Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say - AP News

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say  AP News

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday

American officials sought to temper concerns of a possibly expanding military incursion after the Pentagon’s decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East.

By Eve Sampson

The nightmare scenario for global trade

There are worse blockages than the Strait of Hormuz, our analysis finds

How markets may be affecting US military action in Iran

First, peace negotiations were ongoing. Then, more US troops were deployed to the Gulf. Why?

War in Iran: Israel and Gulf states fear a hasty US exit

Under pressure from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US president could decide to call a ceasefire, but that would resolve neither the issue of access to this maritime passage nor the question of the Iranian threat in the region.

Trump news at a glance: Saudi Arabia wants US to intesify its war on Iran – its regional rival

Saudi intelligence source confirms reporting that crown prince has urged Trump to ramp up ‘historic opportunity’ to remake Middle East – key US politics stories from Friday 27 March at a glance Saudi Arabia has urged the US to ramp up attacks on Iran, a Saudi intelligence source has confirmed, as it decides whether to join the fight directly. The Saudi source confirmed reporting in the New York Times that said the kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has urged Donald T...

By Guardian staff

Intense bombing in Tehran, Isfahan

Black smoke is rising over Tehran and Isfahan after early morning US-Israeli airstrikes on the cities.

Trump touts Iran talks progress and success in Venezuela, says 'Cuba is next'

President says "Cuba is next" after Iran negotiations, success in Venezuela and talks renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Strait of Trump" at a Miami Beach summit.

How some ships are still getting through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war drags on

While the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to most of the world's marine traffic due to the war, experts say Iran appears to be letting a select number of ships pass through from countries not aligned with its aggressors.

US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday he believed Iran would hold talks with Washington “this week” as the US-Israeli war against Tehran entered its second month. The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched air strikes across Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sending shock waves across the globe. A month later the conflict showed no sign of ending, with US-Israeli strikes hitting two Iranian nuclear facilities ...

By Agence France-Presse

Iran: Rolling Ultimatums, Moscow "at the EU table"?

In a week of movable ultimatums set by President Trump, to “obliterate Iran’s power plants”, a deadline was set initially of Monday at Midnight, then extended by five days on account of “very productive conversations”, then to ten days with Trump claiming “talks are ongoing” and “going very well”.

By Gavin LEE

Elon Musk joined Trump’s call with Modi on war in Iran, says report

It remains unclear what Musk, a private citizen, was doing on the phone call

By Bryony Gooch

Watch: US President calls it ‘Strait of Trump,’ then says it wasn’t an accident

US president Trump playfully referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump" during a Miami speech, drawing laughter. The comment comes amid heightened tensions over the critical oil shipping route, which Iran has the ability to disrupt. Trump's remarks align with his history of branding and a reported consideration to rename the strait.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Electricity retailers better prepared for crisis, but braced for impact as war raises costs - The Straits Times

Electricity retailers better prepared for crisis, but braced for impact as war raises costs  The Straits Times

Despite shared roots, for Parsis, India — not Iran — is home

By Coomi Kapoor

‘Passage of Indian-flagged vessels, tankers through Hormuz on a case-by-case basis’

Iran’s foreign minister has said that Tehran has permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for “friendly nations” such as India, China, Iraq, Pakistan and Russia

Attacks on Iran’s N-plants, steelworks belie ‘messaging’

• IAEA voices concern as US-Israeli air strikes hit uranium plant, heavy water facility • Araghchi vows to exact heavy price; IRGC says industrial sites in region are now targets • UN forms task force to keep ships moving thru Hormuz as Guards vow to block ‘enemy vessels’ • Rubio confirms exchange of messages, says US still doesn’t know who they’ll be talking to TEHRAN / WASHINGTON: Despite talking peace, the US and Israel invoked concern from the world nuclear watchdog when air strikes hit a...

By none@none.com (Agencies)

Gulf states tell U.S. ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded

The big question confronting Gulf policymakers is no longer how the Iran war ends, but what kind of regional order follows.

Trump says 'Cuba is next' as he highlights America's 'great' military

US President Donald Trump said Friday that "Cuba is next," as he pointed out his administration's use of America's "great" military in Iran and Venezuela. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Florida, Trump also renewed calls for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as his administration seeks an off-ramp from the hostilities amid mounting concerns over the war's economic ramifications. "When I went into Venezuela, I said, 'Because I campaigned on the fact, peace throug

By The Korea Herald

Musk Joined PM Modi-Trump Phone Call To Discuss US-Israel War Against Iran

Elon Musk joined phone call between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump to discuss Iran War: news agency Reuters

Commentary: The Iran war is now all about the future of Hormuz

With the US deploying a small ground force to the Persian Gulf and Iran legislating to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a toll booth, it seems the world is in for a longer conflict, says Marc Champion for Bloomberg Opinion.

Saudi Red Sea exports hit record pace while bypassing Hormuz; Houthis say 'fingers on the trigger'

Russian Humanitarian Aid Shipments Arrive in Iran

The Russian Embassy in Tehran said Friday that food and medicine supplies were sent to Iran.

Cambodia suspends all traffic fines to ease pressure on drivers amid fuel price hike

Cambodia has temporarily halted all traffic fines as the country grapples with fuel prices that have nearly doubled since the Iran conflict shut down the Strait of Hormuz, choking off the region's oil supply.

After Putin's Guarded Iran War Comments, Medvedev Enters The Chat

After Putin's Guarded Iran War Comments, Medvedev Enters The Chat Earlier this week President Putin weighed in on America's Iran operations, and as we detailed his comments were predictably a bit guarded. He had compared the war and the Hormuz Strait closure - and subsequent impact on global energy - to the massive widescale impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. But fundamentally he highlighted the "unpredictable" nature of the conflict in terms of where it's headed, as Washington ap...

By Tyler Durden

Iran agrees to facilitate humanitarian aid passage through Hormuz

Iran has agreed to expedite the safe passage of humanitarian and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following a request from the United Nations, its envoy said Fri...

Why China’s strategy to stay out of Iran war is working – and crisis may spur opportunity - The Star

Why China’s strategy to stay out of Iran war is working – and crisis may spur opportunity  The Star

Zelensky: Main global challenge today is countering “Shahed” drones

Currently, the main challenge facing the world is the fight against “suicide bombers,” a fact that is well understood in the Middle East.

Iran Guards say Strait of Hormuz 'closed' to hostile shipping - Jordan Times

Iran Guards say Strait of Hormuz 'closed' to hostile shipping  Jordan Times

'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises - the-star.co.ke

'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises  the-star.co.ke

‘Visceral horror’: UN rights body condemns US strike on Iranian school - PressTV

‘Visceral horror’: UN rights body condemns US strike on Iranian school  PressTV

Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia - thecitizen.co.tz

Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia  thecitizen.co.tz