By Ramzy Baroud | MEMO | March 16, 2026
When Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu launched their military aggression against Iran on 28th February, they appeared convinced that the war would be swift. Netanyahu reportedly assured Washington that the campaign would deliver a decisive strategic victory—one capable of reordering the Middle East and restoring Israel’s battered deterrence.
Whether Netanyahu himself believed that promise is another matter. … continue
Sputnik – 17.03.2026
WASHINGTON – Joseph Kent on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) because of his disapproval of the US military operation against Iran.
“After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,” Kent wrote in his letter to US President Donald Trump published on X. … continue
RT | March 17, 2026
Ukraine is refusing to resume oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline for purely political reasons despite the infrastructure being fully functional, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday. He added that Kiev has declined a proposed trilateral meeting with Hungary and Slovakia to discuss the issue.
The Ukrainian authorities are preventing vital Russian oil from reaching Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline, which runs through Ukraine, claiming it was damaged by Russian strikes – allegations Moscow rejects. Budapest and Bratislava have accused Kiev of blackmail and also say Brussels has sided with Ukraine instead of backing the two EU member states.
“It has become really obvious that there is no technical or physical reason for the oil supply not to be restarted to Hungary through the Druzhba pipeline,” Szijjarto said at a press conference in Brussels, accusing Kiev of making “a pure political decision.”
The minister added that a trilateral meeting with the Ukrainian Minister of Energy in Brussels initiated by Budapest and Bratislava was “cancelled again by the Ukrainians.” He highlighted that Kiev has rejected all the initiatives taken by Hungary, Slovakia and even by the EU to allow a site visit to see the actual state of the pipeline. … Full article
teleSUR | March 17, 2026
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 206 Ukrainian drones overnight in a large-scale attack that resulted in deaths and injuries across multiple regions bordering Ukraine, Russian officials reported Monday.
The Russian Ministry of Defense, in a statement to state news agency TASS, said the drones were shot down between 8:00 p.m. Moscow time on March 16 and 7:00 a.m. on March 17.
The assault claimed at least one life in the Belgorod region, where Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that a drone struck a vehicle, killing a man. Five additional people were injured in the city of Korocha, located approximately 50 kilometers northeast of the regional capital, he said.
In the neighboring Bryansk region, Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported that three people sustained injuries in the attacks.
According to defense officials, the main thrust of the Ukrainian offensive was concentrated on the Bryansk region, where air defense units shot down 62 drones. Meanwhile, 43 drones were destroyed in the wider Moscow region, with 40 of those reportedly targeting the Russian capital itself.
Air defense systems also intercepted 28 drones in the Krasnodar region and 18 over the Crimean Peninsula.
The overnight barrage follows a significant Ukrainian drone offensive the previous day, during which Russian defenses reportedly shot down 145 Ukrainian aircraft.
Al Mayadeen | March 17, 2026
Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced Tuesday that one of the axes of the 12th Brigade, under the Baghdad Belt Operations Command, was targeted in a US-Israeli aerial attack.
The PMF stated that the “treacherous attack” was carried out by hostile aircraft targeting the Al-Naba’i axis, resulting in the injury of three of its members, in addition to material damage.
Earlier at dawn, five people were martyred in a US-Israeli strike that hit a house in the Jadriya area of central Baghdad, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent. … Full article
The Cradle | March 17, 2026
A heavy drone strike hit the US Embassy in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, early on 17 March, with the Iraqi government calling the retaliatory operation a “terrorist attack.”
The drone strike came hours after the assassination of a top leader in the Kataib Hezbollah resistance faction.
According to Reuters, the embassy’s C-RAM air defense system shot down at least two drones while a third hit inside the compound.
Video footage showed a large blast and smoke rising out of the embassy building.
The embassy’s defense system, as well as its helipad, had been damaged in a resistance attack just days earlier.
No group has claimed responsibility for the strike on Monday. But the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of factions including Kataib Hezbollah, said early on Monday that “Over the past 24 hours, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq carried out 21 operations using dozens of drones and missiles against the occupation bases in Iraq and the region.”
Iraqi resistance operations also targeted the US Victoria Base near Baghdad Airport, which has been under constant fire in recent days.
A drone attack hit the Al-Rasheed hotel near the US embassy as well. … Full article
By Ron Paul | March 16, 2026
As is becoming clearer from President Trump’s own statements and those of his staff, along with press reporting, the US has launched a major war without the input of the experts we pay to advise the President on such matters. The State Department, Pentagon, National Security Council Staff, Defense Intelligence Agency, and NSA were simply bypassed because, as White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said, President Trump “had a feeling” Iran would attack.
The President’s real estate developer son-in-law and friend reinforced that “feeling” when they returned from the second round of talks with the Iranian foreign minister and his team. However, as the news outlet Responsible Statecraft (RS) reported over the weekend, both son-in-law Jared Kushner and friend Steve Witkoff appear to have mis-represented those talks in a way that helped push President Trump toward war. No State Department officials were on hand to ensure the reporting was accurate.
Also, arms control experts at home, according to the RS report, believe that “the duo appeared to have fatally misunderstood a series of basic technical and historical matters” regarding Iran’s nuclear program leading to inaccurate information conveyed to the President. … continue
Press TV | March 17, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has lashed out at US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for threatening Iran with merciless strikes, saying the threats denote his moral bankruptcy and ignorance about the law of armed conflict.
