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President Trump has reportedly told aides he wants to conclude the conflict with Iran in the coming weeks, according to The Wall Street Journal, with a planned visit to China in mid-May hinging on the war's end. Bloomberg reports the war has strained alliances and depleted US military stockpiles, even as Iran's Supreme Leader was killed in the initial strikes.
India has invited BRICS member states to a Foreign Ministers' meeting in May and the 18th BRICS Summit in September, according to Russian officials. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend, and Moscow has affirmed its commitment to the grouping's principles.
As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its 26th day, strikes persist while diplomatic efforts intensify. Reports indicate a deadly raid in Tehran, a proposed 15-point US plan, and regional responses including Saudi interceptions. Meanwhile, an analysis highlights the role of AI in US targeting decisions and its predictive failures.
Unverified casualty figures citing 217 injured—including Russian nationals—derive exclusively from TASS reports attributing strikes to Iran, with no independent confirmation from UAE officials or international monitors. Critical operational details including attack dates, weapons used, and geographic targets remain unspecified, while contradictory claims about Russian victims highlight data reliability concerns.
Fresh US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed dozens, including a prominent academic and his children, while Iran retaliates with missile fire on Israel and Gulf states. President Trump claims negotiations are underway, but military actions persist, and a new ceasefire proposal circulates amid threats to Iran's power plants.
President Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming talks with a 'respected' Iranian leader are progressing, but Iran denies any negotiations. Markets rallied on the apparent de-escalation, while regional strikes and counter-threats continue, with global energy fears mounting.
An Iranian diplomat has stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all ships except those from 'aggressor' nations, amid reports of Iran closing the waterway to US and Israeli-linked vessels during the ongoing conflict. The statements come as Iran reports attacks on tankers without permission and pledges to continue the closure for the long term.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE reported coming under fresh attacks on Monday, with ballistic missiles intercepted and drones shot down by coalition forces. Fires broke out at petrochemical plants in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and an Indian national was wounded by falling debris. Iran state media framed the strikes as retaliation for attacks on its petrochemical facilities.
An Iranian missile struck a building in Dimona—located near a nuclear facility widely believed to house Israel's unacknowledged arsenal—injuring 33 people including a seriously wounded child, in what Tehran claimed was retaliation for strikes on its Natanz complex. While Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf characterized the event as exposing critical Israeli defense vulnerabilities and heralding a "new phase of struggle," the Israeli military confirmed only that "interception attempts were carried out" alongside the acknowledged direct hit.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will speak with President Trump this weekend amid disputes over Strait of Hormuz security. Sixteen NATO allies—exactly half the alliance—are reportedly participating in a 22-nation coalition alongside Asian and Gulf partners, though Germany and France resist joining patrols during active hostilities. Neither source included Iranian government positions on the conflict.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced rejection of a petrol and diesel price increase summary during an unspecified Eidul Fitr address, citing regional conflict impacts. However, official claims regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and 100%+ oil price spikes within three weeks remain unverified against global shipping data and benchmark crude markets, while ministerial statements describing recent 'bold' pricing decisions create ambiguity about sequential policy actions.
European natural gas prices surged past $850 per 1,000 cubic meters on March 19, the highest level since December 2022, amid Middle East conflict and infrastructure damage. Average March prices rose 1.5-fold to $633, with analysts citing attacks on Qatari and Emirati facilities.
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts Gulf oil supplies and closes the Strait of Hormuz, some analysts see crude surpassing $150 or even $200, while others point to diplomatic efforts and falling prices as signs of easing tensions. A look at the competing forecasts and the facts behind them.
Several countries, including India, China, and Pakistan, are reportedly negotiating with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report cited by TASS. Meanwhile, Iranian state media says a parliamentary commission has approved plans to impose tolls on vessels using the waterway, which has seen crossings drop by 95% due to the recent conflict.
India has received a second liquefied petroleum gas shipment via the Strait of Hormuz as naval escorts secure energy supplies through the Iran conflict zone. The arrival comes as New Delhi faces cooking gas shortages and deploys diplomatic resources to negotiate safe passage for commercial shipping.
A Pakistani national has become the third citizen from that country to die in the UAE from falling debris since hostilities began between Iran, the US, and Israel on February 28. The death brings the total civilian toll in the Gulf to at least fourteen, with eight being foreign nationals from South Asia who remain economically trapped in the conflict zone while wealthy residents evacuate.
Explosions were heard over Dubai early Tuesday as the UAE military reportedly intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones, according to France 24—a claim not independently verified or confirmed by UAE officials. Meanwhile, Israel launched new strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as the 18-day conflict continued to escalate regionally, causing civilian casualties and energy market disruption.
A drone attack sparked a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on March 17, 2026, as Iran launched sustained attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure amid the ongoing US-Israeli war. The incident marks the latest in over 2,000 missile and drone attacks reported across Gulf Arab states since hostilities began on February 28, while diplomatic backchannels show signs of reactivation despite Israeli plans for prolonged military operations.