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2026-03-12
The Pentagon identified six US service members killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the war with Iran. US authorities said the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, though an Iran-backed Iraqi faction claimed it had downed the plane.
2026-03-13
The article argues that recent US military actions in Venezuela and Iran are reshaping oil markets and could disrupt the global energy system, with particular focus on oil supply, LNG transit risks, and implications for cleantech. It frames the Venezuela operation as a rapid strategic success for US access to oil while warning that the Iran conflict could become a prolonged war with broader economic consequences.
2026-03-14
President Donald Trump urged South Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to send ships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid Iran-related shipping threats. The article highlights escalating U.S. military pressure on Iran and frames multinational naval participation as necessary to secure a key global oil route.
2026-03-14
The article argues that the Middle East war is inflicting major environmental and climate damage, highlighting emissions from US and Israeli military operations, attacks on oil facilities, and long-term reconstruction. It also warns of toxic pollution risks in Iran and the Gulf, including smoke from a recent strike on oil depots near Tehran and potential contamination from damaged energy, military, or nuclear infrastructure.
2026-03-15
Live updates on the Iran-US war report fresh strikes over Isfahan a day after 15 people were killed there, alongside an IRGC threat to 'pursue and kill' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The article also highlights widening regional fallout, including attacks, evacuations, and disruptions across the Gulf and neighboring states.
2026-03-15
A senior UAE official said the country is exercising restraint after Iran alleged that US strikes on Iranian islands were launched from UAE territory. The report highlights rising regional tension as Iran threatens a response while saying it will avoid populated areas, and the US military declined to comment.
2026-03-15
The article says Pakistan is struggling to balance ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran amid a Gulf crisis triggered by a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation against Arab neighbours. It emphasizes Islamabad’s dual-track diplomacy: signaling support for Saudi Arabia while keeping communication open with Iran to prevent wider regional escalation.
2026-03-15
Iran said it fired 10 missiles and drones at US forces at the UAE’s al-Dhafra airbase near Abu Dhabi, while the UAE reported intercepting incoming threats and dealing with fallout including a fire at Fujairah caused by drone debris. The live update frames the attack as an escalation after Tehran accused the UAE of enabling US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island and broadened its threats to Emirati ports and infrastructure.
2026-03-15
A Russian state media report cites an expert claiming Iran’s precision weapons have rendered two US aircraft carrier strike groups ineffective in the Middle East, undermining a core symbol of American power projection. The article argues that costly US carriers have been pushed back or sidelined by cheaper Iranian long-range systems.