What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it?
Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepoint
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Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Associated Press
Iran’s missiles ‘down 90%’, drone attacks down 95%, Hegseth says
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran’s missile volume is “down 90%” and that its on-way suicide drone attacks have decreased 95%.
· Steven Nelson
IEA announces release of 400 million barrels of oil. But is it enough?
The International Energy Agency (IEA), a global energy watchdog, with several of the wealthiest countries as member nations, has announced the largest release of government oil reserves in its history, two weeks after the United States and Israel started their war on Iran with strikes on Tehran.
· Yashraj Sharma
Iran’s 'oil lifeline’ has been left untouched in the conflict. What happens if it's seized?
The prospect of a U.S. move to seize Kharg Island, a strategically vital hub often referred to as Iran's "oil lifeline," is considered extremely high risk, both from a geopolitical and economic standpoint.
· Sam Meredith
‘I don’t give a shit about Iran. I don’t want to pay higher gas’: Motor City motorists feel pinch as gas prices surge
Drivers in Detroit are unhappy with the spike in gas prices, even if reactions are mixed to the US-Israel war on Iran
· Tom Perkins
What’s happened in Gaza and the West Bank since the start of the Iran war?
With the eyes of the world on the United States and Israel’s war in Iran, Israeli strikes and raids in Gaza and settler attacks and military operations in the occupied West Bank have continued unabated.
· Priyanka Shankar, Sarah Shamim
Echoes of Iraq: Mainstream media ‘deja vu’ over framing of the war on Iran
“Why we should go to war” ran the headline of a Guardian article in February 2003 by the commentator Julie Burchill.
· Middleeasteye
Strait of Hormuz transiting ships flash ‘China owner’ signals to evade Iran blockade
Analysts see ‘diplomatic bulletproofing’ in vessels leveraging Beijing’s neutrality, while some Chinese-linked ships clear chokepoint
· Xinyi Wu
US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules
Inevitably, the world will be split between those committed to peace and harmony, and those who want to fight to secure dominance
· Andrew Sheng
Iran’s new supreme leader is wounded and ‘likely disfigured,’ Hegseth says
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth ridiculed Iran’s leadership Friday — claiming the theocracy’s “rat”-like executives had “gone underground” and that new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “likely disfigured.”
· Steven Nelson
Echoes of Iraq: Mainstream media ‘deja vu’ over framing of the war on Iran
“Why we should go to war” ran the headline of a Guardian article in February 2003 by the commentator Julie Burchill.
· Middleeasteye
Many Dubai expats fled as the war in the Middle East escalated. Those that stayed say life is 'functioning but tense'
Tension hangs over Dubai. Social occasions and day-to-day activities are being interrupted by evacuation alerts and flashes in the sky as air defenses intercept drones, but much of life continues as normal, residents told CNBC.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz, Emma Graham
Pete Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: 'Don't need to worry about it'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday brushed aside concerns that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz because of the Iran war, which has spiked oil prices, would continue being a problem for the U.S. and the world for much longer.
· Dan Mangan
Residents of Iran's capital gripped by anxiety and sleeplessness
A woman sits on rubble across from a residential building damaged last Sunday during the U.S.-Israeli air campaign in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Amir Hussein Radjy
The Tech Download: The sector's Iran problem
Uncertainty continues to reign over global supply chains and Middle East-based projects as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Turkiye says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran
NATO air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a third ballistic missile that was fired from Iran towards Turkiye, according to the Turkish Defence Ministry, adding that it was asking Tehran for clarification, as the United States and Israeli war on Iran reverberates further west.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran: UN warns war costing “$1 billion a day” as humanitarian crises deepen
The UN’s emergency relief chief condemned the “$1 billion-a-day” cost of the war roiling the Middle East, at a time of severe cuts to the global body’s humanitarian work in emergencies and “soaring” needs.
· AfricaNews
Iran soccer team says it can't be excluded from playing at World Cup
Irans’s players pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup, June 10, 2025, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, file)
· Graham Dunbar
'Ghost town': Lebanon city deserted amid Israeli airstrikes – video dispatch
Israel has issued a new displacement order for southern Lebanon, instructing residents within 25 miles of the border between the two countries to head north. The order covers major Lebanese cities and dozens of villages. Israel’s military is considering an escalated campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah after the pr…
Nato confirms interception of Iranian missile heading to Turkey
Nato on Friday confirmed its air defences had shot down a third ballistic missile that was fired from Iran towards Turkey.
· Middleeasteye
Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
A strike on a residential area in the Qods suburb of Tehran has killed least two children, local officials have said. An attack on girls’ elementary school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran led to more than 160 losing their lives.
· RT
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A strike on a residential area in the Qods suburb of Tehran has killed least two children, local officials have said. An attack on girls’ elementary school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran led to more than 160 losing their lives.
· RT
Russia profits from Iran crisis as oil prices surge
Russia is earning nearly $588 million daily from fossil fuel exports in March—a 17 percent increase since February—as the Iran conflict disrupts Gulf oil supplies and drives prices higher, new analysis shows.
