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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS — Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt to seize it would mark a major escalation in the conflict, analysts say.
'Put our faith in God': Tehran residents adapt to wartime
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - With daily attacks shaking the city, schools shuttered for days and many shops closed, Tehran residents are trying to adapt to wartime conditions under an Israeli-US assault seeking to determine the future of the Islamic republic.
Asia airlines hike fares
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2026
» Airlines in Asia are raising ticket prices and mapping out contingency plans that include grounding planes as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to trigger the worst oil shock since the 1970s.
US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TEHRAN - The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead, as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on global oil markets.
US says wouldn't be 'happy' if Russia giving Iran intel
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump would not be "happy" if Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran during the Middle East war, but it held back any strong criticism for Moscow.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of measures to cope with the Middle East war's impact.
SCG halts olefins unit following Hormuz disruption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2026
» Industrial conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) is temporarily shuttering its olefins plant in Rayong, though it remains confident its other businesses will continue to operate as normal during the conflict in Iran.
Sansiri confident amid global turmoil
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/03/2026
» Construction costs for housing and condo projects already launched remain largely unaffected by global uncertainties, although a prolonged rise in oil prices could push up building costs for new developments, says SET-listed developer Sansiri.
Geopolitical risks cloud equity market outlook
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between Iran, the US and Israel could trigger a major military confrontation within 3-4 months, potentially driving crude oil prices as high as US$135 per barrel in a worst-case scenario, pundits warn.