News

Day 17 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Increase in Civilian Casualties  Hrana

Day 17 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Over 450 Attacks Recorded  Hrana

Iran warns US over attacks on Kharg Island oil facilities Iran’s army has warned Washington against launching another attack on Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports, after recent US strikes on military facilities there. Army spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi issued the warning as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate. “US officials and military repeat that they want to attack Kharg Island,” he said, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. He added: “We warn that if the criminal US commits aggression and attacks Kharg Island, its facilities, and its oil terminal, we will decisively turn all the oil and gas facilities of the country of origin of the aggression into ashes.” US President Donald Trump has recently threatened further strikes on the island.

Iran War Shows That Doubling Down on Fossil Fuels Is ‘Delusional,’ UN Climate Chief Says  Inside Climate News

What US Spending on the War in Iran Could Fund Instead  Time Magazine

Iran’s Araghchi denies contact with US envoy Witkoff Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his last communication with US envoy Steve Witkoff took place before Washington launched its latest military strike on Iran. Writing on X on Monday, Araghchi said there had been no communication after the attack, rejecting suggestions that diplomatic contact had continued. “My last contact with Mr Witkoff was prior to his employer's decision to kill diplomacy with another illegal military attack on Iran,” he wrote. Araghchi also dismissed claims circulating in media reports that talks were ongoing. “Any claim to the contrary appears geared solely to mislead oil traders and the public,” he said. My last contact with Mr. Witkoff was prior to his employer's decision to kill diplomacy with another illegal military attack on Iran. March 16, 2026

US-Israel war on Iran would not yield a 'decisive win' for any party, say experts  TRT World

European leaders warn against Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon MEE staff on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 20:32 Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK insist that Hezbollah must be disarmed The aftermath of an Israeli strike on a healthcare centre in Borj Qalaouiya, southern Lebanon, on 15 March 2026 (Mohammad Yassine/Reuters) Off The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK on Monday said Israel must avoid mounting a ground incursion into Lebanon, after it resumed its war on the country's south two weeks ago. They said they are "gravely concerned" by the attacks on all sides, and demanded a return to the negotiating table.  "A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict. It must be averted," the leaders warned in a joint statement.  "The humanitarian situation in Lebanon, including ongoing mass displacement, is already deeply alarming." As of Monday, one million people in Lebanon have been displaced because of this latest spate of attacks, according to the country's disasters and risk management unit.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At least 886 Lebanese have been killed so far, with another 2,141 wounded.   Hezbollah began firing missiles at Israel shortly after Israel began its joint war with the US on Iran on 28 February.  A November 2024 truce between Hezbollah and Israel, brokered by the Trump administration, had already been violated by Israel hundreds of times.  But Israel says it only targets weapons depots and senior operatives within Hezbollah that pose an imminent threat.  How Iran war will shape the future of Hezbollah and Israeli expansionism Read More » Monday's joint statement condemned "attacks directed at civilians", calling them "unacceptable". "We condemn attacks directed at civilians, civilian infrastructure, health workers and infrastructure, as well as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. These actions are unacceptable, and we call on all parties to act in accordance with international humanitarian law," the statement says.  "Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and the targeting of civilians must cease, and they must disarm. We condemn Hezbollah’s decision to join Iran in hostilities, which further jeopardises regional peace and security." The leaders called on the Lebanese government to disarm the group and prohibit its military activities. Hezbollah, however, has insisted that it cannot disarm as long as Israel poses a threat along its southern border. It has also, for decades, proven itself a far more entrenched fighting force than the army, with its longstanding support from Iran.  Israel's war on Lebanon News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Israeli strike in Iraq kills six PMF fighters in Anbar province Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces say an Israeli strike in the al-Qaim district of Anbar province killed six of their members and wounded four others. The Iran-aligned force confirmed the casualties in a statement as regional tensions continue to escalate across Iraq and neighbouring countries.

Democratic voters now sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis, polls show. Eric Garcia breaks down how those attitudes might affect races in Illinois

Trump to allies: Help, the Iran war is going great  Mother Jones

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - A "significant Israeli ground offensive" in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a joint statement on Monday. Lebanon was sucked into the war in the Middle East on March 2 after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah opened fire at Israel. Hezbollah said it aimed to avenge the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran.

Why David Boies Thinks We Should Support Trump’s Iran War  The New Yorker

Trump regularly presented with ‘off-ramps’ to end Iran war, sources say  NBC News

Kelly: Hegseth ‘no quarter,’ Trump ‘just for fun’ remarks show no ‘clear strategy’ for Iran war  The Hill

Israel Launches “Targeted” Invasions of Lebanon as World Focuses on Iran War  Truthout

Iran’s Larijani urges Muslim states to back Tehran against US and Israel The Tasnim News Agency has published a six-point message from Ali Larijani, Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, addressed to Muslims worldwide and the governments of Islamic countries. The letter calls on Muslim-majority states to support Iran as the war with the US and Israel continues. “Iran faced a deceptive American-Zionist invasion during negotiations, which aimed to divide Iran,” he said. “Do you know that except in rare cases, and that too in the political dimension, none of the Islamic governments have come to the aid of the Iranian nation?” Larijani urged leaders across the Muslim world to take sides in the conflict. “On one side of today’s battle are America and Israel, and on the other side are Muslim Iran and the resistance forces. Which side are you on?” He also called for broader unity across the Muslim world. “The unity of the Islamic Ummah with all its might can ensure and guarantee the security, excellence, and independence of countries for all.”

Bangladeshi migrant Ahmad Ali, 55, was doing his regular round delivering drinking water to residents in the United Arab Emirates when Iran launched its first retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries. Debris from a missile strike tore through his delivery van, killing him instantly and ending his three decades spent in the Emirates. "My dad told my cousin he would be back soon," Ali's son Abdul Hoque said from Barlekha in eastern Bangladesh. "But those were his last words. He died instantly when his van was hit."

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries  The Washington Post

The Iran War and U.S. Force Posture: Unintended Consequences  Small Wars Journal