Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41pm on 12 Mar 2026,Thursday India Global
The war between Iran and Israel continues to intensify across West Asia, drawing in regional actors and disrupting global energy markets. The conflict began after joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites in late February 2026, triggering retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran and its allies. Fighting has spread to Lebanon, the Gulf, and key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies. Hezbollah rockets, Israeli airstrikes, and attacks on tankers have caused heavy casualties and displacement. Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, while world powers including Russia and the UN urge immediate de-escalation. (PC: ANI)
