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Middle East Conflict
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Trump: Iran gave us a ‘very big present’ worth ‘tremendous money’ related to Hormuz oil flows
Trump says Iran gave a major oil and gas concession linked to the Strait of Hormuz on March 24, 2026, as the US and Iran inch toward talks via Pakistan.
Iran’s top civilian official denies Trump’s peace talks claim as oil markets swing wildly
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf denied any US negotiations on 24 March 2026, contradicting Trump's claims of productive talks and a five-day pause on strikes.
Trump hints at Iran war exit as Natanz is struck again and Israel threatens surge in attacks
Trump signals US may wind down Iran war but deploys more Marines, lifts oil sanctions and Natanz nuclear site is struck again on day 21.
Iran strikes Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing extensive damage to world’s largest LNG export terminal in Qatar
Iran struck Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility on 18 March 2026, causing fires and extensive damage. Qatar expelled Iranian diplomats and invoked the right to self-defence.
White House says Iran war ending soon. Tehran says it never asked for a ceasefire
Trump threatens more Kharg Island strikes as US officials predict weeks to war's end. Iran rejects talks and vows to outlast the US-Israel campaign.
Israel rejects death rumours about Benjamin Netanyahu as ‘fake news’ after viral ‘six fingers’ video triggers AI conspiracy claims
Israel's Prime Minister Office dismissed viral social media claims that Benjamin Netanyahu had died as fake news, as fact-checkers debunked the 'six fingers' AI conspiracy.
TotalEnergies shuts down 15% of global output as Middle East conflict disrupts Qatar, Iraq, and UAE offshore production
TotalEnergies confirms 15% of global output is offline across Qatar, Iraq, and UAE offshore as Middle East conflict escalates. Read why the company says an $8/b Brent rise offsets the 2026 cash flow loss.
Will Iran strikes on Dubai delay Wynn Al Marjan Island and what does it mean for WYNN investors?
Wynn Resorts confirms Wynn Al Marjan Island construction has resumed after a brief pause as Middle East tensions escalate. What it means for WYNN and the UAE gaming market. Read more.
Jet fuel hits $200 a barrel: airlines across Asia and Europe scramble to raise fares
Qantas, SAS, Air New Zealand and Air India raised fares as the Middle East conflict pushed jet fuel to $200 a barrel and closed Gulf airspace.
Oil’s $40 single-day collapse: Trump’s Iran war comment rewrites the market in one hour
Trump told CBS News the Iran war is "very complete," reversing a near-$120 oil spike. Dow closed up 239 points after plunging 900 in a historic single-session swing.