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Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war
ByRobert Tait in Washington March 16, 2026

Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on IranDonald Trump revealed that he had asked China to delay his forthcoming visit to Beijing while the war with Iran was continuing, as he attempted to s…

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At least 200 American troops wounded in Iran war, US military says
ByGloria Oladipo March 16, 2026

Details from US Central Command come as 13 US service members and more than 1,300 Iranians have been killedAt least 200 US troops have been injured in the US-Israeli war on Iran, a US military spokesperson said on Monday.“Since the start of Operation E…

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Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships
ByPippa Crerar, Jennifer Rankin and Lorenzo Tondo March 16, 2026

PM refuses to be drawn into wider conflict as Germany and Italy defy Trump’s call to help reopen strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has insisted that the UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East as European …

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Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent March 16, 2026

Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measuresSri Lanka is introducing a shorter four-day working week to preserve its shrinking fuel and gas reserves, as the Middle East confl…

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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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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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