Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself - Reuters

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself  Reuters

Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition - AP News

Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition  AP News

Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' but gives no detail

Donald Trump gave the update on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its forth week.

Here’s the latest.

By Francesca Regalado, Eric Schmitt, Elian Peltier and Adam Rasgon

Empires Have Battled Over the Strait of Hormuz for Centuries - WSJ

Empires Have Battled Over the Strait of Hormuz for Centuries  WSJ

UK inflation held steady at 3% in February

Figure comes as Middle East war has triggered a surge in energy prices

Stocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan

Markets in Asia and Europe move higher, while crude hovers at about $100 a barrel amid cautious optimism Business live – latest updates The price of oil has dipped and Asian stock markets moved higher after reports that Donald Trump has sent a 15-point framework for peace to Iran, amid hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East. Oil prices had fallen by 4% in the early hours of Wednesday, with brent crude futures sinking below $100 a barrel and even moving as low as $97.57 as trading was influ...

By Joanna Partridge

U.S. drafts plan to end war with Iran as 2,000 paratroopers are ordered to deploy in the Middle East

Nearly a month into the war with Iran, the Trump administration is keeping its options open: it has drafted a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran and ordering thousands of paratroopers to deploy in the Middle East.

By NPR Staff

From Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up fuel prices in the Global South

Developing economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are bearing the brunt of surging energy costs.

Oil price rises as Middle East attacks continue - The Times

Oil price rises as Middle East attacks continue  The Times

Approximately 1,000 US soldiers preparing to deploy to the Middle East to be available for Iran operations - CNN

Approximately 1,000 US soldiers preparing to deploy to the Middle East to be available for Iran operations  CNN

U.S. offers plan for a ceasefire, but Iran says Washington in no position to negotiate

The United States sent a 15-point plan to Iran for a possible ceasefire, an official said, even as it began to move paratroopers to the Mideast to back up a contingent of Marines heading there Wednesday.

South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for "worst-case scenarios" stemming from the Middle East conflict.

China-owned vessel secures rare Strait of Hormuz transit as Iran war grinds on

The second Chinese-owned liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier has transited the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to industry sources and vessel-tracking data, amid conflicting claims over access to the vital trade corridor. Tehran has largely blocked the strategic waterway in retaliation for Washington and Tel Aviv’s strikes, causing widespread disruption to global shipping – though Iranian officials have recently promised safe passage for vessel...

By Mia Nurmamat,Carol Yang

US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

Donald Trump said Tuesday he had sent a peace plan to Iran, expressing cautious optimism about ending nearly a month of war even as fresh violence underscored the fragility of the moment. In a potential sign of de-escalation, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” vessels to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil supplies.

By FRANCE 24

Oil prices fall on reports of a U.S. ceasefire proposal with Iran

Brent crude traded 5% lower on reports of U.S. ceasefire proposal.

By Nora Redmond

Traders bet hundreds of millions of dollars on oil minutes before Trump’s ‘peace talks’ post

Surge in global betting on energy markets seen on Monday morning 15 minutes prior to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post announcing ‘productive’ talks with Iran

By Joe Sommerlad

Iran Talks Could Shake Oil Prices This Week: 3 Energy Stocks I Wouldn't Hesitate to Buy Amid The Uncertainty.

Why US supercarrier had to leave Middle East amid Iran war: Many problems of USS Gerald Ford

The US Navy's most expensive aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, is facing renewed scrutiny after a fire forced its departure from a Middle East deployment. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the $13.2 billion warship's operational readiness, with Pentagon testing revealing insufficient data on its combat effectiveness and reliability of key systems.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Explained: Trump’s 15-point Iran peace plan, and the questions it raises

By Abhishek Chakraborty

Japan PM Takaichi asks IEA chief for further oil stockpile release

IRAN-CRISIS-IEA-JAPAN:Japan PM Takaichi asks IEA chief for further oil stockpile release

Taiwan wary that China could exploit US distraction over Middle East war - The Straits Times

Taiwan wary that China could exploit US distraction over Middle East war  The Straits Times

Georgian National Bank holds interest rate at 8% despite Iran war

The interest rate remains unchanged despite ongoing political tensions in the Middle East.

By Helena Bedwell

Turkey’s Middle East oil dependence at 10%, no supply disruption, says minister

Turkey’s dependence on Middle East oil is at a “manageable” 10% of total supplies and there are no supply problems despite the war involving Iran, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday. The war has caused a crisis in global energy security, he said on a state-run Anadolu Agency programme, adding that Turkey, a big […]

Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis from Iran war

Asia is at the frontline of the fuel crisis, buying more than 80% of the crude that transits the Strait of Hormuz, which has been almost totally blocked by Iran since the war broke out in February.

Samsung chief sends support packages to Middle East staff amid tensions

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has sent gift packages worth about 5 million won ($3,500) to around 500 employees stationed in the Middle East, as regional tensions following the Iran conflict continue to weigh on expatriate staff, the company said Wednesday. The recipients include employees from Samsung affiliates working in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Lee also delivered a video message of encouragement to workers remaining in the region. “I extend my deepest con

By The Korea Herald

Iran Stops Pak-Bound Ship From Crossing Hormuz Over Lack Of Permission

"The container ship SELEN was turned back by the IRGC Navy due to failure to comply with legal protocols and lack of permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz," IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri said in a post on X.

