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Iran accuses the US of secretly planning a ground invasion.

There are fears that commodity prices will rise as a result of the attacks.

Both Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) are important suppliers to industries ranging from automotive to aviation.

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) confirmed that their facility was hit in a targeted Iranian attack on Saturday.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has taken responsibility for the operation.

Two employees at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) were lightly injured.

Rubio also said that President Donald Trump 'must have readiness for a range of situations' and that U.S. forces are available 'to give the president maximum flexibility to adapt to eventualities that could arise'.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday that Washington can achieve its goals in Iran 'without any ground troops'.

There are about 2,500 Marines aboard the USS Tripoli.

The U.S. is increasing readiness in the Middle East, with the amphibious ship USS Tripoli and its force arriving in the area since Friday.

Islamabad is not often used as a mediator in high-stakes diplomacy, but has taken on the role this time for several reasons, including relatively good relations with both Washington and Tehran and high stakes in resolving the conflict.

Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table amid escalating tensions after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

The phone call between Sharif and Pezeshkian lasted over an hour.