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Trump extends Strait of Hormuz deadline for second time as US-Iran indirect talks advance through Pakistan
Trump extends Iran's Strait of Hormuz deadline to 6 April as Pakistan relays a 15-point US peace plan. Iran rejects the proposal while IRGC navy chief Tangsiri is killed.
March 27, 2026
Iran launches Operation True Promise IV across Israel and Gulf states as US-Iran diplomatic contacts emerge through Pakistan
Iran launched Operation True Promise IV against Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and all Gulf states on 28 Feb 2026. Latest on strikes, casualties, Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran talks.
March 25, 2026
Rare Middle East storm to bring tornadoes, floods and haboobs as armed conflict grips region
A rare severe storm threatens tornadoes, flooding and haboobs across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iran as armed conflict continues across the Middle East.
March 25, 2026
India’s energy security under threat: What drove PM Modi’s emergency cabinet review on West Asia
PM Modi chairs emergency review on petroleum, gas, power and fertiliser supply as Strait of Hormuz disruption cuts LNG flows and halves urea plant output in India.
March 22, 2026
India’s diplomatic push pays off: Shivalik docks at Mundra with LPG after Strait of Hormuz transit cleared
Indian LPG carrier Shivalik docks at Mundra Port with 46,000 MT of gas after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. India assures supply, raids black market, boosts output.
March 16, 2026
Pentagon escalates Operation Epic Fury on day 11 as Tehran oil depots burn
US declares most intense day of Iran strikes on day 11 as oil facilities burn, Brent crude nears $120, and Iran vows to fight on amid global energy disruption.
March 10, 2026
Flight chaos returns to Dubai as interception forces Emirates suspension
Emirates suspended all Dubai flights on March 7, 2026 after an aerial interception near the airport, before resuming partial operations within 30 minutes.
March 7, 2026
Saudi-Pakistan defence pact activated as Iran presses missile and drone campaign across Gulf
Saudi Arabia warns Iran against miscalculation after ballistic missiles target Prince Sultan Air Base and drones hit Shaybah oil field on 7 March 2026.
March 7, 2026
Amazon cloud goes dark in UAE after data center struck during Iran missile offensive
Amazon Web Services reports UAE data center struck by objects, causing fire and multi-zone outage in Middle East Central 1 region amid Iran Gulf attacks.
March 3, 2026
Gulf routes closed: How the Iran-Israel war is stranding Indian travellers and expatriate workers
Indian airlines cancelled 350 flights on March 1, 2026, as US-Israel strikes on Iran triggered airspace closures across West Asia, hitting Air India and IndiGo.
March 1, 2026