Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.
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"Dozens of munitions dropped on command centres": Israel strikes across Iran cities Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced a series of targeted strikes against 'Iranian regime infrastructure in different areas across Iran. ' In a post on X, the IDF confirmed the extent of the aerial operation, stating that 'in Tehran, dozens of munitions were dropped on command centres, and UAV, ballistic missile, and air defence storage sites were struck.
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"To create additional security against Hezbollah's threat": Israel deploys additional troops in Lebanon
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it has deployed additional troops in Lebanon in what it has called efforts to establish a 'forward defence posture' to remove threats to the residents of northern Israel against Hezbollah.
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Israeli military strike targeted Iran's security chief Larijani, fate unclear, officials say
Israeli military strike targeted Iran's security chief Larijani, fate unclear, officials say Israel's military has targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, four Israeli officials said, adding that it was not immediately clear whether he was killed or injured. Larijani was one of the targets of strikes carried out by the Israeli military last night across Iran, the officials told Reuters.
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Israel Health Ministry says 3,530 injured since start of war
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): The Israeli Health Ministry has reported that 3,530 people have sustained injuries and been admitted to hospitals since the outbreak of the war. Providing a breakdown of the current medical status, the ministry stated that 86 individuals are presently hospitalised, including eight patients in serious condition.
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Pakistan's aviation sector hit hard by fuel crisis and regional tensions
Karachi [Pakistan], March 17 (ANI): Pakistan's aviation industry is grappling with mounting financial strain as escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States send shockwaves through global energy markets. The surge in fuel prices triggered by the ongoing geopolitical conflict is significantly affecting both commercial flight operations and pilot training programmes across the country.
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All consular services at Indian embassy in Kuwait continue as usual during Ramadan
Kuwait City [Kuwait], March 17 (ANI): Indian embassy in Kuwait on Tuesday announced that all its consular services are continuing as usual during the holy month of Ramadan. The Embassy's four Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) remain operational, following revised working hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, ensuring uninterrupted services for Indian nationals in Kuwait.
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"Regional security must be ensured by regional nations": Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf rejects foreign interference
Tehran [Iran], March 17 (ANI): Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has stated that Tehran did not anticipate the territories of its southern neighbours being utilised as a launchpad for aggression against the Islamic Republic, according to a report by the state broadcaster Press TV.
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Iranian Missiles Strike near Netanyahu Office in West Bank
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli news sources reported that Iranian missiles reached the vicinity of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem) in West Bank.
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Spokesman Explains Reason for US’ Anger at Iranians
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran described the Iranian people’s refusal to give in to bullying as the reason why the US officials are mad at them and insult the Iranian nation.
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Kotak says, market correction offers opportunity to rejig portfolios, add better stocks, exit overvalued
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 17 (ANI): Amid the ongoing correction in the domestic stock markets, investors have an opportunity to rebalance their portfolios by adding quality stocks and exiting overvalued ones, according to a report by Kotak Institutional Equities.
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Indian vessel Nanda Devi, carrying 46,500 MT LPG, arrives at Gujarat's Vadinar port after safe transit through Hormuz Strait
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 17 (ANI): Indian LPG carrier Nanda Devi on Tuesday arrived at the Vadinar port in Gujarat's Jamnagar, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas for ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage. The ship-to-ship transfer of LPG from mother vessel MT Nanda Devi to daughter vessel MT BW Birch will commence today.
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"We will certainly not travel to America": FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico
Tehran [Iran], March 17 (ANI): Mehdi Taj, President of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), has said that Iran is in talks with FIFA to relocate its World Cup 2026 group matches to Mexico instead in USA, citing serious concerns about the team's security and political tensions surrounding the tournament. The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.
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After Pulling Back, Oil Prices Resume Their Rise
Shipping routes crucial to global commerce remained disrupted as the conflict in the Middle East continued.
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Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s relentless military strikes against Lebanon.
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China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Middle East nations
China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Middle East nations China said on Tuesday it will provide humanitarian assistance to Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, targeted in US and Israeli strikes in the now three-week war. "China has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq. It is hoped this will help alleviate the humanitarian plight faced by the local populations," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a press conference.
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Bloomberg: Iran allows Turkish and Indian ships to pass through Hormuz
Bloomberg: Iran allows Turkish and Indian ships to pass through Hormuz Countries including Turkey and India have received specific approval from Tehran for vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials cited by Bloomberg, as Iran selectively allows limited transit amid the conflict. A Pakistan-bound oil tanker, the Karachi, was among the first to pass through the strait in recent days, marking one of the few successful crossings since war disrupted shipping. Meanwhile, the Iraqi oil minister said that Baghdad has an understanding with Tehran to allow its oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reported.
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Global Economic Fallout from US Warmongering Expected to Worsen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A report highlights the significant impact of the US war on Iran on the global economy, noting substantial price increases in oil, natural gas, and gasoline across numerous nations.
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Intercepted missile shrapnel kills Pakistani national in Bani Yas area: Abu Dhabi Govt
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI): A Pakistani national died after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in Abu Dhabi's Bani Yas area on Tuesday, authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi said as the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran entered its third week.
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Tehran governor: 12,000 buildings damaged or destroyed in city
Tehran governor: 12,000 buildings damaged or destroyed in city At least 12,000 housing units in Tehran have sustained partial or total damage due to the ongoing US-Israeli attack, Mehr news agency reported the city’s governor saying. The governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamadian, said that affected residents of Tehran can file their compensation claims before the municipality office. A man speaks on a mobile phone as he stands outside damaged homes, following a military strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on 15 March, 2026.
