President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on key Iranian ports “remains in full force.” Oil prices dropped almost 10%, and markets soared on the news.
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Live updates and reporting on the US and Israeli strikes on Iran and regional developments. Al Jazeera's continuous coverage from the Middle East.
CNN's overview of the conflict's third day: casualties, retaliatory strikes, Gulf attacks, oil and gas price surges, travel disruption, and the death of Iran's supreme leader. Updated March 2, 2026.
Live business and market updates: Iran commander on Strait of Hormuz, oil and gold prices, flight cancellations, Congress war powers, and FedEx/Amazon disruptions. CNBC, March 2, 2026.
US Army 160th SOAR AH-6 Little Bird helicopters destroyed at forward airfield in Iran during F-15E WSO rescue mission. Images show burned-out special operations aircraft near Isfahan, approximately 200 miles inside Iranian territory.
The Middle East conflict has entered its fourth week, with tensions showing tentative signs of easing alongside continued military posturing. US President Donald Trump has announced a five-day pause on planned strikes targeting Iranian power and energy infrastructure, citing "very good and productive" talks with Tehran aimed at a complete resolution.
Iran says no negotiations with the US have taken place since the start of the war after Trump claimed talks happened. Tehran vows to completely close Hormuz if power plants are hit, escalating threats to global energy supplies.
President Donald Trump said he was considering "winding down" his war with Iran. But a day later, he threatened to "obliterate" the country's power plants in an escalation that could reshape the conflict's trajectory.
The risks of worsening regional conflict, highlighted by an Iranian threat to hit Gulf states' desalination plants, are especially acute for the desert countries whose populations and economies depend on these vital resources.
Israel's government navigates complex diplomatic waters as Trump signals potential de-escalation with Iran while Israeli cities continue to face threats from Iranian-backed forces across multiple fronts.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on key Iranian ports “remains in full force.” Oil prices dropped almost 10%, and markets soared on the news.
How Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and others balance security ties with Washington, economic links to Asia, and the imperative to keep oil flowing amid Hormuz-related risk.
From wiper malware and DDoS campaigns to worries about industrial control systems: how the cyber dimension runs parallel to kinetic strikes, and why defenders treat hospitals, ports, and finance as contested terrain.
Recent analysis and breaking coverage from the US-Iran conflict zone.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on key Iranian ports “remains in full force.” Oil prices dropped almost 10%, and markets soared on the news.
Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close
How Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and others balance security ties with Washington, economic links to Asia, and the imperative to keep oil flowing amid Hormuz-related risk.
From wiper malware and DDoS campaigns to worries about industrial control systems: how the cyber dimension runs parallel to kinetic strikes, and why defenders treat hospitals, ports, and finance as contested terrain.
Why the Security Council has struggled to agree on binding measures in April 2026, how European capitals are balancing energy security with diplomatic pressure, and what Russia and China are signaling from New York.
April 2026 analysis: how coalition air defenses and emergency protocols are shaping civilian outcomes as strikes and retaliation continue across the region—and what humanitarian agencies are reporting from border zones.
Get answers to common questions about the Iran-Israel conflict and US-Iran tensions.
The Iran Israel conflict has escalated significantly in 2026, with direct military confrontations replacing proxy warfare. Iran has launched ballistic missile attacks on Israel, while Israel has conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets. The conflict now involves direct state-on-state confrontation.
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