By: The Trek News Desk Rising military tensions in the Middle East have sent global oil prices soaring. On Monday, Brent crude crossed the $115-per-barrel mark, while U.S. crude traded above $100. Analysts say the spike reflects growing concerns over energy supply and the escalating regional conflict. The surge in oil prices hit Asian stock…
By: The Trek News Desk Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington is considering the possibility of taking control of Iran’s key oil hub, Kharg Island. The statement has raised fresh concerns about a potential escalation in the region. In a recent interview, Trump said…
By: The Trek News Desk Donald Trump has temporarily postponed his warning of potential military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending the deadline by 10 days. The decision reportedly comes after a request from the Iranian government. The original timeline was set to expire soon, but it has now been pushed to April 6. In…
By: The Trek News Desk Israeli forces have escalated their air campaign in Lebanon, launching a series of strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut late Monday night and continuing into early Tuesday. The area, widely known as a stronghold of Hezbollah, had seen a relative silence in recent days before the latest attacks. According…
By: The Trek News Desk Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran has issued a fresh warning signalling a strong response to any potential attacks on its critical infrastructure. The country’s military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, stated on Sunday that any strike on Iran’s fuel and energy facilities would trigger retaliation against U.S. and allied…
By: The Trek News Desk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Kyiv hopes the escalating tensions involving Iran will not divert the United States’ attention away from Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia. He emphasised that American support remains crucial to Ukraine throughout the conflict. Speaking to journalists on Saturday (March 14, 2026), Zelenskyy acknowledged…
By: The Trek News Desk Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks targeting Israel as well as US military installations in Iraq and Kuwait. In an official statement, the IRGC said that heavy missiles were launched toward industrial zones in…
By: The Trek News Desk A missile struck a helipad located inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, according to Iraqi security officials. The incident was confirmed on Saturday (March 14, 2026). Video footage released by news agencies showed a large plume of smoke rising from the embassy compound, indicating that the missile…
By: The Trek News Desk U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces carried out a major airstrike on military installations located on Iran’s Kharg Island. According to Trump, the operation destroyed all military targets present on the island. In a post shared on the social media platform Truth Social on Friday, Trump said…
By: The Trek News Desk In an effort to ease rising pressure in global energy markets, the United States has temporarily permitted countries to purchase Russian oil that is currently under sanctions. The limited exemption applies only to shipments of Russian crude and petroleum products that are already being transported by sea. U.S. Treasury Secretary…
