Here’s the latest
• US troops: Iran’s parliament speaker accused the US of “secretly planning a ground invasion” while talking of negotiations. The USS Tripoli — carrying 3,500 US service members — has arrived in the Middle East.
• Wartime diplomacy: Pakistan said it is prepared to host talks between the US and Iran “in coming days,” after meeting with regional leaders in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss efforts on de-escalating the conflict.
• Israeli operations: The Israel Defense Forces said it is days away from hitting all the targets in Iran that it classifies a “top priority.” Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’s ordered the expansion of Israel’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon, where its forces are exchanging fire with Hezbollah.
• Palm Sunday: For the first time in centuries, Catholic leaders say the Israeli military barred them from celebrating Palm Sunday at Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, citing security concerns.