· AfricaNews
Trump issues fresh Iran warning, calling regime ‘deranged scumbags’ – US politics live
President posts on Truth Social to ‘watch what happens today’ and says it is an ‘honor’ to be killing regime’s leaders
· Tom Ambrose
AFP: No indications US is pulling out military assets in PH amid ongoing war in Iran
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday clarified that there are no indications the United States is withdrawing its military assets from the Philippines for use in its ongoing war with Iran.
· Izel Abanilla
Trump is the weakest he’s ever been. That makes him so dangerous on Iran | Moira Donegan
Why would Trump launch a foreign war when he is so domestically weak? Precisely because he is weak
· Moira Donegan
Why a cartful of massive gold bars was spotted inside the White House last week
Last Friday afternoon, while President Trump was busy signing executive orders and powwowing with his cabinet on Iran, gold was spotted outside the Oval Office.
· Charles Gasparino
UK says Russia, Iran trying to ‘hijack global economy’ amid Hormuz blockade
Foreign Secretary Cooper said Moscow and Tehran ‘benefit together’ from soaring oil prices
· dpa
Dubai financial hub hit by intercepted drone after Iran threatens banks
Dubai's International Finance Centre has been damaged after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone attack caused a fire in the area.
· Middleeasteye
WATCH: Motorcycle taxi riders line up for fuel subsidy in Las Pinas
Riders from motorcycle taxi company line up outside the Las Pinas City Hall to claim their fuel subsidy on March 13 2026. Due to the impact of US-Iran war the Philippine government is rolling out P5,000 for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators starting mid-March 2026.
· The Manila Times
Dubai financial hub hit by intercepted drone after Iran threatens banks
Dubai's International Finance Centre has been damaged after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone attack caused a fire in the area.
· Middleeasteye
Trump questions Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup
US President Donald Trump has said it may not be “appropriate” for Iran to take part in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns as tensions remain high between the countries.
· AfricaNews
U.S. 'misadventure' in Iran has no clear exit strategy, Russia's UK ambassador says
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is a "misadventure" whose goals and exit strategy remain unclear, Russia's ambassador to the U.K. told CNBC.
· Sam Meredith
Turkish-owned ship allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz, minister says
A Turkish-owned ship that had been waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after authorities received permission from Tehran, said Turkish transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu.
· Middleeasteye
Turkey says Nato defences intercepted third missile from Iran and asks Tehran to clarify
Turkey's defence ministry said on Friday that Nato air defences stationed in the eastern Mediterranean had intercepted a third ballistic missile fired from Iran towards Turkey, adding that it was asking Iran for an explanation.
· Middleeasteye
Dramatic moment Scott Bessent is yanked from interview for urgent talks in situation room: ‘The president wants you right away’
President Trump ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was in the middle of an interview, to the White House Situation Room as the administration deals with the financial fallout of the Iran war.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians
Sounds of multiple explosions have been heard during the al-Quds Day march in the Iranian capital, where thousands were taking part in annual rallies held in solidarity with Palestinians, as United States-Israeli attacks across the nation continued for a 14th day of war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
India's Modi reaches out to Iran as energy crunch fears grip the South Asian nation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran's new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as New Delhi scrambles to mitigate energy supply risks.
· Priyanka Salve
Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play
The United States’ and Israel’s war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team’s status unclear
· Matthughes
Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?
With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability
· Luna Sun
Oil holds above $100 as Trump says America ‘has ammunition and plenty of time’ to fight Iran war
Brent crude oil, the global benchmark, held above $100 on Friday morning as the U.S.-Iran war heads toward its third week.
· Chloe Taylor, Sam Meredith
Larijani and top Iranian officials appear in Al-Quds Day march
Iran's security chief Ali Larijani and top officials took part in the Al-Quds Day march in Tehran on Friday, videos from the protest have shown.
· Middleeasteye
Ghosts of 1997 and 2008 stir as Iran spooks markets
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· William Pesek
In photos: Al-Quds Day protests in Iran
Live Blog Update| War on Iran This is an entry from: Live: Big Al-Quds Day protests in Iran as drone hits Dubai financial centreIn photos: Al-Quds Day protests in Iran 13 March 2026 09:22 GMT A woman holds a photo of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iranians take part in a protest marking the ann…
· Middleeasteye
Massive explosions heard in central Tehran, state television says
Huge explosions rocked central Tehran on Friday, according to Iranian state television, which added that strikes had hit an area not far from where a massive demonstration was being held.
· Middleeasteye
China announces AI boost to radar as drone swarms confound detectors in Iran war
Technology allows radar to observe moving targets from multiple angles, gain dynamic information – and even identify potential decoy drones
· Alcott Wei
Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war’s impact on protected places
New York: US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the widening war on protected landmarks that are important to Iranian identity and world history.
· Farnoush Amiri
Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia
Two people have been killed in Oman after drones came down in the Sohar province, according to Oman’s state news agency, as Gulf nations remain caught in the crosshairs of the war the United States and Israel launched on Iran, sparking Tehran’s retaliation across the region.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Sri Lanka: Bodies of 84 sailors from the Iranian frigate torpedoed by the United States repatriated Friday
The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors recovered off the coast of Sri Lanka after their frigate was torpedoed by an American submarine on 4 March will be repatriated to Iran on Friday, according to the Sri Lankan foreign ministry.
· Middleeasteye