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Rockets target US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport A new wave of rocket attacks targeted a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport, with sirens sounding in the area, Reuters news agency reported. Earlier, the US Embassy in Baghdad was also reportedly targeted with rockets and several drones as attacks on American-linked facilities continued across Iraq. In a separate incident, an explosive-laden drone struck the rooftop of the Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, causing material damage but no casualties. The hotel houses several foreign diplomatic missions and oil company staff, and security forces later blocked roads to the area with armoured vehicles.

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

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

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.

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

Will the strait of Hormuz torpedo Trump’s war? – Full Story podcast  The Guardian

This blog is closed Continued from previous post: Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has said she has no immediate plans to send her country’s maritime self-defence forces to help protect tanker traffic in the strait of Homuz. We have not made any decisions whatsoever about dispatching escort ships. We are continuing to examine what Japan can do independently and what can be done ⁠within the legal framework. I would like to ⁠engage in solid discussions based on Japan’s views and position regarding the need for early de-escalation. Continue reading...

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

Citing 'elevated risk of attack from Iran and its partners and proxies,' Rubio sends out directive instructing diplomats to deliver message 'at the highest appropriate level' The post US diplomats told to push allies to blacklist Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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.

SYDNEY, March 17 (Reuters) - The two players from the Iranian women's soccer squad who chose to remain in Australia after seeking asylum have been pictured training with a local A-League club as they begin their new lives in the country. Midfielder Fatemeh Pasandideh and defender Atefeh Ramezanizadeh were among seven members of Iran's delegation granted humanitarian visas amid fears of possible persecution if they returned home after competing in the women’s Asian Cup in Australia.