Israel did tell U.S. about its Iran strikes in advance but went so far beyond expectations that a U.S. official’s response was just ‘WTF’ Israel goes rogue, AGAIN! We Got This Covered · Mar 9
Sugar Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) is up +0.47 (+3.33%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +5.70 (+1.38%). Sugar prices continued higher today on the fresh surge in oil prices seen after Israel bombed 30 oil depots in Iran. The rally in oil prices... Barchart · Mar 9
Iran war puts at risk key pipelines, terminals and refineries that supply the world with oil and gas Attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, and Iranian missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries, have disrupted oil and gas supplies to the rest of the world — and dealt an energy price shock to the global economy The Independent UK · Mar 9
'An almost invisible fighter': The stealth jet striking Iran The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has played a crucial role in both the US and Israel’s strikes in the ongoing Iran war. Is it reshaping global power in the skies? Euronews · Mar 9
Photos from Iran, Israel and Lebanon in the 2nd week of the Iran war Photos from the ground as the Iran war launched by the United States and Israel enters its second week, and the son of the country’s late supreme leader becomes his successor. The Independent UK · Mar 9
Crude Prices Surge after Israel Bombs Iranian Fuel Depots April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +5.49 (+6.04%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0878 (+3.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are sharply higher after Israel on Saturday bombed 30 Iranian oil depots. In addition, Saudi Arabia became the latest Middle East oil producer... Barchart · Mar 9
What international law says about the Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities Israeli strikes targeted oil facilities near the Iranian capital of Tehran over the weekend. Two oil refineries, both of which had been attacked by Israel in 2025, and two oil storage facilities were hit. According to Iran’s deputy health minister, Ali Jafarian, at least four people were killed by the… The Conversation · Mar 9
What Is Life Like Beneath the Bombs of the Iran War? Reason speaks with civilians about wartime life in Iran, Israel, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Reason · Mar 9
7 U.S. soldiers have died in the Iran war so far. Secretary of War confirms this number will grow "This is a fight we will finish." We Got This Covered · Mar 9
Mojtaba Khamenei Assasination Fears: Is Iran's 'Injured' New Supreme Leader In Donald Trump's Crosshairs? Mojtaba Khamenei's reported rise as Iran's new Supreme Leader and claims he was injured in the war have fueled fears he could become a target as tensions with Israel and Donald Trump's US escalate. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
Marco Rubio accuses Iran of attempting to ‘hold the world hostage’ amid escalating US-Iran conflict US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of holding the world hostage through retaliatory strikes following US-Israeli attacks that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Rubio stated Washington is on track to achieve its war objectives against Tehran, aiming to destroy Iran's ability to target neighboring states and civilian infrastructure. The Times of India · Mar 9
Iran-Israel conflict: CBSE postpones class 12 board exams till March 16 in Middle East The Central Board of Secondary Education has postponed class 12 board exams in the Middle East. The decision comes amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Exams scheduled from March 12 to 16 are now deferred. New dates will be announced later. The board will review the situation for further exams on… The Economic Times · Mar 9
Gulf attention is turning inward: why the Iran war could destabilise the Horn of Africa Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions in the Horn of Africa over the past decade. The countries in this region include Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somaliland, Somalia and Djibouti. The Conversation · Mar 9
How the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran helps Russia in its war against Ukraine The American and Israeli attacks on Iran and the confusion within the United States over the war’s objectives are making headlines. The Conversation · Mar 9
International Business Times UK · Mar 9 Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Starts His First Day With a Barrage of Missile Attack at Israel Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, launched his first missile strike on Israel, triggering casualties and a surge in global oil prices.
Euronews · Mar 9 Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster ORF resigns over sexual harassment claim As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations.
The Independent UK · Mar 9 The US is not winning this war – Iran’s new supreme leader shows it is little more than Team America: World Police COMMENT: The election of a new Iranian supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is a sign that the ayatollahs have survived the first wave of attacks by Trump’s squad and may endure even longer. World affairs editor Sam Kiley looks at whether US foreign policy is now a satire of itself
Latin Times · Mar 9 Iran Threatens To Drive Oil Prices Above $200 If U.S. And Israel Continue With 'Cowardly Anti Human Actions' The Iranian regime threatened to drive oil prices above $200 per barrel if the U.S. and Israel continue the war against the country.
We Got This Covered · Mar 9 Israel vowed to kill whoever replaced Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader – and the new one is already wounded He was just sworn in.
The Independent UK · Mar 9 New footage appears to show US Tomahawk missile strike near girls’ school in Iran US military investigators say the US was likely responsible for the strike, but Donald Trump has blamed Iran
The Times of India · Mar 9 After oil, war of water? Why desalination plants are turning into targets in Middle East – explained Desalination plants in the Middle East are becoming targets in the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Recent incidents in Bahrain and Iran, with conflicting claims of responsibility, highlight the strategic importance of these facilities. Attacks on water infrastructure pose a significant threat to civilian survival and regional…
The Independent UK · Mar 9 What is white phosphorus and is it illegal? Israel accused of using weapon on Lebanon during Iran war The deadly munitions can burn human flesh ‘through the bone’, says Human Rights Watch
The Times of India · Mar 9 A new Khamenei as Supreme Leader, oil above $100: Did Trump miscalculate Iran? Operation Epic Fury escalates as Iran installs Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader following his father's death. With oil prices soaring above $100 a barrel and attacks widening across the region, the conflict is morphing into a larger, riskier war with no clear end in sight.
The Times of India · Mar 9 Middle East crisis: Satellite images show extent of damage to Iranian missile complex in Isfahan Satellite images reveal extensive damage at multiple military and strategic sites in Iran's Isfahan province following reported US and Israeli strikes. Visible destruction includes buildings at the Isfahan missile facility, infrastructure at International Airport, and a missile complex with damaged tunnel entrances, indicating a broad impact on the key industrial…
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Iran’s new supreme leader’s name appears on missile aimed at Israel Projectile reads ‘At your service, Sayyid Mojtaba’ as son of Ali Khamenei launches first strikes in power