Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:14am on 21 Mar 2026,Saturday International
Iran has fired over 3,000 missiles and drones at Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the ongoing war. The strikes, especially on the UAE, have raised tensions between Shia Iran and Sunni Gulf states. Iran also disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil flows. Saudi Arabia has flagged loss of trust, while other Gulf nations are angered by damage to energy assets. Iran said it has no plans to stop attacks. The US and allies are now working to restore shipping routes. The conflict has widened regional divisions and added pressure on the global economy. (PC: HT)
