Integrated battle command system costing $2.5 billion has been approved by the US State Department for Kuwait and Advanced Precision ‌Kill Weapon Systems for Israel.

Patriot missiles to Advanced Precision Kill Weapon ‌Systems, US approves $8.6 billion military sales to Middle East allies

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is set to leave West Asia and return home after a historic 309-day deployment in the Red Sea region. The mission became one of the longest US naval deployments in recent years amid heightened tensions and security operations across the Middle East. The carrier’s return marks the end of a major chapter in Washington’s military presence during a period of regional instability.


USS Gerald R Ford To Head Back After 10 Months of Deployment 

Indian condom manufacturers are facing a severe supply crisis and projected 40% to 50% higher costs for anhydrous ammonia—a key material used to stabilize natural rubber latex—driven by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. 


Iran War | Report: Indian Condom Makers Face Up To 50% Higher Latex Costs

Hezbollah on Sunday struck an Israeli military vessel off the Lebanese coast with a naval cruise missile, claiming a direct hit as fighting with Israel in the south escalated.

In a statement, the group said the warship was hit about 68 nautical miles (around 126 km) offshore while preparing to carry out attacks on Lebanese territory, adding that the target had been monitored for hours before the strike.


Hezbollah Drone Strikes Israeli Tanks; Targets Israel's Defence Forces

Israel’s military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Saturday (April 4, 2026) after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital in the city.

Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south after Hezbollah entered the war in West Asia on the side of its backer Iran on March 2.


Israel Issues Evacuation Warnings For Citizens in Lebanon's Tyre

India has confirmed it is sourcing crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran amid the ongoing energy supply disruptions in West Asia caused by war in the region. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a statement on Saturday addressing rumours of supply problems. “Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran; and there is no payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports,” it said.


India: Energy Supplies Remain Secured, Says Crude Supply Fully Secured for Coming Months

The Middle East is on the edge. Iran has just launched its 88th wave of retaliatory attacks using the brand new Qiam missile. With a 1,000km range and advanced radar-evading technology, these missiles have reportedly struck US drone hangars and Israeli pilot hideouts. This follows intense air strikes on Iranian targets by the IDF and US forces.  


Iran Fires Deadly QIAM on US-Israel | 88th Wave of Revenge Attack

The French government has pledged targeted support for industries hit by surging fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, while warning that broad, across-the-board financial relief is no longer sustainable. This comes as truck and bus drivers drivers staged a "go slow" protest in Paris.


France's Transport Industry Stages Go-slow Protest in Paris

Carrying 3,500 Marines and F-35 stealth fighters, the USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, raising speculation of a US ground assault on Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal.


Is a US ground invasion imminent? Why the USS Tripoli just anchored near Iran's oil lifeline

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, U.S. officials said, as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should President Donald Trump choose to escalate.


Reports: Pentagon Prepares For Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf Criticises Trump; Says 'US Planning Ground Attack'

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf Criticizes Trump; Says 'US Planning Ground Attack'

Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, according to a summary of Ukrainian intelligence shared with NBC News by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

In an interview in the Gulf nation of Qatar on Saturday, Zelenskyy said he was “100%” confident Russia was sharing such intelligence with Iran to help target U.S. forces across the Middle East.

Ukraine: Russia Took Satellite Images of US Airbase in Saudi Arabia

IEA Chief Fatih Birol has warned that the global economy faces an unprecedented energy shock, with over 40 energy assets across the Middle East severely damaged by ongoing conflict, surpassing the severity of 1970s oil crises. Combined with closures in the Strait of Hormuz, this crisis poses a "major threat" to global supply stability, withno country immune. 


IEA Chief: World Facing Unprecedented Energy Shock; At Least 40 Energy Assets 'Severely' Damaged

The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah early Saturday, after calling on residents of several areas to evacuate.

Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops in Six Villages in Southern Lebanon 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck a U.S. F‑35 fighter jet over Iranian airspace, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing at a U.S. base in the Middle East. The incident -a potential first in the current conflict - is under investigation as tensions continue to escalate.


Iran War: American Air Power Faces New Threat; 16 US Aircraft Have Been Lost

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is set to visit Lebanon as tensions escalate in the region. The visit comes shortly after the European Union called on Israel to halt its military strikes on Lebanese territory.

According to France’s foreign ministry, the trip underscores Paris’ support and solidarity with the Lebanese people, who it says are being drawn into a conflict they did not choose.

The development highlights growing international concern over the escalating situation and increasing pressure for de-escalation in the Middle East.

France FM to Visit Lebanon After EU Urges Israel to Halt Strikes 

Rockets and at least five drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday, Iraqi security sources said, describing it as the most intense assault since the war began. 

It came as residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions as air defences worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire, as the conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of abating.


Iran War: US Embassy in Baghdad Attacked, Explosions Rock Dubai and Doha

Israeli media reports claim the IDF targeted Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani in fresh strikes. His condition remains unclear as tensions escalate rapidly in the Middle East. No official confirmation from Iran yet, raising fears of a major geopolitical escalation and possible retaliation.


Iran War: Israel Claims Iran's Top Security Chief Larijani Killed; Iran Yet To Confirm

South Africa's fruit exporters are facing mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, threatening a $1.3 billion market in the Middle East.


Iran War: Fruit Exporters Face Mounting Losses & Disruption

Pakistan is experiencing a severe fuel crisis in March 2026, driven by Middle East conflict disrupting oil supplies, resulting in over 20% price hikes. Petrol prices exceeded PKR 320/litre, causing panic buying and shortages as the nation imports over 80% of its energy. The government has introduced austerity measures, including salary cuts and reduced official travel. 


Fuel Crisis: State of Pakistan's Economy Decoded

Iran struck and damaged five US Air Force refuelling planes on the ground at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, The Wall Street Journal reported, in what would mark a major escalation in the Middle East conflict involving the United States-Israel and the Islamic Republic.


US-Iran War | Reports: Iranian Strikes Damage Five US Planes in Saudi Arabia

Gulf sovereign wealth funds, built over decades from oil riches, may now face their biggest test yet. As tensions rise in West Asia and energy infrastructure faces disruption risks, governments across the gulf could increasingly rely on these massive investment pools, originally designed as financial buffers for difficult times.


Gulf Wealth Funds Face First Real Stress Test

The United States plans to significantly increase weapons production as the conflict involving Iran intensifies. US President Donald Trump said American defence companies will quadruple weapons manufacturing to meet rising military demands.

According to Trump, the expansion of US weapons production is already underway, with new plants for advanced weapon systems being built and existing facilities scaling up output. The move is aimed at ensuring a steady supply of munitions and military hardware during ongoing operations.

The announcement comes as Washington seeks to maintain military readiness and replenish stockpiles while the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Defence Firms to Ramp Up Production 'Exquisite Class Weapons'

Israel's military said it launched a "broad wave" of strikes on Iran's capital of Tehran targeting regime infrastructure, with additional strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs. Iran responded early Friday with retaliatory strikes on Israel.



US-Iran War: Israel Confirms Wave of Strikes on Government Targets in Tehran

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