Letter from Mideast: Life in Dubai under shadow of war
by Xinhua Writer Xia Xiao DUBAI, March 31 (Xinhua) -- It has been more than a month since the U. S. -Israeli war with Iran began.
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How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.
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Asian markets fall, oil prices surge amid supply disruptions
Asian markets fall, oil prices surge amid supply disruptions Asian stocks fell while oil prices rose as the US-Israeli war on Iran continued to weigh on global markets. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3. 82%, while Japan’s Nikkei index also declined, despite a partial recovery.
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WSJ: Trump open to ending Iran war despite Hormuz closure
WSJ: Trump open to ending Iran war despite Hormuz closure US President Donald Trump has told aides he is prepared to end the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials. According to the report, Trump is willing to defer efforts to reopen the strategic waterway to a later stage, even as the conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies.
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Report: US carried out major airstrike on Isfahan depot
Report: US carried out major airstrike on Isfahan depot The United States carried out a large-scale airstrike on a major ammunition depot in Iran’s Isfahan, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a US official. The strike targeted a facility storing a large quantity of munitions, including armour-piercing weapons, according to the report. The official said the attack took place Monday evening as part of a broader campaign targeting Iran’s military capabilities.
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Fire on Kuwaiti oil tanker put out, Dubai authorities say
Fire on Kuwaiti oil tanker put out, Dubai authorities say Authorities said firefighters have extinguished a blaze on the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi in Dubai’s waters following an attack. The Dubai Media Office said emergency response teams “successfully extinguished the fire” on the vessel. “Relevant teams continue to assess the situation and take the necessary measures, and updates will be shared as they become available,” it said.
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Trump posts video of explosions amid reported Tehran strikes
Trump posts video of explosions amid reported Tehran strikes US President Donald Trump posted a video showing a series of large explosions on his Truth Social platform, as reports emerged of new attacks on Iran. The 31-second clip showed fireballs and thick smoke lighting up the night sky in a mountainous area, but Trump did not specify when or where the footage was recorded. The post came as reports of explosions in multiple areas of Tehran surfaced, though details remained unclear.
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Iraqi paramilitary says bases hit in US-Israeli strikes
Iraqi paramilitary says bases hit in US-Israeli strikes Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces said US-Israeli air strikes targeted two of its bases in the provinces of Babil and Anbar. The group said the attacks hit the 45th Brigade in the Jurf al-Nasr area of Babil and the 31st Brigade site in al-Karma, east of Anbar. In a statement, it added that it remains in a “high state of readiness” and is continuing its security duties despite what it described as “repeated strikes” on its positions.
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Hezbollah, Israel give conflicting accounts of Haifa oil refinery fire
Hezbollah, Israel give conflicting accounts of Haifa oil refinery fire A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Haifa Bay after a strike, marking the second time the facility has been hit in recent weeks, as tensions escalate between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah. Authorities said the fire was quickly contained and downplayed its impact, saying there was no disruption to supplies. Hezbollah claimed the blaze was caused by one of its rockets, while Israeli officials said it resulted from debris after an intercepted missile.
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Operations in Iran "beyond the halfway point"; focus now on enriched uranium stockpile: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 31 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) said that the ongoing US-Israel military operation against Iran amid the West Asia conflict is 'beyond the halfway point', with the current focus of the coalition being to secure or remove Tehran's enriched uranium stockpile.
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US Democratic Senator says US 'badly and embarrassingly losing this war'
US Democratic Senator says US 'badly and embarrassingly losing this war' US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said the United States is “badly and embarrassingly losing this war” against Iran, criticising the Trump administration for what he described as a lack of strategy. Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called for an immediate end to the US-Israel military operation, now in its second month. “Tactics don’t matter in the absence of strategy,” Murphy wrote in a series of posts on X, adding, “Same thing in Iran.
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IRGC navy commander to be buried in Abadan, Fars news reports
IRGC navy commander to be buried in Abadan, Fars news reports Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s (IRGC) navy, Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, who was killed in an Israeli strike, will be buried in the city of Abadan in the western province of Khuzestan, Fars news agency reported. Citing officials in Khuzestan, the report said that his funeral will be held on Friday in Abadan’s main square, and Tangsiri will be laid to rest in the city’s main cemetery. According to Israel, Tangsiri was killed in a strike that also targeted “senior officers of the naval command” last Wednesday.
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US War Secy Hegseth's broker tried to invest in defence fund before US-Israel strikes on Iran: Report
Washington DC [US], March 31 (ANI): A broker representing US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sought to invest in a major US defence-focused fund in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli military action against Iran, the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, as quoted by Reuters.
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Report: Hegseth’s broker sought to buy defence fund investment before Iran attack
Report: Hegseth’s broker sought to buy defence fund investment before Iran attack A broker for the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to make a major investment in arms companies in the weeks before the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the broker at Morgan Stanley contacted BlackRock in February about a multimillion-dollar investment in its Defence Industrials Active ETF. The outreach came shortly before the United States launched military action against Tehran, the newspaper said.
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Hezbollah says 43 operations launched against Israeli army
Hezbollah says 43 operations launched against Israeli army Hezbollah said it carried out 43 operations against Israeli army targets in a single day, including strikes on military bases, settlements and border positions. The group said the attacks were part of ongoing efforts to counter Israeli military activity. According to the statement, the operations included targeting five military bases and barracks, eight cities and settlements, and four border and newly established sites, along with 26 attacks aimed at repelling advances.
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday
Iran maintained that no negotiations have been held with the United States, and said none would while the fighting continues.
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Saudi Arabia says eight ballistic missiles intercepted in attacks
Saudi Arabia says eight ballistic missiles intercepted in attacks Saudi Arabia said it intercepted eight ballistic missiles within the span of an hour, targeting multiple parts of the country. The Ministry of Defense said four missiles were destroyed in an initial wave, followed by four more in subsequent launches. According to the ministry, three of the additional missiles were aimed at the capital, Riyadh, while one targeted the Eastern Province.
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Dubai says tanker crew safe, firefighting continues
Dubai says tanker crew safe, firefighting continues Authorities said all crew members aboard a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai’s waters are safe as firefighting efforts continue following an incident on board. The Dubai Media Office said that “the safety of all 24 crew members has been secured” and that “firefighting operations” are ongoing. Kuwaiti officials earlier said the tanker was targeted in an attack while docked at Dubai port, causing damage and a fire, with concerns over a possible oil spill.
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Kuwaiti tanker damaged in Dubai port attack, no casualties
Kuwaiti tanker damaged in Dubai port attack, no casualties Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a crude oil tanker was targeted in an attack while docked at Dubai port. The company said the incident caused material damage to the vessel and sparked a fire, raising concerns about a possible oil spill. No injuries were reported, the company said, adding that authorities are assessing the situation.
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Pakistan envoy says mediation efforts ongoing amid war
Pakistan envoy says mediation efforts ongoing amid war Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States said his country continues to play a mediating role in the ongoing regional conflict, stressing the importance of diplomacy to resolve tensions. He said Islamabad remains engaged in efforts to facilitate dialogue between the warring sides. The ambassador noted that the conflicting parties must make decisions that ensure the success of negotiations, adding that Pakistan would continue supporting efforts aimed at de-escalation and a negotiated settlement.
