Washington DC [US], March 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe Israel would use a nuclear weapon in its war with Iran, CNN reported. 'Israel wouldn't do that. Israel would never do that,' Trump told reporters at the White House, as per CNN.
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) -- H. H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a series of calls with officials and foreign ministers to discuss the repercussions of Iran's unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks on the UAE and several countries in the region.
Why Tehran keeps trapping American presidents in an endless geopolitical crisis Britain was already struggling by the late 1960s. The country was mired in economic crisis, the pound had been devalued, and the Labour government was forced into painful public spending cuts. At the same time, the glow of Britain's former imperial influence in the Middle East was fading.
Reports received by Iran International indicate that at least 5,000 members of Iran’s military and security forces have been killed and more than 15,000 wounded so far in the US-Israeli attack on the country.
European leaders warn against Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK on Monday said Israel must avoid mounting a ground incursion into Lebanon , after it resumed its war on the country's south two weeks ago. They said they are "gravely concerned" by the attacks on all sides, and demanded a return to the negotiating table. "A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict.
Tehran [Iran], March 17 (ANI): Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Ali Larijani has issued a message to the Muslim world saying that Iran remains 'steadfast' in its fight against the US and Israel. Larijani expressed disappointment at what he perceived as lack of support from Muslim-majority countries when Iran came under attack.
Drone hits Baghdad hotel near US embassy as rockets reported in Green Zone Iraq’s Interior Ministry says a drone struck a hotel in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone but caused no casualties or material damage. Officials said the drone hit the upper fence of the Al-Rasheed Hotel after an initial investigation into the incident. Security sources had earlier reported that the drone struck the hotel complex, where smoke and fire were seen rising.
Several Arab states along the Persian Gulf are urging the United States not to halt its military campaign against Iran before significantly weakening the country’s military capabilities, Reuters reported Monday, citing regional officials.
by Mohammed Mohammed SANAA, Yemen, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Every morning, Abdul Qader Khaled, a resident of Yemen's Sanaa, arrives early at a modest charity kitchen, joining the line to collect a free meal for his family of five. He clutches plastic containers and worn bags, waiting patiently for the day's ration. "I come here early every day," he said.
Iranian president: Tehran will not surrender to bullies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran did not initiate the war with the United States and Israel, insisting Iran is exercising its right to defend itself against attack. Writing on X, Pezeshkian said protecting the country from military aggression was Iran’s “natural right which we are good at”. He also warned regional states against allowing their territory to be used for attacks on Iran.
US Central Command says US struck 7,000 targets in Iran US Central Command says its forces have carried out thousands of strikes during the ongoing war with Iran. In a statement, CENTCOM said American forces hit more than 7,000 targets while flying roughly 6,500 combat sorties during the campaign. The command also said US forces destroyed several Iranian vessels during the operations.
The president is approaching the war in Iran as if he’s selling another Trump product, the writer E. J. Dionne Jr.
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): The Indian Navy has deployed two task forces of warships to help in the safe transit of merchant vessels and tankers bringing gas and crude oil to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz near Iran. All possible assistance and support are being provided to the vessels that are being escorted by the Indian Navy, as per sources.
Iran warns US over attacks on Kharg Island oil facilities Iran’s army has warned Washington against launching another attack on Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports, after recent US strikes on military facilities there. Army spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi issued the warning as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate. “US officials and military repeat that they want to attack Kharg Island,” he said, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a well-known problem, appears to have caught Trump off guard.
Iran’s Araghchi denies contact with US envoy Witkoff Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his last communication with US envoy Steve Witkoff took place before Washington launched its latest military strike on Iran. Writing on X on Monday, Araghchi said there had been no communication after the attack, rejecting suggestions that diplomatic contact had continued. “My last contact with Mr Witkoff was prior to his employer's decision to kill diplomacy with another illegal military attack on Iran,” he wrote.
The Ford is now entering its 10th month of deployment after arriving in the Middle East from the Caribbean.
Details from US Central Command come as 13 US service members and more than 1,300 Iranians have been killed At least 200 US troops have been injured in the US-Israeli war on Iran, a US military spokesperson said on Monday. “Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 200 US service members have been wounded,” US Central Command spokesperson Cpt Tim Hawkins told the Guardian via email. Continue reading...
European leaders warn against Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 20:32 Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK insist that Hezbollah must be disarmed The aftermath of an Israeli strike on a healthcare centre in Borj Qalaouiya, southern Lebanon, on 15 March 2026 (Mohammad Yassine/Reuters) Off The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK on Monday said Israel must avoid mounting a ground incursion into Lebanon , after it resumed its war on the country's south two weeks ago. They said they are "gravely concerned" by the attacks on all sides, and demanded a return to the negotiating table. "A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict.
Reza Pahlavi’s supporters in Iran are turning against him Two weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran , a growing number of Iranians who saw Reza Pahlavi as an alternative to the ruling establishment say they are losing faith in the exiled opposition figure. For some, the turning point came before the war broke out, when Pahlavi urged Iranians to rise up against their rulers despite the dangers of a ferocious crackdown. For others, it is his latest call for demonstrations during the traditional Persian festival of Chaharshanbe Suri, set to be held on Tuesday.