“When the US Secretary of War declares ‘no quarter’, he doesn’t project strength. He conveys moral bankruptcy and ignorance about law of armed conflict,” Araghchi wrote in a post published on his X account late on Monday.
He added, “We advise him to review the Hague Convention and Rome Statute of the ICC, unless he aspires to join Netanyahu as war criminal.” … Full article
The Cradle | March 16, 2026
Israel’s Defense Ministry approved two major weapons makers to go public and sell minority stakes on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange for the first time, Israeli media reported on 16 March.
Israeli defense officials had been reluctant to allow Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to go public due to concerns that such moves could expose sensitive activities.
However, they are now planning the initial public offerings (IPOs) to take advantage of the elevated valuations of both weapons makers, which are enjoying robust sales amid Israel’s wars on Iran and Lebanon and its ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza – despite the so-called ceasefire in the strip. … Full article
Sputnik – 17.03.2026
The Iranian military attacked production facilities belonging to the Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael on Tuesday, the Iranian army said.
“Since this morning, the Iranian army has been attacking Israeli cybertechnology centers, as well as Rafael’s weapon production centers,” the Iranian army was quoted as saying in a statement, as reported by the SNN television channel.
The Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of an operation in the Middle East involving heavy weaponry and strike drones, without providing any further details. … Full article
Press TV | March 16, 2026
Israeli-American war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran entered its 17th day on Monday, with civilians and civilian infrastructure bearing the brunt of the onslaught.
The unprovoked and illegal war was launched on February 28, in the middle of indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, as the United States and the Israeli regime carried out indiscriminate strikes across multiple Iranian provinces, including Tehran.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several top-ranking military commanders, was assassinated in the first wave of the cowardly aggression.
In the days that followed, as Iranian armed forces inflicted heavy blows on the enemy through powerful retaliatory operations under the banner ‘Operation True Promise 4’.
The aggressors then expanded their attacks on civilian infrastructure across the country, targeting hospitals, schools, heritage sites, as well as oil and water facilities.
According to Iran’s health ministry, the latest figures as of Monday, March 17, are as follows:
🔺 13 children under 5 martyred
🔺 1,275 individuals under 18 wounded
🔺 45 children under 2 wounded
🔺 204 individuals under 18 martyred
🔺 17 health defenders martyred
🔺1,070 individuals currently hospitalized
🔺18,254 discharged from hospitals
🔺33 ambulances damaged or destroyed
🔺47 mobile ambulance centers damaged
🔺159 medical centers damaged
🔺6 hospitals evacuated
🔺Tehran and Hormozgan with most number of martyrs
IMEMC – March 16, 2026
Illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers carried out a series of attacks across several Palestinian communities near Nablus on Sunday, including an assault on a father and his daughter in the town of Qusra.
The incidents unfolded in open agricultural areas, village roads, and early‑morning streets where residents were beginning their day.
Assault on a Family in Qusra
Residents of Qusra, southeast of Nablus in northern West Bank, said the attack happened on a narrow agricultural road leading into the town.
Mohammad Wadi was driving home with his daughter when a group of colonizers emerged from behind a curve in the road, forcing him to stop.
Witnesses reported seeing the colonizers surrounding the vehicle, banging on its sides, and pulling the doors open.
Wadi and his daughter managed to break free and run toward the terraced fields on the edge of the town.
Neighbors said they could hear the colonizers shouting as they chased the pair across the rocky ground before the two reached a safer area closer to the houses. … Full article
The Cradle | March 16, 2026
A series of mysterious flights carrying Palestinians from Israel to South Africa and Indonesia last year were organized by an Israeli organization with the goal of cleansing Gaza of its Palestinians inhabitants, AP reported on 16 March.
The most recent plane carried about 150 Palestinians from Gaza to South Africa in November. A total of three flights have landed in Indonesia and South Africa.
At the time, it was not known who organized the flights, which South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said were part of a “clear agenda to cleanse out the Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank.”
The AP investigation has found that the flights were organized by Ad Kan, an Israeli organization founded by soldiers and former intelligence officers, indeed seeking to ethnically cleanse the strip.
The investigation was based on a contract, passenger lists, text messages, financial statements, and interviews with Israelis, Palestinians, and other people involved with the trips.
Ad Kan contracted a separate company, Al-Majd, to organize the flights in an effort to obscure Israeli involvement. Al-Majd claimed to be a humanitarian organization helping Muslims and Palestinians.
Palestinian passengers speaking with AP said they did not know who arranged the trips. Their priority was to escape Gaza amid the dangers of living through two years of Israel’s genocide. […]
AP inquired with Netanyahu’s office, COGAT – which handles civilian affairs in Gaza for the military – and Ach about whether Palestinians who escaped on the flights would be allowed to return. None answered the inquiry. – Full article
Palestinian Information Center – March 16, 2026
GAZA – Two Palestinian civilians were martyred and a child was injured in Israeli attacks in separate areas of the Gaza Strip on Monday.
Local sources reported in the morning that Bahaa al‑Qarra was shot dead near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.
A child was also injured by Israeli gunfire in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza.
Later, an Israeli airstrike killed a Palestinian civilian and wounded five others, two seriously, near Shaker Harb Mall in northern Gaza’s Saftawi neighborhood. … Full article
Al-Manar | March 16, 2026
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz officially declared on Monday the start of a ground operation in Lebanon, even as the occupation army has largely failed to push forward along the border since the launch of the Israeli aggression on March 2, facing stiff resistance from Hezbollah fighters.
