Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday
Iran maintained that no negotiations have been held with the United States, and said none would while the fighting continues.
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Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East
Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe meeting on Sunday of the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and…
U.S. Attacks Iranian Targets to Try to Open Strait of Hormuz
The Israeli military said it had killed the spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and Iran warned that it could target American and Israeli military personnel.
Arab-Islamic Bloc Slams Iran Over Missile Barrage, Call For Unconditional Cessation of Attacks, Demands Strait of Hormuz Standoff Ends
Here’s a detailed report expanding on the provided article, structured in short paragraphs for clarity. I’ve incorporated context from recent West Asian escalations, drawing on verified reports from sources like ANI, Reuters, and official statements as of March 19, 2026.Tensions in West Asia have surged into their third week, with Iranian missile and drone strikes drawing sharp condemnation from
Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Third Iranian Missile
Turkey did not say where the missile was intercepted. But residents near Incirlik Air Base, which hosts U.S. troops, reported hearing sirens and a loud boom.
Patriot missile defense system deployed in central Turkey
DefenceTalkTurkey said Tuesday a Patriot missile defence system was being deployed in the centre of the country, a day after NATO intercepted a second ballistic missile fired from Iran in Turkish airspace. The move was announced after a phone call betw…
Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”
U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank
Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
Trial of Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan’s Rival, Begins in Turkey
Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul who stands accused of corruption, clashed with the judge and criticized the trial as baseless.
Is the Trial of Erdogan’s Top Rival More About Corruption or Politics?
Prosecutors accuse the former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of leading a criminal scheme. His supporters say Turkey’s president is trying to eliminate a political foe.