World·19d ago
Iran-Israel conflict escalates with regional strikes; four injured near Dubai airport
Israeli strikes hit central Beirut on March 11, 2026, as regional tensions intensify. Two drones came down near Dubai airport injuring four people, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting seven ballistic missiles. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed strikes on a U.S. base in Kuwait. Container ships sustained damage from projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and UAE waters. G7 energy ministers said they stand ready to release strategic oil reserves to address price spikes from the conflict.
The Hindu International
World·19d ago
Iran threatens to target U.S.-Israeli economic interests after bank attack
Iran's military command said on March 11, 2026 that it will target U.S. and Israeli economic and banking interests in the Middle East region in response to an attack on Bank Sepah, an administrative building linked to one of Iran's largest public banks in Tehran. A military spokesperson warned people in the region to stay 1,000 metres away from banks.
France 24 (World) · The Hindu International
World·19d ago
Iran launches 37th wave of missile and drone attacks across Gulf; vessels hit in Strait of Hormuz
Iran conducted its 37th wave of attacks across the Gulf region on March 11, firing missiles and drones at targets including a US base in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE. At least two vessels were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with one container ship set ablaze. The attacks have raised global energy concerns, with Brent crude up 20 percent since the conflict began. The UN Security Council was scheduled to vote on a GCC-sponsored resolution demanding Iran cease attacks on Arab neighbours.
Al Jazeera
