U.S. Energy Secretary told ABC News that he believes the conflict will “certainly come to an end within the next few weeks.”

Donald Trump told the Financial Times that NATO allies will face a “very bad future” if they fail to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Axios: The Trump administration is reportedly considering the seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island, which handles about 90% of the country’s crude oil exports, a move that could require U.S. ground forces and risk Iranian retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure.

Pakistan has once again carried out airstrikes on Afghanistan

UK Maritime Trade Operations issues warning after a tanker near Fujairah was hit by suspected falling debris; minor damage reported, crew safe.

The first shipment of medical aid from India has reached the Iranian Red Crescent Society in Tehran. - Iranian State Media

Saudi Arabia hosts talks in Riyadh as Arab and Islamic foreign ministers meet to address regional security and contain the war, with Turkey urging a return to diplomacy to prevent further strain on regional ties — Reuters

White House confirms that Trump's China visit is postponed

Pakistan announces a “temporary pause” in strikes on Afghanistan from March 19 to midnight on March 24 in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Qatar declares Iranian Embassy’s military and security attachés, along with their staff, persona non grata, ordering them to leave within 24 hours.

Hegseth says the U.S. will “honor the fallen and finish the mission” in Iran, adding that families of fallen servicemembers have urged the administration to see it through.

Pete Hegseth:

Name the Islamist enemy—whether Sunni or Shia.

Iran is a Shia regime but has been willing to harbor both.

Any group willing to target Americans has found alignment with Iran.

In the Islamist world, the “enemy of their enemy” has often been their friend.

Iran has been targeting Americans in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere.

President Trump will not tolerate such a regime.

Especially one moving closer to nuclear capability.

Pete Hegseth :-

$200 billion… that number could move.

It takes money to kill bad guys.

We need to be properly funded for what has been done and what we may have to do in the future.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on Kharg Island:

We will see if that eventually becomes a U.S. asset.

Trump meets Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office, praises Japan for “stepping up” while criticizing NATO for not doing enough.

Says the U.S. doesn’t need anything from Japan or others, but it’s only fair that allies contribute more.

On Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: claims the U.S. doesn’t rely on it, but is defending it for global interests—adding that NATO benefits the most yet isn’t helping enough.

US approves defence sales, spares for UAE, Jordan & Kuwait

Why didn’t you inform allies before attacking Iran?

Trump: We wanted surprise—who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?

Canada’s national police chief says there is currently no evidence of India-linked transnational repression in the country. The RCMP commissioner had earlier stated in 2024 that agents of the Indian government were involved.

Saudi Arabia warns oil prices could surge to $180 per barrel if Iran war disruptions continue beyond April, according to WSJ.

US President Donald Trump on the Strait of Hormuz: "We Don't Need It"