Bangladeshi Arrested in Bahrain for Posting in Support of Iran on Facebook
Six expatriates have been arrested by Bahrain police for posting in support of Iran on the social media platform Facebook regarding the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran. Among them, one is a Bangladeshi citizen. The remaining five are reported to be Pakistani nationals.
Iran War Escalates into Regional Conflict
Tensions across the Middle East have intensified within a week of the start of the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Despite extensive military attacks by land, sea, and air, the situation is rapidly escalating into a larger regional conflict.
Global Oil Prices Climb to Peak Not Seen Since 2023
Global oil prices have surged as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. The growing geopolitical uncertainty has prompted traders and investors to closely monitor developments in the region.
No Fuel Even After Hours of Waiting in Line
From Friday morning (6 March), motorcycle riders crowded various petrol pumps in Jamalpur town to buy fuel. However, since most of the pumps remained closed, many riders waited in line for hours but eventually returned without getting fuel.
Tehran Falls Silent, Slowly Turning Into a Dead City
The capital of Iran, Tehran, has almost turned into a deserted city amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Busy streets in the city are largely empty, most shops are closed, and fear and uncertainty dominate the lives of residents. With the internet nearly shut down across the country, many citizens are accessing the outside world using VPNs. One such resident told the BBC that Tehran’s busy Iranshahr Street now appears as silent as it was during the days of the pandemic.
Six Kurdish Armed Groups That May Join the War Against the Iranian Government
Several Kurdish armed groups are preparing to join the ongoing military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran. According to Middle East–focused news outlet Al-Monitor, they are waiting to enter Iran from the Kurdistan region of Iraq under a recently formed coalition.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Halts Vessel Traffic Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime routes for oil transportation. An official from the European Union’s naval mission EUNAVFOR Aspides said that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that “no vessels will be allowed to pass through Hormuz.”