Parts of Tehran lost electrical power after missile strikes on Sunday as Iran and its proxies lobbed attacks at U.S. allies over the weekend and thousands more American military personnel moved into the region.
The arrival of a U.S. amphibious assault group and the introduction of the Iran-backed Houthis to the conflict raised fears of a possible escalation of the war entering its second month, even as Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met to find a path out.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said after the meeting with his counterparts that “both Iran and U.S. have expressed their confidence in Pakistan” to host future talks, although neither side has indicated they are ready to meet.
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