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Israel Iran War · 29 March 2026

War Escalates: New Fronts Open in Middle East

War Escalates: New Fronts Open in Middle East

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Thousands have died and global energy markets face disruption from the spreading Iran conflict. Houthi militants joined this month-long war over the weekend, firing missiles at Israel. Simultaneously, the US military confirmed over 3,500 sailors and Marines arriving in the region aboard the USS Tripoli, while at least 15 American troops were wounded in a Saudi base attack on Friday.

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