Middle East

Iran says Israel's shelling of fuel depots in Tehran 'violates international law, constitutes ecocide'

Iran says Israel's shelling of fuel depots in Tehran 'violates international law, constitutes ecocide'

'Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being,' says country’s foreign minister

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War against Iran not progressing at expected pace: Israeli security sources
16.03.2026

War against Iran not progressing at expected pace: Israeli security sources

Sources say reassessment of war objectives may be necessary as military campaign falls behind initial timeline

Iran has arrested 500 people on espionage charges since start of US-Israeli war: Official
16.03.2026

Iran has arrested 500 people on espionage charges since start of US-Israeli war: Official

Country’s police chief says detainees accused of spying for ‘enemy’ and providing intelligence to Iran International TV

Saudi Arabia says it shot down a drone in its eastern region
16.03.2026

Saudi Arabia says it shot down a drone in its eastern region

Drone intercepted and destroyed, says Saudi Defense Ministry

Iraqi Kurdish leader calls on KRG and Iraq’s federal govt to meet, resolve disputes
16.03.2026

Iraqi Kurdish leader calls on KRG and Iraq’s federal govt to meet, resolve disputes

Iraq is under threat of various crises and political conflicts between parties have increased, says Masoud Barzani, head of Iraq's Kurdistan Democratic Party

Gulf states, UK call for confronting Iranian threats to international shipping in Hormuz Strait
16.03.2026

Gulf states, UK call for confronting Iranian threats to international shipping in Hormuz Strait

Joint statement stresses protecting regional airspace, freedom of navigation amid rising regional tensions