A frontpage overview of the news from The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times for March 17.

These news reports from March 17, 2026, detail a global crisis as the United States and Israel engage in a protracted war with Iran. President Trump is currently pressuring international allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, though leaders in Europe and Asia are largely resisting military involvement. Domestically, the conflict has triggered a historic oil disruption and record inflation, further complicating the Federal Reserve's efforts to stabilize the economy. Amidst the warfare, a federal judge blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempt to overhaul national vaccine policies. Additional stories cover record-breaking weather extremes across the U.S. and a burgeoning legal battle involving xAI over the creation of nonconsensual digital imagery. Finally, the sources explore leadership changes in Iran following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and the absence of a cultural soundtrack for this era of political unrest.