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WASHINGTON:<\/strong> Tensions remain high in the Middle East as diplomatic and military fronts continue to unfold amid the ongoing conflict involving United States, Israel and Iran.<\/strong> On Monday, Israeli forces reported renewed attacks from Yemen\u2019s Iran\u2011aligned Houthi group and responded with a series of strikes targeting Iranian military installations, including sites in and around capital Tehran. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Against this backdrop, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that an agreement with Iran could be close, while making clear he has not ruled out the possibility of U.S. ground operations as part of the broader campaign. Trump said talks and indirect contacts continue, expressing cautious optimism that a deal to end hostilities could be reached \u201csoon,\u201d though he stopped short of providing a firm timeline or guaranteeing a diplomatic breakthrough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump\u2019s remarks come as Washington weighs how to balance diplomatic outreach with sustained military pressure. U.S. officials have been bolstering forces in the region \u2014 including the arrival of thousands of Marines and sailors aboard the USS\u202fTripoli \u2014 amid planning for a range of contingencies. These preparations include possible limited ground operations in Iran, though deployment of U.S. troops on the ground has not been formally approved and remains a subject of debate within the administration and Congress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Iran continues to respond forcefully to the U.S.\u2013Israeli offensive. Iranian leaders have publicly rejected narratives of negotiation and accused the U.S. of planning a ground assault even as it seeks to project willingness to talk. Tehran\u2019s warnings underline the risk that any escalation on land could provoke a broader regional backlash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conflict has exacted a heavy toll beyond the battlefield \u2014 disrupting global energy markets, contributing to fuel shortages in many countries, and unsettling financial markets worldwide. Oil prices have surged amid fears over sustained instability in key shipping lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has warned it may keep closed to vessels from hostile nations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts at diplomacy have also been underway. Regional powers, including Saudi Arabia, T\u00fcrkiye, Egypt and Pakistan, are engaging in discussions aimed at de\u2011escalation and possible peace initiatives. Pakistan, in particular, is preparing to facilitate talks between Washington and Tehran in the coming days, though the path to an agreement remains uncertain as both sides maintain firm positions on core issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, while Trump has signalled that a negotiated settlement with Iran could be within reach, the conflict continues to evolve with significant military activity, preparations for potential ground involvement, and active regional diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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