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1) Iran war: what is happening on day 12 of US‑Israel attacks
A comprehensive update on the intensifying conflict, with Iranian claims of heavy civilian damage and over 1,300 deaths since strikes began, and Tehran rejecting foreign pressure amid renewed bombardments.
🔗 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/11/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-12-of-us-israel-attacks
2) Combatants in Mideast war trade more air strikes as Iran clamps down on dissent
Reuters reports that U.S. and Israeli forces exchanged strikes with Iranian targets across the Middle East while Tehran cracks down on internal protests; shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked.
3) Dollar steadies as Middle East ambiguity keeps traders on edge
Reuters analysis shows markets reacting to the Iran conflict — the dollar rebounded as uncertainty tied to oil supply and the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment.
4) Projectile hits ship in Strait of Hormuz, Iran keeps up pressure
A cargo vessel was struck near the vital Strait of Hormuz, underscoring risks to global energy routes as U.S.–Israel strikes and Iranian retaliation intensify.
🔗 https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-11-2026-oil-prices-24243b5c1e1f32ea8ff52b9a02822396
5) Iran says it will target US‑Israeli economic & banking interests
Iran vowed to strike economic and financial infrastructure tied to the United States and Israel in the region in retaliation for strikes on a major Iranian bank facility.
6) WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
The World Health Organization warned of dangerous toxic “black rain” falling in Iran due to recent attacks on refineries — illustrating the war’s environmental and humanitarian toll.
7) Iran war drives up global oil price, infrastructure attacks escalate
Conflict escalation, including strikes on oil infrastructure and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, is triggering global energy market stress and raising price volatility.
🔗 https://apnews.com/article/24243b5c1e1f32ea8ff52b9a02822396
8) U.S. destroys Iranian mine‑laying boats near Strait of Hormuz
The Guardian reports U.S. forces destroyed dozens of Iranian mine‑laying vessels threatening the Strait of Hormuz — significantly raising stakes around this strategic oil chokepoint.
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/mar/11/us-iran-strait-of-hormuz-mine-boat-attacks
9) US lawmakers warn of Trump’s ‘incoherent’ Iran war strategy
Dawn covers U.S. domestic political fallout, with lawmakers criticizing President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict after a classified briefing.
🔗 https://www.dawn.com/news/1980866
10) Combatants in Mideast war trade more air strikes — regional perspective
The B.S. News (syndicated Reuters) reflects on renewed Middle East air strikes, the blockade of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s clampdown on dissent amid war pressures.