Following a security assessment with senior Israeli military and defense officials, Katz said the operation “is intended to dismantle militant infrastructure and prevent attacks on residents of the Galilee and other northern areas.”
“The IDF has begun a ground maneuver in Lebanon to remove threats and protect the residents of the Galilee and the north,” Katz said, referring to Israeli occupation forces.
“Hundreds of thousands of Shiite residents who have evacuated from southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut will not be allowed to return to areas south of the Litani River until Israel determines that northern communities are safe,” the Israeli DM stated, singling out a specific religious community in the Lebanese people.
Katz’s remarks introduced a sectarian dimension to the conflict by explicitly referencing Shiites while discussing restrictions on displaced civilians, a framing that could be interpreted as collective punishment tied to sectarian identity. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | March 16, 2026
Israeli occupation forces carried out a “double tap” strike on the southern Lebanese town of Kfarsir on Monday, killing two paramedics and wounding another after hitting an ambulance that had responded to an earlier airstrike on a residential house.
Per reports, Israeli aircraft first struck a house in Kfarsir, killing one person. When an ambulance belonging to the Islamic Health Authority rushed to the scene, a second strike hit the vehicle, killing two paramedics and wounding another.
The strike on the ambulance came two days after the IOF Arabic spokesperson threatened to target ambulances, alleging that the resistance makes military use of them without presenting a single piece of evidence to support that allegation. “Israel” has used this tactic in Gaza to justify the targeting of Civil Defense ambulances and paramedics.
Airstrikes across southern Lebanon
The Kfarsir strikes were part of a broader wave of Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Monday. Al Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that Israeli aircraft struck the Old Serail neighborhood in Nabatieh, causing significant damage. Airstrikes also hit the towns of Deir Aames and Touline, while a series of heavy raids targeted Khiam.
Further strikes hit the area between Yater and Beit Lif, as well as Sultaniyeh, Burj Qalaway, and Shaqra in the Bint Jbeil district. Concentrated artillery shelling struck Wadi al-Slouqi, while shelling in the Bint Jbeil district led to the closure of secondary roads, with occupation forces effectively imposing a curfew by blocking key entrances, particularly from Wadi al-Hujeir.
Earlier strikes at dawn targeted a house in Serbine and hit the town of Rihan in Jezzine District. Overnight raids also struck Serbine, Bint Jbeil, Mayfadoun, and Taybeh, while artillery shelled the outskirts of Debbine and the surroundings of the Khardali River. Illumination flares were fired over Kfarshouba, Halta–Majidiyeh farms, and Wadi Khansa.
Systematic targeting of medical infrastructure
Monday’s strike on the ambulance follows a pattern of Israeli attacks on Lebanese medical infrastructure. On Friday, Israeli forces targeted a medical clinic in Burj Qalaway belonging to the Islamic Health Authority, leading to the martyrdom of 12 healthcare workers.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health’s latest report, dated 15 March 2026, the ongoing Israeli aggression has killed 32 paramedics and injured 58 others since March 2. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | March 16, 2026
Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) reported that six fighters were martyred and four others were wounded in an Israeli aggression targeting the Shaheed Haider checkpoint in Al-Qaim District.
Earlier, Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Baghdad reported that two PMF members were killed and one Federal Police officer injured in a US–Israeli aggression on Jurf al-Nasr, southwest of Baghdad, this morning.
It is worth noting that US-Israeli aggression on Iraq has continued since the beginning of this month, resulting in dozens of fatalities and injuries across multiple regions. … Full article
Press TV | March 16, 2026
Sixteen days into the American-Israeli war on Iran, the battlefield tells a story that Pentagon planners had not anticipated. Tehran’s streets remain filled with defiant crowds, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for US-linked ships, and the US military bases in the region smolder.
Patricia Marins, an independent defense analyst based in Brazil, has been following the war unfold with a keen eye on the shifting strategic balance.
In an interview with the Press TV website, Marins said she has been witnessing the emergence of something the region has never quite witnessed before: the “Iranian model” of warfare proving itself against the world’s most powerful military.
“The Iranian model possesses several distinct characteristics compared to the American model exported to Arab countries. It is built for attrition warfare and resilience, featuring an extensive network of underground facilities and a focus on long-range precision-guided munitions,” she stressed.
“All of this was achieved through investment in research centers, universities, reverse engineering, and the steady implementation of a domestic defense industry, which in many respects is dual-use.”
On the other hand, the American model exported to the Persian Gulf countries consists of “vulnerable surface installations, almost no degree of indigenous production, and consequently a disconnect between research centers, reverse engineering, and the military industry,” which Marins added is not limited to the US model, but all Western models. … continue
Al Mayadeen | March 16, 2026
A United Nations human rights expert has condemned recent US–Israeli aggression on Iran as a violation of international law, warning that the escalation is deepening an already difficult humanitarian situation.
Speaking Monday at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, said the attacks breach the UN Charter regardless of the justifications presented for them.
“I have condemned the US and Israel’s attacks as unlawful under the UN Charter last year and this time again, the strikes remain unlawful no matter the assumed or stated objectives,” Sato told the council.
Her remarks come as the US-Israeli war on Iran intensifies into a regional war, raising concerns among international officials about civilian protection and regional stability.
