THE REGIONAL LENS War at the Gates: How Operation Epic Fury Is Hitting Southeast Asia Now

MARCH 18, 2026 A war in the Middle East is rapidly becoming Southeast Asia’s economic crisis, as oil shocks, trade disruptions and policy pressure test ASEAN’s resilience like never before. When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026, few in Southeast Asia expected the shockwaves to arrive so swiftly….

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TNS NEWS | DAILY CONFLICT BRIEFING | IRAN–US WAR Iran–US War Day 18: Kharg Island Hit, Oil Flows Disrupted as War Enters Dangerous New Phase

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…

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