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Arab and Muslim ministers meet in Saudi Arabia, call on Iran to stop attacks amid escalation in Gulf
Middle East, News March 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have met in Saudi Arabia for urgent talks on the escalating war with Iran, as missile and drone strikes across the Gulf deepen fears of a wider regional conflict.
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Iran hits Gulf energy sites as Trump says Israel will halt strikes on Iranian gas fields
Middle East, News March 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has struck a major Saudi oil facility in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, a gas hub in Qatar, and oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait on March 19, 2026, marking another escalation in the growing conflict across the Middle East.
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NATO deploys additional Patriot system to Turkiye to repel missile threats amid regional tension
Europe, Middle East, News March 19, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO is deploying an additional U.S.-made Patriot air and missile defense system to southern Turkiye, strengthening protection around Incirlik Air Base in Adana as concerns over regional missile threats continue to grow.
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Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strikes in Tehran; Iran vows stronger retaliation
Middle East, News March 19, 2026 , by IRIA
An Israeli air strike on Tehran on March 17, 2026, killed Ali Larijani, one of the country’s most influential and experienced policymakers. Iranian authorities confirmed that Larijani, who served as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was killed along with his son and bodyguards in the attack.
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UK, Finland and Netherlands explore joint defence investment bank
Europe, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom, Finland, and the Netherlands are exploring plans to jointly establish a bank to finance and procure weapons, munitions, and military equipment. The initiative reflects growing pressure on European countries to strengthen defense capabilities more efficiently.
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UK and Ukraine sign new defense pact, Starmer urges allies to focus on Ukraine amid Iran war
Europe, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in London on March 17, 2026, and called for continued international focus on Ukraine, warning that the escalating conflict involving Iran risks shifting attention away from Russia’s ongoing war.
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North Korea earns up to $14.4 billion from military support to Russia, South Korea reports
Asia-Pacific, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea has generated up to $14.4 billion through its growing military cooperation with Russia during the Ukraine war, according to a new report by a South Korean research institute.
Comments Off on Iran war ‘is not NATO’s war’: European countries reject Trump’s call to help reopen Strait of Hormuz 0

Iran war ‘is not NATO’s war’: European countries reject Trump’s call to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
Europe, Middle East, News, US March 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom and several European allies have pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the escalating confrontation with Iran should not draw NATO into a wider war.
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Turkiye’s Baykar unveils K2 long-range kamikaze drone with AI swarm capability
Middle East, News March 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s leading drone manufacturer, Baykar, has unveiled its newest unmanned aerial vehicle, the K2, a long-range kamikaze drone designed for autonomous operations and swarm warfare.
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Top US and Chinese officials meet in Paris ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials began economic and trade talks in Paris on March 15, 2026, in what is widely seen as an important step before a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this month.