Israel

The Iranian revolution has been reversed

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

In the first video US President Donald Trump released following the start of operation epic fury he calls on the Iranian people to rise up in what he called a “once in a generation opportunity” to take back control of their own country.

Trump calls on allies to send naval support to the Gulf

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump has demanded NATO allies and China send their warships to aid the US in reopening the Straits of Hormuz. Most have refused.

Trump losing his patience with Zelenskiy

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump is losing his patience with Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to the White House last week calling for supplies and criticised the White House decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russia.

IEA releases details of historic oil reserves release member shares

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

The International Energy Agency released details of the contribution by members to the “largest release of oil reserves in history” that it announced on March 11 to calm the oil market and bring down prices.

Lebanon condemns Hezbollah over UNIFIL attacks as Israel expands ground incursion

bnm Beirut bureau March 16, 2026

Lebanon's foreign ministry condemned Hezbollah for allegedly opening fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers in three separate incidents, while Israel positions itself for large-scale ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Satellites show extent of Iranian precision strikes

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

The Trump administration restricted access to real time commercial satellite images of the Middle East after images showed the effectiveness and extent of the damage Iranian powerful precision missile strikes have done to key US assets.

Turkish foreign minister sees Iran as open to any “sensible back-channel” talks over war

bne IntelliNews March 16, 2026

Third missile, meanwhile, shot down over Turkey. Ankara says data show launch sites on Iranian territory. Tehran says “false flag” operations are responsible.

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