Middle East war live: Trump mulls 'winding down' Iran war as US sends thousands more marines

US President Donald Trump suggested Friday he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran even as US media reported Washington was sending three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 additional marines to the region. Israel continued to hit Tehran and Beirut with air strikes overnight as the US-Israeli war against Iran stretched into its fourth week. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.