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Madrid-based journalist Guy Hedgecoe explains why Pedro Sánchez has been one of the few European leaders to challenge the US president on Iran When the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran two weeks ago, the response from European leaders was muted and ambiguous. Uneasy about the strikes but unwilling to condemn Donald Trump outright. There was one notable exception, however: Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain. As he would say in his public announcement – explaining to Spaniards why he had not allowed the US to use two military bases – the Spanish government’s position could be summarised in four words: ‘no a la guerra’, no to war. Continue reading...

Britain scrambles to shield Gulf allies as Iran war pounds on  politico.eu

Iran war: Germany firmly against military role in conflict  dw.com

Trump Backs FCC Chair’s Threat To Revoke Broadcast Licenses Over Iran War Coverage  Forbes

Reactions to Trump's call for help to secure Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels  AP News

China’s Difficult Choice in the Iran-Israel-US War  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

The Iran-Israel-US War Is Exposing China’s Alliance Problem  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; fire near Dubai airport  Al Jazeera

TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Japan does not currently plan to dispatch naval vessels to escort ships in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on allies to help escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. "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," Takaichi told parliament.

Trump Says He Wants to Finish in Iran Before Turning to Cuba  Bloomberg.com

Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 10, ministry says Lebanon’s Ministry of Health on Monday said Israeli raids on several towns in the south of the country killed 10 people and wounded 13 others. The ministry said the strikes targeted the towns of Qatrani, Majdal Selm and Aitaat as fighting continued along the Israel-Lebanon front.

Live updates: Iran war news; Trump urges China, allies to help address Strait of Hormuz crisis  CNN

Trump says some countries not 'enthusiastic' about helping with Hormuz Strait  France 24

Footage shows fire near Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to UAE authorities.

Trump ‘demanding’ countries help open Strait of Hormuz, says war in Iran ‘going to be over pretty quickly’  AL.com

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says 'we're talking' to Iran but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war  The Hindu

The Second Phase of the Iran War  The Free Press

China’s Economy Gets Off to Better-Than-Forecast Start to Year  Bloomberg.com