Spain has taken an additional step in distancing itself from the U. S. -led military campaign against Iran, announcing the closure of its airspace to American aircraft involved in the conflict.
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) may face rising risks in select loan segments amid a fuel supply shock triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, with business, MSME and vehicle loans emerging as the most vulnerable categories, according to a report by Nomura.
President Trump said that Iran had agreed to release 20 more cargo ships of oil through the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday.
The president, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, cast the permission as a “sign of respect. ” He also asserted that the United States had already achieved “regime change” in Iran.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30(ANI): A crew of Indian seafarers recounted their ordeal after being detained by the Iranian Navy, following their returned they alleged that they were fired upon and held for weeks despite being outside Iranian territorial waters. Speaking to the media, Captain Vijay Kumar said the incident began after a technical failure on board.
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 29 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, multiple times before an Iranian attack. According to Zelenskyy, Russian satellites imaged the base on March 24 and 25, suggesting they were preparing for the attack.
Zelensky claims Russia surveilling US military bases for Iran President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has intelligence indicating Russia has conducted surveillance of US and allied military bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions. In a post on Telegram, Zelensky said seven locations were monitored or photographed this week, including sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, as well as the joint US-British base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Zelensky suggested the activity could be linked to broader geopolitical tensions, questioning moves to ease sanctions on Moscow.
Saudi pipeline circumventing the Strait of Hormuz running at full capacity Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, is operating at full capacity of 7 million barrels per day, Bloomberg reported. Exports from Yanbu on the Red Sea have reached about 5 million barrels per day, with an additional 700,000 to 900,000 barrels of refined products shipped daily, the report said.
The United Arab Emirates has in recent days canceled the residency visas of Iranians outside the country, leaving some stranded abroad, according to accounts and information received by Iran International from affected individuals.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 28 (ANI): The ongoing West Asia conflict is affecting fertiliser supplies for Indian farmers, raising concerns about potential drops in agricultural yields and increases in food prices.
Kuwait oil price rises above $118 amid Hormuz tensions The price of Kuwaiti oil rose to more than $118 per barrel, the state news agency KUNA reported, amid ongoing disruptions to energy flows in the region. The report said the price increased by $8. 10 to reach $118.
Thailand reaches deal with Iran to allow Hormuz oil transit, PM says Thailand’s Prime Minister said he has reached an agreement with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to safeguard the country’s energy supplies, AFP reported. Speaking to reporters, Anutin Charnvirakul said the deal would help ease concerns as Thailand relies heavily on oil imports from the Middle East, the report said. Earlier this month, a Thai-flagged cargo ship was struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting risks to maritime traffic in the area.
FBI confirms Director Kash Patel's email hack claimed by Iran-linked group The FBI confirmed that an email account belonging to Director Kash Patel was hacked after an Iran-linked group claimed responsibility for the breach. FBI spokesman Ben Williamson said, “We have taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity. ” Williamson said the data accessed was “historical in nature and involves no government information.
NEW DELHI, India: Beer makers in India are warning of potential supply shortages and price increases as the war in Iran disrupts gas supplies and drives up costs for key packaging materials. The Brewers Association of India said rising input costs and supply constraints are affecting glass bottle production and aluminium can availability, just as demand is set to rise during the summer season.
Trump says US is 'crushing Iran currently, as we speak' US President Donald Trump said the United States is “crushing Iran currently, as we speak”, claiming that ongoing US attacks are forcing Tehran toward negotiations. “They’re being hit so harsh anybody would be negotiating,” Trump said while speaking in Miami, repeating assertions made in recent days that Iran is engaged in talks with Washington. Trump also alleged that Iranian officials denying negotiations were being untruthful, though he did not identify which officials or provide evidence of direct communication.
Istanbul [Turkiye] March 28 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's decision to pause strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia is due to the mounting concerns over the global energy market, according to Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group.
Washington’s sanctions waiver, introduced during the Iran war to ease oil supply pressure, is channeling discounted crude away from China and toward India, strengthening energy ties with New Delhi.
Pakistan easing regulation to boost food exports to Iran Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:12 Pakistan will allow food items to be exported through Iran without letters of credit or bank guarantees Workers prepare to pack whole squids for export at a factory at a fishery port in Karachi, Pakistan, on 22 November 2019 (Asif Hassan/AFP) Off Pakistan has eased a key financial regulation to make it easier for exporters to send goods to and through Iran , according to a report on Friday by Pakistan's Profit magazine. Pakistani exporters looking to send goods to Iran have traditionally needed to use specific payment channels so export proceeds are repatriated quickly. This process required exporters to use letters of credit or advance payments.
New Delhi [India] March 27 (ANI): The government decisions taken recently on LPG, Petrol and Diesel have brought relief to consumers and helped shield them from disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse said today.
Rising tension around Iran is elevating the Red Sea from a secondary theater to a critical axis of global trade What began as a conflict centered on Iran's nuclear infrastructure and regional power balance has rapidly transformed the strategic geography of global trade and energy flows.
