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Pentagon seeks over $200 billion in emergency funding for Iran war  TRT World

Report: Pentagon seeks $200 billion for war with Iran The Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion to fund the war with Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post citing a senior US administration official. The report said White House officials are sceptical that Congress will approve the request. The newspaper also said the cost of the conflict rose sharply in its early days, exceeding $11 billion in the first week alone.   An Emirates aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on 16 March 2026. AFP

How the Iran War Will Accelerate Iran’s Nuclear Program  The National Interest

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Trump news at a glance: president’s war on Iran is putting billions on the US till  The Guardian

Oil Prices Spike After Fresh Attacks In Iran War  localnewslive.com

Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets. The warning came after Israel killed the Islamic republic's intelligence chief Esmail Khatib, the latest in a string of strikes that have decimated its leadership since the war began nearly three weeks ago. Tehran, following a strike on its South Pars field, said it would respond forcefully to any further attacks on its energy sector.

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Republicans defeat resolution to halt US military strikes against Iran  The Hill

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Iranian strikes on Gulf energy come after Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gasfield and navy assets in the north.

Senate rejects limits on Trump as Iran war intensifies  Politico

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Saudi Arabia says kingdom may take military action against Iran Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom reserves the right to take military action against Iran if necessary, accusing Tehran of pressuring its neighbours rather than engaging in dialogue. Speaking in Riyadh, he said such pressure would “backfire” politically and morally. He also said two refineries in Saudi Arabia were attacked, warning Iran must reconsider its actions. Faisal said the attacks would not yield any gains and underscored that Riyadh would not succumb to pressure as regional tensions escalate.

Saudi Arabia warns patience with Iran aggression not unlimited Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said his country’s patience with "Iranian aggression is not unlimited,” warning Riyadh reserves the right to respond. Speaking in Riyadh, he said trust in Iran has been “completely shattered” and accused Tehran of carrying out premeditated attacks on neighbouring countries. He said Iran’s justifications for targeting civilian sites were “unconvincing” and warned such actions would deepen its regional isolation. Faisal added that foreign ministers meeting in Riyadh agreed Iran must halt its attacks and stop supporting allied groups, stressing that threats to navigation and regional security require a collective response.

Qatar is expelling Iran’s military and security attaches after Iranian missiles caused “extensive damage” to Ras Laffan.

U.S. weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase  The Japan Times

UAE activates air defenses as missile threat triggers alarms The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were responding to a missile threat, as residents in Dubai reported hearing a loud explosion. Authorities did not immediately provide details on the source or impact of the threat. In Israel, sirens sounded in Jerusalem and central areas as missiles were launched from Iran, according to local media. Channel 12 reported that air defences intercepted the projectiles and no casualties were reported.