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While there are plans to help rejuvenate Upper Galilee agriculture decimated during the 2023-2024 war, locals duck incoming rockets and missiles amid another conflict with Iran The post As Hezbollah strongholds crop back up, northern farmers regrow destroyed fields appeared first on The Times of Israel.

DUBAI, March 16 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Monday it had destroyed a plane used by Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at Tehran's Mehrabad airport overnight. It said the aircraft had been used by senior Iranian officials and military figures to travel domestically and internationally and coordinate with allied countries. Mehrabad is one of Tehran's oldest airports, now serving domestic and regional flights. In addition to being the busiest civilian domestic airport, it is a dual-use facility housing air force assets.

Upward of 1,000 personnel could be required on-site to secure Isfahan facility, amid Iranian missile and drone fire, to dig through rubble for near-weapons grade nuclear material The post Seizing Iran’s uranium could take ‘largest special forces operation in history’ – WSJ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Israel said Monday it had launched ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon while US President Donald Trump piled pressure on world powers to help reopen the vital shipping lane choked off by Iranian attacks. Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent after Iran attacked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and launched waves of missile and drone strikes on targets in the Gulf, in retaliation for the war launched against it by the United States and Israel.

Live updates: Trump pressures NATO, China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz; Israel launches 'limited' Lebanon ground operations  NBC News

As celebrities use awards shows as a platform for advocacy, activist says it's 'time to take stands and make clear where you are at this moment in history' The post At Oscars, stars pin their hopes on ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘ICE OUT’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Dubai contained a fire near its airport and temporarily suspended flights, while Trump claimed Iran wants to negotiate.

Dubai Airport temporarily closed, passengers evacuated to lower floor after drone strike sets fuel tank on fire; Saudi crown prince said to be urging Trump to keep hitting Iran hard The post Iran hits Gulf neighbors, keeps stranglehold on oil shipping, fueling energy crisis fears appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz  FOX 8 News

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Live Updates: What's going on in Israel-Iran war?  The Jerusalem Post

U.S. Oil Benchmark Nudges $100 As Trump Demands Countries Send Warships To Police Strait Of Hormuz  Forbes

Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel

Trump to announce coalition to escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz  The Telegraph

Israel has launched new attacks on Beirut and Tehran, while Dubai's airport suspended flights after an Iranian drone hit a nearby fuel tank and sparked a fire

Live updates: Iran war news; Trump urges China, allies to help with Strait of Hormuz crisis  CNN

Brent crude oil is trading near the $105 per barrel level as Gulf countries report more attacks by Iran with the war entering its third week

Benjamin Netanyahu’s rivals compete to outdo him over Iran  Financial Times

Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz  WTOP

Middle East crisis live: Trump increases pressure on allies over strait of Hormuz; Israel says it still has ‘thousands of targets’ in Iran  The Guardian