Unleashed with joint U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran almost two weeks ago, the war has so far killed around 2,000 people and thrown global energy markets and transport into chaos. The conflict has spread across the Middle East and prompted plans for a record release of strategic oil reserves to dampen one of the worst fuel shocks since the 1970s. AdvertisementThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said more than 1,100 children had been killed or injured. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) via Associated PressCrucial Oil Route BlockedIran also targeted fuel tanks at a facility in Bahrain’s Muharraq, the interior ministry said, while drones struck oil storage facilities at Salalah port on Wednesday, Oman’s state news agency reported. AdvertisementAnother container vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile near the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, a maritime security authority said.

Source: Huffington Post March 12, 2026 06:54 UTC