Oil storage facilities hit in Oman’s Port of Salalah, says British maritime security firm Oil storage facilities at Oman’s Port of Salalah were struck in an apparent drone attack, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. Ambrey said drones hit fuel tanks at the port, while Oman TV also reported that oil storage facilities had been […]

Trump says G7 decisions having ‘tremendous impact’ after record oil stock release recommendation US President Donald Trump said decisions taken by world leaders were having a "tremendous impact" during a call with Group of Seven (G7) leaders discussing the war with Iran and its economic fallout. Speaking in a video clip shared by the French […]

G7 agrees to keep sanctions on Russia despite war on Iran, Macron says G7 leaders have agreed to maintain sanctions against Russia despite the current turmoil in the Middle East and its impact on global energy markets, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday. Speaking after a call with G7 leaders, Macron said the US-Israeli war with Iran and […]

Strikes hit oil storage facilities in Oman, says maritime security firm Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 15:42 Drone attacks reportedly struck fuel tanks at the port, but no damage to merchant vessels is reported […]

Macron urges swift G7 action to restore navigation in Strait of Hormuz French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged Group of Seven leaders to take swift action to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli-Iran war brought traffic in the crucial shipping route to a halt. Speaking during a video conference of G7 leaders, […]

Iran deploys mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources tell Reuters Iran has deployed around a dozen naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to reopen the crucial shipping route, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, corroborating earlier reporting by CNN.  The strategic waterway, through which roughly a fifth of the […]

Iran war and Hormuz shock fuels cost-of-living crisis across South Asia Submitted by Tauseef Ahmad on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 15:00 India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka all suffering from spike in energy and fuel costs […]

'If I don't work, I go hungry': The migrant workers risking their lives to keep the Gulf running Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:54 Migrant workers from across the Gulf share the experience of having no choice but to work despite the threat posed by Iranian missile strikes […]

Iraq shoots down drones near Baghdad airport Four drones were shot down near Baghdad International Airport, Iraq’s state news agency reported.  A US State Department official said a drone struck a US Embassy operations centre at the airport overnight. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity as the investigation continues, said the Baghdad […]

Fire at Abu Dhabi airport under control after interception Authorities in the UAE said a fire that broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport has been brought under control.  The blaze followed what officials described as a successful interception by air defence systems, the Abu Dhabi media office reported. It did not specify the type of projectile […]