World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says - Reuters

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says  Reuters

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say

Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

US Spent $11.3 Billion in First Week of War With Iran - Bloomberg.com

US Spent $11.3 Billion in First Week of War With Iran  Bloomberg.com

Pentagon Bars Photographers From Briefings on Iran War

The decision is the latest move by the Pentagon to restricts access inside the department for journalists.

By Erik Wemple

Iran’s Control of Hormuz Means It’s Exporting More Oil Today Than Before the War - WSJ

Iran’s Control of Hormuz Means It’s Exporting More Oil Today Than Before the War  WSJ

Anoush Ganjipour, philosopher: 'The Iranian people remain the first and last losers of the war in the Middle East'

The Iranian-born research fellow at the CNRS recounts from Beirut the 'extraordinary experience' of witnessing events in his home country from afar and firmly condemns the Israeli-American attacks.

If oil price shocks weren’t bad enough, Trump’s war could have other unintended consequences | Adam Hanieh

China consumes around 90% of Iran’s oil exports, so could be forced to rely on alternative suppliers – particularly Russia With the US-Israeli war against Iran in its second week, energy markets are in turmoil. On Thursday, the price of Brent Crude Oil topped $100, only slightly lower than the $119 peak per barrel on Monday. These swings have focused attention on key energy choke points such as the strait of Hormuz, where about one-fifth of the world’s shipped oil and liquefied natural gas (L...

By Adam Hanieh

Oil price surges as Iran steps up attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf

Markets seesawed on Day 13 of the war in the Middle East, as two oil tankers were struck by projectiles near Iraq's southern ports and attacks between Israel and Hezbollah intensified.

By NPR Staff

Aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran

Explosions are heard for a 13th day in Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern states.

Israel hits back after coordinated Iran-Hezbollah missile, drone strikes, urges Beirut to rein in terrorists

Hezbollah fired 200 missiles and drones into Israel in what Israeli media called an integrated attack with Iran, prompting fierce Israeli Defense Forces strikes.

Cargo ship struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, UK says

The strike forced the crew onboard the unidentified vessel to evacuate, the UKMTO said.

Israel’s 90 nuclear warheads make any strike on Iran ‘really dangerous’: expert

The hostilities in the Middle East have renewed concerns about Israel’s widely known but officially unacknowledged nuclear arsenal, with an expert warning of catastrophic consequences if the weapons were used in the armed conflict. According to Alicia Sanders-Zakre, head of policy at the Geneva-based International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), it is “widely acknowledged among experts that Israel is a nuclear-armed country, but this has never been formally acknowledged by Israel ...

By Victoria Bela

Iran war could spark the next global food crisis

The Iran conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, raising alarms over a return of food inflation. Farmers are bracing for resource shortages that could drag down harvests.

War in the Middle East: Explosions heard overnight in Tehran

Explosions shook Tehran early Thursday as the US-Israeli airstrikes continued with no end in sight. Minutes after saying Iran had launched missiles into Israel very early on Thursday morning, Israel’s military said it had begun a “wide-scale wave of strikes” in Tehran.

By FRANCE24

War plunges Iranians into fear and uncertainty

The lack of shelters and the lines to buy food exacerbate the population’s suffering in the face of US-Israeli airstrikes

By Ali Falahi

Iranian attack triggers huge blaze at Bahrain’s Muharraq government facility

Bahrain's interior ministry has released a video of a huge fire following Iranian attacks at a fuel tank storage facility in Muharraq Governorate, northeast of the country’s capital, Manama.

By Luke Reevey

Whether you say it or not, we’re in this war now, prime minister - SMH.com.au

Whether you say it or not, we’re in this war now, prime minister  SMH.com.au

ASEAN Ministers to hold meetings to address West Asia crisis

The Philippines, this year’s ASEAN chair, is ⁠hosting the meetings as officials weigh impacts and responses to surging oil prices as well as disruptions to shipping, logistics, and trade flows across the ‌region’s export-reliant economies

‘Absolutely Shameful’: Trump White House Torched Over Bowling-Themed ‘AI Slop’ About Iran

New Iranian supreme leader said to have been lightly wounded in war

Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly sustained leg wounds in the opening shots of 'Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury'

By Jewish News Syndicate

Watch: Moment Iranian 'suicide boat' struck US-owned tanker

Iran's attack on the US-owned tanker 'Safesea Vishnu' near Basra has claimed the life of an Indian national, with 27 others rescued. This incident, occurring amidst escalating West Asia tensions, has led to the suspension of oil terminal operations in Iraq. India's External Affairs Ministry is prioritizing the welfare of its diaspora and coordinating assistance for stranded nationals.

