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Iran navy vows 'deadly retaliation' over Dena ship sinking Iranian Navy commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani on Tuesday said that it will retaliate against the killing of at least 87 sailors off Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean, Press TV reported.  “We will not forget the enemy’s crime, and we will exact retribution for the blood of our martyrs,” Irani was quoted as saying by Iran’s English-language news channel Press TV. “The enemy should know that we will punish it with deadly strikes from where it least expects,” he said. “Although today we mourn our loved ones, by the grace of God, we have brought the enemy to its knees,” he added. On March 4, a US submarine sank the Iranian Navy’s IRIS Dena vessel in international waters off the coast of Galle in Sri Lanka, while sailing back to Iran after participating in a joint navy exercise with India.

'They should understand that if you want to get anywhere, sometimes you need to win war,' president tells AFP; welcomes Macron's offer to host Jerusalem-Beirut talks as 'very positive development' The post Herzog: Europe should back effort to ‘eradicate’ Hezbollah, Iran war a ‘historical juncture’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iran Update Special Report, March 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War

Iran Update Evening Special Report: March 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War

Trump faces challenge reopening Strait of Hormuz as Iran disrupts global energy routes  ynetnews

South Korea warns of 'worst-case scenario' on energy South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the worst-case energy scenario must be considered if the Middle East conflict continues, calling for diplomatic efforts to secure stable alternative energy sources. Speaking in a televised address, Lee said South Korea may consider limiting energy exports if necessary and urged the country to accelerate the development of renewable energy. His remarks came as Seoul also declined to commit naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz despite US calls for allied support.

KABUL, March 17 (Reuters) - At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on a drug users rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul, the deputy spokesman of the Afghan Taliban government said on Tuesday. Pakistan rejected the claim as false and misleading and said it "precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure" on Monday night. (Reporting by Mohammad Yunus Yawar; Writing by YP Rajesh; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

President Donald Trump spent his first year back in power disparaging US allies. Now he wants them to help America in the Iran war -- and they are none too enthusiastic. From tariffs to insults and threatening to invade Greenland, Trump has rarely missed an opportunity in recent months to criticize America's partners. Yet now the 79-year-old Republican has said he expects the same allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic and reacted angrily when they rebuffed him.

Fire erupts at UAE's Fujairah oil zone after drone strike A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the United Arab Emirates after the site was targeted by drones, according to the Fujairah government’s media office. Officials said there were no casualties from the attack and emergency crews responded to the scene to contain the blaze at the facility, located about 150 kilometres east of Dubai.

Sirens, interceptions heard across central Israel as Iran launches missile barrage  The Jerusalem Post

Andreas Krieg says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said he spoke to a former president about bombing Iran. Four denials suggest otherwise.  NBC News

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Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping  Santa Maria Times

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US assets are under Iran attack, but here’s why NATO doesn’t have to answer Trump’s call  The Indian Express

Number of US troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200  Deccan Herald

What Are Trump’s Positions on Iran? They Can Change by the Sentence.  The New York Times

March 17 (Reuters) - Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates returned to normal after temporary precautionary measures were lifted, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday, citing the country's General Civil Aviation Authority. Earlier on Tuesday, the authority announced a temporary closure of the country's airspace amid rapidly evolving regional security developments, after the defence ministry said it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. (Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Tom Hogue)