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2026-03-20

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HIGHMILITARY·00:30 UTCVERIFIED

US approves $7B in unannounced weapons for UAE during Iran war — Patriot PAC-3 missiles and CH-47 Chinooks

The Trump administration has approved approximately $7 billion in weapons for the UAE that the State Department was not required to publicly announce, the Wall Street Journal reported. The package includes Patriot PAC-3 missiles ($5.6B) and CH-47 Chinook helicopters ($1.32B), expanding previously agreed deals. This comes on top of more than $16.5B in arms sales to three Middle East countries announced publicly on Thursday.

Washington DC, United States
HIGHINTELLIGENCE·00:12 UTCVERIFIED

UAE dismantles Iran and Hezbollah 'terrorist network' — members arrested, financing and money laundering operation broken up

UAE State Security Apparatus announced it dismantled a 'terrorist network' linked to Hezbollah and Iran, arresting at least 5 members accused of infiltrating the UAE economy and planning 'external schemes threatening the country's financial stability.' The network allegedly acted under 'a pre-established strategic plan in coordination with external parties linked to Hezbollah and Iran.' Hezbollah denied having any presence in the UAE or 'in any other country under any cover or commercial designation' — mirroring similar denials issued after Kuwait announced arrests of alleged Hezbollah cells earlier this week.

United Arab Emirates

2026-03-19

18 events
STANDARDDIPLOMATIC·20:00 UTCVERIFIED

UN Security Council holds urgent closed session on Iran's Gulf energy attacks — Bahrain cites continuing 'cowardly attacks'

The UN Security Council held an urgent closed meeting after Bahrain's UN Ambassador requested an emergency session on Iran's 'cowardly attacks' on Gulf countries, Jordan, and civilian energy infrastructure. Council members stressed implementation of the March 11 UNSC resolution (13-0, Russia and China abstaining) demanding Iran halt attacks on Gulf states and Hormuz navigation.

New York, United States
HIGHDIPLOMATIC·19:30 UTCVERIFIED

France FM Barrot visits Beirut, meets President Aoun on Lebanon ceasefire — announces unscheduled Israel trip Friday

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot made an unscheduled visit to Beirut on Thursday, meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon. Aoun told Barrot that his March 9 four-point ceasefire initiative — calling for a full truce, Lebanese army disarmament of Hezbollah, and direct Israel negotiations — was 'still on the table, but the continued military escalation is hindering its launch.' Barrot subsequently announced he would travel to Israel on Friday for a further unscheduled visit to discuss regional security, humanitarian aid, and de-escalation.

Beirut, Lebanon
STANDARDECONOMIC·18:49 UTCVERIFIED

Wright and Burgum: Trump administration has no plan to restrict US oil and gas exports

Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued simultaneous social media statements Thursday confirming the Trump administration 'has no plan to implement restrictions on oil and gas exports.' The statements emphasise the US as the world's top oil and gas producer and largest natural gas exporter, and are intended to reassure markets amid the Iran war energy shock.

Washington DC, United States
CRITICALPOLITICAL·18:30 UTCVERIFIED

Netanyahu: Iran can no longer enrich uranium or make missiles; not sure who is running Iran right now

Netanyahu: Iran can no longer enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles; 'decimated' but regime change requires 'ground component.' Denied dragging Trump into the war: 'Does anyone really think someone can tell President Trump what to do? He didn't need any convincing.' Confirmed acting alone on South Pars strike; confirmed Trump asked Israel to hold off further energy infrastructure attacks.

Jerusalem, Israel
STANDARDDIPLOMATIC·18:00 UTCVERIFIED

Turkey FM Fidan: Ankara conveying 'friendly advice' to Iran not to spread war — Israel 'main perpetrator'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is conveying 'friendly advice' to Iran not to spread the war, while describing Israel as the 'main perpetrator.' The statement positions Turkey as an informal back-channel between Iran and the West — a role Ankara has played in previous regional crises.

Ankara, Turkey
HIGHMILITARY·17:00 UTCVERIFIED

IRGC strikes Haifa and Ashdod oil refineries — first Iranian attack on Israeli energy infrastructure

Iran's IRGC said it targeted oil refineries in Haifa and Ashdod with 'pinpoint missiles' along with security targets and military support centres. Israel's energy ministry confirmed a missile strike hit the Haifa refinery complex but caused no 'significant damage.' Energy minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disrupted, electricity restored to most affected. No immediate confirmation on Ashdod. The attacks mark the first Iranian strikes on Israeli oil refinery infrastructure, mirroring Iran's Gulf energy campaign.

Oil refineries in Haifa (north) and Ashdod (south), Israel
HIGHMILITARY·17:00 UTCVERIFIED

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir: Israel is not even halfway through Iran campaign — no immediate end timeline

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said in internal high-level deliberations that Israel is not even halfway through its campaign against Iran, per Channel 12. IDF leadership is unified in opposing a halt to operations. Security officials fear ending the campaign now could lead to renewed fighting within months despite significant degradation of Iranian ballistic missile capabilities.

Tel Aviv, Israel (IDF General Staff)
STANDARDPOLITICAL·17:00 UTCVERIFIED

Reuters/Ipsos poll: 65% expect US troops in Iran, only 7% support it — 59% disapprove of war

A Reuters/Ipsos poll closed Thursday found 65% of Americans believe Trump will order a large-scale ground war in Iran but only 7% support the idea. Overall 37% approve of US strikes on Iran, 59% disapprove. 77% of Republicans support strikes vs 6% of Democrats. Trump's broader approval held at 40% — up 1 point from the war's outbreak.