Sato warned that the humanitarian consequences of the strikes are already severe. … Full article
The threat to take no prisoners in a conflict is illegal under US and international law
RT | March 16, 2026
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing accusations of violating domestic and international laws prohibiting war crimes by declaring that “no quarter” or mercy would be given to Iranian forces. … continue
Press TV – March 16,2026
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s neighboring countries should “promptly” clarify their position regarding their role in the “slaughter” of Iranian civilians by the Israeli regime and the United States.
In a post on his X account on Monday, Araghchi said hundreds of Iranian civilians, including over 200 children, have been killed in Israel-US bombings.
“Reports claim that some neighboring states which host US forces and permit attacks on Iran are also actively encouraging this slaughter,” the top Iranian diplomat stated.
He said positions should be promptly clarified on the mass killing of Iranian civilians. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | March 16, 2026
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the “defeated US regime,” demanding the evacuation of all American industrial facilities in the region.
The IRGC also called on residents living near US-linked factories to leave the area for their safety, emphasizing that these industrial sites are expected to come under attack in the coming hours. … continue
By Elliott Ramos | CBS News | March 16, 2026
The Trump administration ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve this week, making it the second-largest release from the reserve in its history after former President Joe Biden’s 2022 withdrawal of 180 million barrels.
The move was meant to stem oil prices, which hovered over $100 a barrel Friday amid the war with Iran.
The release of oil, which will start next week and roll out over 120 days, would bring the nation’s oil reserves to roughly 243 million barrels, down 41% from its current 415 million barrels. That would leave the strategic stockpile at its lowest levels since 1982, according to a CBS News analysis of data from the Department of Energy. … Full article
MEMO | March 16, 2026
The US is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz in order to maintain global oil supplies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, Anadolu reports.
“The Iranian ships have been getting out already, and we’ve let that happen to supply the rest of the world,” Bessent told CNBC, adding that tankers supplying India had already made the crossing and that some Chinese vessels were also believed to be getting through.
Bessent said the administration expected tanker traffic through the strait to increase further before the US Navy and allied forces begin escorting commercial ships through the waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to regular commercial shipping since early March amid Iranian retaliatory strikes as US-Israeli strikes continue. … Full article
The United States does have great firepower, but it is still far from the strongest country in the world, veteran war correspondent Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik.
Despite Iran being forced to endure “47 years of maximum pressure and sanctions,” Magnier points out, the US still cannot best it and is forced to ask other countries to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
“We see the strongest country in the world and the strongest army in the Middle East – that is Israel- fighting Iran and not managing to achieve their objectives and calling for help and support from the Europeans and from NATO,” he observes.
The United States’ military presence in the Middle East has also been put into question as the US can neither protect its military bases in the region nor defend the countries that host these facilities.
“I think the image of the United States has received severe damage much more than the damage inflicted on Iran,” Magnier adds.
To add insult to injury, the US and Israel found themselves unable to achieve any of their stated objectives – be it the destruction of Iran’s missile program or the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program.
Meanwhile, Trump’s claims that the US wiped out Iran’s entire missile capability don’t hold water either, as Iran regularly provides ample evidence to the contrary in the form of multiple missile launches.
The Dissident – March 16, 2026
The current U.S./Israeli war on Iran is, in many ways, a product of the policies long advocated by U.S. neoconservatives, most importantly the clean break strategy drafted by the Project for a New American Century (PNAC), which advocated taking out “Iraq, and then Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and, finishing off, Iran” on behalf of Israel.
But many of the original Neo-cons who first drafted this plan, including John Bolton and even Robert Kagan and Bill Kristol, the founders of the Project for a New American Century, are now jumping ship and admitting that the U.S./Israeli war on Iran is failing.
In an interview with NPR, longtime Neo-con John Bolton, despite saying he has “been a supporter of efforts at regime change in Iran for a long time” was forced to admit that the regime change plan has failed and that the U.S. underestimated Iran’s response.
Bolton was forced to admit that Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz and disrupt oil shipping in response to the U.S/Israeli bombing, saying… continue
By Freddie Ponton – 21st Century Wire – March 16, 2026
On March 14, 2026, New Eastern Outlook published a report by journalist Jeffrey Silverman titled “Friendly Skies of Georgia: Are Israeli-Linked Drones Launching False Flags from Georgian Territory?”
“Reports about the possible use of Georgian territory for drone operations…”
In his report, Silverman suggested that the March 5 drone strike on Nakhchivan airport, which was swiftly blamed on Iran before any public forensic record was produced, may have originated from a covert base in Georgia. Even if that specific allegation remains unproven, it points to a darker and more consequential reality in which Israel is deeply embedded in a regional drone and air-defense architecture spanning Georgia and Azerbaijan, one that could be used to manufacture confusion, direct blame toward Tehran, and draw another exposed frontier into Washington and Tel Aviv’s widening war against Iran. … continue
Sputnik – 16.03.2026
President Donald Trump said the United States is discussing cooperation with other countries on “policing” the Strait of Hormuz, speaking aboard Air Force One.
“We are talking to other countries about working with us on the policing of the Strait. And I think we’re getting good response,” Trump said.
“About seven,” he told reporters, indicating the number of countries with which the United States was discussing the possibility of joining in security in the Strait of Hormuz.
He added that the US Navy and its partners could help keep the waterway open, saying:
“It’d be interesting to see what country wouldn’t help us with a very small endeavor, which is just keeping the Strait open.”
