US EditionIsrael Attacks Lebanon's Capital as Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping
- As morning broke March 16, 2026, an Iranian drone struck a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport, forcing a temporary suspension of flights after a large fire that firefighters contained with no injuries.
- Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran more than two weeks ago, Tehran has regularly fired drones and missiles at Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf energy infrastructure, while Iranian officials accuse the UAE of enabling attacks, which Emirati authorities deny.
- Drone and missile strikes Monday caused fires at UAE oil facilities in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 35 Iranian drones and Emirati defenses intercepted most drones.
- Ahead of a Brussels meeting, Kaja Kallas said ministers will discuss possibly extending a naval mission to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump urged allies to police the strait and warned he will 'remember' countries that decline help.
- Brent crude remained over $100 a barrel, trading at $104 amid the disruptions, while the Strait of Hormuz, vital shipping lane carrying a fifth of global oil, has been effectively slowed by Iranian strikes.
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The Toronto Star
War rages on multiple fronts as Israeli attacks in Lebanon grow, Iran shipping stranglehold persists
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts Monday, as the U.S. and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its
Los Angeles Times
The war in the Middle East continued on multiple fronts on Monday, while the U.S. and Israel were hitting military targets in the Iranian capital, Israel was stepping up its campaign against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon and Iran was responding with a drone attack that forced the temporary closure of Dubai airport, a crucial hub for travellers.
Global energy crisis looms as Iran throttles shipping
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more US-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world economy.Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran more than two weeks ago, Tehran has regularly fired on Israel, American base…
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