Daily Archives: 12. März 2026


12.03.2026 - 20:05 [ RootsAction.org ]

Tell Democrats in Congress to Insist That Schumer and Jeffries Step Aside

The Democratic leadership in Congress has failed to provide real leadership against a war-crazed Trump administration. Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries have not acted to prevent war on Venezuela or the current war on Iran. They worked to delay a vote on Iran until after the war had started, while failing to clearly oppose it before or after the launch of the war. Schumer and Jeffries have shown that they cannot be trusted to prevent more wars, more threats of wars, or the transfer of another half a trillion dollars a year into the war machine.

It’s time for congressional Democrats to replace Schumer and Jeffries with leaders who are willing and able to challenge the runaway militarism that has dragged our country into launching yet another insanely destructive war.

The form below enables you to quickly send a clear message to the Democrat(s) who represent you in the House and/or Senate.

12.03.2026 - 19:59 [ RootsAction.org ]

Coalition of Antiwar Groups Launches National Campaign Calling for Jeffries and Schumer to Step Aside from Leadership

A coalition of antiwar groups launched a national campaign Wednesday for constituents to urge Democrats in Congress to remove Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer from their posts as minority leaders.

The coalition includes RootsAction and Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace network, as well as World BEYOND War and the Progressive Democrats of America – Greater Middle East Alliance.

“Schumer and Jeffries have failed their party and country through wobbly leadership when firmness and clarity are needed in opposing a reckless and costly war,” said Jeff Cohen, cofounder of RootsAction. “The Democratic base sees a weak and confused party leadership as Trump demands billions more to attack Iran. While the party needs strong leaders in Congress, both Schumer and Jeffries have shown that they’re not up to the job.”

12.03.2026 - 18:16 [ News18.com ]

Iran Allowing Some Countries To Use Strait Of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Says

The minister made clear that Tehran was applying a political test to determine who could use the waterway.

“As far as Iran is concerned, we feel that those countries that joined the aggression should not benefit from safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz,“ he said.

12.03.2026 - 17:39 [ ThailandSun.com ]

Thailands ungewöhnliche Maßnahmen gegen Energieknappheit

Premierminister Anutin Charnvirakul hat staatliche Behörden angewiesen, ihren Energieverbrauch deutlich zu reduzieren. Eine der ersten Maßnahmen: Viele Staatsbedienstete sollen vorübergehend von zu Hause aus arbeiten. Damit sollen Pendelverkehr, Stromverbrauch in Bürogebäuden und andere energieintensive Abläufe reduziert werden. Ausgenommen von dieser Regelung sind lediglich Mitarbeiter, die im direkten Kontakt mit Bürgern arbeiten und deren Präsenz in Behördengebäuden notwendig ist.

Zusätzlich hat die Regierung ihre Angestellten dazu aufgefordert, Treppen statt Aufzüge zu benutzen, um den Stromverbrauch in öffentlichen Gebäuden zu senken. Auch wenn diese Maßnahme eher symbolisch wirkt, soll sie Teil eines umfassenderen Programms sein, mit dem staatliche Institutionen ihren Energiebedarf möglichst schnell reduzieren.

12.03.2026 - 17:34 [ Stuff.co.nz ]

What could fuel rationing look like? Five options for a NZ response

MBIE data from Monday showed New Zealand had a 58-day supply of petrol, 50 days of diesel, and 47 days of jet fuel, meaning 43 days as of today.

While a further supply to the country was on its way, Stuff reported earlier on Thursday that we may already be down to 17 or 18 days left by the time it arrives.

12.03.2026 - 17:31 [ myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com ]

NOC rations cooking gas, directs bottlers to sell half-filled cylinders

KATHMANDU, March 12: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has enforced a rationing system for cooking gas, directing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bottlers to sell only half-filled cylinders. The decision comes amid a surge in demand driven by panic buying from consumers, fueled by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

According to NOC, there are approximately 150,000 LPG cylinders currently in circulation across the country.

12.03.2026 - 17:17 [ AlArabiya.net ]

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon rises to 687

In a statement following a cabinet meeting, Paul Marcos said that “the number of killed reached 687, including 98 children and 52 women.”

Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.

12.03.2026 - 17:11 [ Middle East Eye ]

In photos: Aftermath of Israeli attacks on Lebanon

A man stands on the rubble of a destroyed building as firefighters work at the site of overnight Israeli strikes in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood of Beirut’s southern suburbs on 12 March, 2026.

12.03.2026 - 16:48 [ Oilprice.com ]

China Halts Fuel Exports as Hormuz Crisis Tightens Global Supply

(today)

The Chinese government has moved to ban all fuel exports amid a worsening supply crunch because of the severe disruption in tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The ban covers gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, unnamed sources told Reuters.

The restrictions will take immediate effect, applying to all cargoes that had not passed through customs as of March 11, the sources also said.

12.03.2026 - 16:42 [ CNN ]

Beirut hit by heavy bombardment

The Lebanese capital of Beirut was hit with a wave of Israeli strikes overnight after Hezbollah fired missiles towards Israeli territory. At least eight people were killed and civilians have been displaced amid orders to leave their homes. CNN‘s Isobel Yeung reports.