The US leader added that it was too early to say which countries will join the security arrangements, as discussions were ongoing.
The Cradle | March 16, 2026
Several countries have either rejected or expressed serious concerns about US President Donald Trump’s plan to form a coalition aimed at escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has closed to Washington and its allies in retaliation for the brutal US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic.
Germany’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, said on 15 March that he was “skeptical” of Trump’s plan.
“Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No,” he went on to say. … continue
MEMO | March 16, 2026
Greece has no intention of getting involved in the ongoing war in the Gulf, said Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Monday, Anadolu reports.
Speaking at the doorsteps of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Gerapetritis added: “Greece has stood in principle in favor of the universal application of international law, respect for the rights of civilians and of course the return to diplomacy instead of war.” … Full article
Sputnik – 16.03.2026
Britain is not prepared to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump’s call for allies to join a naval effort, The Telegraph reported.
UK ministers said they are still considering other options, including mine-hunting drones, but have not committed naval vessels to the operation.
According to The Telegraph, France, Germany and South Korea have also signalled reluctance to take part, as concerns grow internationally about the risks of further escalation in the conflict.
The report said oil prices have already jumped to about $106 a barrel, reflecting fears of disruption to shipping through the waterway, which carries roughly a fifth of global oil supplies.
Press TV – March 16, 2026
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning that all logistical and service centers supporting the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea are now considered legitimate targets for Iranian armed forces, as the warship takes refuge at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah port.
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters released a statement on Sunday declaring that the presence of the American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the Red Sea constitutes a direct threat to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
“The logistical and service centers providing support to the aforementioned carrier group in the Red Sea are considered targets of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces,” the spokesman emphasized.
The warning specifically addresses the support infrastructure that enables the carrier’s operations, including maintenance facilities and supply chains, rather than merely the vessel itself. … continue
By Jonas E. Alexis • Unz Review • March 16, 2026
No, this is not another conspiracy theory. Several hypotheses have emerged suggesting that Netanyahu may be dead, missing, or facing some other serious circumstance. The reality, however, is that his current whereabouts remain unknown. Nevertheless, there are several points that can still be articulated. … continue
RT | March 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump’s plans to build a multilayered Golden Dome missile defense system risk eroding the established nuclear and space security framework, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned.
First unveiled in January 2025, Trump’s initiative intends to build a layered shield against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles from America’s peer and near-peer adversaries, including Russia and China. The system relies on space-based interceptors designed to destroy threats in their boost phase, minutes after launch.
The White House projects the Golden Dome will cost $175 billion, but other estimates suggest much higher expenses, ranging from over $500 billion to $3.6 trillion over 20 years.
In a video address to participants of the Moscow Conference on Nuclear Non-Proliferation on Monday, Lavrov warned of risks associated with Washington’s efforts. “As a result of the destructive actions of the United States and its allies, the risks of the militarization of space and its transformation into a zone of conflict are noticeably increasing,” he said.
Lavrov singled out the Golden Dome program, which is scheduled to become operational by 2028, saying that it poses “a significant threat to strategic stability.” … continue
RT | March 16, 2026
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Brussels of dragging the EU into a direct war with Russia through potential troop deployments to Ukraine.
Speaking at the ‘Peace March’ in Budapest on Sunday, which drew tens of thousands of supporters, Orban said Brussels had taken “the war upon itself” and was pursuing a wartime economic policy.
“They do not want to keep trouble at a distance – they want to march into it: more money, more weapons, more soldiers. We do not know the day or the hour when the first soldier from Brussels will step onto Ukrainian soil, but it will happen. They can hardly wait for soldiers bearing EU insignia to be sent,” he said.
He stressed the importance of renewing “the anti-war alliance” forged by his government, pledging to “preserve Hungary as an island of security and calm.” … continue
Press TV – March 16,2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned Israeli aerial attacks on fuel depots in the capital Tehran as a violation of international law and a form of “ecocide.”
“Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being” and that “contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts,” Araghchi wrote in a post on his X account on Monday.
He added that “Israel must be punished for its war crimes.”
Earlier this month, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani outlined the horrific humanitarian and environmental repercussions stemming from the ongoing US-Israeli aggression against Iran, stressing that the unprovoked war has led to significant air pollution and health risks for civilians. […]
The National Iranian Oil Refinery and Distribution Company said in a statement on March 9 that the United States and Israeli regime carried out missile attacks on oil depots in the provinces of Tehran and Alborz late on Saturday as part of their strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. – Full article
By Paula Yockel | Brownstone Institute | March 13, 2026
In recent weeks, a major pipeline erupted in Maryland spilling over 243 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River that flows along the southern border of Washington, D.C. You couldn’t have missed this news because it was reported everywhere: NPR, NBC, the New York Times, and Wall Street Journal.
Even the British Guardian ran several stories, reporting that the sewage spill caused a rift between Maryland’s Governor and President Trump over who bears blame.
A disaster declaration was approved.
But each year, as our primary means of sewage disposal, millions of tons of toxic sewage sludge, labeled as “biosolids,” are spread as agricultural fertilizer across our nation’s farmland, where rural Americans call home. I know this because my family lived it, and it made us very sick. We had to leave our home to save our health. … continue
By Eric Worrall | Watts Up With That? | March 13, 2026
… Nobody in his area believes Energy and Climate Minister Chris Bowen’s assurances about security of supply, because most of Australia’s supply comes through the Straits of Hormuz.
