Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack
Iran's parliament speaker accused the US of planning a ground attack despite talks of diplomacy, after a US warship arrived in the Middle East. The accusation comes amid a regional conflict that has escalated into aerial bombardment and retaliatory attacks on Gulf states.
Iran's parliament speaker accused the US of planning a ground attack. A US warship with 3,500 military personnel arrived in the Middle East on Friday. The USS Tripoli's arrival has raised concerns of a potential ground operation. Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states, affecting energy markets and the world economy. The conflict has also involved Israeli forces and has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Regional players are set to meet in Islamabad on Monday to discuss the crisis.
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