Iran struck two foreign oil tankers in Iraq’s al-Faw port on March 12, killing one crew member and sparking fires/oil spills, as Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia intercepted fresh missile/drone barrages amid US-Israel assaults on Tehran.
Tehran Outlines Three Ceasefire Demands
President Masoud Pezeshkian stipulated: (1) recognition of Iran’s “legitimate rights,” (2) war reparations, and (3) guarantees against aggression—warning $200/barrel oil if ignored; Trump vows Hormuz tanker protection.
Iraq Halts Ports, Embassies Flee Tehran
Iraq shut oil operations post-attacks rescuing 51 crew; Western embassies evacuate amid blasts in Tehran, Beirut bombardments, and Hezbollah strikes on Israel.
