War in the Middle East Live: Conflict enters second month, US expects to end it within two weeks

The war in the Middle East entered its second month on Saturday as attacks continued across the region and the United States insisted that its objectives will be achieved within two weeks. Earlier, Israel announced that it had been targeted for the first time since the war began by a missile fired from Yemen, where Tehran-backed Houthi rebels had threatened to join the conflict. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

War to end in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran

US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated military operations against Iran are expected to conclude within weeks, not months, without ground troops. Despite ongoing conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies, Washington anticipates a response to its 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, as Iran faces further strikes on its infrastructure.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Daily Briefing: US-Iran conflict could end in weeks, says Rubio; Musk joins Trump-Modi call

By Anupama Yadav

G7 allies press Marco Rubio on US plans for Iran war

• UK FM urges swift resolution to conflict that restores regional stability • At World Trade Organisation meeting, US faces pressure to clarify trade policies CERNAY VILLE: G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, with concern also intensifying over the extent of cooperation between Russia and the Islamic republic. Having skipped the first day of the meeting at the historic mona...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Rubio says Iran war to last 'weeks not months'

The US expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.