Link to Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/11/uns-failure-to-stop-iranian-attacks-sending-dangerous-signal-qatar Qatar has sharply criticized the United Nations Security Council for not doing enough to stop ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, saying a weak response risks sending a “dangerous signal” that strikes on countries not involved in the conflict will go unpunished. Qatar’s permanent representative to the U.N. warned that Tehran’s continued targeting… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-shiites-base-criticism-84d6e421181c33aac2dee8c42ecdcb9c The recent flare‑up in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has triggered rare public criticism of the powerful Shiite militia from within its own Lebanese base. The conflict reignited in early March 2026 after Hezbollah launched missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran; Israel responded with heavy bombardment of southern… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/sudan-war-rsf-military-drone-schoolgirls-e1e102861f0d4cc193a51669f297c670 A deadly drone strike in southern Sudan has killed at least 17 people, most of them schoolgirls, after an explosive‑laden unmanned aircraft struck a secondary school and a nearby health care center in the village of Shukeiri in the White Nile province. Local hospital officials said about ten others were wounded, with three girls seriously injured;… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/10/baghdad-diplomatic-drone-strike/ This article discusses a drone attack that targeted a U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad, Iraq. According to the article, a drone struck the facility in what officials believe was an attack carried out by pro-Iran militias operating in Iraq. These militias are armed groups that are aligned with Iran and oppose the presence of U.S. forces in… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/iran-update-morning-special-report-march-8-2026-69adbd065e3ff This article discusses Israeli strikes on an Iranian missile facility and how it connects to the growing tensions between Israel and Iran. According to the article, satellite images confirmed that Israel carried out strikes on the Shahroud missile facility located in Iran’s Semnan Province. The site is believed to be connected to Iran’s missile development and weapons… Read more »
Article Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/100-rockets-fired-at-once-hezbollah-rains-hellfire-over-israel-idf-vows-retaliation/videoshow/129479924.cms This article talks about a major rocket attack carried out by Hezbollah against Israel. According to the article, Hezbollah fired around 100 rockets toward northern Israel in a short amount of time. The rockets caused air-raid sirens to go off in several Israeli cities, including Haifa and other areas in northern Israel. Many residents had to take… Read more »
The Guardian (March 11th,2026) The Middle East plays a crucial role in the global energy system because many of the world’s largest oil producers are located there. Recently, the region has experienced a dramatic escalation in conflict after Iran launched attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Persian Gulf. These attacks targeted important facilities such as airports, commercial ships,… Read more »
Reuters: March 11th 2026 The United Nations has warned that the expanding conflict in the Middle East could have serious global consequences. According to UN officials, the war involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and other regional actors is beginning to affect global humanitarian operations, trade, and economic stability. As the conflict spreads, it is disrupting major transportation routes and… Read more »
The Guardian, March 12th 2026 A major political and military crisis has recently developed in the Middle East involving Israel, Iran, and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. The situation escalated after Hezbollah launched a large attack on Israel using drones and missiles. The attack targeted more than 50 locations across Israel, including major cities such as Tel Aviv and Haifa. This… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/6/moscow-sees-significant-rise-in-demand-for-russian-oil-gas-amid-iran-war 6 Mar 2026 The article explains how the continuous war with Iran has caused a surge in global demand for Russian energy exports. When destruction and fighting happens in the Middle East, oil and gas supplies, especially shipments moving through the Persian gulf are threatened. Countries and energy markets are turning to Russia as an alternative supplier for them…. Read more »
