Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.
Airlines are being squeezed into this sliver of sky as much of the Middle East joins Russia on the airspace no-fly list – Business Insider
- Airlines are being squeezed into this sliver of sky as much of the Middle East joins Russia on the airspace no-fly list Business Insider
- The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation CNN
- Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures Reuters
- Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis The Guardian
- Air travel chaos intensifies as airports remain closed, flights canceled amid Iran war CBS News
About 10% of global container fleet caught in Hormuz backup, shipping CEO says – Reuters
- About 10% of global container fleet caught in Hormuz backup, shipping CEO says Reuters
- The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping CNBC
- Iran-U.S. war chokes key shipping lane and threatens global cargo industry NBC News
- Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf as Iran conflict disrupts shipping The Guardian
- Operational Update: Impact of Security Situation in the Arabian Gulf Region Hapag-Lloyd
Spain refuses to let US use bases for Iran attacks
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Starmer vows to avoid ‘mistakes of Iraq’ that have haunted Labour for decades
Prime minister does not believe US has a plan beyond ‘shock and awe’ stage, as some MPs dread what lies ahead
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Tony Blair’s support for the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 has long loomed like a spectre over the Labour party.
It was present in 2013 when Ed Miliband as opposition leader voted to block UK military action against the Syrian regime.
Continue reading...Pakistan Strikes Bagram Air Base, Satellite Images Show – The New York Times
- Pakistan Strikes Bagram Air Base, Satellite Images Show The New York Times
- Pakistan, Afghanistan show no signs of stepping back as fighting enters fifth day Reuters
- Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistan airstrikes on Bagram airbase The Guardian
- Afghan Taliban reportedly target Pakistani jets over Kabul DW.com
- Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Fighting, Too Foreign Policy
US-Israeli strikes hit housing, hospitals, and more in Tehran
The damage from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran is growing, with hits on housing, hospitals, police stations, and more.
India and Canada reset ties with ‘landmark’ nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
India and Canada reset ties with ‘landmark’ nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
India and Canada reset ties with ‘landmark’ nuclear energy deal – BBC
- India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal BBC
- Pressure on Carney to address Indian interference allegations after Modi meeting The Guardian
- Canada, India Strike $1.9 Billion Uranium Supply Agreement as They Firm Ties WSJ
- Mark Carney and Narendra Modi target Canada-India trade deal by year-end Financial Times
- Carney Hails New Ties Between Canada and India, Setting Aside Rift Over Killing The New York Times
Anti-war candidates pose early test for US Democrats after attacks on Iran
Nida Alla, Kat Abughazaleh among those seeking new aims for Dems in midterms, including abolishing ICE and ending wars.
Qatar Says It Shot Down Two Iranian Bombers – The New York Times
- Qatar Says It Shot Down Two Iranian Bombers The New York Times
- Qatar downs two Iranian fighter jets as conflict widens Al Jazeera
- Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su-24 bombers ایران اینترنشنال
- Qatar downs Iran jets as Tehran targets oil and gas in spiralling Gulf crisis France 24
- Qatar says its air force downed 2 Iranian Russian-made bombers The Times of Israel
France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says
French president says Paris could deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to countries such as Germany and Poland
France will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies including the UK as part of a “major” strengthening of its deterrence doctrine, Emmanuel Macron has said.
Amid growing concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to help defend the continent, the French president said on Monday that Paris could deploy nuclear-capable Rafale fighter jets to partner countries such as Germany and Poland.
Continue reading...Netanyahu: Iran would ‘threaten all of humanity’ with nuclear weapon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Beit Shemesh site where an Iranian missile strike killed 9 people.
US and Israeli interests may soon diverge on Iran
Trump and Netanyahu are in this war for very different reasons. And that will soon show.
Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’
In latest statement, Trump says US was 'very nearly under threat' from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
Lebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.
Why QatarEnergy’s LNG production halt could shake up global gas markets
Qatar supplies 20 percent of the world's LNG. If that's off the table, countries must scramble for the remaining gas.
Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran – WIRED
- Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran WIRED
- Oil supertanker rates hit all-time high as insurers drop war risk protection in the Middle East CNBC
- Over 3,000 Vessels Waiting to Get Through Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- LNG Tanker Rates Double to $200,000 In Less Than a Day on Iran Bloomberg.com
- Iran-U.S. war chokes key shipping lane and threatens global cargo industry NBC News
Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf as Iran conflict disrupts shipping
Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed and vessels rerouted, sending some freight costs surging
Leading maritime insurers have cancelled war risk cover for vessels operating in the Gulf as the escalating Iran conflict disrupted shipping and sent some freight costs surging.
At least 150 vessels including oil and liquefied natural gas tankers have dropped anchor in the strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, and at least three tankers were damaged and one seafarer killed over the weekend.
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