By TOI WORLD DESK

UPSC Key: West Asia crisis reminder for self-reliance, Black rain in Tehran, and Passive euthanasia

By Roshni Yadav

'NO PLANS for regime change, Strait of Hormuz reopening': US senator's big claims on Trump's Iran 'war plans'

Chris Murphy said that it seems the goals of Trump administration are primarily to destroy “lots of missiles and boats and drone factories”.

War Diary Day 13: Instigating Iran’s internal dissent and absorbing oil shock

On the 13th day of the US-Israel war against Iran, the conflict appeared to be entering a more volatile phase in which the battlefield could gradually extend beyond conventional air and missile exchanges into attempts to weaken Iran from within; the maritime confrontation in the Gulf continued to tighten pressure on global energy markets and reinforce the centrality of oil flows in shaping the strategic calculations of the belligerents. Reports circulating among Iranian observers and security...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

Video: Moment Iran Struck US-Owned Ship With Indian Sailors On Board

Nighttime. Wartime. A ship. Then, a fireball. The night lit up, and the surface of the sea reflected bright yellow flames. It would have passed off as a scene from a found-footage Hollywood film.

5 S. Koreans flee from Iran amid Middle East conflict

Five South Korean nationals have fled from Iran amid the widening conflict in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Thursday, as Seoul continues to evacuate its citizens from Tehran and other regions under attack. Four South Koreans crossed into Turkmenistan via a land route a day after leaving Tehran, the ministry said. Another South Korean national is still at the border area with two family members and they are expected to arrive in Turkmenistan on Saturday. More than 6,000 South Koreans

By The Korea Herald

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to offset shortages and a spike in prices. Global supply is expected to drop by 8 million barrels per day […]

G7 eyes escorting ships in Middle East amid conflict: chair France - 毎日新聞

G7 eyes escorting ships in Middle East amid conflict: chair France  毎日新聞

US ‘used outdated intelligence’ to hit Iran school in attack that killed 184; Iran targets Dubai international airport as strikes escalate

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War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, as Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets that sent prices spiking above $100 a barrel.

By RFI

Initial findings show US accidentally targeted Iranian girls' school using outdated intel - report

The building had originally been a part of the adjacent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base, though officials told the NYT that it isn’t clear when the two had separated.

How the Iran war is disrupting the Strait of Hormuz

Israeli military says it struck Iranian nuclear-linked site at Parchin complex

The Israeli military said on Thursday it had targeted a site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme at the Parchin military complex, identified as “Taleghan”, in strikes carried out over recent days. Taleghan is a facility at Parchin that Western officials suspect is connected to Tehran’s nuclear programme. (Reuters)

By Newsroom

Meloni tells Israel to guarantee safety of UNIFIL troops

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 11 - Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday called on Israel to ensure troops involved in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are not hurt after Israel launched an offensive against Hezbollah in the country. Italy contributes a large contingent of troops to UNIFIL, which has acted as a buffer force between Israel and Lebanon since 1978. "The situation in Lebanon is delicate," Meloni told the Senate as she reported to parliament on the Iran war, saying she has ...

