Which airlines are cutting flights amid Hormuz fuel disruption? European and Asian airlines have been most impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is throttling jet fuel supplies. Iran
Kuwait acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after 7 weeks in detention The American-Kuwaiti journalist is expected to be released after 52 days in custody over posts about wartime damage. Kuwait
Who is Ahmad Vahidi, IRGC chief and hard-liner against nuclear compromise? A longtime Revolutionary Guard insider with strong ties to Iran’s security apparatus and proxy network, Ahmad Vahidi has taken over the IRGC at a moment of crisis, with some reports suggesting he is playing an outsized role in the country’s decision-making. Iran
How are Iran-linked tankers still moving through Hormuz blockade? At least 19 Iran-linked tankers have passed through the US blockade on the strait to exit the Gulf while at least 15 have entered, according to the cargo-tracking group Vortexa. Iran
Analysis Gulf energy deals face Iran war stress test as global expansion meets oil shock By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Israel sees chance of US-Iran deal as almost 'non-existent,' readies for war By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
NATO deploys new Patriot battery to Turkey as Fidan in Riyadh for regional talks The deployment to a key Turkish airbase likely signals NATO planners’ heightened concern over Turkey’s military assets. Turkey
China to send aid to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan as Trump delays Beijing summit The aid announcement comes as President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his late March visit to China would be postponed. China
MAGA split emerges in Trump's base as Joe Kent resigns over Iran war The head of the US National Counterterrorism Center’s departure is the latest sign of waning influence among the administration’s anti-war MAGA figures amid the conflict with Iran. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis How long can markets hold their bet on Gulf resilience as war drags on? A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continued assaults on Gulf energy infrastructure are likely to lead to regionwide credit deterioration, experts say. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Kuwait arrests 16 over alleged Hezbollah links, including 14 nationals Lebanon pledged its full cooperation with Kuwait after the arrests and praised the Gulf state's actions. Kuwait
Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike: Katz Israel announced that it killed Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, in an overnight strike in Tehran. Iran
Analysis Why Iran sees UAE as attractive target in war against US, Israel As the war enters its third week, the Gulf state has come under heavier Iranian missile and drone fire than its neighbors — and even more than Israel. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Desperate to sell its oil, Iraq turns to Turkey amid standoff with Kurds As Iraq looks to reroute oil to Turkey, Baghdad is also using the plan to push the Iraqi Kurds to greenlight exports through their territory. Iraq
Is Israel planning a buffer zone in Lebanon or will it go beyond Litani? A primary Israeli concern, per reports, is that Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force commando units could infiltrate the border to attack northern Israeli communities. Israel
Iran war hits Gulf aluminum exports, risking nearly 10% of global supplies The Gulf region is a critical hub for aluminum production, supplying roughly 8% to 9% of global output, with disruptions linked to the war now set to ripple through industrial supply chains. Bahrain
Iran detains over 500 accused of spying for Israel, US: What to know Iranian authorities have arrested more than 500 people accused of helping facilitate strikes against Iran by sharing information with foreign intelligence agencies and media outlets. Iran
IEA's Asian members begin deploying emergency oil reserves International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said Asian members were releasing more than 100 million barrels of crude to stabilize markets. Iran
