LIVE UPDATES: Trump considers sending up to 10,000 more troops to Middle East during Iran war
Key Points:
- U.S. Central Command released a video highlighting ongoing American strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, reporting over 10,000 targets hit since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28, with 92% of Iran's large naval ships eliminated.
- The Israel Defense Forces uncovered active Hezbollah tunnels near a church in southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using civilian and religious sites for military purposes and human shields.
- The UAE intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and 9 UAVs launched from Iran, with its Ministry of Defense affirming readiness to confront threats amid ongoing Iranian attacks linked to the U.S.-Israel campaign.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with G7 ministers in France, emphasizing U.S. leadership on the Iran conflict and expressing frustration over allies' reluctance to join offensive operations, despite condemning Iran’s actions.
- Israeli forces conducted extensive strikes in Tehran targeting missile production and military infrastructure, while President Trump extended a pause on strikes against Iran’s energy sector to allow ceasefire negotiations, with the Pentagon considering deploying up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East.