‘No one like us will make a deal with you’ – Iran rejects Trump's talk of negotiation; petrol and diesel prices should start to drop in Ireland from today

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War in the Persian Gulf means volatility in the global energy market

Japanese companies have long assumed a stable future energy supply. That assumption is no longer secure.

What do we know about Trump's 15-point plan for Iran?

As Israel threatens to take control of southern Lebanon, the Trump administration sends Iran a 15-point plan for ending hostilities.

Japan PM Takaichi asks IEA chief for further oil stockpile release

Samsung sends gifts, message of support to employees in Middle East - Yonhap News Agency

Samsung sends gifts, message of support to employees in Middle East  Yonhap News Agency

Ryanair reportedly halts fuel hedging in high-stakes bet on Middle East peace

Iran sets hard terms for ceasefire talks with US, sources say

Iran has set strict conditions for restarting ceasefire talks with the United States, according to people familiar with Tehran’s negotiating position. Among Tehran’s main demands are the closure of all US military bases in the Gulf and compensation for attacks that have been carried out against it. Iran is also seeking a new passage regime […]

By newsroom

Iran mocks 15-point ceasefire plan drawn up by Trump’s White House

A source told Associated Press that the plan was submitted to Iranian officials yesterday

Iran’s military rejects Trump’s talk of negotiation

Iran military's message to US President Donald Trump: 'Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you negotiating with yourself?'

By Reuters

OIL PRICE WATCH as of March 25, 2026

Fuel prices continue to soar this week amid the war in the Middle East. The expected price increase on Tuesday was an additional P6.47 for gasoline, and P11.88 for diesel— mild when compared to the massive price surge in the week of March 17 to 23, wherein an additional P16.60 was added to every liter

By ggaviola

‘No fee charged’ for transit of Thai tanker through Hormuz

​A Thai oil tanker that passed safely through ‌the Strait of Hormuz was not required to pay any fees to Iran, according to a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations - Gulf News

What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations  Gulf News

Greece confirms Hormuz stance - eKathimerini.com

Greece confirms Hormuz stance  eKathimerini.com

No negotiations between US, Iran have taken place: Iran envoy to Pakistan

'We have heard such reports in the media, but no direct or indirect talks have taken place so far'

By Reuters

Boots on the ground: Is US readying airborne troops for Iran war? - Khaleej Times

Boots on the ground: Is US readying airborne troops for Iran war?  Khaleej Times

Türkiye says no energy supply issues as Mideast dependence low

Türkiye is not experiencing any energy supply issues despite escalating tensions amid the Iran war, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday, att...

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media - The Star

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media  The Star

US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to 'non-hostile' oil vessels - The Daily Star

US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to 'non-hostile' oil vessels  The Daily Star

New Details: US Pilot Suffered Shrapnel Wounds After 'Unkillable' F-35 Was Struck By Iran

New Details: US Pilot Suffered Shrapnel Wounds After 'Unkillable' F-35 Was Struck By Iran Very little is known about last week's incident which forced an 'unkillable' F-35 fighter jet to make an emergency landing at an airbase in the Middle East last week, amid reports it took on Iranian fire. Iranian state media said it was shot and successfully downed. Al Jazeera observed that "If true, this would be the first time during the war that an F-35, the cornerstone of Washington’s a...

By Tyler Durden

Iran war grounds 40,000 flights, sends fares up more than 70% - Nation Thailand

Iran war grounds 40,000 flights, sends fares up more than 70%  Nation Thailand

Middle East war ‘far worse’ than Iraq in 2003, says Spanish PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warns the current Middle East war presents a far worse scenario than Iraq in 2003 and refuses US use of military bases Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-east-war-far-worse-than-iraq-in-2003-says-spanish-pm/

By Punch Newspapers

No negotiations have taken place between US, Iran – Tehran envoy

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan on Wednesday said there had been no talks between Washington or Tehran, after US President Donald Trump signalled tentative progress in diplomatic efforts to end the war. The post No negotiations have taken place between US, Iran – Tehran envoy appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations - Graphic Online

Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations  Graphic Online

Print - Trump sending “bloodstained” help for Iranian people - Tehran Times

Print - Trump sending “bloodstained” help for Iranian people  Tehran Times

Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely - the-star.co.ke

Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely  the-star.co.ke

Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Kenya Airways says Iran war has led to demand hike for its flights

Kenya Airways said on Monday demand for seats on its flights had jumped ​due to the effects of war ‌in the Middle East, with most of the gains coming from Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Former Qatari PM: GCC cannot be absent from Strait of Hormuz negotiations

Sheikh Hamad, in his latest post on X, warned that “any attempt to impose unilateral control over it, or to turn it into a tool of extortion, represents a direct… (The post Former Qatari PM: GCC cannot be absent from Strait of Hormuz negotiations is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli