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Why Closing the Strait of Hormuz Matters Globally

  • by ENN News Desk

A joint United States–Israel strike on Iran that began on February 27 has drawn the region into a fast‑escalating confrontation. Iran retaliated with strikes on US bases in neighbouring countries, including incidents...

Sri Lanka rescues 30 Iranian sailors near Galle

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Colombo — Sri Lanka rescued at least 30 Iranian sailors from the frigate Iris Dena after receiving a distress message at 5:08 a.m. reporting the ship was sinking about 40 nautical miles off the southern port of Galle...

Oil and Gas Prices Spike as Iran Attacks Disrupt Shipping

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Global energy markets jumped sharply after attacks tied to the widening US‑Israeli conflict with Iran interrupted shipping and production in the Middle East. Brent crude rose $3.66, or 4.7%, to settle at $81.40 a barrel...

IAEA: Damage at Natanz No Radiological Impact

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Vienna, March 4, 2026 — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday that recent satellite imagery shows damage to entrance buildings at Iran’s underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant, but that no...

Israeli Troops Enter Lebanon as US Embassy Struck

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Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as Iran-backed Hezbollah declared itself ready for an "open war" with Israel following US-Israeli strikes...

Nepal's Polling Stations Ready for Tomorrow's Election

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Kathmandu, March 4 (ANI) — Polling centres across Nepal have been prepared ahead of the general elections scheduled for March 5, election officials said, as the country heads to the polls following last year’s GenZ-led...