Trump renews threat to Iran’s power plants as war sends oil prices soaring again

At least two Chinese cargo ships that were blocked by Iran last week as they tried to transit the Strait of Hormuz managed to traverse the key waterway on Monday, according to tracking data from the MarineTraffic website. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval forces appeared to make an example of the vessels, and one … Read more

IMF issues stark prices warning due to Iran conflict; attack on oil tanker off Dubai – The Irish Times

Main Points The limited amount of oil, gas and fertiliser making its way out of the Gulf will lead to “higher prices and slower growth worldwide”, the International Monetary Fund has warned. US president Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached “shortly”. Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully … Read more

EU Extends Sanctions on Iran Over Human Rights Violations Until 2027

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Council of the European Union said on Monday it had extended its sanctions regime over serious human rights violations in Iran until April 13, 2027, citing ongoing concerns over repression and abuses, as quoted by Iran International. The EU Council said on Monday it had extended its sanctions regime over serious human rights … Read more

Israel passes budget, extending Netanyahu term

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. Israel needed to pass a budget before April 1 in order to avoid triggering early elections. Netanyahu still reserves the right to call … Read more

Dubai explosions LIVE: Flights diverted as drones target Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia – Daily Express

Dubai explosions LIVE: Flights diverted as drones target Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia  Daily Express Huge explosions heard in Dubai as Trump says ‘targets have been taken out’  The Mirror Video shows Iranian attack on Bahrain, not US bank’s office in UAE  AFP Fact Check Explosion Rocks Sharjah, Blasts Heard in Dubai Amid Iran Tensions | Watch Video  timesnownews.com … Read more

CNA Explains: Why Asia will bear the economic brunt of the Iran war

In addition to oil, nearly 90 per cent of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exported through the Strait is also bound for Asian markets, which accounted for around 27 per cent of Asia’s total LNG imports that year. Bangladesh, India and Pakistan imported almost two-thirds of their total LNG supplies via the Strait of Hormuz in … Read more

Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East

Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem Post Defense sources: Hezbollah and Iran weighed preemptive strikes on Israel • IDF: Hezbollah uses ambulances, paramedic uniforms, as disguises • Trump claims Iran ‘agreeing’ with US on peace plan Lightning occurs when META 4, an Oil Products Tanker, sails into Muscat … Read more

Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officials. After private grumbling at the … Read more

Us Iran Conflict: Delhi-bound humanitarian aid flight hit in US strike, claims Iran | India News

A plane was reportedly targeted by a US airstrike as it was flying towards India to collect humanitarian aid. “Mahan Air aircraft was hit by the US in an airstrike at Mashhad Airport. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to Delhi for humanitarian aid,” said Iran sources, as quoted by ANI.According to reports, the … Read more