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Newest first · UTC+11:00Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi
Dubai’s international airport gradually resuming flights after a fuel tank fire caused by a drone attack
· Agence France-Presse
In photos: Aftermath of overnight Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs
Live Blog Update| War on Iran This is an entry from: Iran war live: Israel announces 'limited targeted ground operations' in southern LebanonIn photos: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut16 March 2026 09:02 GMT Firefighters work at the site of overnight Israeli air strikes in the southern subu…
· Middleeasteye
Trump ‘thrilled’ by FCC chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage
President Trump said he was “so thrilled” by Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who peddle “hoaxes and distortions” related to the Iran war.
· Chris Bradford
Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran
The United States and Israel continue to carry out attacks as the war with Iran enters its 17th day. Iran has retaliated by launching missile and drone barrages towards Israel and by attacking neighbouring Gulf countries.
· AJLabs
Iran issues threats to USS Ford strike group, Fars news
Logistics and service centres enabling the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to remain operational were considered to be targets by Iran, the spokesperson for the unified command of Iranian armed forces, Khatam al-Anbiya, said on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
[EDITORIAL] Ang mahihirap na naman ang aaray sa giyera ni Trump sa Middle East
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· Lilibeth Frondoso
Why Asia’s crisis-hardened hotel sector can withstand Iran war shock
While higher energy prices pose a threat to global travel, Asia’s strong regional travel demand and diversified source markets offer resilience
· Nicholas Spiro
Israel claims to have destroyed plane used by Iran’s late supreme leader
The Israeli military claimed on Monday it had destroyed a plane used by Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei at Tehran's Mehrabad airport overnight.
· Middleeasteye
Over 500 killed in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran province since war, report says
The US-Israeli war with Iran has killed 503 people in Tehran province since 28 February, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported, citing Mohammad Esmaeil Tavakoli, the head of the Emergency Medical Services, saying.
· Middleeasteye
UAE’s Fujairah oil trading hub targeted by a drone attack, causing large fire
A drone attack at the United Arab Emirates' key oil trading hub of Fujairah triggered a large fire, authorities said on Monday, with no injuries reported.
· Sam Meredith
Danish royals Mary and Frederik’s Australian trip had plastic crowns, cheering crowds – and a deeper message
Trump, Iran and Greenland weren’t mentioned, but they may as well have been. It was a reminder that for all the pomp and ceremony, royal visits often contain a kernel of real diplomacy
· Josh Butler
Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading
The Iran war news flow-driven oil moves are drawing retail investors into the world's most traded commodity, further fueling volatility.
· Lee Ying Shan
Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?
UAE contains fire near Dubai International Airport, suspends flights after drone attack
· Sarah Shamim
Op-ed: Why my interview with Russia's ambassador to the U.K. reflected a stark global picture
"A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma." That was how Winston Churchill famously described Russia (the Soviet Union as it then was), back in 1939.
· Steve Sedgwick
Drone strike disrupts Dubai flights as Iran continues Gulf attacks
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced diversion of some flights from the Dubai international airport, one of the world’s busiest, after a drone attack sparked a fire near the facility, as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia also reported intercepting drones and missiles.
· Al Jazeera
Oil price surge could hit Korea’s growth, KIET warns
SEJONG — A surge in oil prices triggered by the war involving Iran could deal a significant blow to the South Korean economy if the rally persists, given the country’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, a state-run research institute warned Monday.
· Jo He-rim
Republicanos se resisten a organizar comparecencias en Congreso sobre Irán y chocan con demócratas
Gente pasa junto a tiendas que cobijan a personas desplazadas por ataques aéreos israelíes en un espacio público junto al paseo marítimo de Beirut, en Líbano, el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Hassan Ammar)
· Stephen Groves
Iran scoffs at Trump’s truce claim
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Ships stranded at Hormuz, energy crunch at home: How India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is testing ties with Iran
While millions of barrels of oil flow to China via the Strait of Hormuz, India — Tehran's old ally — is yet to secure a safe passage for its ships stuck in the critical waterway as New Delhi's deepening ties with U.S. and Israel strain relations with Iran.
· Priyanka Salve
Opinion: Can this US-Israeli war of choice on Iran be stopped?
The bombs falling on Iran represent more than just another Middle Eastern conflict. They represent a fundamental assault on the international legal order, a deliberate escalation by powers that have chosen military force over diplomacy, and a dangerous gamble with global stability.
· Middleeasteye
'We will remember': Trump warns countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz as shipping stalls
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that other countries should help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the key shipping route benefits them more than it does Washington.
