The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase as both sides exchange large-scale military strikes across West Asia. According to Iranian state media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched Operation Nasr 2, firing advanced ballistic missiles, including Fateh, Fateh-110, and Zolfaghar missiles, targeting US military bases across the Gulf. Iran claims to have struck the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, along with facilities in Jordan and Kuwait. Meanwhile, the United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting military infrastructure in Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, and Abu Musa, reportedly using one-way attack sea drones for the first time.

US-Iran conflict  | Iran fires ballistic missiles at US bases across gulf after fresh strikes

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up a key Middle East tour aimed at reassuring Gulf allies over Washington's preliminary peace accord with Iran.

Meeting Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers in Bahrain, Rubio stressed that any long-term agreement with Tehran would take regional security concerns into account. However, Gulf states reportedly voiced serious reservations, demanding greater transparency and involvement in shaping the accord.

With Iran having disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict, concerns over maritime security, oil flows and regional stability continue to dominate discussions.

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The Gulf war has disrupted global oil supplies with key export routes under strain, producers are being forced to reroute crude through limited pipeline networks and alternative ports. But these options come with hard capacity limits, leaving a significant chunk of production stranded. As a result, a large volume of oil is being forced offline. In the next news in numbers report we breakdown the supply loss caused due to the war. Take a look. 


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The oil war in the Gulf is now being fought on a quieter front—insurance. Even as movement resumes through the Strait of Hormuz, the cost of transporting crude has surged sharply.


Oil Crisis: Insurance Costs Surge in Gulf Oil Routes 

Asia’s economic outlook is facing a growing risk from the ongoing negotiations in West Asia. According to the International Monetary Fund, the region is more vulnerable to an energy shock than others due to its heavy reliance on fuel imports from the Gulf.

Asia Faces High Risk From Energy Shock: IMF Warns Asia Most Exposed

The ongoing US-Iran war is taking a heavy toll on Gulf oil producers, with exports disrupted and billions of dollars in revenue losses reported as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces repeated threats and blockages.


US-Iran War: Gulf Oil Producers Lose Billions in Exports | Gulf Oil Losses Mount Amid Conflict

A new report suggests Iran’s strikes are increasingly targeting Gulf nations, with attacks on Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait rising since the conflict began on February 28. While Israel remains a key front, the widening scope shows how the war is spilling deeper into West Asia, putting critical infrastructure and regional stability at risk. 

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The impact of the escalating US-Iran conflict is spreading across the Gulf region as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain report fresh drone and missile attacks. Riyadh has warned that Iranian strikes threaten regional stability, raising fears of a wider Middle East war.

The attacks come as tensions intensify between Iran, the United States and Israel, with Gulf nations now increasingly caught in the crossfire. Analysts say the developments could force countries like Saudi Arabia to reassess their diplomatic and security stance as the conflict risks dividing the Islamic world and destabilizing key energy and shipping routes in the region.

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With oil prices soaring due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is positioned to benefit from the ongoing West Asia war. As one of the world’s largest oil and heavy crude producers, Moscow can divert shipments to countries amid the crisis, potentially gaining financially and strategically while the conflict continues to escalate across Iran, Israel, and the Gulf.

Russia Set To Emerge As 'Silent Winner' Of West Asia War

It has been revealed that former Labour UK Prime Minister Tony Blair persuaded Kuwait to buy the latest British artillery equipment in the late 90s, particularly the AS90 howitzer, to compensate for receiving support from the European nation during the Gulf War.

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The world cannot afford another gulf war, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said on Friday after the killing of Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani in US strike.

'World cannot afford' another Gulf war, says UN chief after US kills Iran general

U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates Further. Reports Show That U.S. Launched Cyber Attacks On Iran Are the U.S. & Iran on the brink of a war? After Iran shot down a U.S. military drone, reports show that the U.S. launched cyber attacks on Iran. The anger in Iran is palpable too with a lawmaker shouting 'Death to America' in their parliament. So what is likely to happen next? Palki with a detailed summary

Gravitas: US & Iran on the brink of a War?

U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensifies Further The last few weeks have seen an escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The confrontation has gained a military dimension too with the U.S. blaming Iran for the attacks of oil tankers in the region. Here's a detailed report at the geopolitical tinderbox

Gravitas: US announces new sanctions on Iran

U.S. Releases More Images Of Attacks On Oil Tankers, Piles The Pressure On Iran U.S. says Iran is behind the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and releases videos as proof. Iran denies the allegations and says it is not ready to wage a war with any country. The situation is getting tense with Trump deciding to increase the troops in the region. Russia and China meanwhile criticise the U.S. So what's brewing in the region. Here's a report

Gravitas: US piles pressure on Iran: Russia, China caution US

"If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran," he said in a tweet on Sunday. "Never threaten the United States again!" The US has deployed additional warships and planes to the Gulf in recent days.

'If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran': Donald Trump

U.S. Uses A Mix Of Sanctions & Blacklisting To Target Iran. Here's How The U.S. Has Targetted Iran This Year Palki summarises the timeline of the U.S.-Iran Standoff. U.S. has maintained the pressure on Iran while Iran has threatened to scale bank its commitment to 2015 Nuclear deal

Gravitas: U.S-Iran standoff: the sequence of events

Deciphering The U.S.-Iran Tensions That Is Threatening To Disrupt Global Peace Are the U.S. and Iran on the brink of the fourth gulf war? Is non-compliance of the 2015 deal in the best interests of Iran? Can Europe do anything more than mere posturing? Can India, China save the deal? Palki speaks to Adnan Tabatabai, Expert of Iranian affairs to understand the implications of the rising tensions

Gravitas: Understand U.S.-Iran tensions: In conversation with Adnan Tabatabai, expert on Iranian affairs

Iran Nuclear Deal Is In Jeopardy. Global Tensions Are On A Rise. Is There A Chance For De-escalation Of Tensions Iran nuclear deal is in jeopardy. U.S. continues to provoke Iran. Iran has issued an ultimatum to Europe as the situation gets serious. Is the 4th Gulf war imminent? Can India & China stop the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Palki takes stock of the situation

Gravitas: Can India, China stop the 4th Gulf war?

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