Australia’s lack of domestic refinery capacity also means most of our fuel is refined in Asia. The Asian refiners who supply Australia have a rich choice of alternative clients, including China, which is acting to secure its own supply.
With everyone declaring Force Majeure because of the gulf crisis, those Asian refiners don’t have to honour their Australian supply contracts, especially if someone a lot closer to home offers more money, and is someone they are more reluctant to displease. […]
Australia could be about to pay a heavy price for our green regulatory purge of local refinery capacity. … Full article
Aaron Siri: Injecting Freedom | March 6, 2026
A new Zogby/Brownstone Institute poll released this week, surveying American citizens across the political spectrum, showed the following incredible results!
- 91% agreed that every individual has the right to informed consent for prescription medication, vaccinations and all medical interventions.
- 88% agreed that doctors should be able to discuss vaccine concerns openly without fear of backlash from their medical board.
- 87% agree that the right to make one’s own medical choices is a basic human right that should always be protected by law.
- 84% support legislation requiring pharmaceutical companies to face the same product liability standards as other industries.
- 80% agreed that adults have the right to refuse medical treatment for vaccines.
- 69% agree that Secretary Kennedy’s decision to conduct additional vaccine safety research is justified.
- 66% agree that adults have the right to refuse vaccines for their children and dependents.
- 55% agree that parents have the right to opt their children out of state vaccine mandates for school.
Poll respondents were 36% Democrat, 37% Republican, and 27% Independent. Despite what the mainstream media tries to tell you, the majority—and in some cases, the overwhelming majority—are aligned on these issues.
These are also all common sense positions that everyone should agree upon! Every American should want accurate, honest information on the risks and benefits of medical treatments. They should want the right to decide which treatments they and their children receive without coercion. And if they’re harmed by a medical product that could have been made safer, they should want that manufacturer to be liable. … Full article
RT | March 15, 2026
A total of 105 Ukrainian drones heading towards Russia’s capital have been shot down by air defenses this weekend, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has said.
Reports of the destruction of one or several incoming UAVs have popped up on Sobyanin’s Telegram channel almost every hour throughout the day.
Emergency services workers have been deployed in various locations where the debris of the intercepted drones fell, the mayor relayed. … Full article
IMEMC | March 15, 2026
Israeli undercover forces infiltrated the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the occupied West Bank’s northeastern area, before dawn on Sunday and opened fire on a Palestinian family’s vehicle, killing the father, mother, and two of their children, and injuring their other two children.
Local sources reported that an Israeli special unit entered the town shortly before 4 a.m., followed by large military reinforcements advancing from the Ein Shibli and Tayasir military roadblocks. Moments later, Israeli soldiers opened fire at a civilian vehicle carrying members of the Bani Odah family.
Medical sources said the army killed Ali Khaled Sayel Bani Odah, 37, his wife Wa’ed Othman Aqel Bani Odah, 35, and their two children, Mohammad, 5, and Othman, 7.
Their other children, Mustafa, 8, and Khaled, 11, were injured by shrapnel in the head and face.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said the soldiers shot Ali in the head, face, chest, and left arm, and shot his wife Wa’ed in the face and head. Their slain children were also shot in the face and head. They were moved to the Turkish Governmental Hospital in Tubas.
Eyewitnesses told Quds News that the vehicle was ambushed inside the town and not at a military roadblock, and that no exchange of fire took place.
After killing the family, Israeli soldiers towed the bullet‑riddled Palestinian vehicle and took it to an unknown destination.
Residents said the car was struck by multiple rounds, consistent with targeted operations carried out by Israeli undercover units.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) stated that its medics were prevented by Israeli soldiers from reaching the wounded.
The crews were forced away at gunpoint and barred from approaching the vehicle for more than twenty minutes. When allowed to return, medics recovered the bodies of the four family members and evacuated the two injured children.
Al‑Jazeera Arabic reported that the family was returning home when the undercover unit intercepted their vehicle. The Israeli army later claimed it was conducting an “arrest operation,” but provided no evidence that the family posed any threat.
Tammun has faced repeated invasions by Israeli forces in recent months, often involving undercover units, drones, and armored vehicles. Residents say the Bani Odah family was well known in the town and not involved in any armed activity. … Full article
Palestinian Information Center | March 15, 2026
GAZA – Eight Palestinian police officers were martyred on Sunday evening when an Israeli warplane struck them at the entrance of al‑Zawaida town in central Gaza.
Local sources said Israeli aircraft targeted a police jeep at the entrance of al‑Zawaida, resulting in eight fatalities and a number of wounded people.
Gaza’s interior ministry confirmed that the deadly aerial attack happened on Salahuddin Street near the entrance of al‑Zawaida.
In the morning, an Israeli strike claimed the lives of three Palestinians, parents and their son, as well as a neighbor’s kid, in central Gaza.
Palestinian Information Center | March 15, 2026
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s health ministry announced on Sunday morning that the death toll from three Israeli airstrikes targeting areas in the south of the country had risen to 15 martyrs, including four children, adding that eight people were wounded in the attacks.
The strikes hit the city of Nabatieh and the towns of Haret Saida and al-Qatrani.
Local media also reported that one person was killed in an Israeli strike that targeted an apartment in the Sharhabil area of the city of Saida, southern Lebanon.
