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22:12
Netanyahu Reportedly Wants To Talk With Zelenskyy For Expertise On Iran Drones
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the Israeli side seeks Kyiv's expertise in dealing with incoming drones, the Ynet news site in Israel reported on March 14. Ukraine has developed defenses against Iran-designed Shahed drones during its battle against Russia's full-scale invasion of February 2022. Ynet reported that Ukraine's ambassador to Israel, Yevhen Kornychuk, confirmed that a request had been made that he hoped the talks would take place at the beginning of next week. Iran's envoy to Ukraine, Shahriar Amouzegar. meanwhile, dismissed reports that Kyiv has offered help to the United States and its Gulf allies. "As for the actions Ukraine is taking in the Middle East against drones, we essentially consider them nothing more than a joke and a showy gesture," Amouzegar told AFP in an interview. "Unfortunately, Ukraine has now effectively entered a stage of direct confrontation with us; that is, it has placed itself alongside our enemies," he added. Ukraine stripped the Iranian ambassador of his accreditation in 2022 and scaled down Iran's mission in response to Tehran's supply of Shahed drones to Moscow for use against Ukraine.
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20:29
Trump Urges Nations To 'Take Care' Of Strait Of Hormuz
President Donald Trump reiterated his call for other governments to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States will coordinate with them as the US-Israeli military campaign enters its third week.
"The Countries of the World that receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage, and we will help -- A LOT!" Trumpwroteon Truth Social on March 14.
"The US will also coordinate with those Countries so that everything goes quickly, smoothly, and well. This should have always been a team effort, and now it will be -- It will bring the World together toward Harmony, Security, and Everlasting Peace!"
Map: The Strait Of Hormuz
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18:36
Deadly Strike Hits Factory In Isfahan, Iranian Media Reports
At least 15 people were killed in a missile strike on a factory in Iran's central city of Isfahan on March 14, the Fars news agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported.
The agency blamed the attack on the United States and Israel and said the factory produced heaters and refrigerators. It added that workers were inside the facility during the strike.
The US and Israeli militaries did not immediately comment on the incident.
Shortly after, both Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) and Iranian state media reported that new missile attacks were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.
"The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions they save lives," the IDFsaidin a statement published on Telegram.
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17:06
Iranian Foreign Minister Claims Kharg Strike Launched From UAE
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (file photo)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hasclaimedthat the US strike on Irans Kharg Island was launched from the United Arab Emirates, saying missiles were fired from Ras al-Khaimah and an area near Dubai, according to Persian-language media reports.
Araqchi provided no evidence for the allegation and said Tehran would respond to the attack while also seeking to avoid densely populated areas.
The UAE rejected Tehran's claim that the assault was launched from its territory.
"The UAE has the right to self-defense in the face of this terrorist aggression imposed upon it, yet it continues to prioritize reason and logic, maintaining restraint and seeking an exit for Iran and the region," presidential adviser Anwar Gargashwrote on X.
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16:03
Trump Says 'Many Countries' May Deploy Warships To Protect Strait Of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump says that countries affected by Irans attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz may send warships to help keep the key shipping route open alongside American forces.
Many Countries will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States to keep the Strait open and safe, hewrote on the Truth Social platformon March 14.
Trump claimed the United States had already destroyed 100% of Irans Military capability, and that the threat posed by Iran had been "totally decapitated." However, he warned Iran could still threaten shipping with drones, mines, or missiles.
He added that the United States would continue striking Iranian coastal targets and vessels, saying Washington would ensure the strait is OPEN, SAFE, and FREE.
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15:42
Inside Israels largest hospital, doctors work two stories underground as the war with Iran continues. At the Sheba Medical Center, much of the facility has moved below ground to keep operating despite the threat of Iranian missile strikes. (Video report by RFE/RL's Ray Furlong.)
