Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.
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Iraqi armed group claims drone attack on base at Baghdad airport
Iraqi armed group claims drone attack on base at Baghdad airport The Iraqi armed group Saraya Awliya al-Dam said it carried out a drone attack on the Victoria military airbase at Baghdad airport. The group claimed responsibility for the strike in a statement on its Telegram channel. The incident follows a series of drone attacks in Iraq in recent days, including two drones that targeted a US military base and a hotel in Erbil in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
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'Iranian attacks represent escalation; significant implications for bilateral ties': Saudi Arabia
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 10 (ANI): In a strongly worded statement, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday heavily came down on Iran, noting that the continued attacks represent further escalation and will have significant implications on bilateral ties.
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83 children killed, 254 injured amid escalating hostilities in Lebanon: UNICEF
Amman [Jordan], March 10 (ANI): UNICEF on Monday decried the rise in child casualties amid rising hostilities in Lebanon and called on all parties to protect civilians and infrastructure. It urged immediate efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further harm to children.
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Oil Prices Will Remain High as Iran War Continues
While officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns.
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Will the war with Iran make Russia richer
Rising oil prices are bad news for everyone, but the Gulfs loss could be Moscows gain The US-Israeli war with Iran has unleashed two consequences that policymakers in Washington have long tried to avoid: a global energy crisis and the flow of more oil revenue into Russia's coffers.
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Will the war with Iran make Russia richer?
Rising oil prices are bad news for everyone, but the Gulf's loss could be Moscow's gain The US-Israeli war with Iran has unleashed two consequences that policymakers in Washington have long tried to avoid: a global energy crisis and the flow of more oil revenue into Russia's coffers.
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Bahrain intercepts 102 missiles, destroys 173 drones since start of Iranian attacks
MANAMA, 10th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist attacks with sustained effectiveness.
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Israeli minister’s son wounded in attack near Lebanon border
Israeli minister’s son wounded in attack near Lebanon border Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said his son was wounded in an attack near the Lebanese border that injured eight Israeli soldiers. In a post on X, Smotrich said a mortar round was fired at troops on Friday and that his son, Benya Hebron, was among those hurt. He said shrapnel “penetrated his back and stomach” and that he was taken to hospital.
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Macron proposes multinational mission to escort tankers after war
Macron proposes multinational mission to escort tankers after war French President Emmanuel Macron said he is discussing a French-led initiative to escort oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the most intense phase of the US-Israeli war on Iran ends, the Associated Press reported. Speaking during a visit to Cyprus, Macron said the mission could involve European and non-European countries and would aim to gradually reopen the key shipping route. He said the operation would be “strictly peaceful and defensive” and would only begin once major strikes have subsided.
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No excuses: Tommy Fleetwood prepares for Players as family remains in Dubai
(Photo credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images) While Tommy Fleetwood is playing PGA Tour events in the United States, his family is half a world away, unable to leave Dubai as conflict in the Middle East continues.
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White House says Trump reviewing options to control oil prices
White House says Trump reviewing options to control oil prices The White House said President Donald Trump is reviewing “all credible options” to stabilise oil prices after a surge since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said the administration had already prepared a strategy to keep energy markets stable before the launch of Operation Epic Fury and would continue assessing further measures.
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How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
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Many US soldiers opposed to war on Iran, conscientious objector group says
Many US soldiers opposed to war on Iran, conscientious objector group says Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 20:29 Group says more units have just been activated for deployment than the public knows about President Donald Trump salutes as US Army members move a flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sergeant 1st Class Nicole M Amor at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, on 7 March 2026 (Anna Moneymaker /Getty Images via AFP) Off A non-profit that assists conscientious objectors said its phone has been "ringing off the hook” with US service members who object to serving in the US-Israel war on Iran. The group's executive director said in a post on X that there was fierce opposition to the war on Iran and the level of mobilisation of US troops echoed opposition to the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. “Phone has been ringing off the hook.
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Democrats file new war powers resolutions and call for public hearings on Iran strikes
Senators say Trump allies such as Hegseth and Rubio should be forced to testify to Congress on ‘unnecessary war’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Democratic senators have filed a wave of new war powers resolutions as they call on Republicans to convene public hearings into the US hostilities with Iran or be forced to vote on continuing a conflict that polls show majorities of Americans do not support. Late last week, Democrats Cory Booker of New Jersey, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Adam Schiff of California, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Chris Murphy of Connecticut filed resolutions under the War Powers Act that would force the US military to withdraw from the war with Iran unless Congress votes to authorize the engagement. Continue reading...
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Iran says regional strikes are defensive
Iran says regional strikes are defensive Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran’s attacks across the region are defensive and aimed at preventing further US strikes. He affirmed Iran is targeting the sources of attacks launched from US bases across the Middle East rather than neighbouring countries themselves.
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Bombing Iran to Rubble Won’t Give It Life
Only when the U. S. -Israeli bombing of Iran comes to a halt, without destroying the state, can the Iranian people sort out their fate.
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"Haven't made any decision": Trump on idea of sending US troops into Iran to secure uranium
Washington DC [US], March 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) told the New York Post in a telephonic interview that the United States is not planning to send troops into Iran to secure enriched uranium from the nuclear sites. His remarks come after he had earlier told the media that he was mulling over the idea of sending troops to the country.
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Israeli military says about 1,900 Iranian soldiers, commanders killed in strikes
JERUSALEM, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Israel's military has killed about 1,900 Iranian soldiers and commanders since the start of the conflict, military spokesman Effie Defrin said on Monday, adding that Israel did not rule out targeting Iran's newly announced supreme leader.
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Iran war fuel crisis forces Pakistan to close schools, take austerity measures
Iran war fuel crisis forces Pakistan to close schools, take austerity measures Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 19:21 The steep austerity measures come as the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic shows no signs of slowing Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Congress Centre in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on 12 December 2025 (Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik via Reuters) Off Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday the closure of all schools through the end of the month, and remote work for all university students and half the workforce, as his country implements steep austerity measures amid soaring global fuel prices. The US - Israel war on Iran is now into its second week, with few signs that US President Donald Trump plans to scale back the operation. Iran has been retaliating against US assets in the Gulf - a region that produces a quarter of the world's entire oil supply - and choking off the Strait of Hormuz.
