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Tanker struck by explosion near Kuwait’s Mubarak Al-Kabeer port as Persian Gulf conflict widens
UKMTO reports a large explosion and oil spill on a tanker off Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer area on March 5, 2026, as the US-Iran-Israel war expands into the upper Persian Gulf.
Iran delays Khamenei funeral, no new date set as Israeli strikes continue across Tehran
Iran postpones Khamenei's funeral as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue. Assembly of Experts moves toward selecting a new supreme leader amid leadership crisis.
Wall Street closes higher after Iran reaches out to CIA; S&P 500 rises 0.78 percent amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
US stocks closed higher March 4 after Iran signaled diplomacy talks. Nasdaq gained 1.29%, S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Dow up 0.49% as oil prices steadied.
Iran war is already raising gas prices. Here is what it means for your grocery bill and retail shopping
US-Iran conflict drives oil prices 36% higher in 2026, traps 170 ships in Hormuz, and pressures Target, Best Buy, and US retailers as gas costs surge.
Senate set for war powers vote as Iran fatwas call for global retaliation and oil prices surge
Iran drone strikes hit U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Six U.S. troops killed. Strait of Hormuz closed. Senate war powers vote set for March 4, 2026.
Iran threatens $200 oil as Strait of Hormuz closure declaration sends markets into shock
Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed March 3, 2026, threatening vessel strikes as Brent rose 13% and Maersk suspended all Persian Gulf transit operations.
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.
Six countries hit in one night. One supreme leader dead. The World War 3 question is no longer hypothetical
World War 3 fears surge after the US-Israel Operation Epic Fury kills Iran's Khamenei and triggers Gulf-wide retaliation. Full geopolitical breakdown for March 2026.
Ericsson’s quiet 6G milestone may matter more than most 5G launches
Ericsson’s live 6G trial in Texas signals a shift toward AI-native wireless networks. Find out what this means for U.S. leadership and future connectivity.
Trump says Khamenei is dead after joint US-Israel strike on Tehran; Iran denies and threatens response
US and Israel strike Iran's leadership; Trump confirms Khamenei killed. Iran denies, threatens retaliation. Succession crisis opens with no clear successor.