Israel-Iran conflict

Commentary

Iran’s strikes on Gulf countries will spur review of regional security and US bases

Iran has expanded its strikes beyond Israel to include multiple oil-rich Arab monarchies of the Gulf.

US has ‘practically nothing left to target’ in Iran, Trump says

US President Donald Trump has given repeated mixed messages about the timing and aims of the war, but he also said on March 10 the ending could come “soon”.

G-7 energy ministers ready to take ‘all necessary measures’ on oil reserves

The IEA is proposing the largest ever release of oil reserves, as the Middle East war drives up oil prices.

News analysis

Iran might have a few military surprises in store as US hopes of a swift victory fade

Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree engulfed in smoke near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 after an attack, as seen in a photo released by the Royal Thai Navy.

Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe and sound’, says president’s son

Mr Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to address the nation since he was named Iran’s new supreme leader.

Thai Airways to raise fares as fuel costs soar and demand surges

Thai Airways posted a full-year net income of 30.9 billion baht in 2025, reversing a net loss of 26.9 billion baht a year earlier.

IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ says

The release would exceed 182 million barrels of oil.

Malaysia steps up enforcement to curb fuel smuggling amid Mid-East tensions

Malaysians can enjoy cheaper petrol under a new scheme introduced by the Malaysian government to plug leakages.

‘Once in a lifetime’: RSAF plane returns with largest group of S’poreans from Middle East so far

Ms Amanda Er, 31, healthcare worker, tearing up as she is greeted by a loved one, after her RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 11, 2026. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

Israel launches new strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs

Smoke and flames rise following an Israeli air strike on Dahieh, a suburb in the south of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 6.

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