Iran

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.

26 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A 17-year-old boy, son of two former Sweden Democrat local politicians, has been indicted for attempted murder of Iran expert Arvin Khoshnood in Malmö and a shooting in Uddevalla in September 2025. The boy denies the Malmö offense but admits the Uddevalla act. Five teenagers face charges in total.

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.

22 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

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.

20 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.