US-Israel-Iran War Enters Day 16: Intensifying Strikes Across Middle East
The US-Israel conflict with Iran, launched on February 28 via Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, rages into its third week with missile barrages, drone attacks, and Hormuz tensions as of March 15, 2026. Major Military Developments US Marines (over 2,000) deploy to the Gulf; Israel eyes Lebanon ground offensive
UNSC Condemns Iran Attacks on Gulf States: Resolution 2817 Demands Immediate Halt
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2817 (2026) on March 11, 2026, condemning Iran’s “egregious attacks” on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan as breaches of international law threatening global peace—passing 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. GCC-Led Measure Gains Historic Backing Bahrain’s GCC-sponsored draft, cosponsored
Putin Engages Gulf Leaders to De-Escalate West Asia Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively engaging Gulf leaders to ease tensions in West Asia following US-Israel strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation. The Kremlin emphasizes Moscow’s diplomatic push for stability amid threats to regional security and energy flows. Kremlin’s De-Escalation Drive Putin held phone talks with leaders from
