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American Military Casualties Climb to 200 as Iran Conflict Enters Third Week  Fine Day 102.3

US diesel prices soar to almost $5 as Iran war pinches global supplies  Financial Times

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

Trump Says He Asked China to Delay Xi Summit Due to Iran War  Bloomberg.com

Iran-backed group was responsible for kidnapping of Israeli Elizabeth Tsurkov, who says slain commander 'was personally involved in keeping me captive' The post Security commander of Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah said killed in airstrike appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help  AP News

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - The number of U.S. troops wounded in the war against Iran has risen to about 200, the U.S. military said on Monday, as the conflict enters its third week. In a statement, the U.S. military's Central Command said the vast majority suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already been returned to duty. (Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali; Editing by Chris Reese)

Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war  CNBC

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

Uncle of Ali Bani Awda, killed alongside his wife and kids while returning from shopping trip, eschews calls for revenge but demands those behind tragic shooting held accountable The post Palestinians seek answers, justice after West Bank family gunned down by Israeli cops appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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 says 'we don't know' if Mojtaba Khamenei 'dead or not'; leaked audio from official suggests he narrowly survived airstrikes by stepping outside, was lightly wounded The post Iran’s new supreme leader issues fresh statement as questions linger over his health appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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

Niall Ferguson: This Is How the Iran War Goes Global  The Free Press

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

Gingrich: Americans won’t back Trump ‘forever’ on Iran war  The Hill