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PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz  BBC

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Explosions heard across Doha, report says Several explosions were heard across Doha on Monday, according to AFP journalists, with Qatar's defence ministry subsequently saying it had intercepted a missile attack.  "Qatar announces that its armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar," the ministry said in a statement, as Tehran continues a retaliatory campaign in the region following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر. pic.twitter.com/aXQRmp8YF1 March 16, 2026

School counsellor Tair Momo took a deep breath as she stared out over the vast silence of the Negev desert in southern Israel. "I came here to get some respite, to not hear the sirens, not hear the alerts, to be in a place of nature that feels more relaxed," the 33-year-old told AFP. As air raid sirens blare out warnings of Iranian missiles or Hezbollah rockets across much of Israel, residents of bigger towns and cities have packed out the small desert resort of Mitzpe Ramon in search of calm.

Republican donors said to be impressed with secretary of state and ready to back him for presidential tilt, despite Vice President JD Vance long looking like the favorite for the role

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Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.

Goldman's top international execs say the Iran war has parallels to 2022, but there are differences  Fortune

Iran War Chokepoints Begin to Cast Doubt on Global Chip Supply  Bloomberg.com

Quran memorisers in Gaza overcome devastation from war, reciting the holy book as a source of hope and strength.

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 16 (Reuters) - Pope Leo urged journalists on Monday to highlight the suffering caused by war, cautioning against news reports that risk sliding into propaganda by glorifying conflicts or serving as "a megaphone" to amplify the voices of those in power. In a meeting with broadcasters from Italy's TG2 television news programme, the pope made a direct appeal for reporters "to show the face of war and tell it through the eyes of the victims, so as not to turn it into a video game."

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - It remains to be seen if U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping takes place as scheduled later this month, but any changes would be due to logistics amid the Iran war, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday. Bessent's remarks come after Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday he may postpone a meeting with Xi if China does not help to unblock the Strait. The Chinese foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

US Allies Wary of Joining Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Mission  gCaptain

By Elizabeth Piper and Sarah Young LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday Britain would not be drawn into a wider war in Iran but would work with allies on a "viable collective plan" to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz, though he acknowledged that would not be a simple task. U.S. President Donald Trump has heavily criticised Starmer for not initially supporting the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, and said at the weekend that Britain, China, France, Japan and South Korea should send warships to the region to reopen the waterway.

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Rami Ayyub CAIRO/JERUSALEM, March 16 (Reuters) - Envoys from U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" have met representatives of Hamas in Cairo in an effort to safeguard the Gaza ceasefire, under serious strain since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, three sources told Reuters. The weekend meeting is the first publicly reported since the start of the Iran war between the Palestinian militant group and the board, a new international body personally headed by Trump, which has been tasked with overseeing post-war Gaza.

The UK will defend itself and its allies but 'will not be drawn into wider war' over Iran, Keir Starmer said, stressing he would always 'prioritise the national interest.' The prime minister said he wanted to see an end to the Iran war as quickly as possible to bring security back to the region. The longer it went on, the worse the effect on the cost of living in the UK, he said. The prime minister also announced £53m of support for people affected by the steep rise in the cost of heating oil UK politics live Continue reading...

PM’s comments come as he announces support for households reliant on heating oil amid surging costs UK politics live – latest updates The UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East, Keir Starmer has said, as he announced that households reliant on heating oil to warm their homes would receive £53m of government support to help with their bills. After costs surged following the outbreak of the Iran conflict, lower-income households will get targeted support, while heating oil suppliers engaged in price gouging will face legal action and future market regulation, he warned. Continue reading...

Diesel is at its most expensive level since November 2023.

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