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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 foreign minister says
ByPatrick Wintour March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Abbas Araghchi demands clarification on reports Saudi crown prince 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 foreign mi…

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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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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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Iran’s Hormuz blockade is its most powerful card against Trump and Israel. It won’t back down easily | Jack Watling
ByJack Watling March 16, 2026

By imposing massive costs on the global economy, the Iranian government hopes to cause the US to back downThe US and Israeli decision to attack Iran has sent economic shockwaves around the world. About 20% of global oil supplies have been effectively b…

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European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for Nato unless it provides warshipsMiddle East crisis – live updatesEuropean countries have ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz, despite threats fro…

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What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it?
ByPeter Beaumont March 16, 2026

Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepointMiddle East crisis – live updatesMore than 1,000 cargo ships, mainly oil and gas tankers, have been blocked from transiting the strait of Horm…

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