Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp US Tells All Citizens To Leave Iraq as Attacks Escalate, IDF Kills 12 in Gaza, and More
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Mar 16, 2026 Tensions spike as the U.S. urges citizens to leave Iraq amid drone and missile attacks. U.S. strikes and clashes with Iraqi militias raise fears of escalation. Shortages in Israel's interceptor stockpile and plans for a protracted conflict are examined. Reports cover strikes killing health workers in Lebanon and civilian casualties in Gaza. Regional airstrikes in Somalia and political warnings about wartime press control are also discussed.
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Israel Faces Interceptor Shortage Under Sustained Strike Pressure
- Israel told the U.S. it's critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as Iran's long-range strikes strain defenses.
- U.S. supplies remain larger but are being pulled from regional stocks, mirroring shortages seen during June's 12-day war.
Trump Says He May Rebomb Karg Island For Fun
- Dave recounts Trump's comment that Karg Island was "totally demolished" and that it might be hit "a few more times just for fun."
- Trump claimed he avoided oil infrastructure to prevent long rebuilds while contradicting himself about Iran's destruction.
Iran Explicitly Rejects Ceasefire And Signals Long Fight
- Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi denied seeking a ceasefire and said Tehran is prepared to keep fighting until the U.S. stops what he called an illegal war.
- Araqchi rejected current negotiations and tied Iran's stance to perceived U.S. escalation and casualties.