US and Israeli strikes against Iran - 28 February 2026, Media, Maps & Timelines *NO DISCUSSION*
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Carney, Starmer share ‘deep concern’ over Iran war as conflict disrupts shipping routes
Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed during a meeting in London on Monday that safe passage must be restored through the Strait of Hormuz.
Starmer told a news conference following his meeting with Carney on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened but it will not be a “simple task.” He added the U.K. is working with its allies, including European partners, to come up with a viable plan to reopen the strait “as quickly as possible.”
He said he discussed this plan with Trump on Sunday.
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The US leader said he was “not happy” with Britain and was left “very surprised” by Sir Keir Starmer’s unwillingness to involve Nato in the conflict against Iran.
“I was not happy with the UK,” he said. “I think they'll be involved maybe, but they should be involved enthusiastically.”
Sir Keir Starmer had said that the battle for the Strait of Hormuz “won’t be and it's never been envisioned to be a Nato mission.”
It comes as Nato allies cast doubt over the alliance’s role in breaking Iran’s blockade.
Trump had called for “about seven” countries to help reopen the Strait, warning Nato that the bloc faces a “very bad future” if allies refuse to help the US.
German chancellor Friedrich Merz’ spokesperson said “This war has nothing to do with Nato. It's not Nato's war,” per Politico, echoing doubt from the foreign minister and defence minister.
Meanwhile, Greece has refused any military involvement in the Persian waterway and Italy has called for diplomacy to prevail.
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“I was not happy with the UK,” he said. “I think they'll be involved maybe, but they should be involved enthusiastically.”
Sir Keir Starmer had said that the battle for the Strait of Hormuz “won’t be and it's never been envisioned to be a Nato mission.”
It comes as Nato allies cast doubt over the alliance’s role in breaking Iran’s blockade.
Trump had called for “about seven” countries to help reopen the Strait, warning Nato that the bloc faces a “very bad future” if allies refuse to help the US.
German chancellor Friedrich Merz’ spokesperson said “This war has nothing to do with Nato. It's not Nato's war,” per Politico, echoing doubt from the foreign minister and defence minister.
Meanwhile, Greece has refused any military involvement in the Persian waterway and Italy has called for diplomacy to prevail.
Iran-US war latest: Trump hits out at UK after Nato rejects call to help open Hormuz
The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it
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CNN online March 16, 2026 article by Aaron Blake entitled ‘Trump insisted he didn’t need allies’ help in Iran. Now he’s demanding they step in’
IIUC from the article, much centers in it on helping to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. MOO
IIUC from the article, much centers in it on helping to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. MOO
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“It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there."
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Carney, Starmer share ‘deep concern’ over Iran war as conflict disrupts shipping routes
Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed during a meeting in London on Monday that safe passage must be restored through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Trump may also delay a planned China trip because of the Iran war, although U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday the move is not meant to pressure Beijing.
- Economic conditions in Iran are worsening. A Tehran resident said the streets are busier than at the start of the war because people are getting desperate to earn money. Stores still have food, fuel is available, utilities are running and banks are allowing withdrawals, he said, but people are deeply anxious as the attacks persist. While driving, he witnessed an airstrike turn a nearby police station to dust, saying it “felt like the end of the world.”
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting drives over 1 million Lebanese from their homes
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he demanded several countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued on Gulf countries.
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"Germany and the Netherlands will not participate in a mission in the Strait of Hormuz. They made this clear at a press conference in Berlin.
The Chancellor further stated that the war must end quickly and with a clear strategy. Bringing about regime change with bombs is unlikely to succeed, Merz said.
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According to Merz, "it was clear from the start that this war is not a matter for NATO." He explained, among other things, that there is no mandate from the UN, the EU, or NATO. That is a requirement under the Constitution, the Chancellor said. "The US and Israel did not consult us prior to this war either," Merz sneered.
Other European countries are not exactly eager to help with a NATO mission either."
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The Chancellor further stated that the war must end quickly and with a clear strategy. Bringing about regime change with bombs is unlikely to succeed, Merz said.
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According to Merz, "it was clear from the start that this war is not a matter for NATO." He explained, among other things, that there is no mandate from the UN, the EU, or NATO. That is a requirement under the Constitution, the Chancellor said. "The US and Israel did not consult us prior to this war either," Merz sneered.
Other European countries are not exactly eager to help with a NATO mission either."
Jetten en Merz eensgezind: nu geen Hormuz-missie en zorgen om antisemitisme
Jetten is op bezoek in Berlijn om kennis te maken met de Duitse bondskanselier Merz.
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"For the time being, the European foreign ministers see little merit in adjusting the mandate of maritime operation Aspides. This operation protects ships in the Red Sea against attacks by the Houthis in Yemen, among others, and could potentially be extended to the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
But during a meeting today, there was "no enthusiasm" for that, said Foreign Affairs Representative Kaja Kallas during a press conference. The ministers do agree that the mission itself needs to be strengthened because it lacks sufficient military resources. However, that only concerns the mission in the Red Sea. The threat from the Houthis has not disappeared there, Kallas indicated. "We must remain vigilant."
