Anjana Sankar

Ultimatums in war don’t solve anything. They make things worse. They harden position and escalate the conflict. Once they’re given, there’s no easy way back and everything starts to spiral.

“Reopening the Strait would likely require one of two extreme options: either regime change, or a large-scale military campaign to seize and secure the waterway. Such an operation would take months and still wouldn’t prevent Iran from disrupting traffic through asymmetric means.”

Iraq declared force majeure on all oilfields developed by foreign oil companies after military operations in the region disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, halting most of the country's crude exports reut.rs/47f9UGv

UAE air defences engage 3 ballistic missiles, 8 UAVs The UAE air defence systems on 21th March 2026 engaged 3 ballistic missiles and 8 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,748 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as 6 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 160 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia. The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities. #وزارة_الدفاع #وزارة_الدفاع_الإماراتية #MOD #UAEMinistryOfDefence

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐫, 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 India is already seeing a domino effect from the US-Israel-Iran War. It started with an energy crisis and supply chain disruption. Now, it’s hitting the medical sector — more specifically, the medical tourism market. India’s hospital chains have reported a 50–75 per cent decline in international patients from Middle Eastern countries like Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Yemen. Read More: intdy.in/6stl23 Pallavi Pathak #medicaltourism #India

🇰🇪 Cars left stranded on Kenyan island as Middle East war blocks delivery Bound for Dubai, but stranded on the Kenyan island of Lamu, thousands of high-end cars are sitting in warehouses and parking lots, blocked from their destination by the war the Middle East.

Workers in India’s textile hub Surat are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to Iran war disruptions halts supplies. Industries face shutdowns, while authorities invoke emergency measures to prioritise households.

Authorities in Dubai confirm that the sounds heard across parts of the city were the result of successful air defence interception operations. Please rely on official sources for updates.

Emergency alert in Abu Dhabi. More power to UAE Air Defence 💪

@AventurasLL Yes! It does 😍

@Asankar Eid Mubarak! 🌙 Celebrating with gratitude for the safety and togetherness we have here. The UAE always pulls through! 💚

Eid Mubarak to everyone in the UAE 🌙 This Eid comes at a time of tension and uncertainty in the region. Despite that, I hope everyone is able to celebrate with a sense of safety, calm, and togetherness. A big thank you to all those across sectors who are working hard to keep the country safe and life running normally despite the attacks. Let us hope for better days ahead.

“This war needs to stop immediately. The aggression needs to stop immediately. Because everyone knows who is the main beneficiary of this war is, and dragging the whole region into this conflict” : Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

BREAKING: A U.S. F-35 stealth fighter has made an emergency landing at a Middle East base after sustaining ground fire during a mission over Iran, reports US media. Pilot safe. Details unclear. (File Photo)

So, the US is considering ‘unsanctioning’ Iran’s oil. That is allowing Iranian oil that’s already at sea (about 140 million barrels) to be sold. That’s roughly 10 days to 2 weeks of global supply. The US is hoping that the use of Iran’s own oil can keep prices down in the short term even as pressure on Iran continues.

UAE air defences engage 7 ballistic missiles, 15 UAVs The UAE air defence systems on 19th March 2026 engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 15 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,714 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as 6 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 158 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia. The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities. #وزارة_الدفاع #وزارة_الدفاع_الإماراتية #MOD #UAEMinistryOfDefence

A projectile exploded near Saudi Aramco's Riyadh facility amid Iranian missile attacks; Saudi Arabia said it intercepted four ballistic missiles reut.rs/4uDzNtF

BREAKING European gas jumps more than 30% after strikes on Qatar LNG hub

Day 20 of the US-Israel-Iran conflict: UAE gas sites shut down after missile interceptions, no injuries reported. Key updates on regional tensions and internet impact. mrf.lu/rsBl

QatarEnergy Statement on Missile Attacks on its LNG Facilities In addition to the previous attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City on Wednesday 18 March 2026 that resulted in extensive damage to the Pearl GTL (Gas-to-Liquids) facility, QatarEnergy confirms that in the early hours of Thursday 19 March 2026, several of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities were the subject of missile attacks, causing sizeable fires and extensive further damage. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting damage with no reported casualties. QatarEnergy will continue to communicate the latest available information. #Qatar

Emergency alert in Abu Dhabi about incoming missile threat. Air defence systems currently dealing with it.