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HONG KONG, March 17 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's leader John Lee said he was "very concerned" about the rise in oil prices due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and that the financial hub, along with the rest of Asia, would see shocks and volatility due to the disruption of supply and oil prices. Lee, speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, said the government was working to ensure stable energy supplies and would increase transparency of information related to supply and energy prices.

As the war drags on, what does victory look like for the US, Israel and Iran?  The Conversation

Saudi military destroys drones over eastern province Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said its air defences intercepted and destroyed three drones in the eastern region of the country. The ministry said earlier that Saudi forces had also engaged six drones in the same area and successfully shot them down. No further details were immediately provided. المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 3 مسيّرات في المنطقة الشرقية. pic.twitter.com/8PNoDPCvB6 March 17, 2026

Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks  CNBC

Iran seeks reparations from US, Israel over school attack Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalili, said Tehran will seek reparations from the United States and Israel over a deadly attack on a girls’ school in the southern city of Minab. The strike killed more than 160 people, many of them children, Jalili said, adding that investigations conducted after the 28 February incident point to the United States as being responsible for the attack.

What we know on the 18th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran  CNN

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Israel policy looms over Illinois primary election amid Iran war  Al Jazeera

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a "reckless war on choice" on Iran".

Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in Chicago area as support for US ally hits a historic low.

Trump Demands Help With Hormuz, Threatens More Kharg Strikes  Yahoo Finance

Israel Iran War Day 18 News Updates: Trump seeks support from allies, UAE gas field set ablaze & missile w  The Economic Times

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Beware the long reach of the Iran war in Asia’s food systems  Lowy Institute

By Jonathan Landay, Phil Stewart and Erin Banco WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against U.S. Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a U.S. official and two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence reports. Pre-war intelligence assessments did not say that Iran’s response was "a guarantee, but it certainly was on the list of potential outcomes," said one source, who like the other two requested anonymity to discuss the issue.

IDF strikes in Tehran and Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel  Israel National News

US war casualties in Iran hit 200  MSN

Israeli jets strike multiple towns in southern Lebanon Israeli warplanes on Tuesday carried out a series of air strikes across several towns in southern Lebanon, including a raid on the town of Taybe that coincided with heavy artillery shelling. Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli aircraft also targeted the towns of Majadel and Zibqin before expanding the attacks to the Yater and Kafra areas. An Israeli warplane also struck a residential home in the town of Qana, with no immediate reports of casualties.  Hossan, a volunteer, organises activities and games for displaced children in Beirut, Lebanon, 16 March 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

TAIPEI, March 17 (Reuters) - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Tuesday said he believed the U.S.' internal review process for the sale of a second package of arms to the island is proceeding on schedule. A major U.S. arms package for Taiwan worth about $14 billion that includes advanced interceptor missiles is ready for President Donald Trump's approval and could be signed after his upcoming trip to China, Reuters reported last week, citing sources briefed on the discussion.

BAGHDAD, March 17 (Reuters) - Rockets and at least five drones were launched at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday from areas around the city, Iraqi security sources said, describing the attack as the most intense since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. A Reuters witness saw at least three drones heading in the direction of the embassy. The C-RAM air defence system shot down two of them while a third struck inside the embassy compound, from which fire and smoke could be seen rising, the witness said.