US operations in Iran ‘on or ahead of schedule’, says Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, without the need for ground troops. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths, disrupted energy supplies, and prompted Gulf states to demand lasting curbs on Iran's capabilities.
The US expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks. Washington aims to achieve its objectives without ground troops, but is deploying some to the region for flexibility. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths and disrupted energy supplies. The US has sent two contingents of Marines to the region and is expected to deploy thousands of elite airborne soldiers. Iran has responded by striking US and Israeli targets, as well as civilian targets in Gulf Arab nations and shipping. The US has proposed a diplomatic solution to the war, with a 15-point proposal to end the conflict.
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