Keywords: Middle East Conflict


Bank of Japan holds rates as oil shock raises inflation risks

The Bank of Japan kept its interest rates unchanged on Thursday, warning that rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict could push up underlying inflation and complicate policy decisions. The central bank maintained its short-term policy rate at 0.75 percent following a two-day meeting, in......

Zelensky warns Iran war is stalling Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the conflict in Iran is disrupting peace negotiations over Ukraine and straining critical missile supplies needed to defend against Russian attacks. Speaking to the BBC during a visit to London on March 17, he said the situation raises serious concerns for......

UAE briefly closes airspace as Iran Israel strikes escalate across region

The United Arab Emirates briefly shut its airspace on Tuesday as missile and drone exchanges between Iran and Israel intensified, with explosions reported in several Gulf cities and new strikes launched across multiple fronts. Residents in Dubai and Doha reported hearing blasts as air defense systems......

Iran war: Donald Trump refuses deal with Tehran despite rising costs

More than two weeks after the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out any agreement with Iran for now, stating that the terms offered are “not good enough.” In an interview with NBC, Trump emphasized that a deal must be “very strong” and......

Switzerland upholds neutrality, rejects US military overflight requests amid Middle East conflict

For the first time since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, Switzerland announced on Saturday that it had rejected two requests from the United States to overfly Swiss territory, citing its “right to neutrality.” According to a government statement, the requests involved reconnaissance......

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vow to “hunt and kill” Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu amid escalating Middle East conflict

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated further after Iran’s powerful military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, issued a strong warning against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to statements published on the official platform of the Iranian force, the Revolutionary......

War in the Middle East forces cancellation of Formula 1 Grands Prix in the Gulf

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of two major Formula 1 events scheduled to take place in the Gulf region in April. Motorsport authorities confirmed that the races planned in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held due to security concerns linked to the ongoing......

Palestinian officials report man killed in settler attack in the West Bank

Local Palestinian authorities reported that a man was killed following a shooting during an alleged attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, highlighting renewed tensions in the region. According to Palestinian health officials, the victim, identified as 28-year-old Amir Moatasem Odeh,......

Iran warns it could target U.S.-linked companies if its energy infrastructure is attacked

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iranian officials warn of potential retaliation if the country’s energy infrastructure becomes a target of military strikes. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Tehran would respond firmly to any attack on its energy facilities.......