What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran People sift through the rubble in a house in the Beryanak District that was damaged by missile attacks in Tehran, Iran, on March 15, 2026. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images US President Donald Trump is seeking international support to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway where oil transport has been disrupted since the US and Israel launched their conflict with Iran. Trump claimed the US has received “some positive response” from countries but noted that some “would rather not get involved.” His allies have remained noncommittal, at least publicly, about sending warships. Later Monday, Trump stated that “numerous countries have told me they’re on the way,” though he did not name any. He criticized the UK and others for being unenthusiastic about helping the US after decades of security support. Oil and gas prices remained elevated Monday, driven by attacks on oil facilities in the region over the weekend. Strikes continue to destabilize the Middle East. Here’s what to know on Day 17. What are the main headlines? A man pumps gas at a Shell station in Washington, D.C., on March 5, 2026, as the price of oil and gas surges amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. A man pumps gas at a Shell station in Washington, D.C., on March 5, 2026, as the price of oil and gas surges amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. * Strait of Hormuz: Trump attempted to ease concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, stating that “China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and others” might send warships to protect the vital shipping lane. He warned that NATO faces a “very bad” future if US allies fail to assist. Australia and Japan said they are not planning to send ships, while the UK claimed it was working with allies to reopen the strait without details.#iran #israel #strait_of_hormuz #us_president_donald_trump #iraqi_airport
