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#Gravitas The war in West Asia has also affected India’s economy. The Indian rupee slipped past 92 against the U.S. dollar, falling to an all-time low.

In response to the $100+ price tag, the G7 finance ministers are reportedly holding emergency talks today to discuss a coordinated release of petroleum reserves. While President Trump posted on Truth Social that the spike is a "very small price to pay for world safety."

US State Department issues urgent "Do Not Travel" order for southeast Turkey and orders non-emergency staff out of Consulate General Adana. Follow the latest on the Saudi Arabia evacuation orders and the NATO missile interception over Turkish airspace as Middle East tensions escalate.

Iran has reportedly launched new, more advanced ballistic missiles toward Israel as the conflict escalates, with some designed to evade air-defence systems through maneuverable warheads and counter-measure technology. Missiles such as the Kheibar Shekan missile are built to evade interception and strike targets up to about 1,450 km away, potentially challenging Israel’s layered missile shield.

As the war in Middile East intensifies, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stark warning to Gulf states: rein in the United States and Israel or face oil prices soaring to 200 dollars per barrel. Energy markets are already on edge. Brent crude surged to around $119 before plunging to nearly $102 within just 24 hours, highlighting extreme volatility. Analysts warn that if the conflict spreads to oil routes or production hubs, the world could face a major energy shock with huge economic consequences.

$900 Billion wiped out at opening bell as oil spike jolts Wall Street before markets rebound

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase after the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a joint strike during the ongoing conflict. Iran’s clerical leadership has now appointed his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country’s new Supreme Leader a move seen as defying pressure from Washington and Tel Aviv. The appointment signals that Iran’s ruling establishment remains firmly in control despite the strikes that targeted its top leadership. Analysts say Mojtaba Khamenei is closely linked to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and is expected to continue his father’s hardline policies by some. Meanwhile, the wider regional war continues to intensify, with missile strikes, retaliatory attacks and rising tensions across West Asia.

Only IRIS Lavan arrived at Kochi port in southern India, docking on 4 March after reporting technical issues that prompted an urgent humanitarian request. Its 183 crew members, including cadets, have been accommodated at Indian naval facilities while the vessel remains in port.

In early March 2026, Iran’s IRGC launched advanced missiles, including the Kheibar (Khorramshahr-4), Fattah, and Emad systems, targeting Israeli locations during "Operation True Promise". The Kheibar is a 2,000 km range missile capable of Mach 8–16 speeds, while the Fattah is described as a hypersonic missile.

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Two U.S. air force planes taking part in defensive operations against Iran arrived at a British air base on Sunday (March 8). The United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster and USAF Lockheed C-5 Galaxy arrived at RAF Fairford in Britain on the same day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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