“Gulf nations reported a series of attacks as the US-Israel war against Iran entered its fifth week, including strikes on major industrial infrastructure.”

“Aluminium Bahrain said two employees were wounded by an Iranian attack on one of the world's largest aluminium smelting facilities.”

“Oman said it was investigating 'cowardly attacks' for which no one had yet claimed responsibility after a foreign worker was reportedly injured in a drone strike on its southern port of Salalah.”

“Oil and gas prices have already spiked as Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.”

“If the Houthis decided to attack shipping - as it did in support of Hamas after war erupted in Gaza, following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 - it would risk sending energy prices higher.”

“The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had killed Ali Shoeib, who worked for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV, describing him as a 'terrorist' from Iranian-backed Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force who had 'operated for years under the guise of a journalist'.”

“The same day, the World Health Organization reported nine paramedics had been killed in southern Lebanon within 24 hours - reaching a total of 51 health personnel killed in March so far.”