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Strait of Hormuz explained: Why it could spike your next gas fill-up  KTVZ

Qatar contains two Ras Laffan fires, third still burning Qatar’s interior ministry said civil defence teams have fully contained two of three fires in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, adding that no injuries have been reported.   The ministry said cooling and securing operations are continuing at the affected sites as crews work to control the remaining fire. Officials did not immediately provide further details on the cause or extent of the damage.

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The Faceoff: The strategic battle for the Strait of Hormuz explained  KTAR News 92.3 FM

UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz  The Guardian

Saudi Arabia says it has right to take military action against Iran ‘if deemed necessary’ * Kuwait announces arrest of 10 Hezbollah operatives for alleged plot to attack ‘vital installations’ The post Gas facilities targeted in Qatar and UAE as Iran keeps up attacks on Gulf states appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Vessel struck near Strait of Hormuz, fire reported onboard A vessel was struck by an “unknown projectile” late Wednesday off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman, about 11 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, and resulted in a fire on board. The attack comes amid rising maritime security concerns in the region. More than 20 oil tankers, cargo ships and other vessels have reported incidents in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since the conflict began, according to UKMTO data.

Dire Straits: Some vessels trickle through Hormuz, their unusual paths indicate a nod from Iran  The Indian Express

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi risks the wrath of US President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday after rebuffing his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The first female premier in Japan's history, conservative Takaichi has had a strong supporter in Trump, who backed her ahead of her recent landslide election victory.

Oil tankers 'spoofing' their GPS data to get fuel out of Iran  ABC News

By Yomna Ehab and Jaidaa Taha March 18 (Reuters) - Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy said on Wednesday that Iranian missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the site of the country's core LNG processing operations, caused "extensive damage", while the UAE shut gas facilities after intercepting missiles early on Thursday. The attacks came hours after Iran issued evacuation warnings for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, as it prepared retaliation following strikes on its own energy infrastructure in South Pars and Asaluyeh.

Qatar says Iran attacks crossed all red lines regionally Qatar’s foreign ministry condemned what it described as Iranian attacks on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, saying the strikes have “crossed all red lines.” It called the targeting of such infrastructure a violation of international law and a threat to global energy security and navigation. The ministry urged de-escalation to restore regional stability and expressed solidarity with affected Gulf countries. It also said civil defence teams were responding to a fire in the Ras Laffan industrial area following an attack, adding that no injuries were reported.

Why These Islands Are the Key to the Strait of Hormuz  The National Interest

Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why it could spike your next gas fill-up  KTVZ

Pentagon request could cause uproar in Congress, Washington Post reports; Tehran names energy facilities across Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar to target in retaliation Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon Iran is still exporting millions of barrels of oil, with about 90 ships, including oil tankers, having crossed the strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran, according to maritime and trade data platforms reports. This is despite Iran saying it had closed the vital waterway to vessels from the US and its allies. Continue reading...

Sending a ship to Strait of Hormuz would test 'small, stretched' Australian navy  ABC News

GCC chief condemns Iranian strike on Qatar energy facility Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the Iranian strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, calling it a “dangerous aggression” and a violation of international law. He said the attack represented an unacceptable escalation that threatens regional security and global stability. Albudaiwi warned that targeting oil facilities and infrastructure risks disrupting energy markets and supplies. He urged the international community to act to halt further attacks and prevent what he called irresponsible conduct that could destabilise the region.

Kuwait Grand Mosque suspends Eid prayers amid regional tensions Kuwait’s Grand Mosque said it will not hold Eid al-Fitr prayers this year due to what it described as the “current circumstances.” The decision comes as the country prepares to mark the end of Ramadan, with authorities confirming Friday as the first day of the holiday. Eid al-Fitr is typically marked by large congregational prayers and celebrations across the Muslim world. However, festivities are expected to be subdued in parts of the region amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

British military to help US plan reopening of Strait of Hormuz  The Times