Israel attacks Tehran, Beirut as US sends Marines to Middle East

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) – The Israeli military struck Iran and Beirut on Saturday as the U.S. was sending thousands more Marines to the Middle East and President Donald Trump accused NATO ?allies of cowardice over their reluctance to help open the Strait of Hormuz. More than 2,000 people have been killed since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, while Americans appear increasingly concerned at signs the war could expand further as it enters its fourth week. Sign up here. Israel said it was attacking Hezbollah on Saturday in the Lebanese capital as it steps up airstrikes…