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Pete Hegseth Halted US Efforts to Limit Civilian Deaths Ahead of Iran War  Truthout

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Israeli strike hits area near Yater in southern Lebanon An Israeli air strike hit the outskirts of the town of Yater in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground reported.  There were no immediate reports of casualties from the attack. Yater lies close to the border area where Israeli forces have been carrying out strikes since March 2.

Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Elementary School in Iran  The Intercept

Iran condemns new EU sanctions over alleged rights abuses Iran has criticised a new round of European Union sanctions targeting officials over alleged human rights violations. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced earlier that member states approved sanctions on 19 Iranian officials and entities. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the measures as “absurd”, “immoral” and “utterly unlawful”. Baghaei said the sanctions were an attempt to punish Iran for exercising its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter against the US and Israel during their war on Iran.

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Iran targets commercial ships, oil infrastructure as U.S.-Israeli strikes central Beirut, expanding conflict  CBC

UK government loses appeal over Kneecap terror charges Imran Mulla on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 16:16 Singer Liam Og O hAnnaidh had been accused of showing support for Hezbollah at a London gig Liam Og O hAnnaidh (R) arrives for a press conference with bandmate JJ O Dochartaigh (L) at the Conway Mill in Belfast on 11 March 2026 (AFP) Off The British government has lost an appeal against a court's decision to throw out a terrorism charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, was initially charged over allegations that he waved the flag of Hezbollah during a concert in London in November 2024.  The Lebanese group is a proscribed organisation in the UK and the 28-year-old was charged last May under the Terrorism Act, which says it is a criminal offence to display an article which arouses reasonable suspicion that someone supports a proscribed organisation. After a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, Judge Paul Goldpsring ruled in September that Og O hAnnaidh had been charged after the six-month limit to bring the charge, which could only be dealt with by the magistrates' court, ended. The charge was thrown out.  On Wednesday, the High Court in London ruled that Og O hAnnaidh would not face a new terror trial. The judgement said it agreed with the ruling last September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Afterwards at a press conference in Wesr Belfast, Og O hAnnaidh said: "This entire process was never about me, never about any threat to the public and never about terrorism... it was always about Palestine. "Your attempts to label me a terrorist have failed because I was right and, yet again, Britain was wrong." “This is a story about Palestine and us is a distraction from the real story,” said Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh as he left a London court on Wednesday, where he’s facing a terrorism charge for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag during a gig in London last November. pic.twitter.com/B8jUn9RkpD August 22, 2025 Addressing the governmenr, Og O hAnnaidh said: "We said we would fight you in your court and we would win, we have three times now. Your own High Court has ruled against you. "I will not be silent, Kneecap will not be silent, the people of west Belfast will not be silent. Kneecap has denied the charges against its band member, and accused the UK government of using it to distract from Israeli crimes in Gaza.  UK Politics News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

UN humanitarian chief says mass displacement accelerating as Lebanon's shelters are already overcrowded, lack resources.

Live - Iran mines Hormuz as Trump says few targets left  ایران اینترنشنال

Attacks have targeted around 20 commercial vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz, data analyst groups report, as the blockaded waterway becomes a front line in the Middle East war. Iran's quest to inflict maximum pain on the global economy in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on its territory has all but shut the narrow strait through which 20 percent of global crude and LNG normally passes. Only a tiny fraction of the vessels that used to navigate the strategic waterway have made it through, while some have ended up in flames. - Vessels hit -

Strike that killed at least 175 people, most of them children, reportedly due to targeting mistake by US military planners Minab school bombing: a visual guide A preliminary US military investigation has reportedly determined that Washington was responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school in February that killed scores of children. According to the New York Times, quoting unnamed US officials and others familiar with the initial findings, the investigation has concluded that the strike on 28 February on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building was the result of a targeting mistake by the US military planners. Continue reading...

