06:15 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Iranian Navy Chief warns of attack on Kharg Island
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval Chief Alireza Tangsiri has warned that if the US attacks Kharg Island, Iran, it will create a new and harsh equation for energy prices and distribution globally. His comments come after recent threats from the US President, who warned of an attack on Kharg Island. The island is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would respond to any attack on its energy facilities. He also condemned the US President’s comments and said this is an illegal war in which there is no victory. People are being killed just because President Trump is doing it for fun.
06:13 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Saudi Arabia destroyed 6 drones in Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said its security forces intercepted and destroyed six drones in the Eastern Province. The ministry said that every precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of citizens and important establishments.
06:02 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Drone fire near Dubai Airport
A fire has broken out around Dubai International Airport due to a drone-related incident. Dubai Government Media Office tweeted that the local administration is immediately responding to the spot and all necessary security measures are being taken to ensure that no one’s safety is threatened.
05:30 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain
Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry informed that air raid sirens have been activated across the country as a precautionary measure. The government has appealed to the citizens and foreign residents living there not to panic, move to the nearest safe place and follow the instructions issued through official channels.
05:15 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Attack near Baghdad International Airport
According to a security official, a logistics support camp near Baghdad International Airport was targeted by drones and five Katyusha rockets. It was told that five people had been injured in a similar attack earlier.
04:49 AM, 17-Mar-2026
Conversation between Macron and Pejeshkian
A phone conversation also took place between Iranian President Massoud Pejeshkian and French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron issued a statement saying that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz should be restored soon. He also said that a new political and security framework is necessary for lasting peace in the region.
The French President warned that increasing military activities in the current situation could push the entire region towards anarchy, the impact of which could last for years to come.
04:24 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Missile attack on Kurdish opposition organization’s base in Iraq
According to the report, three missiles were fired at a base of the Iranian Kurdish opposition organization Komala in the Zergwej area of Sulaimaniya city in the Kurdish semi-autonomous region of northern Iraq. Senior party member Ali Ranjbari told local media that despite the attack, there was no major damage to the place.
04:05 AM, 16-Mar-2026
British PM’s conversation with Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with US President Donald Trump. According to a Downing Street spokeswoman, the two leaders discussed the impact the closure of the waterway was having on global shipping. Starmer also discussed the economic implications of the situation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The two leaders agreed to further discuss the Middle East conflict and security measures at a meeting scheduled for Monday.
03:46 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Preparation of international coalition for the Strait of Hormuz
According to the report of American newspaper The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration may announce this week that several countries have agreed to form an international coalition to protect ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The alliance aims to secure navigation on vital waterways and maintain international trade amid regional tensions.
03:21 AM, 16-Mar-2026
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon: 5 killed, 7 injured
Lebanon’s official National News Agency reports that Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have so far killed 5 people and injured 7 others. The Lebanese Health Ministry’s emergency center said two people were killed in the attack on the town of Majdal Selm, while another airstrike on Aitit wounded three more.