By ANSA

ASEAN ministers to hold meetings to address Middle East crisis

The crisis has forced ASEAN foreign ministers to call a special virtual meeting to assess the implications for Southeast Asia, where several economies rely heavily on crude and LNG shipments from the Gulf

By Reuters

'A terrible mistake': US senator apologises for strike on Iran primary school - thenationalnews.com

'A terrible mistake': US senator apologises for strike on Iran primary school  thenationalnews.com

Russia committed crimes against humanity through deportation of Ukrainian children, UN inquiry finds - The Kyiv Independent

Russia committed crimes against humanity through deportation of Ukrainian children, UN inquiry finds  The Kyiv Independent

Trump administration spent $11.3bn in first few days of Iran war, may ask for more cash - News24

Trump administration spent $11.3bn in first few days of Iran war, may ask for more cash  News24

Saudi Arabia welcomes UNSC resolution condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf states - Arab News

Saudi Arabia welcomes UNSC resolution condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf states  Arab News

Iran ‘lying’ about targeting US bases in Gulf as civilian sites are hit, says UAE diplomat - Khaleej Times

Iran ‘lying’ about targeting US bases in Gulf as civilian sites are hit, says UAE diplomat  Khaleej Times

Futures Tumble As Oil Jumps Above $100 On Iran War Chaos

Futures Tumble As Oil Jumps Above $100 On Iran War Chaos US futures are sharply lower, as oil briefly surges back over $100 while markets start to accept the view that the Iran war will not end this week, and possibly any time soon. As of 8:15am ET, S&P and Nasdaq futures are down 0.7% and R2K futures slide more than 1%. Futures dropped more than 1% overnight as Iraq suspended oil terminal activity following an attack on two tankers; they recovered some losses after the resumpti...

By Tyler Durden

Israeli settlers exploit Iran war curbs to raise West Bank violence

Israeli settlers have stepped up attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during movement restrictions imposed amid the war with Iran, with rights groups and medics saying...

Armageddon Now! Israel’s Nuclear Weapons Program

A review of the history of and best information about Israel's nuclear weapons program, including delivery systems and safety risks at Dimona

By Kevin Kirk

US spent $11bn on Iran war in six days – Report

A Pentagon briefing reveals the US Iran war cost exceeded $11.3 billion in the first week, with a daily spending rate of nearly $1 billion. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-spent-11bn-on-iran-war-in-six-days-report/

By Punch Newspapers

Israel army says struck site it claims Iran used for developing nuclear arms

Israel’s military said Thursday that it had struck a site in Iran it claimed was being used by the Islamic republic to develop nuclear weapons. “The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, struck an additional Iranian nuclear programme site,” the military said, claiming the “Taleghan compound was utilised by the regime to advance […] The post Israel army says struck site it claims Iran used for developing nuclear arms appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Print - Funeral of martyred commanders in Tehran - Tehran Times

Print - Funeral of martyred commanders in Tehran  Tehran Times

Middle East: Conflict may hasten Europe’s “divorce” from Russian gas

The message from the Americans is clear: Accelerate the flow of US LNG to Europe's most vulnerable markets and that is why, according to Reuters, the value of the Vertical Corridor is highlighted The post Middle East: Conflict may hasten Europe’s “divorce” from Russian gas appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

The Israeli military has carried out a wave of air strikes across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, after the Iranian-backed armed group Hezbollah launched about 200 rockets into northern Israel.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Thailand Demands Apology from Iran Over Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Rabat – Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is urging Iran to issue an apology after a Thai vessel sustained heavy damages due to an Iranian projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. Earlier today, Thailand said it is seeking clarity from the Iranian envoy over the incident. Iran has taken responsibility for the attack, stating […] The post Thailand Demands Apology from Iran Over Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Safaa Kasraoui

Hezbollah fires biggest barrage of war, Israel threatens to take territory, and latest strikes - Naharnet

Hezbollah fires biggest barrage of war, Israel threatens to take territory, and latest strikes  Naharnet

US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Qatar welcomes UN Security Council resolution condemning Iranian attacks on regional states - Qatar Tribune

Qatar welcomes UN Security Council resolution condemning Iranian attacks on regional states  Qatar Tribune

Three vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz amid US–Israeli war against Iran

Three commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as the war of aggression against Iran, by Israel and the United States, widened across the Gulf and the eastern Mediterranean. Maritime authorities confirmed that a Thai-flagged bulk carrier caught fire after an explosion near Oman. Twenty crew members escaped while three sailors remain missing, according to Thailand’s Marine Department and the vessel’s operator, Precious Shipping.