12.03.2026 - 16:29 [ PressTV.ir ]

In first address, Iran’s new Leader stresses defense, need to keep Hormuz closed

Ayatollah Khamenei also addressed the leadership in neighboring countries, urging them to reconsider their relations with foreign powers using their territories to launch attacks against Iran.

“We share borders with 15 countries, both land and sea, and have always sought warm and constructive relations with them,” he said, adding that the enemy has established military and financial bases in some of these nations.

He made it clear that while Iran will continue to target these foreign bases, it remains committed to good relations with its neighbors, provided they stop hosting such foreign military installations.

12.03.2026 - 13:42 [ CNN ]

The US and Israel’s war with Iran has spread to the sea. Catch up on the latest

Several vessels in the oil-rich Persian Gulf have been targeted in recent days as the US and Israel’s war with Iran spreads to the sea, sparking fears that disruption to the global oil supply could hit the world’s economy.

On Wednesday night, two foreign oil tankers in Iraqi waters were set ablaze by an Iranian attack, killing at least one person, with dozens of crew members rescued. Iran claimed responsibility, saying an underwater drone “blew up two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf,” Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported.

12.03.2026 - 13:36 [ DWS News / Youtube ]

FULL REMARKS: Amir‑Saeid Iravani Addresses United Nations on Iran & Middle East Crisis | AC15

Mar 11, 2026 #UNSecurityCouncil #MiddleEastCrisis #IsraelLebanon

Amir‑Saeid Iravani, Ambassador of Iran to the United Nations, delivered remarks during a session of the United Nations Security Council at UN headquarters in New York City addressing the escalating situation in the Middle East. Iran’s envoy condemned military strikes against Iran and warned that continued aggression threatens regional and global stability. He urged the international community to uphold international law and the UN Charter while emphasizing that Iran will defend its sovereignty and people if attacks continue. Iran’s delegation also called for diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and protect civilians across the region.

12.03.2026 - 13:29 [ PressTV.ir ]

‘Unjust, unlawful’: Tehran doesn’t recognize anti-Iran UNSC resolution on US-Israeli aggression

“Accordingly, we do not recognize the Council’s action today. We consider it unjust and unlawful, inconsistent with the United Nations Charter and international law, and an action that completely disregards the established principles governing the determination of acts of aggression and breaches of the peace,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Iranian envoy blasted the Security Council members that voted in favor of the resolution, particularly the European ones, saying they have demonstrated that their claims of defending the UN Charter and international law are nothing more than empty words.

“Their hypocritical and irresponsible conduct once again demonstrates that political considerations take precedence over their professed commitment to international law and the UN Charter,” he noted.

12.03.2026 - 13:22 [ PressTV.ir ]

Russia, China lambast adoption of unilateral resolution against Iran at UNSC amid US-Israeli aggression

Thirteen members of the UNSC voted in favor while the two remaining members – Russia and China – abstained.

12.03.2026 - 12:59 [ Daniel Neun / Radio Utopie ]

Libyen-Krieg: Neue Sitzung der Schwachmächte im UNO-Sicherheitsrat

(22. März 2011)

Am 19.März, dem Tag des Angriffs von Frankreich, Großbritannien, Kanada, Italien und den USA auf Libyen, wurde in Moskau eine der erbärmlichsten Erklärungen in der russischen Geschichte veröffentlicht (Angriffskrieg gegen Libyen beginnt: Ticker). Das russische Außenministerium von Sergei Lawrow:

“In Moskau bedauern wir diese bewaffnete Intervention im Rahmen der UN Resolution 1973, die hastig beschlossen wurde.”

Die Weltöffentlichkeit konstatiert: Russlands Staatsführung ist ein Haufen Tölpel, dem – wenn er schon nicht lesen kann und deshalb nicht weiss was vor sich geht – selbst das Wort „Veto“ mit einem einfachen Armhochhalten schon zu viel ist. Das Gleiche gilt für die Atomschwachmacht China, deren leseunkundige kommunistische Staatspartei immerhin 1.3 Milliarden Menschen herumkommandiert. In der Parteizeitung „People´s Daily“ redete man sich heute nun selbst in ein Gewissen, was man nicht hat (1):

„Die blutgetränkten Gewitter, denen Irak seit acht Jahren unterzogen wurde und das unaussprechliche Leiden seines Volkes sind ein Spiegel und eine Warnung. Die militärischen Attacken auf Libyen, folgend den Kriegen in Afghanisten und Irak, sind das das dritte Mal, dass einige Länder bewaffnete Aktionen gegen souveräne Staaten gestartet haben. Es sollte augenscheinlich sein, dass jedes Mal, wenn militärische Mittel benutzt werden um Krisen zu begegnen, dies ein Schlag gegen die Charta der Vereinten Nationen und die Regeln der internationalen Beziehungen sind.“

Die Weltöffentlichkeit versteht: früher hiess es in China „Bombardiert das Hauptquartier“, letzten Freitag hiess es „Bombardiert Libyen“ und heute wieder anders herum. Mal sehen, zu was sich Chinas Staatsführung am Donnerstag entscheidet. Vielleicht der Einfachheit halber zu „Bombardiert irgendwas“.

