as Trump weighs options, officials warn of rising risks, say media report

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US ‘concerned’ over occupier attacks in West Bank: Rubio
27.03.2026

US ‘concerned’ over occupier attacks in West Bank: Rubio

Top US diplomat says Israeli government will ‘do something about it’ on West Bank attacks

US operation in Iran expected to conclude in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio
27.03.2026

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Top US diplomat says Washington can achieve its objectives in Iran without deploying ground troops

US investigating unauthorized drones detected early March over base hosting B-52 bombers
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US investigating unauthorized drones detected early March over base hosting B-52 bombers

'Flying drone over military installation not only safety issue, it is criminal offense under federal law,' military base tells Anadolu

UN establishes task force to address Strait of Hormuz humanitarian crisis
27.03.2026

UN establishes task force to address Strait of Hormuz humanitarian crisis

'If successful, it would also create confidence among Member States on diplomatic approach to conflict and constitute valuable step towards wider political settlement,' says spokesperson

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro discharged from hospital after 2 weeks in intensive care
27.03.2026

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro discharged from hospital after 2 weeks in intensive care

71-year-old leader diagnosed with bilateral bronchopneumonia, convicted of plotting coup and sentenced to 27 years in prison last year, also gets temporary house arrest from Supreme Court on humanitarian grounds