The possibility of an American ground operation in Iran is growing, but one service member familiar with troops in the region told HuffPost the prospect would be "an absolute disaster."

A woman sifts through the rubble of a house damaged by missile attacks in Tehran on March 15. (Majid Saeedi/) Now entering its fourth week, the Iran war has engulfed the Middle East, killed more than 2,

US President Donald Trump had said Saturday he would order the bombardment of Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully open to shipping within 48 hours. Follow for live updates.

Gas prices are spiking as the Israel-Iran war hits key energy infrastructure, with Israel now pausing attacks on Iranian gas fields at President Donald Trump’s request.

President Trump’s hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran’s theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed.

Iran launched missiles at two southern Israeli cities that lie close to the country's main nuclear research center, while President Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

“Dear citizens of Israel — we are at the midway point, but the direction is clear,” Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said. “In about a week, on Passover, the Festival of Freedom, we will continue to fight for our freedom and our future.”

Carrie Prejean Boller said she was removed from the Religious Liberty Commission because she did not reflect the administration's positions on Israel.