Noor Rahm

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An Iranian official today accused the U.S.

of planning a ground invasion of Iran, which he says would be met with force.

The U.S.

has sent thousands of additional sailors and marines to the region.

Meanwhile, regional diplomats are meeting in Islamabad today to discuss efforts to end the war.

NPR's Daniel Estrin reports.

NPR's Daniel Estrin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his country will provide air defense technologies to three Gulf nations that have been targeted by Iran in retaliatory strikes for the U.S.-Israeli invasion.

NPR's Joanna Kakisis reports Ukraine is trying to rebrand itself as a provider of military aid as well as a recipient.

For the first time in six weeks, TSA agents are expected to be paid as soon as tomorrow.

President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security find the money while Congress remains at a stalemate.

But NPR's Amy Held reports it's unclear what, if any, immediate impact this will have on hours-long airport security lines.

Disaster officials in Afghanistan say at least 17 people died this weekend in floods, thunderstorms and a landslide.

They warn that number could rise as crews reach affected areas.

According, California ruled last week that tech companies were to blame for depression and anxiety in a young social media user.

Britain is considering a social media ban for those under the age of 16.

Vicki Barker reports.

In his Palm Sunday homily today, Pope Leo called the war in Iran atrocious and said that no one can use God to justify war.

He said God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war.