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The US military reports striking 15,000 targets in Iran since the war began, with President Trump stating forces 'totally obliterated' military sites on Kharg Island vital to Iran's oil network and threatening further action on oil infrastructure. This escalates as Iran reports 43,000 residential and commercial units damaged from US and Israeli strikes. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani detailed the widespread destruction on Saturday. Global oil markets remain volatile with Hormuz disruptions.

Yara’s Svein Tore Holsether says it would be ‘catastrophic’ if the strait of Hormuz was closed for a year The boss of one of the world’s largest fertiliser companies has said global food supplies could be badly damaged this year if the Iran war becomes an extended conflict.Svein Tore Holsether, the chief executive of Norway’s Yara International, has called on global leaders to consider the impact that soaring food prices will have in some of the world’s poorest countries “before it is too late”. Continue reading...

The US military is deploying 2,500 additional Marines and another warship to the Middle East amid the Iran conflict entering its 14th day on March 14, 2026. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Iran's counterattacks as 'sheer desperation' following six more US casualties this week. The buildup responds to disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, which intercepted 28 drones. Pentagon officials warn of potential Navy escorts for tankers to counter economic disruptions.

The US is sending 2,500 additional Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, nearly two weeks into the war with Iran, according to anonymous officials. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated all military assets are focused on destroying Iran's offensive capabilities amid ongoing missile and drone exchanges. The deployment responds to rising US casualties, now at 13, and Iran's disruption of the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil flows. President Trump anticipates Iranian pressure tactics but vows to keep the strait open.

The US is sending 2,500 additional Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the war with Iran, according to a US official. This reinforcement comes amid stepped-up attacks by US, Israel, and Iran with no end in sight. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth noted six more US casualties recently, bringing total American troop deaths to 13. The moves signal preparation for prolonged conflict.[2][4]

Iranian military said in a statement that oil and energy infrastructure belonging to firms that cooperated with the US would ‘immediately be destroyed’How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry is saying that two drones have been intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region.More now after reports of explosions in Dubai on Friday morning: thick black smoke rose over the financial hub’s skyline after what authorities described as a fire in an industrial area of the city-state. Continue reading...

Iran’s is trying to create wedges between Gulf states and the US, but Trump is very comfortable on the ‘escalatory ladder’In its current phase, the Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has become a proving ground for two competing concepts of military escalation, each of which threatens to become a trap.On one side, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have failed thus far in their ill-defined and shifting strategic aims. Despite killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other key leaders in the opening salvo of the campaign, the clerical regime remains and Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is unsecured. Airstrikes are intensifying and hitting a greater number of targets. Continue reading...

‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipmentsBusiness live – latest updatesThe US has temporarily allowed India to buy Russian oil currently stuck at sea in an effort to keep global supplies flowing and temper further price increases.The US treasury has issued a 30-day waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil, having previously imposed heavy sanctions related to the war in Ukraine. Continue reading...

Urgent request to dock is submitted by vessel after US submarine sank Iranian warship in same area on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesSri Lanka has evacuated 208 crew members from an Iranian navy vessel that made an emergency request to dock, a day after a US submarine strike sank another Iranian frigate, killing more than 80 people on board.Sri Lanka’s president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Thursday confirmed that the country’s navy would take over Iranian military support ship IRIS Bushehr and allow it to dock at the north-eastern port of Trincomalee. Continue reading...

From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world’s top crude oil importing region desperate to shore up suppliesDonald Trump has scrambled in recent days to reassure the world that the economic impact of his war on Iran can be contained.Sure, one of the most important waterways in global trade has, in effect, been shut for almost two weeks – but it might reopen before long. In the meantime, US oil-related sanctions on “some countries” will be lifted. And besides, the entire conflict could be over soon. Continue reading...

White House contends with reality of shoddy preparations for war and unclear conditions for victoryMiddle East crisis – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAs US and Israeli jets descended to deliver the opening salvos of the war in Iran, Donald Trump’s back-of-the-envelope plan for regime change in Tehran was about to run into the reality of the largest US intervention in the Middle East since the start of the Iraq war in 2003.That reality came quickly. Continue reading...

