U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies as diplomacy struggles

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The confrontation risks expanding into a broader Middle East conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said major military operations against Iran were not currently necessary, while Iran’s foreign minister said the war cannot be resolved through military force or intensified sanctions.[1][3] At the same time, reports describe U.S. aircraft being moved from another British base after an Iranian threat, and Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets, including an airport and oil infrastructure.[1][2] The combination of unresolved diplomacy, military repositioning, and attacks involving regional proxies makes this the most urgent global security story in the available coverage.

Sources: Xinhua, News.com.au, NDTV