Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
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Exclusive: Israel to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr and beyond
Exclusive: Israel to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr and beyond Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 11:19 Sources tell MEE Israel has limited Al-Aqsa access to just 25 Waqf staff per shift for over two weeks A drone view shows the Dome of the Rock in Al-Aqsa Mosque amid heavy restrictions on worshippers accessing the holy site, 6 March 2026 (Reuters/Ilan Rosenberg) Off Israel is set to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr and beyond, Middle East Eye has learnt. Sources familiar with the occupied East Jerusalem mosque’s affairs said Israeli authorities informed the Islamic Waqf, the body responsible for administering the site, of the decision in recent days. Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Islam, was closed by Israeli authorities earlier this month, citing the “security situation” amid the US-Israeli war on Iran .
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German defence minister rejects Trump's call for military support against Iran
German defence minister rejects Trump's call for military support against Iran German defence minister Boris Pistorius on Monday rejected demands by US President Donald Trump for military support in the war against Iran and downplayed threats that such a stance by allies would hurt Nato. "What does (... ) Donald Trump expect a handful or two handfuls of European frigates to do in the Strait of Hormuz that the powerful U.
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Israel says it has plans for at least three weeks of war as strikes pound Iran
Israel says it has plans for at least three weeks of war as strikes pound Iran The Israeli military said on Monday that there are detailed operational plans for the war with Iran in place for the next three weeks, along with additional plans extending further ahead. The military has framed its objectives as limited to weakening Iran's capacity to threaten Israel by striking ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and the security apparatus. "We want to make sure that they are as weak as possible, this regime, and that we degrade all their capabilities, all parts and all wings of their security establishment," spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 16 March: UN scales up aid as crisis deepens into third week
The crisis in the Middle East has entered its third week, with fighting continuing across the region and humanitarian needs rising. Oil prices remain near $100 a barrel, while shipping disruptions and temporary flight suspensions are affecting travel and supply chains. Despite mounting logistical and security challenges, UN agencies are scaling up emergency aid, warning that displacement, food insecurity and pressure on health systems are growing as the conflict’s impact spreads.
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Middle East war’s ‘spiral of conflict’ drives mounting civilian toll
The widening war in the Middle East and its growing impact on civilians came under scrutiny at the UN in Geneva on Monday, as independent experts briefing the Human Rights Council warned of escalating violence following the onset of Israeli and US strikes on Iran and counterstrikes by Tehran and allied groups.
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UK ‘will not be drawn into wider war’ over Iran, says Starmer – video
The UK will defend itself and its allies but 'will not be drawn into wider war' over Iran, Keir Starmer said, stressing he would always 'prioritise the national interest. ' The prime minister said he wanted to see an end to the Iran war as quickly as possible to bring security back to the region. The longer it went on, the worse the effect on the cost of living in the UK, he said.
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UK will not be drawn into wider war in Middle East, says Keir Starmer
PM’s comments come as he announces support for households reliant on heating oil amid surging costs UK politics live – latest updates The UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East, Keir Starmer has said, as he announced that households reliant on heating oil to warm their homes would receive £53m of government support to help with their bills. After costs surged following the outbreak of the Iran conflict, lower-income households will get targeted support, while heating oil suppliers engaged in price gouging will face legal action and future market regulation, he warned. Continue reading...
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China stresses stability in Strait of Hormuz amid US coalition escort plans
Beijing [China], March 16 (ANI): China on Monday reiterated the importance of maintaining stability and security in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as a critical route for global trade and energy supplies, reported The Global Times.
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Iran does not seek ceasefire but war must end, FM says
Iran is not seeking a ceasefire but war with the United States and Israel must end, the country’s foreign minister said on Monday, adding that the Islamic Republic will continue fighting until future attacks are prevented.
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Non-Iran tanker transits Hormuz with transponder on
Non-Iran tanker transits Hormuz with transponder on A non-Iranian oil tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz with its automatic transponder system activated, despite major disruption to shipping in the crucial waterway from the Middle East war, monitor Marine Traffic said Monday. "The Aframax tanker Karachi, carrying Abu Dhabi's Das crude, has become the first non-Iranian cargo to transit the chokepoint while broadcasting its AIS signal, suggesting that select shipments may be receiving negotiated safe passage," Marine Traffic said in a statement.
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UK working with allies on 'viable' plan to reopen Hormuz
UK working with allies on 'viable' plan to reopen Hormuz Prime minister Keir Starmer said Monday Britain was working with allies to come up with a "viable" plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil transport conduit effectively shut by Iran in the Middle East war. "We're working with all of our allies, including our European partners, to bring together a viable collective plan that can restore freedom of navigation in the region as quickly as possible and ease the economic impacts," Starmer told reporters, adding he had discussed the situation with US President Donald Trump. The UK leader added that while Britain was "taking the necessary action to defend ourselves and our allies, we will not be drawn into the wider war".
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‘Attention will swing back’: Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump’s Iran war
Advocates say 24/7 coverage of US attacks will not last for ever – and spotlight will return to Epstein and his crimes As the US woke to news that Donald Trump had bombed Iran , domestic discord was fast simmering. There was unrelenting outrage over ICE raids. There was frustration with the rising cost of living.
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Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
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The interceptor conundrum: US allies cannot keep up with continued Iranian attacks
Reports from France suggest it too is having problems with dwindling costly stockpiles Senior French officials reportedly met last week to discuss an escalating shortage of air-to-air missiles being rapidly expended to intercept Iranian kamikaze drones over the United Arab Emirates.
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Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks
Reports from France suggest it too is having problems with dwindling costly stockpiles Senior French officials reportedly met last week to discuss an escalating shortage of air-to-air missiles being rapidly expended to intercept Iranian kamikaze drones over the United Arab Emirates.
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Greece will not engage in military operations at Hormuz Strait, says government official
Greece will not engage in military operations at Hormuz Strait, says government official Greece will not engage in any military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said on Monday.
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Ammo Depot of US Airbase in UAE Detonated in Iranian Strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy blew up the ammunition storage depot of the US army’s Al Dhafra airbase on Monday.
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Your Iran Questions
We’re answering some of your questions about the war.
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Iran says any end to US-Israeli war must be definitive, report says
Iran says any end to US-Israeli war must be definitive, report says Iran has not requested a ceasefire, foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday, according to the semi-official Students News Network, and wants to ensure that any end to the war with Israel and the US is definitive. Araqchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to "enemies and those supporting their aggression". A foreign ministry spokesperson added that states not party to the war have been able to transit their vessels through the strait with coordination and permission from Iran's armed forces.
