By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah The Iran ceasefire collapsed, briefly flickered back to life, and then unravelled again within five days. The United States struck around 90 targets across Iran. The new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has yet to appear in public. Oman is working to keep a diplomatic channel alive. Meanwhile, the…
Iran–US War Day 32: Trump Sets April 6 Energy Deadline as Hormuz Crisis and Red Sea Threat Expand Conflict MONDAY, 31 MARCH 2026 | DAY 32 OF OPERATION EPIC FURY Editor’s Note This is an updated edition of the 30 March briefing, refreshed on 31 March to incorporate President Donald Trump’s April 6 energy infrastructure…
Brent’s surge above US$100 signals a structural shift in how geopolitics, inflation and financial markets interact. Oil markets are increasingly shaped by geopolitics and strategic chokepoints, with tensions around the Strait of Hormuz amplifying global energy risk premiums. KEY TAKEAWAYS Oil is now driving the global macro cycle. Brent crude near US$104 per barrel, up…
Iran–US War Day 28: IRGC Naval Chief Killed, Energy Strikes Deepen as War Edges Toward Uncertain Talks FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026 | DAY 28 OF OPERATION EPIC FURY | VERIFIED EDITION v1.0 Editor’s Summary Day 28 of Operation Epic Fury marks a decisive escalation in both military targeting and strategic stakes, as the war moves…
BY TNS NEWS TEAM TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026 | DAY 18 OF OPERATION EPIC FURY Editor’s Summary Operation Epic Fury enters its 18th day with the war widening in scope while remaining stalled in resolution. Over the weekend, the United States struck Kharg Island, targeting military infrastructure at the hub that processes the majority of…
