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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Disparages Allies for Rebuffing His Requests for Military Assistance

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Disparages Allies for Rebuffing His Requests for Military Assistance

“We don’t need anybody,” the president declared, even as he said several countries had agreed to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli militar…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Trump complains about allies and claims US destroyed more than 30 mine-laying ships in strait of Hormuz – US politics live

Trump complains about allies and claims US destroyed more than 30 mine-laying ships in strait of Hormuz – US politics live

President also says US has struck over 7,000 ‘mostly commercial and military targets’ across IranSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslet…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
IEA to consider release of more oil reserves as Iran war keeps prices high

IEA to consider release of more oil reserves as Iran war keeps prices high

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 …

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia

No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia

A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a mas…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with UK as he criticises Starmer for being overly reliant on advisers – UK politics live

Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with UK as he criticises Starmer for being overly reliant on advisers – UK politics live

President says PM should be more supportive over strait of Hormuz Keir Starmer is speaking at his press conference.The war is entering its third week,…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
French political parties look for alliances ahead of final round of local elections

French political parties look for alliances ahead of final round of local elections

Candidates look for deals with rivals to boost chances as major seats including Paris, Marseille and Lyon look closePolitical parties in France are ha…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Middle East crisis live: European countries resist Trump’s demand for help to clear the strait of Hormuz

Middle East crisis live: European countries resist Trump’s demand for help to clear the strait of Hormuz

Iran war ‘not a matter for Nato’, says Germany’s Merz as European countries react cautiously to Trump’s calls for assistanceEuropean countries reject …

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
‘Doctor Who’ Fans Have Fresh Chance to Time Travel With Found Episodes

‘Doctor Who’ Fans Have Fresh Chance to Time Travel With Found Episodes

Two unearthed episodes, which were discovered in film canisters wrapped in plastic bags among the possessions of a dead collector in England, were res…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send war…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
Israel army says ground assault against Hezbollah underway in Lebanon

Israel army says ground assault against Hezbollah underway in Lebanon

Lebanon said on Monday (March 16) that Israeli attacks have killed 886 people, including 111 children, in the country since the latest war erupted. Mo…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Israel’s doesn’t seek ‘perpetual war’ with Iran, says envoy, suggests diplomatic options remain

Israel’s doesn’t seek ‘perpetual war’ with Iran, says envoy, suggests diplomatic options remain

Comments come as Jaishankar hails talks with Iran “yielding results” for Indian ships in Hormuz

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
BBC asks US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit and avoid ‘chilling effect’

BBC asks US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit and avoid ‘chilling effect’

Corporation’s lawyers argue expensive but ‘groundless’ litigation restricts ability to cover public figuresThe BBC has asked a US court to throw out D…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
EU, UN discussing Black Sea type initiative for Strait of Hormuz: Kaja Kallas

EU, UN discussing Black Sea type initiative for Strait of Hormuz: Kaja Kallas

U.S. President Donald Trump had called on NATO allies and other countries to assist in forcibly opening the Strait of Hormuz, telling the Financial Ti…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
The Taylor Swift effect: US vinyl sales top $1bn for the first time since 1983

The Taylor Swift effect: US vinyl sales top $1bn for the first time since 1983

Swift leads with 1.6m vinyl sales of The Life of a Showgirl in 2025 while Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar round out the LP chartsFor the first ti…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
US realising it 'needs help from allies even if all-powerful militarily'

US realising it 'needs help from allies even if all-powerful militarily'

President Donald Trump criticized US allies on March 16 for their lukewarm response to his call to help protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Replay: Trump says US dismantled Iran's defense as Middle East war continues

Replay: Trump says US dismantled Iran's defense as Middle East war continues

Rewatch as US President Donald Trump gives an update on the war against Iran.

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
US allies 'know how to deal with Trump' amidst threats over Strait of Hormuz

US allies 'know how to deal with Trump' amidst threats over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has demanded seven countries send ships to the Strait of Hormuz to secure toe crucial passagepoint for global oil flows. He …

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
‘Sleeping in our car is the only option’: Displaced Lebanese face skyrocketing rents

‘Sleeping in our car is the only option’: Displaced Lebanese face skyrocketing rents

Hezbollah’s entry into the war against Israel on March 2, in retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes on its Iranian ally, has triggered a massive displ…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanese town

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanese town

Smoke billowed across southern Lebanon on Monday as the Israeli army said it conducted ground operations in "new locations", deploying troops to targe…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations

Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations

President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Some countries ready to help reopen Strait of Hormuz shipping: Trump

Some countries ready to help reopen Strait of Hormuz shipping: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said several countries are prepared to assist efforts to restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, …

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
France seeing a 're-polarization and reorganization' of the two poles, left and right

France seeing a 're-polarization and reorganization' of the two poles, left and right

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham. In his view, one of the most significant deve…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Trump aides express ‘buyer’s remorse’ over Iran war: Report

Trump aides express ‘buyer’s remorse’ over Iran war: Report

Several advisers close to U.S. President Donald Trump are reportedly questioning the decision to launch the war against Iran, amid concerns within the…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
As Israel Expands Ground Assault in Lebanon, One Strategic Town Resists

As Israel Expands Ground Assault in Lebanon, One Strategic Town Resists

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 multipl…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Watch: Allies reluctant as Trump urges ships to secure Strait of Hormuz

Watch: Allies reluctant as Trump urges ships to secure Strait of Hormuz

European countries have resisted U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for help in clearing the Strait of Hormuz, showing reluctance to get dragged int…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent

‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent

Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of c…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Negotiations in full swing in French cities over mayoral vote

Negotiations in full swing in French cities over mayoral vote

Following the first of two rounds of municipal elections on March 15, the race for many of France's bigger cities including Paris and Marseille looks …

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Realtime pollution alerts needed on Windermere, campaigners say after boy nearly dies

Realtime pollution alerts needed on Windermere, campaigners say after boy nearly dies

Exclusive: Claire Earley’s son Rex spent six weeks in hospital after contracting E coli from contaminated lakeRealtime pollution alerts are needed acr…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says

'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Abdullah Mohtadi, secretary-general of the Iranian Kurdish opposition Komala party, said Kurds "can play a very signif…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
In Brussels, Jaishankar discusses Iran with EU counterparts

In Brussels, Jaishankar discusses Iran with EU counterparts

The External Affairs Minister was invited to interact with Foreign Ministers from the 27-member bloc, during the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, s…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure

Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is u…

Mar 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)

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