Large trades in oil and S and P 500 futures, executed just before Trump’s announcement, coincided with sharp market moves and estimated profits within minutes, as Iran rejected claims of talks and called the narrative misleading.
PM Modi highlighted that electrified rail operations have reduced diesel use and import reliance, helping India cushion global energy shocks. He also pointed to ethanol blending and renewable expansion as key measures ensuring stable energy availability.
Authorities confirmed debris fell after air defence interception in Al Shawamekh, injuring an Indian national. UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting multiple Iranian threats, including UAVs and missiles, amid ongoing escalation in West Asia tensions.
On 12th March 2026, a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by a rifle-armed Islamic jihadi named Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a Lebanese-born naturalised American citizen, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit, Michigan.
The current war with Iran could have been avoided. US aggression in attacking a country thousands of miles away from their shores, is choking the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial bridge to global trade, is risking millions of people living in the Gulf nations, and destroying infrastructure at an alarming scale.
Nikita Bier stated that an X user from Pakistan was operating 31 coordinated accounts that circulated AI-generated war footage. These accounts were hacked and their names changed in late February to “Iran War Monitor” and derivatives.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued an urgent appeal today for all Polish citizens currently in Iran to leave the country immediately, warning that...
The warning cited widespread security measures, including road closures, public transportation halts, and severe internet and mobile network restrictions. Many airlines have cancelled or limited flights into and out of Iran, severely impacting air travel options. “Leave Iran now”, the alert says, adding, “Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on US government help.
Years of deliberate planning under Modi’s government have paid off. They didn’t just talk about diversifying oil supplies; they actually did it, methodically spreading their sources far and wide to protect their interests if Strait of Hormuz closes.