Hamas opposes Iran's strikes, Ansar Allah ready to join
The Palestinian group Hamas has urged its ally Iran to end attacks on Gulf states, while Yemen's Ansarallah movement is ready to stand alongside Iran.
Conflicts in the East
Strait of Hormuz must remain closed - Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, has issued his initial statement following his election, emphasizing the necessity of blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil price jumps once again
Brent briefly jumped back above $100 a barrel after the Iran war led to more shipping turmoil in the Middle East and China tightened fuel export curbs.
US to release 40 percent of oil from strategic petroleum reserve
The U.S. will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to reduce oil prices that have soared due to supply shocks from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
UN Security Council adopts resolution on Middle East
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as well as Jordan.
Khamenei's assassination does not affect Iran's defense capability - report
U.S. military experts and officials acknowledge that the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has not undermined Iran’s military capability, The New York Times reports.
Citizens of 72 countries evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan
More than 2,100 people from 72 countries were safely evacuated to Azerbaijan as the conflict between U.S., Israel and Iran escalates.
Russian tourist flow to Gulf countries may drop by half-- ATOR
The Russian tourist traffic to Persian Gulf countries may drop by 40-50% in case of a lingering conflict in the Middle East with a low-level fighting phase and geopolitical instability in spring and further on, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) said.
Iran war may deal heavy blow to tourism industry in Turkey - report
Turkey could lose up to $25 billion in tourism revenue due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as geopolitical tensions directly impact the travel sector, Turkish media reports.
Iran urges international community to help stop war
Iran's envoy and permanent representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani urged the international community to put an end to military aggression against Iran.
Israel continues Gaza attacks - Palestinian envoy to Russia
Everyone is preoccupied with the situation around Iran, while the Israeli attack on Gaza continues, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal said.
Turkey may lose 38bln due to Iran conflict
Turkey will lose tens of billions of dollars in export revenues and tourism dollars from the Middle East if the Iran war lasts for three months, The Ekonomim business newspaper writes.
Patriot system deployed to Malatya due to regional tensions - Turkish Defense Ministry
A Patriot air defense system has been deployed to the Turkish eastern province of Malatya under NATO cooperation to strengthen the country’s airspace protection amid heightened regional tensions, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.
White House urging Trump to end war with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was eyeing a quick end to the war in Iran, as some of his advisers privately urged him to look for an exit plan amid spiking oil prices and concerns that a lengthy conflict could spark political backlash.
Evacuation from Iran: 1,918 foreigners evacuated to Azerbaijan
More than 1,900 people from various countries were safely evacuated to Azerbaijan as the conflict between U.S., Israel and Iran escalates.
Oil surges past 100 dollars per barrel and nears 120 dollars
The price of Brent crude oil for May 2026 delivery exceeded $119 per barrel on London's ICE Exchange for the first time since June 17, 2022, according to trading data.
We're ahead of schedule - Trump on US military operation
U.S. President Donald Trump has refrained from saying how long he thinks the U.S. operation against Iran would last.
Mojtaba Khamenei officially appointed Iran's new leader
The Assembly of Experts in Iran has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, the state broadcaster reported referring to the assembly.
Ilham Aliyev and Masud Pezeshkian discuss attack on Nakhchivan
President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian made a phone call to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev yesterday evening.
Macron expresses support for Baku after drone attacks on Nakhchivan
President of France Emmanuel Macron made a phone call to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on March 8.