"This is not Europe's war," Kallas also says a few times, referring to the war against Iran. "No one wants to get actively involved in this war, and everyone is worried about what the final result will be."
Conclusion: the ministers have discussed various options to open the Strait of Hormuz, but a military intervention of their own does not seem to be on the cards for the time being. "Our focus is on de-escalation," says Kallas."
But during a meeting today, there was "no enthusiasm" for that, said Foreign Affairs Representative Kaja Kallas during a press conference. The ministers do agree that the mission itself needs to be strengthened because it lacks sufficient military resources. However, that only concerns the mission in the Red Sea. The threat from the Houthis has not disappeared there, Kallas indicated. "We must remain vigilant."
"This is not Europe's war," Kallas also says a few times, referring to the war against Iran. "No one wants to get actively involved in this war, and everyone is worried about what the final result will be."
Conclusion: the ministers have discussed various options to open the Strait of Hormuz, but a military intervention of their own does not seem to be on the cards for the time being. "Our focus is on de-escalation," says Kallas."
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"While U.S. President Donald Trump tries to convince allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he is also sending 2,500 marines to the region — the first deployment of U.S. troops since it and and Israel first attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
The deployment is "a major military operation," said Mark Cancian. Cancian says the U.S. appears to have recognized that "bombing alone" can't entirely protect commercial ships from Iranian drones and missiles, and that it should have had troops ready sooner.
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He says sending 2,500 Marines "just isn't enough," and that "it would be great to have other countries helping." Trump is appealling to countries who purchase oil that's shipped through the strait for assistance.
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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer put it in different terms, saying Britain would protect its own people and forces in the region, but "will not be drawn into the wider war."
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has prompted questions about whether the Trump administration had considered the consequences on oil shipping before attacking Iran."
The deployment is "a major military operation," said Mark Cancian. Cancian says the U.S. appears to have recognized that "bombing alone" can't entirely protect commercial ships from Iranian drones and missiles, and that it should have had troops ready sooner.
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He says sending 2,500 Marines "just isn't enough," and that "it would be great to have other countries helping." Trump is appealling to countries who purchase oil that's shipped through the strait for assistance.
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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer put it in different terms, saying Britain would protect its own people and forces in the region, but "will not be drawn into the wider war."
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has prompted questions about whether the Trump administration had considered the consequences on oil shipping before attacking Iran."
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"A "significant Israeli ground offensive" in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a joint statement on Monday.
Lebanon was sucked into the war in the Middle East on March 2 after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah opened fire at Israel.
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"We are gravely concerned by the escalating violence in Lebanon and call for meaningful engagement by Israeli and Lebanese representatives to negotiate a sustainable political solution," the countries said.
"We strongly support initiatives to facilitate talks and urge for immediate de-escalation."
Lebanon was sucked into the war in the Middle East on March 2 after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah opened fire at Israel.
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"We are gravely concerned by the escalating violence in Lebanon and call for meaningful engagement by Israeli and Lebanese representatives to negotiate a sustainable political solution," the countries said.
"We strongly support initiatives to facilitate talks and urge for immediate de-escalation."
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"Trump says he could wrap up the Iran war this week but doesn’t think he will.
Asked whether he could end the war this week given his long list of things that he says the US has accomplished against Iran, Trump responds, “Yeah.”
Pressed whether he will actually do so, Trump responds, “I don’t think so.” "
Asked whether he could end the war this week given his long list of things that he says the US has accomplished against Iran, Trump responds, “Yeah.”
Pressed whether he will actually do so, Trump responds, “I don’t think so.” "
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"In the last two weeks, they weren't supposed to go after all of those other countries in the middle east ... nobody expected that. We were shocked. They fought back. They could have yielded." 
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"Not three, not five.
They hit many more American planes.
Losses of US air forces participating in Operation Epic Fury against Iran are mounting.
The first 'victims'of the operation, which began on February 28,
were three F-15E Strike Eagle fighters shot down over Kuwait.
On March 12, in western Iraq,
the Americans lost a KC-135 aerial tanker and its crew.
Five US tankers damaged in Iranian attack
It turns out that it was the tanker fleet that found itself in the greatest trouble - at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia."
Nie trzy, nie pięć. Trafili znacznie więcej amerykańskich samolotów
Rosną straty amerykańskiego lotnictwa biorącego udział w operacji "Epicka Furia" przeciwko Iranowi.
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"The United States has lost approximately $3.84 billion in assets in the first two weeks of “Operation Epic Fury,” according to estimates and data compiled by Anadolu."
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TRT World - US suffers nearly $4B in military losses in first fortnight of Iran war
Expensive radar and aircraft losses push the cost of "Operation Epic Fury" higher.
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