Iran War Live Updates: Israel Expands Lebanon Offensive; Trump’s Oil-Route Demands Draw Cool Response

New York Times Monday 16th March 2026, 12:45PM 1 min read 4 hours ago

The Israeli military said that it was escalating ground attacks against Iran-backed Hezbollah. China and other nations reacted tepidly to President Trump’s call for warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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