Reuters World News Trump pressures allies, Iran arrests, fuel shock and F1 cancellations
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Mar 15, 2026 Tense Gulf developments: arrests in Iran tied to alleged strikes and rising threats against oil facilities. Strait of Hormuz disruptions and drone attacks push fuel concerns and emergency oil releases. Sailors stranded and protests over cooking gas cause chaos in India. Major motorsport races in the Gulf are canceled amid security fears.
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Iran Arrests Alleged Informants Amid Escalation
- Iran detained dozens accused of gathering intelligence to help Israel target military and economic sites.
- State-linked outlets say arrests aim to stop ground-level tip-offs amid U.S. threats and rejected ceasefire diplomacy.
U.S. Pressures Allies While Blocking Ceasefire Talks
- President Trump threatened more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island and urged allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. dismissed mediation attempts by Oman and Egypt while Iran refuses talks until strikes stop.
Japan Taps Largest Ever Oil Reserves
- Drone attacks and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed Japan to release 80 million barrels from reserves.
- Tokyo says this covers roughly 45 days and cuts national reserves by 17 percent, buying only short-term relief.