Energy, water, bonds: What are Iran’s targets if Trump hits power plants?
Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.
Not just energy: How the Iran war could trigger a global food crisis
A critical fertiliser shortage threatens global food security amid Iran war.
Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest
Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, maritime intelligence company says.
Gulf economies suffer brunt of Iran war as recession risk looms
From energy exports to tourism, the economies of Gulf nations are at risk from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Strait of Hormuz: Which countries’ ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?
Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.
Strategic oil release may calm markets but cannot fix Hormuz disruption
Record oil release steadies markets, but war-driven disruption in the Strait of Hormuz keeps energy supplies uncertain.
Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia
Two drones target Oman’s Sohar province, killing two foreign nationals and injuring others, state news agency reports.
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