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Oman Keeps Trickle of LNG Flowing from Middle East Amid Iran War Bloomberg.com
New mortgages up by £800 a year amid ‘Trumpflation’ from Iran war The Guardian
U.S. seeks backup fertilizer as Iran war disrupts planting Farm Progress
Video | War Map Explained: Iran-Israel Strikes, Gulf Attacks & Rising Death Toll NDTV
By May Angel and Tristan Veyet LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters its third week, analysts warn it is severely disrupting fertiliser markets and endangering food security for developing countries in the near term. Here is how the conflict is affecting fertiliser costs, trade flows and output: WHY IS THE HORMUZ STRAIT KEY FOR FERTILISER SUPPLY? Fertiliser production is energy-intensive, relying heavily on natural gas as a feedstock, with energy making up as much as 70% of production costs.
From sea turtles to birds and the gentle dugong, the Persian Gulf's diverse but fragile marine life is threatened by the bombs and oil of the war in the Middle East. The ecosystem was already under pressure from climate change and maritime traffic before the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran at the end of February, leading to Tehran's region-wide retaliation.
First Thing: Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in airstrike The Guardian
Official figures showed company insolvencies rose 7% higher month-on-month in February.
Iran attacks Israel in retaliation for the deaths of Larijani and Soleimani El Mundo America
Israeli strikes hit Beirut southern suburbs near airport Israeli warplanes launched several strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday, Lebanon’s official news agency ANI reported. The bombardment targeted multiple locations, including areas close to the airport. "A third Israeli strike on the southern suburbs targeted the old airport road (...)," ANI reported. Lebanon’s Civil Aviation Authority said Beirut’s international airport remains operational despite the attacks.
As businesses close during the war, many are out of work and can’t afford the basics for the Seder. Help deliver relief to families in need across Israel. The post Sirens, Closed Jobs, and Pesach: Families Struggle to Afford a Seder appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Opinion | When the Iran war ends, the mullahs will be broke The Washington Post
Are Investors Too Calm About the War In Iran? Bloomberg.com
The Middle East conflict risks adding a staggering 45 million to acute hunger, warns the UN's World Food Programme.
Would be 'in the interest of everybody' for US, Israel to cease conflict now, says Kallas, floating possible solution to resolve Strait of Hormuz blockage The post EU foreign policy chief says bloc working with Mideast nations to find end to Iran war appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Drone and rocket attacks reportedly targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday and a separate strike killed four people at a house reportedly hosting Iranian advisers in the Iraqi capital, security officials said, pulling the country deeper into the war in the Middle East. The strikes came hours after air defences thwarted a rocket attack at the embassy and a drone caused a fire at a luxury hotel frequented by foreign diplomats in Baghdad’s fortified green zone, Agence France-Presse reported Middle East crisis – live updates Continue reading...
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Iran war: Israel says Iran security chief, Basij head killed DW.com
US seeks fertilizer from Venezuela and Morocco amid Iran war The Trump administration is exploring alternative fertilizer supplies as the war with Iran disrupts global markets. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC on Tuesday that Washington is looking to Venezuela and potentially Morocco to ease shortages and stabilise supply for American farmers. Hassett said the move is designed to cushion the impact of the conflict on agricultural production and food prices.
By Olivia Le Poidevin and Emma Farge GENEVA, March 17 (Reuters) - Medical supplies to clinics dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Sudan could run out within two weeks unless shipments are rapidly rerouted after disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East, the charity Save the Children said. The expanding U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has shaken global supply chains, with airspace closures and the halt of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Some $600,000 worth of essential medicines are stuck in ports in Dubai, the charity said.