Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45pm on 19 Mar 2026,Thursday International
The United States has sought a massive $200 billion funding package to sustain its ongoing war efforts against Iran, reflecting the conflict’s rising scale. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded its military operations, reportedly targeting Iran’s naval assets in the Caspian Sea. The escalation follows earlier strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, which triggered retaliatory attacks by Tehran on key energy infrastructure across Gulf nations. Despite intensifying hostilities, President Donald Trump stated that no US ground troops will be deployed. Global concerns are mounting over energy security and maritime safety, especially around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. (PC: HT)
