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Four killed as US forces, Iraqi militia exchange fire in Baghdad At least four people were killed in Baghdad as US forces and Iraqi militia groups exchanged fire, with multiple explosions reported across the Iraqi capital. A building used by an Iran-aligned group was hit in an air raid in the Jadiriya district, while drones targeted the US Embassy in the fortified Green Zone. Air defence systems intercepted several drones, though one struck inside the compound, with fire and smoke seen rising from the area.

Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' near Oman, UK maritime agency says An "unknown projectile" struck a tanker off the coast of Oman, a UK maritime agency said Tuesday, noting there were no reported injuries. "A Tanker has reported being struck by an unknown projectile whilst at anchor," UK Maritime Trade Operations said in a post on X. "Minor structural damage reported. No injuries to crew."

Iran War Rages On Multiple Fronts  theintelligencer.net

After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.

War in the Gulf Is Now Churning the U.S.-China Relationship  The New York Times

Video: Trump presses allies after UK refuses involvement in Iran war “We’ve been protecting these countries for years with Nato because Nato is us.” US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was “surprised” and “not happy” with the United Kingdom for not getting involved in the war with Iran “We’ve been protecting these countries for years with Nato because Nato is us.” pic.twitter.com/RmZRoxMNEH March 17, 2026

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Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed nine people on Monday.

Iran war sparks upheaval in niche defence metals market  Financial Times

Who is winning the Middle East war?  Financial Times

Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran.

Opinion | Trump’s Dangerous Lack of a Strategy in Iran  The New York Times

Three-day-old infant among family killed in US-Israeli strike in Iran's Arak Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday said a three-day-old infant and his two-year-old sister were among those killed in a US-Israeli strike that hit their home in the city of Arak. “The unjustly shed blood of our three-day-old Mojtaba makes us more determined,” the IRGC said in a statement. The attack also killed the children’s mother and grandmother, according to Iran’s Press TV Iran’s Health Ministry said at least 1,444 civilians have been killed and 18,551 wounded in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since 28 February.   Video released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society on 15 March 2026, shows rescuers searching the rubble of a collapsed building. Iranian Red Crescent / AFP

Trump scolds allies over Strait of Hormuz operation; Gulf attacks continue  Al Jazeera

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Column in British daily claims expansion of Gail’s, which has been targeted by anti-Israel vandals, is a form of 'agression' because branch will be near a Palestinian-owned cafe The post UK Jews decry the Guardian for appearing to justify attack on bakery founded by Israelis appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Shares are mixed in Asian trading after a drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began

Thailand talking to Russia over oil supply during Hormuz crises Thailand is discussing with Russia the possibility of purchasing crude oil as supplies tighten amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the country’s foreign minister said. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Moscow had expressed readiness to sell oil, adding the government is seeking alternative sources to secure energy supplies. He said Thailand has reserves for 95 to 100 days but warned of uncertainty over long-term flows. Thailand’s transport minister said authorities would try to cap domestic diesel prices at 33 baht ($1.02) per litre as fuel costs rise, according to Reuters.

Truth About Trump’s War Revealed in Bombshell Intel Leak  Yahoo

Amid Iran-Israel War, Vivek Oberoi Recalls Reuniting With His Kids In Dubai: "Weight Of The World Fell Away"  NDTV