The Middle East conflict has taken a dangerous turn as Iran launches strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy hub, one of the world’s most critical LNG processing centres. The attack follows Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, triggering a sharp escalation in the region. US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning, saying any further attacks could lead to a devastating response targeting Iran’s key energy infrastructure. With global oil prices already rising and energy markets on edge, fears of a prolonged supply shock are growing.
19 March,2026 06:52 PM IST
A major security scare has erupted in Washington after multiple unidentified drones were spotted flying over Fort McNair, a US military base that houses top cabinet officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The drone sightings triggered emergency discussions at the White House, with officials reviewing security protocols and even considering relocating key leaders. So far, the origin of the drones remains unknown.
19 March,2026 06:51 PM IST
Iran war is taking a dangerous turn as tensions in West Asia escalate rapidly. A drone struck near Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu refinery signalling a dangerous shift in the conflict toward critical energy infrastructure. The targeted facility, part of the SAMREF joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, plays a key role in global oil supply, raising alarm across international markets. The attack follows Iranian warnings and comes amid retaliatory strikes linked to US and Israeli actions on Iran’s energy assets, including the South Pars gas field. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and alternative routes like Yanbu and Fujairah under pressure, global energy flows are facing severe disruption.
19 March,2026 06:51 PM IST
In Tehran, thousands of people gathered on the streets as Iran held a massive funeral procession for senior official Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The streets of the capital were packed with mourners as coffins draped in national flags moved through the city, turning the funeral into a powerful public show of grief and unity. Larijani, a key figure in Iran’s leadership, was killed in a targeted strike on a residence in the Pardis area along with his son and close aides.
19 March,2026 12:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
