Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.
The Middle East conflict has cut off 20 percent of the world’s fuel supply. Countries are scrambling for alternatives.
Higher crude prices due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have helped Russia earn more from energy exports.
The UN warns Lebanon is facing a cycle of ‘coercive displacement’ as more than one million people flee Israeli attacks.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the war on Iran will shape Britain’s future.
Lebanese armed group confirms killing of Haj Youssef Ismail Hashem in an Israeli attack.
Yemen’s Houthis say they launched a missile attack on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah.
Police inspect a strike site in Tel Aviv after a missile hit the city.
Donald Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
Protesters are condemning Israel’s new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
