India, March 30 -- Pakistan offered on Sunday to host direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, even as the first contingent of U.S. Marines arrived in the Middle East and Iran accused Washington of planning a ground invasion while simultaneously seeking negotiations. The war, now in its second month, shows no signs of slowing, with Israel launching over 140 air strikes on Iran in a single 24-hour period, Houthi forces entering the conflict for the first time, and a chemical plant in southern Israel struck by missile fire.

What Did Pakistan Offer and Has Anyone Agreed?

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke after a regional meeting involving foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt. "Pakistan will ...