Iran war and Hormuz shock fuels cost-of-living crisis across South Asia Tauseef Ahmad on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 15:00 India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka all suffering from spike in energy and fuel costs Kashmiris queuing for fuel, March 2026 (Junaid Bhat/MEE) Off When tensions erupted around the Strait of Hormuz in early March, the impact was felt far beyond the Gulf’s narrow shipping lanes.  Within days, the shock from the world’s most important energy chokehold rippled across South Asia, from petrol pumps in Karachi to vegetable markets in Dhaka and taxi stands in Mumbai.  With oil prices surging as the US-Israeli war on Iran escalated, governments across the region scrambled to contain rising fuel costs while millions of households began bracing for higher transport fares, food prices and electricity bills. For the people of South Asia, already grappling with high inflation, the surge in fuel costs is rapidly turning into a complete cost-of-living crisis, highlighting how vulnerable the global energy market is to geopolitical disruptions, particularly in the Gulf. For South Asian economies that rely heavily on imported fuel and natural gas - India gets 40 percent of its gas from Qatar - the surge has immediate consequences: higher transport costs, rising food prices, electricity shortages and growing pressure on already strained government budgets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Roughly 20 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products pass through the narrow Strait of Hormuz every day, accounting for nearly one-fifth of global oil consumption. “South Asia’s energy systems remain deeply tied to Gulf oil,” Fatima Rahman, an energy analyst at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, told Middle East Eye. “When a geopolitical shock hits the Strait of Hormuz, the economic shock reaches households here within days,” Rahman said. Countries across South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, import the majority of their energy needs.  With limited domestic production and volatile currencies, even a modest increase in global oil prices can quickly strain public finances and household budgets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ramadan in Pakistan In Pakistan, the effects have been swift and visible. Petrol prices have risen by roughly 55 rupees (20 cents) per litre, pushing retail prices above 321 rupees ($1.15) per litre, while diesel has climbed to nearly 336 rupees ($1.20). For transport workers and small businesses, the increase has been immediate and painful. Ahmed Khan, a bus driver in Lahore who operates a route between the city’s suburbs and the old railway station, said his daily fuel expenses have surged in just a few days. “Earlier I spent around 6,000 rupees ($21) on diesel for a full day,” he said while waiting for passengers near Badami Bagh. “Now it’s close to 7,000 rupees ($25). I had no choice but to raise fares, otherwise I cannot run the bus.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Transport operators across Lahore have increased fares by 15 to 20 percent, adding pressure on commuters who already struggle with rising living costs. The price shock is also rippling through food markets. In Karachi’s Empress Market, vegetable vendors say transport costs have pushed prices up by nearly 10 percent within a week. For families observing the holy month of Ramadan, the timing has been particularly difficult. Sara Ahmed, a mother of three in Islamabad, said the cost of everyday items such as dates, milk and cooking oil has climbed noticeably. People wait to break their fast at an event during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Karachi, Pakistan, February 2026 (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters) “We budget carefully during Ramadan,” she said. “But this year prices change almost every day. Even a small increase makes a difference for families like ours.” Pakistan’s government has introduced austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption. Schools in Punjab and Balochistan are scheduled to close for two weeks from 16 March, universities have shifted to online classes and public offices have adopted a four-day work week with partial remote staffing. Cabinet members have also agreed to forgo their salary for two months as part of cost-cutting efforts. Economists at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics warn that sustained oil prices above $100 per barrel could add two to three percentage points to inflation, which already stood at about 23 percent in February. Meanwhile, the country’s foreign exchange reserves - estimated at roughly $8.5bn - could face additional strain as the import bill rises. Fuel rationing in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, where nearly 95 percent of energy demand depends on imports, the crisis has triggered fuel rationing and panic buying. Authorities have limited vehicles to 40 litres of fuel per purchase at petrol stations in an effort to prevent shortages. 