· Lim Hui Jie
US-Israeli air strike hits school in Iran, local media reports
A US-Israeli air strike hit the Shahid Khomeini Boys’ School in the city of Khomein early Monday, Fars news reported, publishing photos showing heavy damage to part of the building.
· Middleeasteye
Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help
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· Sarah Swain
Report: US fighter jets strike military targets near Chabahar
American fighter jets struck military targets on a mountain near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone in southeastern Iran, according to a report by Voice of America’s Persian-language service.
· Middleeasteye
European markets set to start the week higher but oil prices remain in focus
LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in positive territory despite the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and elevated global oil prices.
· Holly Ellyatt
Trump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage
US President Donald Trump has threatened media organizations with treason charges, accusing them of knowingly colluding with Iran to cast doubt on Washington’s decisive “victory.”
· RT
Trump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage
US President Donald Trump has threatened media organizations with treason charges, accusing them of knowingly colluding with Iran to cast doubt on Washington’s decisive “victory.”
· RT
Irán ataca a vecinos del Golfo y congela el transporte de crudo entre temores a crisis energética
Gente pasa junto a tiendas que cobijan a personas desplazadas por ataques aéreos israelíes en un espacio público junto al paseo marítimo de Beirut, en Líbano, el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Hassan Ammar)
· David Rising
Iran war an ‘abject lesson’ on fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says
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· Herbie G
Can this US-Israeli war of choice on Iran be stopped?
The bombs falling on Iran represent more than just another Middle Eastern conflict. They represent a fundamental assault on the international legal order, a deliberate escalation by powers that have chosen military force over diplomacy, and a dangerous gamble with global stability.
· Middleeasteye
China talks up oil sufficiency as Trump seeks Beijing's help on securing Hormuz energy route
BEIJING — China on Monday stressed that it had enough energy resources as the Iran war restricts oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Beijing to help secure the critical waterway.
· Evelyn Cheng
Trump sugiere que podría retrasar viaje a China mientras presiona a Beijing para que ayude en Ormuz
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, camina por el Jardín Sur a su llegada a la Casa Blanca el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jose Luis Magana)
· Will Weissert
War in Iran, chaos in the Gulf, repression in the west: and the thread that binds them all is Palestine | Nesrine Malik
In the Middle East, the occupation is the original sin. And those who banked on this US-backed ‘stability’ now find it giving way beneath them
· Nesrinemalik
Gulf wealth funds keen on Africa renewable energy investments the war
Mark Munyua, CP solar’s technician, examines solar panels on the roof of a company in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)
· Allan Olingo
Iran war an 'abject lesson' on fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says
The disruption to energy markets caused by the Iran war is an "abject lesson" in the risks of relying on fossil fuels, and underscores the case for governments to wean their economies off oil and gas, the UN climate secretary will tell EU policymakers on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Iran hits Gulf neighbors and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis
The strike hit a police station in the area of Javadieh and some surrounding buildings were damaged. In a media tour organised by the government, journalists were shown some of the buildings damaged by the strikes.
· David Rising
Brent crude trades near $105 a barrel as Iran keeps pressure on oil prices
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Friday, March 13, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Iran Red Crescent clinic damaged in Tehran after Israeli air strikes
The Iranian Red Crescent Society said one of its clinics and an aid relief post in Tehran were damaged during the latest wave of air strikes on the city.
· Middleeasteye
Europe’s reaction to Trump’s war on Iran is a disaster – for Europe itself | Nathalie Tocci
Prevarication on the war’s legality stands in sharp contrast to the outcry from France and Germany when Bush invaded Iraq
· Nathalie Tocci
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Live updates: Trump calls for allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says he has “demanded” that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz. Trump spoke while answering reporters’ questions as he flew back to Washington from Florida aboard Air Force One.
Iran security chief warns of alleged 9/11-style plot to blame Tehran
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, said on Sunday that he had received information about an alleged plot to stage a 9/11-style attack and falsely blame it on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says he may delay China trip as Iran war roils oil prices
President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Will Weissert
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of using artificial intelligence as a “disinformation weapon” to misrepresent its wartime successes and support.
· Kenrick Cai
Republicans resist calls for public hearings on the Iran war
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks during a press briefing on the Iran war powers resolution at the Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
· Stephen Groves
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation
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· Herbie G
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation
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· Herbie G
Middle East crisis live: Trump increases pressure on allies over strait of Hormuz; flights suspended at Dubai airport
Trump warns Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if US allies fail to assist in opening the vital oil route; Israel says thousands of targets in Iran remain – follow it live
· Adam Fulton