Escalation of conflict between Israel, Iran, and Houthi forces

The month-long war, which began on February 28 following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, has intensified with Iranian missile waves and drone attacks from Yemen. Israeli forces reported intercepting two drones from Yemen on Monday, while the Houthi militia escalated their involvement by firing missiles at Israel starting Saturday. Concurrently, the Israeli Air Force has launched strikes against military infrastructure in Tehran. This conflict has resulted in significant casualties and global energy supply disruptions. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated potential for direct or indirect negotiations, noting that Iran's new leadership, following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28 and the succession of his son Mojtaba, appears reasonable. Pakistan is currently preparing to host diplomatic talks to address the crisis, though U.S. participation remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has moved thousands of troops and marines to the region to increase military flexibility, with reports suggesting potential, though undecided, plans for ground operations in Iran.