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From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

The conflict in Iran has disrupted energy and commodity markets. Iran has effectively closed the narrow strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit point, attacking more than a dozen ships over the past two weeks that have tried to sail through the waterway.

The Conversation

F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi GP Over Gulf Safety Concerns, April Races Dropped

Formula One has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to rising tensions in the Middle East, prioritising safety over scheduling.

International Business Times UK

UAE Warns Continued Iran Attacks on Gulf Nations Threaten Regional Security and Stability

The UAE is experiencing heightened tensions due to Iranian warnings and drone incidents, raising concerns about regional stability and security.

International Business Times UK

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Iran escalates its drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries to pressure global economies

Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs. While Israel claims significant degradation of Iranian missile capabilities, the human cost continues to mount across multiple fronts, with over 800,000 now displaced in Lebanon.

Euronews

Gulf crisis: Iran seeks return of 3 tankers seized by India in return for Hormuz safe passage, says report

Tehran has asked New Delhi for the release of three seized tanker ships in return for the safe passage of India-bound tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Gulf crisis triggered by US and Israel's attack on Iran, Reuters reported citing sources on Monday.

The Times of India

‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE top diplomat tells Euronews

As the Iran war enters its third week, the United Arab Emirates is sending a clear message to European governments and citizens: stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests.

Euronews

Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts

Food production in many African countries depends heavily on fertiliser imported from the Gulf through the strait of Hormuz

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France holds back warships as Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz

France has said it will not send naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump called on countries reliant on oil from the Gulf to help secure the shipping lane that has been blocked since the start of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. France…

Radio France Internationale

Are Gulf Leaders Backing Trump's War on Iran? Arab State Admits Getting Help From Russia, China

Gulf leaders show reluctance to back Trump's war on Iran as Tehran admits military help from Russia and China

International Business Times UK

Global oil hits $105 per barrel: Could UAE petrol prices jump to Dh3.80–Dh4 per litre in April?

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This volatility directly impacts fuel costs for UAE residents, with prices expected to rise if crude remains high. Other GCC nations also face potential price adjustments, though subsidies offer…

The Times of India

Unclear if Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'dead or not,' Trump tells reporters

Speaking in the East Room of the White House, Trump said that the “powerful military campaign” in Iran is continuing and that all of Iran’s military has been “obliterated.”

Euronews

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries

The Independent UK

War in Iran, chaos in the Gulf, repression in the west: and the thread that binds them all is Palestine

In the Middle East, the occupation is the original sin. And those who banked on this US-backed ‘stability’ now find it giving way beneath them, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war

Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel

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Iran hits Gulf neighbors and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis

Israel has launched new attacks on Beirut and Tehran, while Dubai's airport suspended flights after an Iranian drone hit a nearby fuel tank and sparked a fire

The Independent UK

Brent crude trades near $105 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets, while shares are mixed

Brent crude oil is trading near the $105 per barrel level as Gulf countries report more attacks by Iran with the war entering its third week

The Times of India

Major fire breaks out at Dubai International Airport after drone strike; flights suspended — Watch

Dubai International Airport faced a major fire Monday following Iranian drone attacks across Gulf states. Flight operations were temporarily suspended as civil defense teams successfully contained the blaze, preventing impact on a fuel tank. Videos showed significant flames and smoke. Regional powers condemned Iran's escalating strikes, which are increasingly threatening…

Axios

Trump eyes "Hormuz Coalition," seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub

Seizing Kharg Island would require U.S. boots on the ground.

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SpiceJet launches special flights from Fujairah in UAE to India to help stranded travellers amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst Iran vs US-Israel war travel chaos, SpiceJet launched special flights from Fujairah in UAE to India, aiding hundreds stranded by regional tensions. This move highlights the vital India-Gulf air corridor's resilience and airlines' swift adaptation to geopolitical crises. The emergency services, utilising Fujairah as a less congested hub, are…

The Times of India

Kharg Island: Iran's oil hub in the crosshairs

NEW DELHI: US airstrikes on Kharg Island, the nerve centre of Iran's oil export network, have sharply escalated tensions in West Asia and raised fears of further disruption in global energy supplies. While Iran claimed that oil operations on the island continued despite the attack, it warned that retaliation could…

The Times of India

'Misleading claims': UAE official rebukes Iranian top minister, rejects aggression accusation amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A sharp diplomatic row has erupted between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Iran accused the UAE of aggression, a claim the UAE strongly denies. Emirati officials state their actions are purely defensive. The region faces heightened instability due to ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. The UAE emphasises restraint and…

International Business Times UK

Iran's Economic War Targets Gulf Wealth — Global Investors Rethink Risk

Iran's economic war targets banks, data centres and Gulf hubs, forcing investors to rethink risk as Dubai, UAE and Qatar face growing instability.

The Times of India

Qatar news: 7-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday announced for public sector employees

Qatar has announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, running from March 17 to March 23, 2026. This extended break allows government workers to celebrate the end of Ramadan with family and participate in festivities. The private sector is expected to offer at least three paid…

The Guardian - UK

Beyond the strait: why attacks on Kharg Island could keep oil prices high

Oil could pass 2008 record of $147.50 a barrel as damage and field closures risk compounding supply shock caused by Iran war

The Times of India

Middle East War Day 16: UAE and other Gulf countries report fresh attacks; Kuwait airport hit

Explosions rocked Dubai as Iran claimed missile and drone strikes on the UAE's Al Dhafra airbase. Kuwait International Airport also reported drone impacts damaging radar, though no injuries occurred. These actions follow Iran's warnings and accusations of UAE ports being used for attacks on its oil facilities, escalating regional tensions.

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