World shares mostly fell and oil gained again on Friday after Wall Street had its worst day since the start of the Iran war over growing doubts about a de-escalation. In early European trading, Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.3% to 9,939.96. France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.7% to 7,718.97, and Germany’s DAX lost 1.3% to 22,314.28. … Read more
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The head of the U.S. military’s Central Command says Iran is “operating in a sign of desperation” by targeting civilian sites in the war. In an interview with the Farsi-language Iranian opposition satellite network Iran International that aired early Monday, U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper said: “They’re operating in a sign of desperation. … In … Read more
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone on Sunday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, according to the Prime Minister’s office. The leaders agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was essential to stabilize the global energy market and agreed to speak soon. This comes days after … Read more
Bahrain pledges support for Strait of Hormuz safety effortspublished at 23:12 GMT 20 March 23:12 GMT 20 March Bahrain is joining the UK and other nations in a pledge to support safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from the state-run Bahrain News Agency. “We condemn in the strongest terms … Read more
The European Union is seeking more strategic clarity about the U.S. and Israel’s plans for Iran and when the conflict might end as the bloc weighs whether to send ships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf. Without confirming any specific international commitments, President Trump said in a social media post on Saturday … Read more
A statement released today attributed to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, contains some familiar regime talking points while leaving some wondering where the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the oil-laden country for 36 years, actually is. Pedram Hamidi, who grew up in Iran under the existing regime, is doubtful … Read more
NewsFeed Footage from near the Strait of Hormuz shows a Palau-flagged oil tanker ablaze after what Oman’s maritime security centre said was a hit from an unidentified projectile. At least three ships have been struck in the area. More than 150 others have dropped anchor to avoid entering the strait. Published On 1 Mar 20261 … Read more
Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as red soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide. When rain … Read more