Tag: #Iran

Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Hub Opens a New Front in the 2026 War

Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas facilities disrupt output, jolt global markets and raise legal questions over targeting civilian energy hubs.

#iran, #israel, #naturalgas, #southpars, #energy

Tehran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Pushing Five Demands as Hormuz Closure Roils Oil Markets

A 15-point U.S. ceasefire offer carried via Pakistan is met with Iran’s five demands, including sovereignty over Hormuz, keeping a gulf war—and energy shock—alive.

#iran, #straitofhormuz, #ceasefire, #oilprices, #pakistan

U.N. Council Weighs Chapter VII Mandate to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open as Iran War Disrupts Oil Flows

Bahrain urges a Chapter VII U.N. mandate to use “all necessary means” to secure Hormuz as Russia and China resist and tanker traffic collapses.

#un, #straitofhormuz, #iran, #oil, #securitycouncil

Bank of England Puts Rate Cuts on Hold as Iran War Drives Energy Prices Higher

A surge in oil and gas prices after war erupted in Iran prompts a unanimous Bank of England vote to hold rates, delaying hoped-for relief.

#bankofengland, #interestrates, #inflation, #energy, #iran

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to a Halt

Hundreds of tankers idle as Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s power plants unless Hormuz reopens in 48 hours, deepening a global energy crisis.

#straitofhormuz, #iran, #oilprices, #trump, #middleeast

Iran Urges FIFA to Move 2026 World Cup Matches From U.S. to Mexico, Citing War and Security Fears

Tehran wants its 2026 group-stage games shifted to Mexico after U.S. strikes and Trump security comments. FIFA signals it won’t change venues.

#worldcup2026, #iran, #fifa, #mexico, #ussoccer

Fed Holds Rates as Middle East Oil Shock Lifts Inflation Risks and Tests Political Pressure

The Fed keeps rates at 3.50%–3.75% as oil prices surge on the Iran conflict, inflation stays high, and Trump renews calls for cuts.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #inflation, #oilprices, #iran

War Around Strait of Hormuz Forces Halt to Meta’s 2Africa Internet Cable Extension

Alcatel Submarine Networks cites safety risks and declares force majeure, pausing work on Meta-backed 2Africa “Pearls” as Gulf conflict threatens data routes.

#subseacables, #internetinfrastructure, #straitofhormuz, #meta, #iran

Bank of England’s Rate-Cut Plans Thrown Into Doubt by Iran War and Energy Shock

A knife-edge Bank of England vote looked set for cautious rate cuts—until conflict in Iran sent energy prices soaring and revived inflation fears.

#bankofengland, #interestrates, #inflation, #oilprices, #iran

U.N. Security Council Heads for Vetoes as Rival Resolutions Clash Over Iran War

Security Council votes on competing Gulf- and Russia-led drafts over the widening Iran conflict, with vetoes expected and little chance of action.

#unsecuritycouncil, #iran, #middleeast, #diplomacy, #straitofhormuz

China’s Wang calls 2026 a ‘big year’ for U.S. ties as Iran war looms over Trump-Xi summit

At China’s annual press conference, Wang Yi condemns the Iran strikes while casting Trump’s late-March Beijing visit as a chance to steady ties.

#china, #us-china, #trump, #iran, #diplomacy

House Rejects Bid to Curb Trump’s Iran War as ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Expands

Lawmakers vote down a bipartisan war-powers resolution, leaving Trump’s Iran strikes to continue without a new authorization as costs and casualties mount.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #trump, #middleeast

Iran Missile and Drone Barrage Hits All Six Gulf States After U.S.–Israeli Strike Kills Khamenei

Six days of Iranian missiles and drones hit every GCC state after U.S.–Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei, prompting GCC unity and EU backing.

#iran, #gcc, #middleeast, #missiles, #europeanunion

U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Frigate Off Sri Lanka, Expanding War’s Reach Into the Indian Ocean

Pentagon confirms a Mk-48 torpedo sank Iran’s frigate IRIS Dena south of Sri Lanka, killing scores and thrusting India and Sri Lanka into a widening war.

#iran, #usnavy, #indianocean, #srilanka, #submarine

At Least 10 Killed as Protest at U.S. Consulate in Karachi Turns Deadly After Khamenei’s Death

Clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi left at least 10 dead and more than 60 wounded, highlighting rising sectarian tension after Khamenei’s killing.

#pakistan, #karachi, #iran, #usconsulate, #protests