Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says - reuters.com

Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says  reuters.com

How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

Oil Prices Jump as Fears of Wider Conflict in Mideast Grow - Bloomberg.com

Oil Prices Jump as Fears of Wider Conflict in Mideast Grow  Bloomberg.com

Stocks Mostly Advance as U.S. Crude Pushes Higher - WSJ

Stocks Mostly Advance as U.S. Crude Pushes Higher  WSJ

After Iran, gold is looking less glittery

Is the yellow metal the new crypto?

G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability

Jitters in G7 nations as higher energy prices threaten to drive up inflation, damage purchasing power and stunt growth.

Bessent says ‘more and more’ ships moving through Strait of Hormuz, could ease oil price pressure

Scott Bessent suggests the U.S. will retake Strait of Hormuz control, promising freedom of navigation to help stabilize global oil supply and costs.

3 graphics show how the war in Iran is roiling markets - CNN

3 graphics show how the war in Iran is roiling markets  CNN

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure

The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

Boots on the ground? Trump eyes Iran oil hub Kharg Island

What could possibly go wrong? As Donald Trump repeats threats of a Venezuela-style seizing of Tehran’s oil exports, as US assault troops get in position, the price of oil blowing past 110 dollars a barrel, and as markets take it at face value that the Pentagon's planning to make a grab for Kharg Island - the hub for nearly 90-percent of Iranian crude exports...

By François PICARD

British troops will not join any ground invasion of Iran, Starmer says

The US has sparked concerns over the weekend that it is preparing launch ground operations in Iran

By Athena Stavrou

What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran’s Kharg Island?

It has no oil wells, but it has Iran's largest oil terminal, pipelines and storage tanks as well as military facilities, some of which have already been hit

By AFP

Gold Finds Footing Near $4,500 as Iran War Enters Fifth Week

Report: Trump considering military raid to seize Iranian uranium - haaretz.com

Report: Trump considering military raid to seize Iranian uranium  haaretz.com

G-7 ministers pledge ‘necessary measures’ to ensure stable energy market - The Straits Times

G-7 ministers pledge ‘necessary measures’ to ensure stable energy market  The Straits Times

Iran’s Houthi gamble at Bab al-Mandab might strengthen Washington - opinion

By deploying the Houthis as a pressure lever, Iran opens a new and highly sensitive front.

War Diary Day 31: Economic shockwaves deepen in absence of diplomatic off-ramps to Iran war

On the 31st day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the economic dimension of the war continued to become more pronounced as the conflict remained locked in a high-intensity, multi-domain phase, with exchanges continuing across Iran, Israel, and the wider region. Inside Iran, US and Israeli strikes continued to target the civilian infrastructure besides military and strategic targets, including hits on research facilities and air defence systems. The goal seems to be to degrade both Iran’s operati...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

Oil Terminal, 90% Crude Exports: What Trump Could Get From Kharg Island

It may be a mere scrap of land, but Kharg handles around 90 per cent of Iran's crude exports.

Cyprus fuel prices jump up to 40 cents a litre in a month as Iran war consequences bite

Fuel prices in Cyprus have risen sharply over the past month, driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East, with diesel leading the increases in the domestic market. Between 27 February 2026 and today, retail prices have moved as follows: unleaded 95 petrol rose from €1.314 to €1.568 per litre, an increase of 25.8 cents; […]

By Angelos Nicolaou

Will they or won't they? Concerns mount over whether Iran's team will come to US for World Cup amid war - thenationalnews.com

Will they or won't they? Concerns mount over whether Iran's team will come to US for World Cup amid war  thenationalnews.com

Oil, aluminium surge as Middle East tensions escalate - Gulf News

Oil, aluminium surge as Middle East tensions escalate  Gulf News

What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran’s Kharg Island?

Trump warns failure to reach deal could see US 'obliterate' Iran’s key oil export hub

By AFP

Big Tech Stocks Rout Is Flashing Signals of a Turnaround

The wreckage in large technology stocks that sent the Nasdaq 100 Index into a correction is flashing signs that have marked turning points for the group in the past.

By Alexandra Semenova

Futures, Gold Jump As Yields Fall Despite Surging Oil As Recession Fears Surpass Inflation Concerns

Futures, Gold Jump As Yields Fall Despite Surging Oil As Recession Fears Surpass Inflation Concerns Futures are higher despite continued Iran war escalation which pushed Brent higher by around 2% after Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen joining the war on Iran’s said, bouncing from overnight lows which may be driven by positioning, but also by a major shift in the regime with oil now rising instead of falling on higher oil prices as the market pivots to price in not inflation...

By Tyler Durden

Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo - The Star

Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo  The Star

The energy map in 2026: OPEC+ and the Custodial crude paradox - Dhaka Tribune

The energy map in 2026: OPEC+ and the Custodial crude paradox  Dhaka Tribune

Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week - Graphic Online

Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week  Graphic Online

Iran Confirms Death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially confirmed today that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of its naval forces, died after sustaining severe injuries. The post Iran Confirms Death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Hanane Afeznaoui

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies claims of US-Iran negotiations - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies claims of US-Iran negotiations  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Qatar, UK discuss regional escalation, urge diplomacy and coordinated efforts

Sheikh Mohammed affirmed, during the call, the necessity of stopping Iran’s unjustified aggressions against Qatar and the countries of the region. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister… (The post Qatar, UK discuss regional escalation, urge diplomacy and coordinated efforts is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Adijata Ziga

Why ground invasion scenario against Iran could turn into strategic quagmire for US - PressTV

Why ground invasion scenario against Iran could turn into strategic quagmire for US  PressTV