President Donald Trump threatened severe retaliation against Iran on March 13, 2026, following multiple drone strikes on Saudi Arabia and related terror incidents in the US. In a Fox News interview, Trump commented on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, stating, "I think he's damaged, but I think he's probably alive in some form." The US military reported four crew members killed in a refueling aircraft crash amid heightened tensions. These developments raise alarms about IRGC influence and potential escalation in the region.

Three ideologically inspired attacks occurred in the past week: ISIS-inspired bombings at a New York City protest, a vehicle ramming at a Michigan synagogue by a Lebanese citizen, and a shooting at a Virginia university by a prior terrorism convict yelling 'Allahu akbar.' These incidents coincide with the US war against Iran, following strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, and FBI Director Kash Patel's firings of dozens of agents, including those on Iran and Trump document cases, straining counterterrorism resources. A Pakistani was convicted last week for 2024 assassination plots against Trump under Iranian Revolutionary Guard orders, while Justice Department seized domains used by Iran for dissident killings. The threats elevate national security risks as midterm elections approach, with cyber attacks like the one on Stryker adding to concerns.

President Donald Trump threatened severe retaliation against Iran on March 13, 2026, following multiple drone strikes on Saudi Arabia and related terror incidents in the US. In a Fox News interview, Trump stated Iran's new Supreme Leader is 'damaged, but probably alive in some form' amid reports of internal regime messages with errors possibly dictated by the Revolutionary Guard. The US military reported four crew members killed in a refueling aircraft crash linked to the tensions. These developments heighten fears of escalation as Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as leader against his father's wishes, with experts citing regime assets as key to their fight.

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.78% to 22,111 on March 13, 2026, as surging oil prices and fears of Iran war fueled broad risk-off selling across US markets. The Dow fell 1.56% to 46,777, with the S&P 500 down 3% for March, turning yearly performance negative amid worries over global oil supply disruptions. Markets hoped for a Persian Gulf ceasefire that failed to materialize, shifting sentiment to defensive. This Friday's action highlights unique dangers from combined geopolitical and energy shocks.

Polls show declining American tolerance for the US-Iran war as it enters its third week on March 14, 2026, with thousands in Tehran celebrating Al-Quds Day amid ongoing hostilities. US public opinion has shifted due to the conflict's duration and economic fallout from high oil prices. Military leaders indicate no quick end, with continued US and Israeli airstrikes across Iran. This erosion of support could pressure policymakers amid deployments of additional forces to the region.

On March 13, 2026, thousands filled Tehran's streets for Al-Quds Day celebrations marking the third week of war with the US and Israel, highlighting ongoing anti-Western sentiment. Concurrently, polls show waning American tolerance for the protracted conflict, with growing domestic calls for de-escalation amid economic strain. The rallies underscore Iran's resolve, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts as the US bolsters its Middle East presence.

As the conflict with Iran enters its third week, Americans' tolerance for the prolonged war is diminishing according to reports from the field.[1] Thousands gathered in the streets of Tehran to celebrate Al-Quds Day amid the ongoing military escalation between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.[1] Growing public concern about the conflict's duration reflects broader anxiety about the war's trajectory and humanitarian impact.[1] The escalating tensions have also contributed to broader economic concerns, with global volatility potentially boosting inflation rates across North American economies.[1]

The United States and Israel have conducted the largest attacks yet against Iran on the 14th day of the conflict, hitting approximately 15,000 targets since the war began.[2] President Donald Trump announced that American forces executed "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East," destroying military targets on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, while threatening to target Iranian oil infrastructure if Tehran continues blocking energy flows.[2] Trump stated the U.S. would continue its campaign "as long as necessary" and indicated the Navy would begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz "very soon," signaling further escalation of the two-week regional conflict.[2] The joint international decision to release record oil reserves this week appeared to have minimal impact on crude prices, while the U.S. simultaneously moved to ease Russian oil sanctions over a 30-day period to alleviate rapidly rising energy costs.[1]