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Iran
Trump Slams Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Disruption, Says US Already Won the War
Trump called Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz “unfair,” saying Tehran had no right to continue disrupting maritime traffic after what he described as a US victory.
March 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Israel Says It Destroyed Aircraft Used by Iran’s Supreme Leader
The Israeli military said it destroyed an aircraft used by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior officials to coordinate military procurement and travel to allied countries.
March 16, 2026
NATO
Mideast War ‘Nothing to Do With NATO’: German Govt
Donald Trump on Sunday called for nations including South Korea, France, China and UK to help ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has declared closed to US and US-allied traffic.
March 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
US, Russia Not Ready to Resume Peace Talks | Bohdan Nahaylo
The Middle East conflict, shifting US priorities, and Russia’s growing military and economic leverage are raising new doubts about whether meaningful negotiations can resume anytime soon.
March 16, 2026
Germany
UK, Allies Refuse Trump Call to Send Warships as Strait of Hormuz Blocked
Despite Washington’s push to assemble an international naval force to secure the passage by accompanying ships, key US allies appear reluctant to take part.
March 16, 2026
Iran
Ukraine and Israel – A Possible New Opening?
Ukraine dismisses Iran’s threats, shows openness to helping Israel, and receives preliminary welcoming responses.
Updated: March 15, 2026
Russia
Trump Says Russian Oil Sanctions to Return After Middle East Crisis
Trump also accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of being reluctant to reach a deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Updated: March 15, 2026
Iran
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war.
March 15, 2026
Ukraine
Iranian Lawmaker Says Ukraine ‘Legitimate Target’ Over Alleged Drone Support For Israel
Ibrahim Azizi invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter, arguing Iran could act in self-defense if Ukraine joins the conflict.
March 14, 2026
US
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
The Israeli army told people in an industrial zone in the west of Iran’s northern city of Tabriz to leave ahead of military operations on Saturday.
March 14, 2026
France
French Soldier Killed in Drone Strike on Coalition Base in Iraq’s Erbil
A French soldier was killed and six others wounded in a drone strike on a coalition base near Erbil, as regional tensions linked to US-Israeli military action in Iran continue to rise.
March 13, 2026
Russia
‘Big Winner of This Conflict’ – Russia Set for $3-5B Oil Windfall as Hormuz Crisis Lifts Prices
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil prices higher, potentially delivering billions in extra revenues to Russia as demand for its crude surges in India and China.
March 13, 2026
Putin
Ex-US Diplomat: Iran War Eases Pressure on Putin Rather Than Tightening It
Kurt Volker argued that the surge in oil prices alone will bring Russia badly needed financial relief.
March 13, 2026
Russia
‘We Have Plenty to Deal With Here’: Polish FM Rules Out Poland Joining Iran War
“Right now we have a war on our borders. We have an aggressive Russia with an imperial ideology sending drones into our airspace,” Sikorski said. “We have plenty to deal with here, next to us.”
March 12, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Pulls 16 Citizens From Middle East as Fighting Intensifies
Ukraine evacuated 16 citizens from the Middle East to Warsaw with Polish support as fighting in the region continues.
March 12, 2026
US
Romania to Let US Use Its Air Bases for Middle East Ops Refuelling
President Nicusor Dan called it a “temporary deployment of American military equipment and forces in Romania” in a statement following the council meeting.
March 11, 2026