Iran

Iranian missiles strike Arad and Dimona, injuring dozens

21. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva

Iranian missiles hit the Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona on March 21, 2026, injuring over 100 people including children. Interception attempts by the Israeli military failed, leading to direct impacts and significant damage to residential areas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the attacks, vowing to continue strikes against enemies.

Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum and Cease-Fire Rejection Deepen South Pars Conflict's Water and Energy Toll

One week after Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field sparked retaliatory attacks on Gulf energy facilities, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran rejected a cease-fire offer on March 25. The escalating conflict is crippling water security, with strikes damaging desalination plants vital to Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

Entisten SD-poliitikkojen teini-ikäinen poika asetettu syytteeseen kahdesta murhan yrityksestä

26. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

17-vuotias poika, kahden entisen ruotsidemokraattien paikallispoliitikon poika, on saanut syytteen Iran-asiantuntija Arvin Khoshnoodin murhan yrityksestä Malmössä sekä syyskuussa 2025 tapahtuneesta ammuskelusta Uddevallassa. Poika kiistää Malmön tapahtumat, mutta myöntää teon Uddevallassa. Yhteensä viisi teini-ikäistä on saanut syytteet.

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Egypt urges de-escalation as Trump signals potential Iran deal

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Trump's Mixed Signals on Iran War Escalate Amid Ongoing Conflict

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Israeli ambassador vows continued campaign against Iran

Iran threatens to target desalination plants in Middle East

Iran has threatened to target desalination plants in the Middle East, essential to one of the driest regions in the world. The Japan Times highlights this as a dangerous new war target.

Government confirms evacuation of 15 Kenyans from Iran via Türkiye amid Middle East tensions

22. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Following the activation of evacuation plans earlier this month, the Kenyan government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 15 nationals from Iran via Türkiye. The evacuees arrived home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, after a brief delay due to operational uncertainties.

Allies issue joint statement condemning Iran's Gulf actions

Germany, France, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, and Japan have released a joint letter condemning Iran's recent attacks on commercial vessels and infrastructure in the Gulf, as well as the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement expresses deep concern over the escalating conflict and calls on Iran to cease such activities. It also signals readiness to contribute to efforts ensuring safe passage through the strait.

Energy and Israel ETFs gain amid war in Iran

20. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Global equities have declined in March 2026, coinciding with the start of the war in Iran over the last weekend of February. Exceptions include bitcoin, energy sector ETFs, oil, energy and agricultural commodities, and Israel. Non-US country ETFs such as those for France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan and Mexico have fallen more than 10% since the war began.

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