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) said that the outskirts of the towns of Aita al‑Shaab and Ramiyah in southern Lebanon came under Israeli artillery fire, amid ongoing military escalation along the Lebanese border.
NNA also noted that Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Taybeh in southern Lebanon, accompanied by heavy artillery bombardment.
Sporadic shelling was also reported in Wadi al‑Saluki and around the towns of Qabrikha and Tulin.
In a related development, civil defense teams announced that they had rescued two people with moderate injuries from a house targeted by an Israeli airstrike in the town of Majdal Selm. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | March 15, 2026
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, Hezbollah, carried out multiple operations early Sunday, with its fighters bravely defending the Lebanese homeland and people against “Israel,” striking illegal settlements, occupying forces, and strategic military targets.
Hezbollah also stated that these operations are being conducted to defend Lebanon and its people under Operation Devoured Straw, in retaliation for Israeli attacks that have struck numerous Lebanese villages and cities, including the Southern Suburb of Beirut.
On Sunday, the Resistance carried out 10 operations against “Israel”, three of them targeting Israeli military sites inside the occupied territories.
- At 8:30 AM, fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted the air defense system in Maalot Tarshiha with a rocket barrage.
- Also at 8:30 AM, fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted the Rafael Military-Industrial complex in Karyot with a rocket barrage.
- At 6:00 AM, fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted the Palmachim Airbase south of Tel Aviv, 140 kilometers away from the Lebanese borders.
Full article
Al Mayadeen | March 15, 2026
Two legal organizations, European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association, have called for the termination of British claims over the military bases at Akrotiri and Dhekelia, describing them as remnants of colonial rule that undermine the sovereignty of the Cypriot people.
In a joint statement, the organizations argued that Cyprus remains only partially decolonized more than six decades after gaining independence. They said the agreements establishing the bases in 1960 were imposed as a condition for independence, allowing Britain to retain control over parts of the island for strategic military use.
The statement challenged Britain’s assertion that Akrotiri and Dhekelia are sovereign British territories. According to the groups, the arrangement was established under unequal and coercive circumstances at the time of independence and therefore cannot be considered the result of genuine consent. … continue
Press TV – March 15, 2026
Iran has strongly condemned US‑Israeli attacks targeting the country’s civil aviation infrastructure.
The Civil Aviation Organization issued a statement on Sunday saying that recent attacks on aircraft and facilities supporting civil aviation in Iran are a clear violation of the Chicago Convention, which establishes the foundations for protecting international aviation rights.
The statement also said that the attacks directly contradict the “accepted principles and commitments” that govern the civil‑aviation sector in the world.
“These actions constitute a clear example of violating the provisions and requirements set out in this international civil aviation convention, and the resulting consequences will be borne by the United States and the Zionist regime (of Israel),” the organization said.
The statement added that all countries have a duty to comply with international laws and regulations that protect the safety of civil aviation, passengers, and staff.
The condemnation follows attacks by the Israeli regime and the United States that have targeted planes and airports in several Iranian provinces.
Images shared on social media and aerial footage have shown damage inflicted on aircraft at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport as a result of US‑Israeli airstrikes that took place this week.
The attacks came as the US and the Israeli regime claim their attacks have been limited to Iranian military infrastructure. … Full article
By Kit Klarenberg | Global Delinquents | March 15, 2026
The Judaeo-American war on Iran was intended to be a lightning strike routing, fought exclusively from the air, lasting only a few days. Instead, Washington and its Zionist proxy have blundered into a major multi-front conflict, which could well threaten the Empire’s very existence. The initial US aerial bombardment’s centrepiece was Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s February 28th murder. Initially hailed by Western media as “the assassination of the century,” the vile act has resulted in catastrophe for the perpetrators.
The Islamic Republic’s relentless battering of Zionist entity civilian centres and military and intelligence infrastructure, and US bases throughout West Asia, hasn’t been deterred one iota. Vast crowds took to the streets of Tehran in vengeful mourning. Their righteous anger has pullulated throughout the Arab and Muslim world. Ever since, incensed Shiites have violently clashed with security forces in multiple major Pakistani cities. Meanwhile, Bahrain teeters on the brink of all-out revolution. Now, Mojtaba Khamenei, the slain Supreme Leader’s son, has taken his place. … continue
Press TV – March 15, 2026
The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has censured German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his “beyond absurd” appeal for the Islamic Republic to stop its operations in retaliation against the US-Israeli war of aggression.
Esmaeil Baghaei, in a post on his X account on Saturday night, urged the German leader to instead demand Washington and Tel Aviv to stop the war, and to urge accountability for the “abhorrent crimes” they have perpetrated against the Iranian nation.
“German Chancellor appeals to Iran to end the war! This is beyond absurd: demanding that Iran — the victim of an ongoing unprovoked aggression — somehow bring the conflict to an end. Why not direct your calls instead to the ruthless aggressors responsible for bombing and killing Iranians?” Baghaei wrote.
He noted, “Why not demand that the United States/Israel be held accountable for its brutal aggression and abhorrent crimes?” … Full article
RT | March 15, 2026
Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz “must take care” of securing it, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Saturday, adding that Washington “will help – A LOT!” […]
Western nations have begun bolstering their military presence in the region. Britain is considering additional deployments to the Gulf after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels, Defense Secretary John Healey said, adding that the UK already has autonomous mine-hunting systems in the area.
