Beijing is a major importer of Iranian oil making it vulnerable to any disruption of the flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Given its huge oil reserves and its growing dependence on electric vehicles, China may not be affected in the short term. But what if war drags on? And what’s exactly keeping Beijing away … Read more
NewsFeed Iran has held a funeral for the country’s most influential defence figure, Ali Shamkhani, who was killed in Israeli-US strikes on February 28. Shamkhani was a key figure in Iran nuclear talks, chief of the country’s Defence Council and advisor to the late Supreme Leader. He lost a leg in an Israeli assassination attempt … Read more
Finlay Asher says the Iran war’s disruption to Middle East airspace could impact the aviation industry for months. “Even if this conflict was over tomorrow, those ripple effects will continue throughout the year.” Aerospace engineer Finlay Asher says the Iran war’s disruption to Middle East airspace could impact the aviation industry for months. Published On … Read more
NewsFeed Israel has claimed responsibility for an assassination attempt, which killed at least four people, at a busy Beirut hotel. The Israeli military claims it targeted members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at the Ramada Plaza. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett spoke to hotel guests who experienced the blast. Published On 8 Mar 20268 … Read more
As the war between Iran, Israel and the US enters its second week, concerns are grow over a potential regional spillover It’s been a week since the war between Israel and the United States and Iran started with devastating strikes on Tehran. The conflict soon spread to neighbouring countries that have been on the receiving … Read more
NewsFeed “This is how the right defends the rights of Iranian women: by celebrating the murder of 160 girls.” Spanish politician Manuela Bergerot criticised what she called the hypocrisy of supporting US and Israeli attacks on Iran while invoking feminist rhetoric, highlighting the killing of dozens of girls after a school was targeted in Minab. … Read more
NewsFeed Attacks on key energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are sending global oil and gas prices soaring. Analysts warn the disruptions could drive up energy costs worldwide, affecting gasoline, electricity, and heating. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan looks at the impact. Published On 4 Mar 20264 … Read more
Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country. Iran has attacked the Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as military bases hosting United States forces in the Gulf. The impact of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran is being felt across the region. What … Read more
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said the country’s air defenses had intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones on Tuesday alone as Iran continued lashing out at Gulf nations in response to the joint U.S.-Israeli assault. The ministry said one missile landed in UAE territory but caused no human casualties. Since the start … Read more
Both the collapse and survival of Iran’s Islamic Republic pose risks. Israel’s assault on Iran comes as the country is still attacking Gaza and Lebanon, after bombing Syria, Yemen and Qatar in the past year. What are the risks of Israel opening another battlefront, and of the collapse – or the survival – of the … Read more