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Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of Hormuz on March 24.
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use.
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
The United Arab Emirates has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output, even as exports of liquefied natural gas remain severely constrained by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel welcomes Lebanon move to expel Iranian envoy
Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar has welcomed Lebanon’s reported decision to expel Iran’s ambassador-designate, urging Beirut to take further steps to curb the influence of Hezbollah amid heightened regional tensions.
Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan offers Islamabad as a venue for US-Iran peace talks as Prime Minister Sharif confirms back-channel diplomacy with both Washington and Tehran, with a US delegation expected within days.
Tel Aviv stocks plummet despite brief recovery after US halt on Iran strikes
Israeli stocks on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange deepened their losses on March 24, hitting a new intraday low at approximately 16:53 local time. The TA-35 index fell approximately 2%, whilst the TA-90 index declined 1.8%.
Iran parliament deputy speaker rules out any negotiations with US
Iran's parliament deputy speaker says there will be no negotiations with the US, the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen, and Tehran will push the conflict into the energy and economic sphere.
Middle East conflict causes surge in gas flaring and emissions
The war in Iran has caused a spike in gas flaring across the Middle East is adding to greenhouse gas emissions as energy infrastructure disruptions linked to regional conflict force producers to burn excess fuel.
BBC fails to mention Israel during a report of Lebanese hospital missile strikes
The BBC failed to mention the word “Israel” at all when reporting Israeli missiles targeted at least 20 Iranian hospitals and medical centres on March 23 –a war crime.
How Iran's Ghalibaf turned concrete into power
Ghalibaf built his career through the IRGC's construction empire and a Tehran mayorship dogged by property scandals. As Iran's lead negotiator, his rise mirrors a familiar authoritarian archetype.
One in five Lebanese displaced in three weeks by Israel’s invasion
Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history.
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
Turkey is seeking an off-ramp to the war involving Iran, engaging both the US and the Islamic Republic in an effort to initiate negotiations on a potential deal, sources familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye on March 24.
VIDEO: Israel hit by missiles, vows to continue strikes until US and Iran reach deal
Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23.
The West has split – Stubb
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that relations between the US and Europe are fracturing under Donald Trump’s policies, urging allies to “salvage what you can” of the transatlantic alliance.
Is the CRINK alliance helping to arm Iran?
Are the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) arming and abetting Iran? The informal cooperation between America's main geopolitical adversaries were already cooperating militarily before the start of the Iran war.
Iran's Ghalibaf denies US talks, accuses Washington of market manipulation
Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf denied any US talks are under way, calling reports "fake news" aimed at manipulating oil markets, as Trump paused threatened strikes on Iranian power plants for five days.
Iran denies any talks with Trump, says his pause was a retreat forced by military threats
Iran denies any talks with Trump, saying his five-day pause was a forced retreat driven by credible military threats and bond market pressure, not diplomacy. The window expires on March 28.
Middle East conflict has damaged over 40 energy assets - IEA
More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been “severely or very severely” damaged by the ongoing conflict, raising the risk of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies, according to the IEA.
Has Trump TACO'd on the Iran war?
Trump's five-day pause on Iran power plant strikes follows the classic TACO pattern of escalate-then-retreat, but analysts warn this war may be the one where the formula breaks down.
Trump suspends Iran power plant strikes for five days, citing 'productive' direct talks with Tehran
Trump suspends planned strikes on Iranian power plants for five days, revealing the US and Iran have been in direct talks over a "complete and total resolution" of the Middle East conflict.