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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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Is Russia benefitting from the Iran war?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

The US is allowing the purchase of Russian oil that’s stranded at sea after the war on Iran led to higher energy prices.

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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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Qatar Airways announces ‘limited’ flights to and from Doha
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Airline says limited number of flights will operate as of March 18 between Qatari capital and dozens of destinations.

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Iran officials tout ‘Trump-burning’ celebration amid battle of narratives
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.

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EU leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz amid war on Iran
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.

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Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.

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US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Despite degraded launch capabilities, Iran has enough missiles to fire strategically, keep region on edge, say experts.

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Qatar calls on Iran to stop Gulf attacks, urges diplomatic solution
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari accuses Iran of targeting civilian areas as he calls for de-escalation.

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The US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 16, 2026

Every aspect of Iran’s ability to project regional power is being successfully degraded.

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