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The Iran war picture blackout  Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen breaks down Planet Labs delaying the publication of its satellite imagery during an active war.

Iran issues threats to USS Ford strike group, Fars news Logistics and service centres enabling the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to remain operational were considered to be targets by Iran, the spokesperson for the unified command of Iranian armed forces, Khatam al-Anbiya, said on Monday. "Aircraft carrier Gerald Ford in the Red Sea is a threat to Iran. Accordingly, the logistics and service centres for USS Ford strike group are considered to be targets," Ebrahim Zolfaqari said in a video shared by the semi-official Fars news agency.

BRUSSELS, March 16 (Reuters) - All EU informal councils will be held as planned in Cyprus between April and June, Cyprus Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Monday. Cyprus, which currently holds the rotating EU presidency, moved all March meetings online or postponed them after a drone strike on a British air base amid the Iran crisis earlier this month. Cypriot officials said the attack was carried out by an Iranian‑made Shahed drone, likely launched by Iran‑backed Hezbollah from Lebanon.

PM resists Trump’s ships demand as US president warns Nato faces ‘very bad’ future  The Independent

Turning The Other Cheek: While Missiles Fly, UAE's Gamble On Restraint  NDTV

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Over 500 killed in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran province since war, report says The US-Israeli war with Iran has killed 503 people in Tehran province since 28 February, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported, citing Mohammad Esmaeil Tavakoli, the head of the Emergency Medical Services, saying. About 5,700 people were also injured in the area during the same period, Tavakoli said. An Iranian man speaks on his mobile phone as he stands on the debris in front of destroyed buildings following a military strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on 15 March, 2026. (AFP)

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Trump's Iran war may end Vance's presidential dreams | Opinion  USA Today

Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire, Denounces Civilian Casualties in Iran War  voi.id

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.

Iranian activist Farhad Sheikhi fights back tears as he recalls the crack of gunfire and his fellow protesters falling under a hail of bullets. Now, having fled to Iraq, he watches from afar as American and Israeli strikes pound his country. "I literally saw hell," said the 34-year-old Iranian Kurd in Sulaimaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan's second city, as he showed AFP photos he took during recent anti-government protests of bodies lying on the bloodied ground. But his biggest worry today is for the safety of his family back home.

Government bonds are having their safe haven status tested as the Iran war drags on. Here’s why  CNBC

Iran has sought to justify its attacks on Gulf countries, hitting civilian infrastructure as well as US assets.

UK declines Trump's offer of sending warships to Hormuz British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday refused to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump called on allies to reinforce efforts to secure the waterway, The Telegraph reported. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the government was “intensively looking” at options to keep the route open but stopped short of committing naval vessels. Officials are considering deploying mine-hunting drones instead. Allies including France, Germany and South Korea, also show reluctance to join the proposed mission.  US Air Force members prepare munitions for a USAF B-1B bomber, at RAF Fairford airbase in Britain on 15 March 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Dubai Stocks Fall Into Bear Market as Iran War Enters Third Week  Bloomberg.com

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Oscar winner Pavel Talankin called for ‘an end to all wars’ as he received the best documentary award.