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Drone intercepted in Kuwait; loud booms reported in Doha Kuwait’s National Guard on Tuesday said its forces shot down a drone as part of “ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites and confront any potential threats.” In Qatar, authorities issued a public safety alert after loud “booms” were reported in the capital, Doha. Residents were urged to remain indoors and avoid windows, glass facades and exposed areas until the threat had passed.
Iran Strikes Al Udeid, Al Dhafra, and Sheikh Isa Bases; US Troop Casualties Rise to 200 Open Magazine
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Report: IRGC's Basij force base hit as explosions rock Tehran Several explosions were reported across Tehran, including a massive blast in the Andarzgoo neighbourhood near the city’s downtown, according to the Voice of America’s Persian-language service. VOA Persian also reported an attack on a "base for the IRGC paramilitary Basij force in the Kamraniyeh neighbourhood" early Tuesday. Earlier, an Al Jazeera correspondent in Tehran said multiple explosions were heard across the Iranian capital.
By Alexander Cornwell and Jonathan Landay March 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump accused some Western allies of ingratitude after several countries rebuffed his demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continued to target oil facilities in the Gulf. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week with no end in sight. The critical Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas flow, remains largely closed off, raising energy prices and fears of inflation.
Strait of Hormuz: Trump needs a coalition. Here’s how to build one CNN
As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help The New York Times
How America’s War on Iran Backfired Foreign Affairs
Iran war live: Trump scolds allies for not joining Strait of Hormuz mission Al Jazeera
The escalating Iran war is pushing parts of the world into energy triage
In a city where thousands of buildings lack safe rooms offering protection from Iranian rockets, many residents run to improvised spots rich with historical significance The post Pre-state vaults and ancient cisterns provide shelter for Jerusalemites again under siege appeared first on The Times of Israel.
US‑Israel war with Iran, Day 18: Trump pressures allies to help open Strait of Hormuz; UAE briefly closes airspace Gulf News
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Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country.
Trump was warned Iran could retaliate across the Persian Gulf - Reuters ایران اینترنشنال
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France running low on MICA missiles amid UAE interceptions France is running low on MICA air-to-air missiles as Rafale fighter jets continue intercepting Iranian drones over the United Arab Emirates, according to French media reports. The high tempo of operations has sharply reduced available missile stocks, raising concerns within defence circles, the newspaper La Tribune reported. The situation has prompted discussions in Paris on how to balance ongoing missions in the Middle East with the need to maintain long-term military readiness.
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Iran blames Israel for gas field attack, fires missiles at Qatar and Saudi energy facilities Reuters
Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters