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Iran Warns of Potential $200 per Barrel Oil Prices as It Attacks Merchant Ships
Military operations in the region have significantly impacted the oil and gas industry.
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US Central Command Warns Civilians to Avoid Ports in Use by Iran’s Military
The notice extends to dockworkers, administrators, commercial vessel crews, and others, CENTCOM said, as Iranian forces take positions in commercial ports.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Fertilizer Trade, Sparking Food Price Fears
Shipping disruptions and plant shutdowns hit fertilizer supply as analysts warn industry is ‘in paralysis’ and say ‘full implications are not yet known.’
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Trump Says Iran’s Navy and Air Force Destroyed, War ‘Not Finished Yet’
The president signaled that the United States is ‘not finished yet’ with Iran and that there would ‘be more of the same.’
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2 Drones Crash Near Dubai International Airport, Deepening Aviation Disruption
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, handling nearly 100 million passengers last year.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Injured, Israeli Officials Say
A senior Israeli security official said Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in the leg in the first day of strikes.
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Ukraine Sending Anti-Drone Teams to 3 Middle Eastern Countries, Zelenskyy Says
Kyiv is sending teams to bolster defenses in the Gulf countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested Patriot missiles in return.
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IEA Agrees to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Reserves
Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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3 Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.
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How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
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More Than 43,000 American Citizens Return Home From Middle East
Many Americans who requested assistance from the U.S. government have eventually declined help, choosing to stay or book commercial flights.
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Nearly 700,000 People Displaced in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes: UN
The U.N. saw an increase of 100,000 in one day.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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What to Know About Alleged ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt at NYC Protests
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested on March 7, and allegedly declared their affiliation with ISIS. They face five federal charges.
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Leavitt Says Trump Will Define Iran’s Unconditional Surrender
Ten days into a war predicted to last four to five weeks, administration officials are reporting quicker than anticipated progress.
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Pentagon: About 140 US Military Wounded in Operation Epic Fury
Most of the service members injured have returned to duty.
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US Strikes 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
The president warned of severe military consequences if Iran lays mines in the strait.
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Iran Warns of Potential $200 per Barrel Oil Prices as It Attacks Merchant Ships
Military operations in the region have significantly impacted the oil and gas industry.
|
US Central Command Warns Civilians to Avoid Ports in Use by Iran’s Military
The notice extends to dockworkers, administrators, commercial vessel crews, and others, CENTCOM said, as Iranian forces take positions in commercial ports.
|
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Fertilizer Trade, Sparking Food Price Fears
Shipping disruptions and plant shutdowns hit fertilizer supply as analysts warn industry is ‘in paralysis’ and say ‘full implications are not yet known.’
|
Trump Says Iran’s Navy and Air Force Destroyed, War ‘Not Finished Yet’
The president signaled that the United States is ‘not finished yet’ with Iran and that there would ‘be more of the same.’
|
2 Drones Crash Near Dubai International Airport, Deepening Aviation Disruption
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, handling nearly 100 million passengers last year.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Injured, Israeli Officials Say
A senior Israeli security official said Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in the leg in the first day of strikes.
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Ukraine Sending Anti-Drone Teams to 3 Middle Eastern Countries, Zelenskyy Says
Kyiv is sending teams to bolster defenses in the Gulf countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested Patriot missiles in return.
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IEA Agrees to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Reserves
Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement.
|
Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
|
3 Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.
|
How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
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More Than 43,000 American Citizens Return Home From Middle East
Many Americans who requested assistance from the U.S. government have eventually declined help, choosing to stay or book commercial flights.
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Nearly 700,000 People Displaced in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes: UN
The U.N. saw an increase of 100,000 in one day.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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What to Know About Alleged ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt at NYC Protests
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested on March 7, and allegedly declared their affiliation with ISIS. They face five federal charges.
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Leavitt Says Trump Will Define Iran’s Unconditional Surrender
Ten days into a war predicted to last four to five weeks, administration officials are reporting quicker than anticipated progress.
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Pentagon: About 140 US Military Wounded in Operation Epic Fury
Most of the service members injured have returned to duty.
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US Strikes 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
The president warned of severe military consequences if Iran lays mines in the strait.
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