The French Navy is reportedly deploying about a dozen vessels, including an aircraft carrier strike group, to the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and potentially the Strait of Hormuz as part of defensive support for allies threatened by the conflict.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that the strategically vital strait remains operational for international shipping, but vessels linked to the US and Israel are not permitted to pass through the waterway. He emphasized that other nations remain free to navigate the passage.
Last week, an India-bound oil tanker sailing under a Liberian flag passed through the Strait of Hormuz and berthed in Mumbai. – Full article
MEMO | March 15, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday Tehran is ready to sit with regional countries to form a joint investigation committee to determine the nature of the targets that have come under attack and whether they were American-linked as hostilities between Tehran and Washington continues to rage across the region, Anadolu reports.
In an interview with the London-based The New Arab (Al-Araby Al-Jadeed) newspaper to be fully published later Sunday, Araghchi said strikes carried out by Iran targeted “US bases and interests in the region” as part of Tehran’s response to attacks launched against Iran from those bases.
The minister said Tehran had obtained information indicating that the US and Israel were launching attacks from specific locations toward Arab countries.
“We have not targeted any civilian or residential area in the countries of the region so far,” he added. … Full article
Press TV – March 15, 2026
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has accused the United States and Israel of deploying a rebranded copy of Iran’s Shahed-136 drone, designated “Lucas,” to carry out attacks on civilian infrastructure in regional countries as part of a deliberate false-flag operation aimed at framing the Islamic Republic.
In an official statement released today, the spokesman explained that after suffering military setbacks on the battlefield and failing to build political coalitions against Iran, the enemy has resorted to deception.
The statement specifically warned that the objective of these operations is to “create doubt and accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran” while sowing discord between Tehran and its neighbors, thereby undermining the legitimacy of Iran’s defensive actions.
The spokesman pointed to a series of “suspicious attacks” in recent days on facilities in friendly neighboring countries, including Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq, which Western media outlets and hostile parties have falsely attributed to Iranian forces. […]
The latest such attack, which came on Saturday, targeted the Lanaz refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan region.
Iranian media reported military sources as saying the attack had nothing to do with Iran and the axis of resistance. – Full article
Al Mayadeen | March 15, 2026
The Iranian Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday denied any involvement in the launch of ten drones that Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted while targeting the capital, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province.
In a statement, the IRGC’s public relations office said the attack had “no connection with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” urging the Saudi government to investigate the source of the drones. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | March 15, 2026
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, warned of a potential large-scale false flag attack on United States soil and framing Iran.
In a post on X, Larijani stated that “I’ve heard that the remaining memebrs of Epstein’s network have devised a conspiracy to create an incident similar to 9/11 and blame Iran for it.”
Larijani said Iran “fundamentally opposes such terrorist schemes”, stressing that the country has no conflict with the American people.
“We have no war with the American people,” he wrote, adding that Iran is defending itself against aggression launched by the United States and “Israel”, emphasizing that Iran would continue defending itself, saying the country “stands tall in doing so in order to teach the aggressors a lesson.” … Full article
The US journalist could pay the price for calling out important people, the CIA whistleblower has said
RT | March 15, 2026
The life and freedom of US journalist Tucker Carlson might be in danger, CIA whistleblower and host of the RT program Deep State John Kiriakou has said.
Carlson claimed on Saturday that the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him to the US Justice Department. “What’s that crime? Well, talking to people in Iran before the war. They read my texts,” he said in a video published on X.
The former Fox News star said that he will “apparently” be charged under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. However, he added that he does not “expect this to go anywhere” because he has “never taken money” from another country.
On a new episode of Deep State, which aired the same day and was dedicated to Carlson, Kiriakou said: “I have to tell you, I’m genuinely worried for his safety.” … Full article
By Jo Nova | March 15, 2026
The US CDC was one of the biggest institutional Big Government failures of the pandemic, and so naturally, Australia had to get one.
The aim of the new Australian Centre for Disease Control is not about our health per se, but to be an antidote to skepticism. No, seriously. They say that. The new Director General has “vowed to prioritise transparent medical evidence and proactive engagement with vaccine sceptics.”
You might think stopping Ebola and nixing bioweapons would be higher on the list? Silly you. This agency will get $250 million dollars over the next four years to basically help sell vaccines for starving multinational pharmaceutical giants. “Trust us” they say.
It’s another “Independent” agency that’s 100% dependent on Big Government funding, so it’s not independent at all. It will always serve its paymaster. They’ve already swallowed the full United Nations mantra — taking a One Health approach that recognises the link between your health, climate change, and the importance of a One World Government that you can’t vote out.
They may lie about their independence, but at least they are honest about their aims, and it has nothing to do with our health. Listen to the new head — she speaks like a marketing and PR guru who happens to have a medical degree… continue
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- Iraq halts Kurdistan oil exports as regional war rattles Gulf energy flows
- European nations facing ‘hell’ over Iran war energy disruption – Serbia
- Ukrainian drone attacked Russian LNG tanker in Mediterranean Sea
- Ukraine blocks EU mission to inspect Russian oil pipeline – FT
- Slovakia to terminate emergency Ukraine electricity scheme
- Kindergartens damaged in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia
- Ethnic Hungarian with mental health issues dragged to Ukraine front line and is now missing, family says
- Brazilian mercenaries say they learned ‘guerrilla warfare’ in Ukraine
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