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Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu (born October 21, 1949) is an Israeli politician currently serving as the Prime Minister of Israel, a position he has held multiple times since 1996. He is the longest-serving Prime
...Read more- Strait of Hormuz breakthrough? How 3 tankers just bypassed Iran checkpoints 'hugging' Omani coastline
Each tanker is capable of carrying around 2 million barrels, while the LNG vessel appeared to be empty at the time.
- France and South Korea agree to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has choked off shipping needing to traverse the strait, a key waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas exports normally flow
- Iran claims second US F-35 shot down over central Tehran
The escalation comes as Iran launched missiles toward Israel and parts of the Gulf, while explosions were reported in Tehran and the central city of Isfahan on Friday.
- US Iran War News Live: Second US Air Force plane crashed in Persian Gulf region, says report
Iran War Latest News Today (April 3, 2026): The conflict has also widened across the Gulf region. Kuwait reported intercepting missiles and drones, while a refinery attack triggered fires at key facilities.
- Top Iranian adviser Kamal Kharazi killed in US-Israeli strikes amid secret peace talks: Reports
The reported strike is being viewed by some officials as an attempt to disrupt backchannel diplomacy.
- What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?
Not only is this war seriously degrading Iran’s military and political power, it also represents a huge boon for Netanyahu in an election year.
- Netanyahu proposes pipeline detours to weaken Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy transit chokepoints, handling about 20 per cent of global oil exports
- US unleashes bunker-buster blitz on Iran’s Isfahan as buzz grows around ground ops
The strike comes amid growing speculation that Iran may have moved part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile-estimated at around 540 kg-to underground facilities in Isfahan, raising the strategic significance of the attack
- US recession fears surge as Iran war fuels inflation shock, odds hit 37%
Speaking against this backdrop, Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, warned that energy-driven inflation remains a key risk
- UN calls out Israel for 'discriminatory' death penalty law: What is the new legislation all about?
The measure was sponsored by Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right national security minister who said they 'made history' with the new law and would not yield to international pressure.
- Iran War News Live: We have shaken the regime; sooner or later, it will fall, says Netanyahu
US Iran War News Live: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine are at the Pentagon.
- Govt considers 3-6 month loan repayment moratorium amid Iran war impact, reports CNBC-Awaaz
As per the CNBC-Awaaz report, under the proposed moratorium, borrowers would be given relief from paying loan instalments for a fixed period.
- Iran confirms death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri
Tangsiri was widely described as playing a key role in Iran's naval posture in the Persian Gulf, including operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz
- Pakistan-hosted Iran peace talks cut short amid fresh Afghan border tensions
The ministers had initially planned to stay longer to work on a roadmap to end the ongoing conflict but wrapped up talks sooner than anticipated
- Israel restores Latin Patriarch’s holy Sepulchre access after Palm Sunday block
Israel reversed its decision to block Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, citing security concerns amid the war with Iran, drawing global condemnation.
- UN diplomat steps down, flags 'possible nuclear weapon use' in Iran war
Mohamad said he had faced backlash for voicing dissent.
- West Asia war reshapes energy flows: India eases LPG crunch, Australia cuts fuel tax, Japan secures crude
In India, the government has prioritised key labour-intensive sectors such as steel, automobiles, textiles, chemicals and plastics to stabilise output
- Amid suspense around ground ops, Trump's 'big day in Iran' post on Truth Social
The US president further said regional allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain are now actively pushing back against Iran after initially being caught off guard by attacks.
- Iran US War News Highlights (March 30): Fully loaded Kuwaiti tanker hit by suspected Iranian strike at Dubai port
Top diplomats from Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt leave Islamabad after emergency meet
- Israel set to approve $45 billion defence budget amid multi-front wars
Israel’s parliament is set to approve a $45 billion defence budget, more than doubling pre-2023 spending. Civilian ministries face cuts, while ultra-Orthodox schools and West Bank settlements receive increased funding.