United States (national poll)
HIGHDIPLOMATIC·15:30 UTCVERIFIED

Trump-Takaichi Oval Office meeting — 'not putting troops' in Iran; $200B budget 'beyond Iran'

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President Trump in the Oval Office Thursday. Trump told reporters he would do 'whatever was necessary' to ease the oil crisis, calling it 'temporary' and saying 'it will be over soon.' On troops: 'I'm not putting troops anywhere' — adding 'if I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you.' On Pentagon $200B: reasons are 'beyond Iran — very volatile world' and \$200B is 'a small price to pay to stay tippy top.' The meeting produced Japan's alignment with the six-nation G6 Hormuz safe passage statement.

The White House, Washington D.C., USA
HIGHDIPLOMATIC·14:30 UTCVERIFIED

UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan issue joint Hormuz statement — ready to ensure safe passage

UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan issued a joint statement saying they are ready to "contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz," condemning Iranian attacks on commercial vessels "in the strongest terms." However Italy and Germany subsequently clarified they are not offering immediate military assistance — any multilateral initiative would take place post-ceasefire. The joint statement followed the Trump-Takaichi White House meeting and is the broadest multilateral coordination signal of Day 20, but its operational weight is limited by the Italy/Germany ceasefire caveat.

Washington D.C. / London / Tokyo / Paris / Berlin / Rome / The Hague
HIGHECONOMIC·13:30 UTCVERIFIED

Bessent: US may unsanction 140M barrels of Iranian oil at sea and release more from strategic reserves

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business that the US government 'may unsanction the Iranian oil' already being shipped — approximately 140 million barrels — and could also release more oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The statement reflects the Trump administration's desperation to reduce crude oil prices, which hit $118/bbl on Thursday. The US already removed Russian oil sanctions and allowed Iranian-linked ships to transport Russian oil last week.

Washington D.C., USA
HIGHMILITARY·13:30 UTCVERIFIED

CENTCOM releases footage of US forces destroying Iranian naval targets threatening Hormuz shipping

US Central Command released video footage on Thursday showing US forces 'destroying Iranian naval targets that threaten international shipping in and near the Strait of Hormuz.' CENTCOM posted the footage on X with the caption confirming the operation. The strikes are part of the ongoing US Hormuz clearance campaign and likely represent a component of the 'largest strike package' announced by Defense Secretary Hegseth at his 8am ET briefing.

Strait of Hormuz and surrounding Persian Gulf waters
HIGHINTELLIGENCE·13:00 UTCVERIFIED

Gabbard House Intel hearing: US and Israel have different war aims — Israel kills leaders, US targets missiles and navy

DNI Gabbard and CIA Director Ratcliffe testified before the House Intelligence Committee. Gabbard said Israel's goals differ from US aims: Israel kills leaders, US targets missiles/navy. She was 'not privy' to Israel's South Pars energy strike calculus. She said Mojtaba Khamenei was badly injured in an Israeli attack, is more hardline than his father, but that decision-making at the top of the Iranian government was 'unclear' due to his injuries. On Joe Kent: his decision to blame Israel 'concerned' her.

US House of Representatives, Washington D.C., USA
HIGHMILITARY·13:00 UTCVERIFIED

Hegseth Pentagon briefing: Iran's 11 submarines all destroyed, ports crippled — 'today will be largest strike package yet'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared at a Pentagon briefing that Iran had 11 submarines before the war and they are 'now all gone,' and that Iran's military ports 'are crippled.' He stated the US military had struck over 7,000 targets in Iran since the war started and damaged or sunk over 120 Iranian navy ships. He said 'today will be the largest strike package yet' and Iranian missile strikes are down 90%, drones down 95%. 'We're winning decisively and on our terms.' He declined to offer a timeline for war's end.

The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, USA
HIGHINTELLIGENCE·13:00 UTCVERIFIED

FBI investigates Joe Kent for classified Iran war leaks after NCTC resignation

The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent for alleged leaks of classified information, multiple sources told CBS News. The probe, handled by the FBI's Criminal Division, began before Kent resigned this week over the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war. Kent is a former Special Forces officer who was appointed to lead the NCTC.

Washington D.C., USA
HIGHDIPLOMATIC·13:00 UTCVERIFIED

Iran FM Araghchi: 'Zero restraint' if infrastructure struck again — Iran used only a 'fraction' of its power

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of 'zero restraint' if Iran's infrastructure is struck again. He said Iran had so far used only a 'fraction' of its power and had shown restraint because it received requests for de-escalation — without naming the parties that made those requests.

Tehran, Iran
STANDARDMILITARY·12:00 UTCVERIFIED

UK military planners deployed to CENTCOM MacDill AFB to draw up Hormuz reopening plans

A team of British military planners has physically deployed to US Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida to help draw up concrete plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, per a British official cited by NYT and first reported by The Times of London. Trump has sharply criticized Britain, saying it 'should be involved enthusiastically' in reopening efforts. UK PM Starmer has maintained that de-escalation is the priority.

MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, USA (US Central Command HQ)
HIGHDIPLOMATIC·12:00 UTCVERIFIED

20-nation joint statement: UK, France, Germany, Japan and allies pledge to help secure Strait of Hormuz

Twenty nations — including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain, and Lithuania — issued a joint statement on March 19 condemning Iran's attacks on commercial shipping and pledging readiness to contribute to efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Signatories also committed to taking steps to stabilize energy markets.

Strait of Hormuz / International