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Trump says he demands 7 nations escort ships through Hormuz Strait  chinadailyasia.com

Trump says that he’s asked ‘about 7’ countries to join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz  CTV News

Trump says US is 'talking' to Iran, but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war  Le Monde.fr

Iran says Israel committed environmental crimes in Tehran Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday accused Israel of committing a crime against the environment after strikes hit fuel tanks in Tehran. “Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide,” Araghchi said. He warned that contamination of soil and groundwater could cause long-term damage, adding that Israel “must be punished for its war crimes". Footage after the US-Israeli bombing of Tehran’s oil depots showed the sky covered in dark smoke, and witnesses said oil fell like rain in some areas after the strikes. Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide. pic.twitter.com/K9bU57ZBTC March 16, 2026

Trump Leaves Allies and Foes Guessing on Endgame for Iran  Yahoo Finance

Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway.

Trump Demands Help From Other Countries to Secure Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

Hidden behind a tall hedgerow in the English countryside, Charlie Cumming stood at the fence of an air force base, camera raised towards a US B-1 Lancer bomber parked nearby. He was one of hundreds of curious onlookers who flocked to the airfield at RAF Fairford in the southwestern county of Gloucestershire since US aircraft began arriving on March 6, days after the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. "I've come just for pictures for my Instagram, really," said the 17-year-old. "It's a bit concerning they're here, but I still think they're really cool to see."

Trump eyes "Hormuz Coalition," seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub  Axios

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Trump says US, Israel share similar war objectives President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel are largely aligned in their military objectives in the war with Iran, though he acknowledged the two allies may not have identical goals. “I think we have similar objectives, really, but could be a little bit different,” Trump said. “They have a lot of our weapons. They have our planes. They have our missiles. They have our Patriots. They have a lot of our weapons. We have the best we make, the best weapons in the world,” he said.  Money sticks out from the pocket of US President Donald Trump as he boards Air Force One on 15 March 2026 in Florida. Nathan Howard / Getty Images via AFP

Trump demands countries join coalition to police Strait of Hormuz  NewsNation

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US announces its first casualties in Iran war  The Canberra Times

Middle East conflict sends Dalal Street into panic: Iran vs US-Israel war sparks India market crash; sens  The Times of India

Australia’s Role in Iran War to Remain Defensive, Minister Says  Bloomberg.com

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Australia rules out naval deployment to Hormuz Australia will not send a ship to the Strait of Hormuz despite calls from US President Donald Trump for allies to help secure the key waterway, the country’s transport minister said Monday. Transport Minister Catherine King told the ABC that Australia had not been asked to deploy a vessel and would instead contribute by providing aircraft to assist with defence efforts in the United Arab Emirates. “Well, we’ve been very clear about what our contribution is in relation to requests, and so far, that is to the UAE – obviously providing aircraft to assist with defence, particularly given the number of Australians that are in that area in particular – but we won’t be sending a ship to the Strait of Hormuz,” she said.

Video shows fire after drone incident near Dubai airport Video circulating online showed a fire burning near Dubai International Airport after what authorities described as a “drone incident".  The Dubai Media Office said the incident affected a fuel tank near the airport. “Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control,” the office said, adding that no further details were immediately available. ⚡️#BREAKING Fires erupt in Dubai following Iranian drone strikes pic.twitter.com/sBDs9JX809 March 16, 2026