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The Guardian view on Trump’s war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help? | Editorial
ByEditorial March 16, 2026

The US has overwhelming military power. Yet the battle has moved to oil routes, alliances and domestic politics – where Tehran is testing western unityDonald Trump would like you to know that he is winning the war with Iran. So comprehensively, in…

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Gulf states may be covertly encouraging attacks by US, Iran’s foreign minister says
ByPatrick Wintour March 16, 2026

Abbas Araghchi demands clarification on reports Saudi crown prince had urged Donald Trump to ‘hit the Iranians hard’Middle East crisis – live updatesSome Gulf states hosting US forces may be covertly encouraging the slaughter of Iranians, Iran’s foreig…

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Israel’s planned expansion of Lebanon ground campaign fuels fears of prolonged occupation
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and William Christou in Beirut March 16, 2026

Israeli defence minister says IDF instructed to destroy ‘terror infrastructure’ in southern villagesIsrael’s announcement on Monday of a ground campaign in new areas of southern Lebanon is fuelling fears of a prolonged occupation among hundreds of thou…

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Trump’s threats to Nato reveal glaring absence of any strategy on Iran
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 16, 2026

White House seems to have failed to anticipate that Tehran would fight back by trying to impose costs on the westMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf there was a moment when the absence of a US strategy on Iran was exposed, then this was it. Donald Trum…

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IEA to consider release of more oil reserves as Iran war keeps prices high
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent March 16, 2026

Head of world’s energy watchdog says it will take time for markets to recover from ongoing crisis in strait of HormuzThe world’s energy watchdog will consider releasing further emergency crude stocks into the global market to cool rising oil prices aft…

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Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s plea for European support for his war on Iran – cartoon
ByBen Jennings March 16, 2026

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US responsible for deadly attack on Iranian school: Amnesty International
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Rights group says Tomahawk missile likely used in Minab school strike that killed at least 170 people, mostly children.

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Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

The civilians – three children and a woman – are killed in an attack on Khost province, local official says.

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Could Trump blow up Nato over Iran war? – The Latest
By March 16, 2026

Donald Trump is pressuring European allies to protect the strait of Hormuz, warning that Nato faces a ‘very bad’ future if members fail to offer assistance.The strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. A fifth of inter…

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As Israel Expands Ground Assault in Lebanon, One Strategic Town Resists
ByChristina Goldbaum March 16, 2026

The town of Khiam’s location on high ground just a few miles north of the border between Israel and Lebanon has made it coveted territory over multiple conflicts.

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