12.03.2026 - 12:33 [ WIONews.com ]

UN Security Council passes resolution urging Iran to stop Gulf attacks; China, Russia abstain

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday (March 11) adopted a resolution urging Iran to stop its attacks on Gulf nations, but the text avoided mentioning recent US or Israeli strikes on Iran, drawing sharp criticism from Tehran.

The resolution passed with 13 votes in favour, while veto-holding members China and Russia abstained. It “demands the immediate cessation of all attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.”

12.03.2026 - 12:28 [ TKP.at ]

UNO isoliert den Iran

Der UN-Sicherheitsrat hat am Mittwoch mit klarer Mehrheit eine Resolution angenommen, in der ausschließlich die Angriffe des Iran auf die Golfstaaten verurteilt werden – nicht jedoch die vorangegangenen Angriffe der USA und Israels auf den Iran. China und Russland haben sich enthalten.

12.03.2026 - 12:25 [ Anadolu ]

UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran‘s attacks on Gulf states

Presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135 countries, the resolution emphasized „strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence“ of the GCC states and Jordan.

It strongly condemns the „egregious attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against“ the Gulf countries and Jordan, emphasizing that the attacks „constitute a breach of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security.“

12.03.2026 - 12:17 [ Drop Site News ]

Rescue Efforts in Tehran After a Triple Strike Hit Apartment Buildings, Killing 40

(March 11, 2026)

At least 40 people were killed, according to official reports. Most of the victims were civilians who had been inside their homes when the strike hit, Iranian media reported.

The bombing was a concentrated attack, with several blasts hitting buildings in the area in short succession, according to the spokesperson for the Iranian Red Crescent, Mujtaba Khalidi. “Three residential buildings were bombed simultaneously and on the same street a missile struck a building belonging to the Iranian police,” Khalidi told Drop Site.

At least 460 people have been killed and over 4,300 wounded in Tehran alone since the launch of the war, the deputy head of Tehran Emergency Health Department Mehr Soroush told public broadcaster IRIB News.

12.03.2026 - 11:50 [ Zeteo ]

NEW POLL: Most Americans Believe Trump Launched Iran War to Cover Up Epstein Scandal

The survey also probed the question of Israeli influence over Trump’s decision-making. Americans were split over the question of Trump’s loyalty, with 47% saying he is more responsive to the American people than to Israel, and 46% saying he is more responsive to Israel.

Among independents, a crucial voting block that swung the election to Trump, half – 50-44% – said that Trump prioritizes Israeli interests over those of Americans. Among Republicans, 17% said the same. Democrats overwhelmingly held that view, 75-17%.

Asked if the Trump administration was pursuing its war with Iran “primarily for American interests” or “primarily for Israeli interest,” the public was also divided, but half – 50-41% – said that he was considering America first. Another 9% said they didn’t know.

12.03.2026 - 11:45 [ Drop Site News ]

NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Believe Trump Launched Iran War to Cover Up Epstein Scandal

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12.03.2026 - 11:18 [ International Energy Agency (IEA) ]

IEA Member countries to carry out largest ever oil stock release amid market disruptions from Middle East conflict

IEA members hold emergency stockpiles of over 1.2 billion barrels, with a further 600 million barrels of industry stocks held under government obligation. The coordinated stock release is the sixth in the history of the IEA, which was created in 1974. Previous collective actions were taken in 1991, 2005, 2011, and twice in 2022.

The conflict in the Middle East that began on 28 February 2026 has impeded oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with export volumes of crude and refined products currently at less than 10% of pre-conflict levels. This is forcing operators across the region to shut in or curtail a substantial amount of production.

An average of 20 million barrels per day of crude oil and oil products transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, or around 25% of the world’s seaborne oil trade. Options for oil flows to bypass the Strait of Hormuz are limited.

12.03.2026 - 11:07 [ Forbes Breaking News / Youtube ]

‚A Lot Of Inability To Recall‘: Dem Lawmakers Discuss Richard Kahn‘s Testimony To Epstein Probe

Democratic lawmakers speak to reporters as Richard Kahn testifies before the House Oversight Committee‘s Epstein probe.

12.03.2026 - 11:02 [ MS NOW / Youtube ]

‚Hard to believe‘ Epstein accountant didn‘t know anything wrong was going on: Oversight Dem

Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein‘s accountant and a co-executor of his estate, is testifying before the House Oversight Committee today. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), a member of the committee, joins Chris Jansing to share more on the deposition.

12.03.2026 - 10:51 [ CBS News / Youtube ]

Richard Kahn‘s opening statements for Epstein files deposition

Mar 11, 2026
Richard Kahn, who was Jeffrey Epstein‘s accountant, testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship to the convicted sex offender. CBS News‘ Elaine Quijano has more on his opening statement.

12.03.2026 - 10:49 [ CNN ]

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant testified his relationship with the late convicted sex offender “was strictly on a professional level,” as he faced investigators on Capitol Hill for roughly seven hours as part of the House Oversight Committee’s probe.