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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Iran–US War Day 12: Hormuz Shipping Hit, Tehran Strikes Intensify as US Political Rift Grows

Editor’s Summary Day 12 of the Iran-US war brought no sign of a ceasefire and no clear exit path. Overnight strikes hit areas around Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, while Iran continued retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and US-linked targets across the region. At sea, three commercial vessels were struck in and around the Strait…

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ANALYSIS: Iran–US War – Five Ways the Conflict Could Shock the Global Economy

By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAHMarch 7, 2026 KUALA LUMPUR — As tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, economists and geopolitical analysts warn that the confrontation could generate economic ripple effects far beyond the Middle East, potentially reshaping global energy markets, supply chains and financial stability. The crisis escalated after strikes on Feb….

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