Drone strike hits southern Iraq oil field, second attack in four days Iraq’s Oil Ministry says a drone strike targeted a southern oil field, marking the second such attack in four days as the Israeli-US war on Iran continues to threaten energy infrastructure in the region.
Six injured after missile from Lebanon hits building in Israel Israel’s ambulance service says six people were injured after a missile fired from Lebanon struck a building in the northern coastal city of Nahariya.
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
London [UK], March 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom will not be drawn into a wider war in West Asia, after US President Donald Trump warned that the future of NATO could be at stake unless allies, including the UK, provide military support in the region.
Trump pressures UK and France to help secure Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump says he expects France and the United Kingdom to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on Monday, Trump said he had raised the issue with French President Emmanuel Macron. He described Macron’s response as “not perfect” but added: “I think it will help.
Donald Trump is pressuring European allies to protect the strait of Hormuz, warning that Nato faces a ‘very bad’ future if members fail to offer assistance. The strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. A fifth of international oil supplies pass through this waterway, which has been disrupted since the start of the war.
Trump says Macron willing to help reopen Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump says he has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron about efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a White House event on Monday, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would soon announce which countries are prepared to assist the United States.
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- U. S. President Donald Trump said Monday it remains unclear if Iran has started laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, though the U.
The violent death of New-Right activist Quentin Deranque has suddenly made the political Left a toxic hot potato On 12 February in the French city of Lyon, a young man waskilledin a political street brawl that escalated very badly. While terrible every time it happens, his death was, unfortunately, not unprecedented.
Turkey condemns Israel’s Lebanon invasion, warns of ‘new humanitarian catastrophe’ Turkey has strongly condemned Israel’s ground invasion of southern Lebanon, warning that the assault risks plunging the region deeper into crisis. In a statement, the Turkish foreign ministry accused Israel’s leadership of extending destructive policies beyond Gaza. “The Netanyahu government’s implementation of genocidal and collective punishment policies, this time in Lebanon, will lead to a new humanitarian catastrophe in the region,” the ministry said.
War on Iran: These are the heritage sites devastated by US and Israeli attacks Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 15:37 From Isfahan to Tehran to Khorramabad, Israeli and American strikes have damaged landmarks, including some inscribed by Unesco Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in strikes, Tehran, Iran, on 3 March (Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency via Reuters) Off Iran ’s history is layered with conquest, cultural renewal and craftsmanship - all of which can be seen in its remarkable heritage sites. The iconic turquoise domes of Isfahan and the intricate interiors of mosques and palaces across the country are internationally renowned. Iran's architectural heritage can be divided roughly into two eras.
Responding to the killing on 15 March of a Palestinian couple, Waed Bani Owda, her husband Ali Bani Owda and two of their young children Othman, 7, and Mohammed, 5, in Tammoun in the occupied West Bank after a special Israeli military unit – posing as Palestinians and driving a car with a Palestinian number plate – riddled their car with bullets, Heba Morayef, Regional Director for the […] The post Israel/OPT: Killing of the Bani Owda family latest illustration of alarming rise in lethal force appeared first on Amnesty International .
Baby lies | Fuel price fairness | Gut feelings | Fifa fiasco | Human connection | Cooking instructions When gently asked about a pen scribble in a picture book “Goodness, I wonder who did that? ”, 27-month-old Emily confidently retorted “Nancy! ” – our miniature dachshund ( Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests, 16 March ).
Donald Trump is pressuring European allies to protect the strait of Hormuz, warning that Nato faces a ‘very bad’ future if members fail to offer assistance. The strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. A fifth of international oil supplies pass through the waterway, which has been disrupted since the start of the war.
At least 886 deaths in Lebanon, says health ministry The number now understood to have been killed in Lebanon since the start of the war has reached at least 886 with more than 2,000 injured, according the Lebanon's health ministry . As Israel announces widening its assault into southern Lebanon which began after Hezbollah began launching attacks against Israel in response to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the number of casualties in Lebanon continues to rise rapidly. Around a million people have also been displaced in the country since the war began.
The US president's plan for postwar Gaza faces pressure amid the Iran war and continued Israeli strikes on the Palestinian enclave Hamas has held its first talks with the newly established USled Board of Peace, as the postwar Gaza reconstruction plan comes under strain from the Iran war and continue
The US presidents plan for postwar Gaza faces pressure amid the Iran war and continued Israeli strikes on the Palestinian enclave Hamas has held its first talks with the newly established USled Board of Peace, as the postwar Gaza reconstruction plan comes under strain from the Iran war and continued Israeli strikes on the enclave, Reuters has reported.
DOHA, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the United Arab Emirates, which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty, as well as a direct threat to the security and stability of the region.
Reza Pahlavi’s supporters in Iran are turning against him Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 16:06 The son of Iran’s last monarch has encouraged protesters to risk their lives and stayed silent on civilians killed by the US and Israel A protester holds an image of Reza Pahlavi during a demonstration against the Iranian government, in New York City, 15 March 2026 (Reuters/Adam Gray) Off 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.
