07:03 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Advice to Indians in Iran, do not cross the border without embassy permission
Amidst the increasing tension in West Asia, India has issued important advice for its citizens living in Iran. The Indian Embassy has said that Indian citizens present there should not try to cross any land border without coordination with the Embassy. The embassy warned that people could face serious immigration and travel problems if they cross the border without information. The embassy said Indian citizens should stay in touch with official channels before any travel. Recently, tension has increased in the entire Gulf region after the attacks by America and Israel and retaliation by Iran.
07:03 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Rumors of Netanyahu’s death put to rest, Israeli ambassador said – he is completely safe
Israel has given clarification on the rumors spreading on social media regarding the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing war in West Asia. Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said that Netanyahu is completely safe and the news spreading about him is wrong. He said that Netanyahu is alive and the news of his injury or death is completely misleading. Azar said that the video of Netanyahu’s cafe that surfaced recently is also real and it was not prepared by any AI technology.
06:32 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Iranian oil tankers approved for global supply
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant has informed that the US is allowing Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to maintain global oil supply. Besant said that now more number of ships, including Indian and Chinese ships, are passing through this waterway and the traffic will increase further in the coming times. He clarified that the main goal of the Trump administration is to weaken and destroy Iran’s military capabilities and its maritime power.
06:02 PM, 16-Mar-2026
UAE destroyed 6 missiles and 21 drones today
The UAE Defense Ministry has said that today it has destroyed six ballistic missiles and 21 drones. In an update released on X, the ministry said that since the beginning of the Iranian attacks, the UAE has neutralized 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,627 drones. The ministry also said that so far seven people have lost their lives in these attacks, including two military personnel and five civilians, while 145 people have been injured.
05:58 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Italy told diplomacy as the way to solution
In Brussels, Belgium, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has informed on the Strait of Hormuz crisis that diplomacy should be given priority to resolve this dispute. He clarified that Italy is currently part of defensive naval missions in the Red Sea, but has no plans to expand any military missions in the Hormuz area. Tajani’s statement comes amid pressure from US President Donald Trump on allies to join the mission to protect ships in Hormuz.
05:54 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Building on fire after drone attack in UAE’s Umm Al-Quwain
The Umm Al-Quwain government media office of the United Arab Emirates has reported that a building has caught fire after a drone attack. At present there is no news of any casualty.
05:09 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Britain will not join the war: Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made it clear that his country will not be a part of any war in the Middle East. After Donald Trump warned about the future of NATO and military cooperation, Starmer said that Britain’s priority is to protect its citizens and restore stability in the region. He stressed that Britain would not allow itself to be drawn into any major conflict and would continue to work for a peaceful solution.
04:31 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Strait of Hormuz: America will not get support from allies
In the matter of security of the Strait of Hormuz, Middle East security analyst Roger Shanahan has informed that the possibility of American allies joining this operation is very less. Responding to the Trump administration’s suggestion, he said that since most of the allies were opposed to this war from the beginning, they are no longer willing to provide military support. According to Shanahan, even in practice it takes a long time for naval ships to reach the area and it is not possible to launch such operations immediately.
04:24 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Iran’s big statement on talks with America
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghai has said that Tehran never trusted him during the talks with America. He clarified that this conversation was done with complete caution and complete distrust of the other side. The spokesperson further said that America’s crimes are like a stain on history, but despite this, Iran has never hesitated to negotiate.
03:14 PM, 16-Mar-2026
Israeli attack on Jabal al-Batoum in South Lebanon
Israel launched an airstrike on the city of Jabal al-Batoum in southern Lebanon. There are reports of damage in the city and surrounding areas in this attack.
