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US diesel prices soar to almost $5 as Iran war pinches global supplies  Financial Times

European leaders warn against Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon MEE staff on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 20:32 Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK insist that Hezbollah must be disarmed The aftermath of an Israeli strike on a healthcare centre in Borj Qalaouiya, southern Lebanon, on 15 March 2026 (Mohammad Yassine/Reuters) Off The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK on Monday said Israel must avoid mounting a ground incursion into Lebanon, after it resumed its war on the country's south two weeks ago. They said they are "gravely concerned" by the attacks on all sides, and demanded a return to the negotiating table.  "A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict. It must be averted," the leaders warned in a joint statement.  "The humanitarian situation in Lebanon, including ongoing mass displacement, is already deeply alarming." As of Monday, one million people in Lebanon have been displaced because of this latest spate of attacks, according to the country's disasters and risk management unit.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At least 886 Lebanese have been killed so far, with another 2,141 wounded.   Hezbollah began firing missiles at Israel shortly after Israel began its joint war with the US on Iran on 28 February.  A November 2024 truce between Hezbollah and Israel, brokered by the Trump administration, had already been violated by Israel hundreds of times.  But Israel says it only targets weapons depots and senior operatives within Hezbollah that pose an imminent threat.  How Iran war will shape the future of Hezbollah and Israeli expansionism Read More » Monday's joint statement condemned "attacks directed at civilians", calling them "unacceptable". "We condemn attacks directed at civilians, civilian infrastructure, health workers and infrastructure, as well as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. These actions are unacceptable, and we call on all parties to act in accordance with international humanitarian law," the statement says.  "Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and the targeting of civilians must cease, and they must disarm. We condemn Hezbollah’s decision to join Iran in hostilities, which further jeopardises regional peace and security." The leaders called on the Lebanese government to disarm the group and prohibit its military activities. Hezbollah, however, has insisted that it cannot disarm as long as Israel poses a threat along its southern border. It has also, for decades, proven itself a far more entrenched fighting force than the army, with its longstanding support from Iran.  Israel's war on Lebanon News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Speaking at the Oval office, US President Donald Trump stated that Somalia is a “fourth world nation.”

Trump Says He Asked China to Delay Xi Summit Due to Iran War  Bloomberg.com

Kuwait arrests 16 accused of Hezbollah-linked sabotage plot Kuwaiti authorities say they have arrested 16 people accused of links to Hezbollah and planning a sabotage operation inside the Gulf state. The interior ministry said the group included 14 Kuwaiti citizens and two Lebanese nationals. Officials said the suspects were part of a network that intended to carry out activities aimed at destabilising the country. In a statement, the ministry said the group “aimed to destabilize the country's security and to recruit individuals to join the terrorist organization”. Authorities said security forces seized weapons, camera drones and Morse code communication devices during the operation.

The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Iran-backed group was responsible for kidnapping of Israeli Elizabeth Tsurkov, who says slain commander 'was personally involved in keeping me captive' The post Security commander of Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah said killed in airstrike appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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US president says 'numerous countries' have said they're joining, urges others to do so 'with great enthusiasm'; says it's unknown if Mojtaba Khamenei is alive The post Trump slams allies’ low ‘enthusiasm’ for his proposed coalition to open Hormuz appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump threatens NATO over Strait of Hormuz. Will they send ships?  USA Today

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help  AP News

Strait of Hormuz: Why no one, so far, is rushing to help US open vital passage  The Christian Science Monitor

How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?  Al Jazeera

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - The number of U.S. troops wounded in the war against Iran has risen to about 200, the U.S. military said on Monday, as the conflict enters its third week. In a statement, the U.S. military's Central Command said the vast majority suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already been returned to duty. (Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali; Editing by Chris Reese)

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated as wrongfully detained in Iran 70-year-old Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati, his cousin said on Monday. "This designation is an official recognition by the U.S. Government that Kamran is being held on false charges in an effort by the Iranians to leverage the U.S. Government," Shohreh Nowfar said in a statement. (Reporting by Jonathan Landay; Editing by Chris Reese)

Emergency responders carried patients out of a government hospital in Odisha, India.

Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war  CNBC

Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog told AFP Monday that Europe should back his country's fight against Hezbollah, as Israeli forces carried out ground operations in Lebanon. In an exclusive interview at his Jerusalem residence, the Israeli head of state also said the US-Israeli war with Iran marked a "historical juncture". "Europe should support any effort, any effort, to eradicate Hezbollah now," Herzog said. "They should understand that if you want to get anywhere, sometimes you need to win war."