Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:42pm on 29 Mar 2026,Sunday International
Iran’s death toll from US-Israeli strikes has crossed 2,000, according to the health ministry. Tensions remain high as the US sends more Marines to the region. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that forces are ready for any ground entry. “Our men are waiting for the arrival of American soldiers,” he said. Reports say the Pentagon is preparing possible ground operations, though no final decision has been made by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Pakistan is hosting talks with regional powers to end the conflict. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are part of the discussions. (PC: HT)
