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Attacks on South Pars: The Start of a Global Energy Crisis?
Mutual attacks on production and processing facilities at South Pars, the world’s largest gas field, have caused natural gas prices to skyrocket.
March 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Slams Costly US Tactics: Millions Spent to Down Cheap Drones
Ukrainian advisers deployed to the Gulf were reportedly stunned by US reliance on costly missiles to intercept cheap drones, exposing a stark vulnerability in air defense tactics.
March 20, 2026
US
US Rushes Thousands of Marines to Middle East in Iran Show of Force
President Donald Trump has not yet approved additional ground forces. The US currently maintains about 50,000 troops in the region.
March 20, 2026
Israel
Crude Down as Netanyahu Looks to Reassure on War
Netanyahu said Thursday that “Iran is being decimated”, adding that the Islamic republic no longer had the capacity to enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles.
March 20, 2026
Europe
European Powers Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz Energy Chokepoint
European powers and Japan signal readiness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after resisting US calls, as rising tensions and oil risks force a shift in allied positions.
March 20, 2026
Russia
US Sanctions Target Russian Tankers Bound for Cuba, North Korea
The original order had only made an exception for transactions involving Iran. Thursday’s order broadened the scope of the exceptions, also including some Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine.
March 19, 2026
Germany
Rome, Berlin Rule Out Military Aid Without Truce After Allies Say Ready to Help in Hormuz
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said Thursday they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”
March 19, 2026
Zelensky
‘Time to End the Pause’ – Zelensky Sends Delegation to US Amid War in Middle East
Ukrainian negotiators are expected to meet with US officials on Saturday after weeks of delays, as Kyiv pushes to revive stalled efforts to end Russia’s war.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine May Boost Rapeseed Cultivation by a Third as Global Fuel Prices Rise
High global fuel prices driven by the spiralling conflict in the Middle East could push Ukrainian farmers to expand rapeseed acreage to 1.5 million hectares.
March 19, 2026
Energy
Iran Targets Saudi Port Seen as Alternative to Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian-linked strike targeted a key Saudi oil refinery in Yanbu, a Red Sea export hub that has served as an alternative route after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 19, 2026
Iran
Trump Weighs ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Iran as US War Enters 3rd Week
Experts say sending troops would carry enormous political and military risks, especially given Trump’s long-standing campaign promises to avoid foreign wars.
March 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Sought to Halt Iran Drone Supplies to Russia, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine repeatedly tried to engage Iran to stop drone supplies to Russia, but Tehran expanded its cooperation with Moscow.
March 18, 2026
Iran
Israel Says Killed Iran Intel Chief, Tells Military to Hunt Down Officials
The announcement, the day after Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was confirmed killed in an Israeli strike, is part of a longstanding strategy by Israel to target its enemy’s leaders.
March 18, 2026
Zelensky
‘I Have a Very Bad Feeling’: Zelensky Says Iran War Delays Ukraine Peace Talks, Drains Resources
Zelensky said the Middle East escalation benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin by driving up energy prices and depleting Western stockpiles.
March 18, 2026
Middle East
Iran Confirms Larijani Killed in Israeli Strike
Iran confirmed security chief Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, as Tehran vowed revenge and Israel said the world was safer without him.
March 18, 2026
Zelensky
More Than 200 Ukrainian Drone Experts Deployed to Middle East to Counter Shahed Threat, Zelensky Says
“Our teams are already in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, and are heading to Kuwait,” Zelensky told members of the UK parliament on Tuesday as he urged them not to forget about the war in Ukraine.
March 17, 2026