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Oil hits $104 a barrel as U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz  qz.com

MADRID, March 16 (Reuters) - Spain will not take part in any military mission in the Strait of Hormuz because it considers the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran to be illegal, Madrid's defence and foreign affairs ministers said on Monday. The leftist coalition government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticised the offensive and banned participating U.S. aircraft from using jointly operated bases in southern Spain.

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz  WGN-TV

Explosions heard across Doha, report says Several explosions were heard across Doha on Monday, according to AFP journalists, with Qatar's defence ministry subsequently saying it had intercepted a missile attack.  "Qatar announces that its armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar," the ministry said in a statement, as Tehran continues a retaliatory campaign in the region following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر. pic.twitter.com/aXQRmp8YF1 March 16, 2026

Israeli company reveals new AI motor launched amid Iran war  The Jerusalem Post

School counsellor Tair Momo took a deep breath as she stared out over the vast silence of the Negev desert in southern Israel. "I came here to get some respite, to not hear the sirens, not hear the alerts, to be in a place of nature that feels more relaxed," the 33-year-old told AFP. As air raid sirens blare out warnings of Iranian missiles or Hezbollah rockets across much of Israel, residents of bigger towns and cities have packed out the small desert resort of Mitzpe Ramon in search of calm.

Republican donors said to be impressed with secretary of state and ready to back him for presidential tilt, despite Vice President JD Vance long looking like the favorite for the role

In poll covering 170 institutions, about half of students report seeing glorification of proscribed terror groups; large majority (82%) say 'globalize the intifada' is antisemitic The post 1 in 5 UK university students ‘reluctant’ to share house with Jewish student — poll appeared first on The Times of Israel.

US-Israel-Iran War News: Another 9/11-Style Attack Incoming? Iran Security Chief Ali Larijani Claims Epstein Network May Stage ‘False Flag’ Plot  The Sunday Guardian

U.S. Tells Citizens to Leave Iraq After Second Attack on Embassy  The New York Times

Victim, named as landscaper in his 30s, killed in reported ambush police say may be related to blood feud, marking 68th homicide in Arab society since start of year The post Man shot dead in central Israel town amid crime wave plaguing Arab community appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iran-US-Israel War Latest News: How Drone Attacks on Fujairah Could Disrupt Global Oil Supply & Trigger Fuel Price Spikes Worldwide  The Sunday Guardian

Strait of Hormuz: Which countries’ ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?  Al Jazeera

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Why Trump’s Hormuz Problem Is Going Global  The New York Times

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.

Spain rules out participating in military operations in Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Political reporter Ariela Karmel reports on the contentious debate over long-planned spending for the north and the severe lack of shelters for Bedouin in the south The post Daily Briefing Mar. 16: MKs on both sides contest cuts for northern recovery to bolster defense appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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