TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) conducted a new wave of missile strikes against Israeli and American targets in the occupied territories and the Persian Gulf region as part of the retaliatory Operation True Promise 4.
One killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi One person has been killed by falling debris from an intercepted missile in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s media office says. The victim was a Pakistani national, the office said in a post on X.
IMO chief says naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, FT reports The head of the International Maritime Organisation has said that naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz will not "100 percent guarantee" the safety of ships attempting to transit the waterway, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Military assistance was "not a long-term or sustainable solution" to opening up the strait, Arsenio Dominguez told FT.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence in the United Arab Emirates has confirmed that the nation's air protection units are currently engaged in repelling incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran. Providing context to the ongoing situation, the ministry explained that the loud sounds heard across the area are the result of 'air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones.
Iran says 10 foreign-linked 'mercenaries' arrested for espionage Iran’s intelligence organisation in Khorasan Razavi said it arrested 10 suspected foreign-linked “mercenary elements” accused of espionage activities, Tasnim news reported. Officials said four of those detained were "spying by collecting information and the location of sensitive places and economic infrastructures". They added that a core group of three suspects allegedly planned operations that were disrupted in an intelligence operation.
How Israel is using the war on Iran to control religious sites in Jerusalem Submitted by Dania Abul Haj on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 15:32 In a city where you are constantly in direct contact with your occupier, continued existence becomes the only means of resistance Palestinian Muslims pray outside the Old City of Jerusalem as Al-Aqsa Mosque remains closed by Israeli forces during Ramadan on 6 March, 2026 (AFP) On My friend and I were standing near Damascus Gate, observing how empty the Old City of Jerusalem was during the last stretch of Ramadan, when we noticed that we had become surrounded by more than a dozen fully armed Israeli police officers. In a climate designed to intimidate, my friend proposed that we leave for the sake of our safety. As we walked away, we acknowledged the new status quo enforced by Israel: a general atmosphere of looming fear, more entrenched than ever before.
Four killed as US forces, Iraqi militia exchange fire in Baghdad At least four people were killed in Baghdad as US forces and Iraqi militia groups exchanged fire, with multiple explosions reported across the Iraqi capital. A building used by an Iran-aligned group was hit in an air raid in the Jadiriya district, while drones targeted the US Embassy in the fortified Green Zone. Air defence systems intercepted several drones, though one struck inside the compound, with fire and smoke seen rising from the area.
Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' near Oman, UK maritime agency says An "unknown projectile" struck a tanker off the coast of Oman, a UK maritime agency said Tuesday, noting there were no reported injuries. "A Tanker has reported being struck by an unknown projectile whilst at anchor," UK Maritime Trade Operations said in a post on X. "Minor structural damage reported.
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
With the Xi-Trump summit now almost certainly delayed, and tensions rising over the war in Iran, vital issues for both the U. S. and China are also being cast into uncertainty.
Video: Trump presses allies after UK refuses involvement in Iran war “We’ve been protecting these countries for years with Nato because Nato is us. ” US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was “surprised” and “not happy” with the United Kingdom for not getting involved in the war with Iran “We’ve been protecting these countries for years with Nato because Nato is us. ” US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was “surprised” and “not happy” with the United Kingdom for not getting involved in the war with Iran pic.
Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed nine people on Monday.
Three-day-old infant among family killed in US-Israeli strike in Iran's Arak Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday said a three-day-old infant and his two-year-old sister were among those killed in a US-Israeli strike that hit their home in the city of Arak. “The unjustly shed blood of our three-day-old Mojtaba makes us more determined,” the IRGC said in a statement. The attack also killed the children’s mother and grandmother, according to Iran’s Press TV Iran’s Health Ministry said at least 1,444 civilians have been killed and 18,551 wounded in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since 28 February.
Thailand talking to Russia over oil supply during Hormuz crises Thailand is discussing with Russia the possibility of purchasing crude oil as supplies tighten amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the country’s foreign minister said. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Moscow had expressed readiness to sell oil, adding the government is seeking alternative sources to secure energy supplies. He said Thailand has reserves for 95 to 100 days but warned of uncertainty over long-term flows.
Moscow [Russia], March 17 (ANI): The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a strong statement condemning the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East blaming the United States and Israel for what it described as a 'treacherous and unprovoked attack on Iran' and calling for an immediate end to hostilities.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 17 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence in Saudi Arabia has confirmed that several unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralised in the eastern portion of the kingdom. According to officials, the drones were 'intercepted and destroyed' after being detected in the region. This defensive action follows an earlier report from the ministry regarding a similar security operation in the same area.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 17 (ANI): The domestic share markets continued their recovery this week, with both benchmark indices opening in the green on Tuesday and extending their upward movement. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,493. 20, gaining 84.
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): After Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' reached India, another LPG tanker, 'Nanda Devi', carrying about 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, will reach the Vadinar Port in Gujarat on Tuesday.
In a normal year, Iranian newspapers would now be filled with stories celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year beginning March 20. But with war raging across Iran, front pages are instead dominated by headlines about security and survival.
Debris from interception sparks fire in Doha industrial area, ministry says Qatar’s Interior Ministry said a minor fire broke out in an industrial area after debris fell following a missile interception, adding that no injuries were reported. Civil defence teams were dispatched to deal with the blaze, the ministry said in an urgent statement. Earlier, authorities issued a public safety alert after loud “booms” were heard in Doha, urging residents to stay indoors and away from windows and exposed areas until the threat had passed.