'Without the generator we cannot manage the heat and the power cuts' - Fatima Begum, Dhaka resident In cities such as Dhaka and Chittagong, long lines stretching more than a kilometre have become a common sight as drivers wait hours for fuel. Fatima Begum, a Dhaka resident who relies on a diesel generator during frequent power outages, said she spent four hours waiting to buy fuel. “Without the generator we cannot manage the heat and the power cuts,” she said. “But fuel is becoming harder to find.” Electricity shortages have worsened as natural gas supplies tighten, forcing urban areas to endure power cuts lasting up to six hours a day. The disruptions are also affecting Bangladesh’s crucial export industries. In Chittagong’s garment district, factory workers say production shifts have shortened because of unreliable electricity. Rahim Uddin, a sewing machine operator at a clothing factory, said the changes have reduced his income. “My salary is the same, but I used to earn extra through overtime,” he said. “Now production stops early because of electricity problems.” Zahid Hussain, a former lead economist in Dhaka, said rising energy costs could significantly widen Bangladesh’s trade deficit. “For a country that imports nearly all its fuel, every $10 increase in oil prices puts serious pressure on the balance of payments,” Hussain said. Bangladesh’s inflation rate stood at about 9.5 percent in February, but analysts warn it could climb above 12 percent if oil prices remain elevated. India transport and cooking costs India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and a significant importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar, is being hurt by the Iran war. Petrol prices in Delhi have risen roughly 12 percent to about 108 rupees ($1.17) per litre, while diesel prices have reached around 95 rupees ($1.03). To cushion the impact, the government has released about five million barrels of crude from strategic reserves, but analysts say this is only a temporary measure.  A bird flies next to a logo of Indian Oil outside a fuel station in New Delhi, India, 4 March 2025 (Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters) For workers who depend on fuel for their livelihoods, even modest price increases can have significant consequences. Rajesh Singh, a taxi driver in Mumbai, said his monthly fuel expenses have increased by about 4,000 rupees ($44). “Earlier I could save some money after paying rent and fuel,” he said. “Now most of what I earn goes straight into petrol.” Higher transport costs are also beginning to hit food prices. In Kolkata, wholesale onion prices have increased by about 10 percent in recent days as trucking costs rise. In rural Uttar Pradesh, households report higher cooking gas prices, with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders approaching 950 rupees ($10). The Indian government has invoked emergency powers and directed oil refiners to maximise the production of LPG to try and prevent a shortage of cooking fuel. The country is the second-largest importer of LPG in the world. The gas, a mixture of propane and butane, is widely used as a primary cooking fuel in millions of Indian households, making stable supply critical. Structural inequality The shock of the war has been even more severe in smaller economies like Nepal and Sri Lanka. Iranian warship hit by US torpedo was 'defenceless', former Indian official claims Read More » In Sri Lanka, which is still recovering from the financial crisis that triggered mass protests in 2022, petrol prices have risen by roughly 18 percent. Authorities have introduced restrictions on imports of non-essential goods in an effort to protect foreign exchange reserves. In Nepal, petrol prices have increased, while the Nepal Oil Corporation has reduced fuel supplies to dealers by around 20 percent. Transport strikes in Kathmandu have disrupted food deliveries, pushing rice and vegetable prices upward. Across South Asia, rising energy prices are disproportionately impacting poorer households. Low-income families typically spend 15 to 20 percent of their income on food and energy, compared with roughly five percent for wealthier households. Energy analyst Anirban Mukherjee, based in Kolkata, said the current crisis exposes a deeper structural problem. “The lesson is clear,” Mukherjee said. “Energy security cannot rely solely on imported oil. Countries in the region need to accelerate investments in renewable energy and regional power cooperation.” War on Iran Sajid Raina Delhi Delhi News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

Warning comes as 400 million barrels of oil are being released from global reserves during waterway's closure.

Oil storage facilities hit in Oman’s Port of Salalah, says British maritime security firm Oil storage facilities at Oman’s Port of Salalah were struck in an apparent drone attack, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. Ambrey said drones hit fuel tanks at the port, while Oman TV also reported that oil storage facilities had been targeted. The firm added that no damage to merchant vessels had been reported following the incident. The attack comes as Iran continues targeting energy production and storage sites across the Gulf in response to ongoing US and Israeli strikes on the country.

Goldman executive says private markets clients ‘glad’ for Iran war ‘distraction’  Financial Times