Explosions in West Asia View(s):There was a buzz and palpable excitement in this leafy neighbourhood suburb. The talk of the town was on the conflict in the Middle East or West Asia (as we Sri Lankans like to call it). The talk of the town was on the conflict in the Middle East or West Asia (as we Sri Lankans like to call it). It might turn out to be a long period of hostilities in West Asia. At the end of the day, the longer the US attacks Iran, the Iranian response in targeting US military interests in West Asia – and an occasional missile striking a civilian target – could be devastating to West Asia and all countries that rely on a regular and uninterrupted oil supply and also accident-free travel hubs of Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi used by much of the European tourist traffic to Asia.

Source: Sunday Times March 07, 2026 19:16 UTC