Asia Turns to Fuel Rationing as Hormuz Disruptions Tighten Supply
Asian economies are beginning to feel the squeeze from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with several countries rolling out fuel-saving measures as global oil supplies come under strain. The unfolding crisis driven by rising tensions in the Middle East involving Iran has slowed tanker traffic through one of the
Iran Hits Gulf Energy Lifelines as Conflict Intensifies
Iran has struck at the heart of the Gulf’s energy network, launching a series of retaliatory attacks on key oil and gas facilities in a major escalation of the ongoing conflict. The strikes, carried out over two days, targeted critical infrastructure in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia—sending
Iran Stands Firm After Larijani Killing, FM Warns of Regional Reset
Iran’s political system remains unshaken despite the assassination of top official Ali Larijani, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted, in an interview signaling both defiance and a warning to adversaries. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Araghchi dismissed suggestions that the killing could destabilize the Islamic Republic, stressing that the state is anchored
Iran Rocked as Top Security Chief Larijani Killed in Suspected Israeli Strike
Iran has been rocked by the killing of two of its most senior figures, with state media confirming the deaths of top security official Ali Larijani and Basij militia commander Gholamreza Soleimani—just hours after Israel claimed responsibility. The announcement, carried by the semi-official Mehr News Agency, saw Iran’s Supreme National
US Temporarily Eases Sanctions to Allow Russian Oil Shipments
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil exports, allowing certain shipments that were loaded before March 12, 2026, to reach global markets. The US Department of the Treasury issued a limited license permitting the sale, delivery and unloading of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded onto
Inside anticipated Putin-Mojtaba Khamenei meeting in Tehran
Russian President Vladimir Putin could sit down for his first face-to-face meeting with Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, later this year during the upcoming Caspian Summit, according to Iran’s ambassador to Moscow. In an exclusive interview with RIA Novosti, Kazem Jalali, Iran’s envoy to Russia, revealed that the much-anticipated
Houthis Threaten to Block Bab al-Mandab Strait Amid Rising Iran-US-Israel Tensions
The Yemeni resistance movement Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthis, has warned it could block the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait in support of Iran if the ongoing confrontation involving the United States and Israel escalates further. According to reports carried by RT, a representative of the movement identified as
Iran: Strait of Hormuz Only Closed to ‘Our Enemies,’ Says Foreign Minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping but is effectively closed to vessels belonging to countries Tehran considers hostile. Speaking on MS Now, Araghchi said Iran had not blocked the crucial maritime route to the global community despite the escalating
Iran War Threatens Global Food Supply as Fertilizer Shipments Disrupted
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is threatening to trigger a global food crisis after major disruptions in the supply of fertilizers, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report highlights growing concerns over shortages of urea, the world’s most widely used nitrogen fertilizer, which is essential for the
Iran Threatens Wider Retaliation, Sends Stark Warning to Regional States Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has vowed continued retaliation for the killing of Iranian “martyrs,” warning that Tehran’s response could escalate regional tensions, particularly around the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. In a detailed statement, Khamenei made it clear that Iran’s revenge is not limited to a
