Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Regional Tensions, March 2026 Report
Iran’s military and political tensions have reached a critical point as regional alliances shift and new threats emerge, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
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Trump says he and ‘the ayatollah’ can share control of Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has claimed that he and Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could jointly control the Strait of Hormuz, according to Middle East Eye.
UN expert says world has given Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’
A United Nations expert has accused the global community of giving Israel a 'licence to torture' Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera. The remarks come amid escalating violence in the region and growing concerns over human rights violations.
UK Police Investigate Iran Link in Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances
UK police are investigating possible links to Iran after a series of fires set on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in London, according to the Associated Press.
Hormuz Tracker: Iran Allows Ships Through Strait Amid Tensions
Traffic is trickling through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran allows more ships to pass despite reports of a de facto blockade, according to multiple sources.
Iran Targets Commerce Drone, Strikes Dubai Airport and Oil Hub Amid Regional Tensions
Iran launched a coordinated drone attack on multiple targets across the Persian Gulf, striking Dubai International Airport and a major oil refinery in Saudi Arabia, according to reports from multiple international news
Starmer Resists Wider War with Iran as Tensions Escalate
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has explicitly stated that the United Kingdom will not be drawn into a wider war with Iran, despite rising tensions following recent US and Israeli military actions in the region.
Three Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate
Three commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz overnight, with one catching fire and forcing crews to evacuate, according to UK maritime officials.
War Iran Israel: Military Vows and Institutional Warnings Reveal a Strategic Contradiction
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has exposed a stark contradiction: public military threats to target Iran's leadership clash with intelligence assessments that suggest regime change is unlikely.
Iran War Economic Shocks: Global Markets React to Escalating Tensions
Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have triggered global economic concerns, with the International Monetary Fund warning of potential downside risks to the global economy.
Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz, War Escalates
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning of a potential strike on its energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Trump hints at winding down Iran conflict as US deploys troops, Iran strikes Israel sites
Trump hints at winding down Iran conflict as U.S. deploys troops, Iran strikes Israel sites
IRGC Claims Strike on Israeli F-16 as Israel Hits Missile Sites in Iran
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it struck an Israeli F-16 over central Iran, while Israel says it hit missile sites in Tehran as tensions escalate.
ANC Condemns US-Israel War on Iran, Says Lamola
ANC leader Ronald Lamola condemns the US-Israel war on Iran, urging diplomatic solutions to prevent economic and energy crises.
Iran Missile Strikes Escalate Middle East Tensions
Iran's missile strikes on a U.S. base and nuclear facility have raised global concerns, with oil prices rising and diplomatic efforts stalled.