Yemen's Houthi movement launches multiple waves of missiles and drones at Israeli military targets, opening a new front in the US-Iran war and raising fears of Red Sea shipping disruption.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Al Jazeera that diplomatic channels with Iran remain open while military objectives are ahead of schedule, demands Tehran abandon nuclear and missile programmes.
Spain becomes the first NATO ally to formally close its airspace to US military aircraft involved in the Iran war, with Defence Minister Robles calling the conflict 'profoundly illegal and profoundly unjust.'
With nearly 5,000 Marines and 2,000 paratroopers deployed to the region, analysts examine the feasibility and risks of a US ground operation to capture Iran's most critical oil terminal.
President Trump openly discusses seizing Iran's oil infrastructure including Kharg Island as 3,500 additional troops arrive in the Middle East aboard USS Tripoli and Pentagon plans 82nd Airborne deployment.