TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah announced Tuesday that it has shot down an advanced Israeli drone over southern Lebanon, emphasizing its commitment to defending the country and its people.
Iran says it seized hundreds of Starlink devices Iranian intelligence says it has confiscated hundreds of Starlink devices across the country. The official Iranian Mehr news agency, citing the Ministry of Intelligence, reported that authorities seized the equipment sent by the “American-Zionist enemy. ” Officials said the devices formed part of foreign efforts to undermine Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Egypt’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the Israeli military's ground invasion of Lebanon, emphasizing that it violates Lebanese sovereignty and international law.
Donald Trump has vowed not to sign any other legislation until the passage of Save America act, which would create more barriers for voting Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. The voter ID bill, would require proof of US citizenship for new voters, could be taken up by the Senate as early as today. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi , denied that he is in talks with Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump ’s real-estate pal turned chief diplomat, and accused the US of leaking false claims that the two are in direct contact to calm panicked markets.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Army said its drones have attacked an arms manufacturing complex of the Zionist regime in the occupied territories on Tuesday.
After initially voicing support, US President Donald Trump says he doesn't want Iran's Kurds to enter the military operation against Tehran -- at least for now. Still, one group of exiled Kurds is "preparing for war" just in case, according to a photographer who visited one stronghold of Iranian Kurds.
After initially voicing support, US President Donald Trump says he doesn't want Iran's Kurds to enter the military operation against Tehran -- at least for now. Still, one group of exiled Kurds is "preparing for war" just in case, according to a photographer who visited one stronghold of Iranian Kurds.
GENEVA, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international community in an effort to justify its unprovoked and unlawful aggression against the UAE and countries in the region.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new wave of Iranian missile attacks struck occupied Palestinian territories on Tuesday, with reports of explosions and the activation of warning sirens.
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 17 (ANI): Following the arrival of two India LPG carriers, 'Shivalik' and 'Nana Devi' in Gujarat after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Former Member of National Shipping Board, Captain Sanjay Parashar on Tuesday estimated that several Indian-flagged gas carriers remain stuck in the region, highlighting the maritime transit difficulty amid the escalating West Asia conflict.
Lebanese soldier killed after Israeli raid in south Lebanon Lebanon’s army says one of the soldiers wounded in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon has died from his injuries. In a statement carried by the National News Agency, the Army Command confirmed the death following an earlier announcement that five soldiers had been wounded in the Qaqaiyat al-Jisr area in Nabatieh. The army said the casualties resulted from a “hostile Israeli raid” targeting the area.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 17 (ANI): The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fresh wave of aerial activity today, reporting that it 'has downed three more drones' within its Eastern Province. This latest interception occurred just a short period after the military successfully neutralised a larger swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles in the same vicinity.
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Basij Unit. According to the Jerusalem Post, the IDF confirmed the death of the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Basij paramilitary militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, and his deputy, Seyyed Karishi.
Damascus authorities ban alcohol sales in non-Christian areas Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 03/17/2026 - 09:12 Officials say restrictions come after complaints from locals and crackdown on 'practices contrary to public morals' An employee of Arados brewery works on the production line at the company's plant in the northwestern Syrian town of Safita on November 15, 2017 (AFP) Off Authorities in the Syrian capital Damascus have announced a city-wide ban on alcohol with the exception of a number of Christian neighbourhoods. In an announcement issued on Monday, the city of Damascus announced that "the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in restaurants and nightclubs throughout the city". It cited "numerous" complaints and requests from locals and said the new ban was aimed at "eliminating practices contrary to public morals".
That $11. 3bn doesn’t include any estimate of repairing facilities or replacing losses Generally speaking, when you bomb another country, and that country retaliates, you call it a “war”. Very simple word.
We explain why America’s allies aren’t coming to the rescue in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says Hormuz tensions tied to US-Israeli war Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says instability in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be separated from the ongoing Israeli-US war against Iran. In a message posted on Telegram on Tuesday, Araqchi said he raised the issue directly with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, warning that maritime disruptions in the strategic waterway stem from the broader conflict. Araqchi also urged governments and international organisations responsible for safeguarding global peace and security to take a clear stance and condemn the illegal war on Iran.
Military activity across the Middle East intensified in the early hours of Tuesday, March 17, with strikes reported both inside Iran and ...
German investor confidence plunges as Israeli-US war rattles markets Investor confidence in Germany has dropped sharply as the Middle East war unsettles financial markets across Europe. A survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW economic research institute showed sentiment among investors about Germany’s economic outlook fell steeply over the past month. The indicator dropped by 58.
(260317) -- DUBAI, March 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) shows the meeting of President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Dubai, UAE.
