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TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will outline a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz after the termination of war, stressing peaceful transit of ships should be carried out permanently.

US hits Iran near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound 'bunker buster' bomb — what makes this high-cost weap  The Times of India

How deadly are the 5,000-pound bunker-busting bombs that US fired near Strait of Hormuz?  Firstpost

Iran says nuclear doctrine unlikely to change, Hormuz Strait needs new protocol  Reuters

Iran’s chokehold on Hormuz threatens India’s beloved samosas and chai  CNN

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, including Indian, data shows  Firstpost

Qatar has no reason to worry about goods shortages or disruptions to supply chains despite heightened regional tensions.

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Nearly 90 Vessels Navigate Hormuz Strait Despite Iran War, Oil Exports Continue  Fine Day 102.3

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iran has sent seven separate letters to the United Nations and the UN Security Council (UNSC) regarding the US assaults on the country through regional countries.

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz  TelegraphHerald.com

About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran

By Tamiyuki Kihara, Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the White House on Thursday for meetings that offer U.S. President Donald Trump a chance to lean on a key security partner for support in his Iran war, threatening to strain a decades-old alliance. Takaichi is the first major ally set for face-to-face talks with Trump since he demanded that Japan, among a coalition of nations, send ships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz waterway, largely closed by Iran in the conflict.

UAE set to show leniency on tax rules for expats leaving to avoid Iran conflict  Financial Times

The national power grid comes back on after Cuba's 10 million people were plunged into darkness overnight.

Traffic starts trickling through Strait of Hormuz: Who's moving through and who's still stranded or diverting  CNBC

Global flights halted as Middle East conflict shuts hubs Airlines around the world have cancelled or suspended flights as the Middle East conflict forces the closure of key aviation hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Major carriers, including Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways have either halted routes or reduced operations, while others extended suspensions on flights to cities across the Gulf and Israel. The widespread disruption reflects ongoing security concerns and restricted airspace across the region, with airlines continuing to reroute or cancel services as the conflict shows no sign of easing.  An aircraft takes off from the airport in Beirut as smoke rises from the site of an Israeli air strike in Lebanese capital on 17 March 2026. ibrahim amro / AFP

Strait of Hormuz closure raises prices at every gas station in US, crude oil prices surpass $100 per barrel  Farmers' Advance

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz  NewsNation