BREAKING: U.S. Can HIT Iran 96H After Order; 3rd Carrier Nears; Houthis TARGET Riyadh...

The Pentagon stands ready to launch a major military campaign against Iran within 96 hours of an order, with 50,000 US troops in the region and a third carrier moving toward the Gulf. Tehran faces internal preparations including civilian stockpiling, while the US reports restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.

Saudi forces intercepted a ballistic missile over Riyadh and struck Houthi targets in Yemen. Israel maintains readiness against possible Iranian missiles and continues operations against Hezbollah and Hamas in Gaza and Lebanon.