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LIVE: US-EU Clash Over Strait of Hormuz – Escalation in Middle East

Published March 17, 2026, 08:14
LIVE: US-EU Clash Over Strait of Hormuz – Escalation in Middle East

The situation in the Middle East is escalating, with Iran and Israel exchanging rocket attacks and strikes on critical infrastructure. Donald Trump called on Western countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but the European Union and NATO rejected the request, emphasizing their unwillingness to become involved in the conflict. Iran launched attacks against ports in the United Arab Emirates, while sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities. US and Israeli forces continue to bomb Iran, causing casualties and damage.