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Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf
ByJason Burke, Jerusalem March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Iranian officials warn of ‘war of attrition’ and global economic chaos as energy supplies are throttledMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran dramatically escalated its strategy of striking civilian infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf …

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Countries must seek energy independence through renewables and nuclear, says John Kerry
ByFiona Harvey Environment editor March 11, 2026

Former US secretary of state says oil shock driven by war in Iran highlights dangers of reliance on fossil fuelsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesCountries must seek energy independence through renewable resources and nuclear energy for their nat…

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Will releasing millions of barrels of oil stockpiles really bring down fuel costs?
ByHeather Stewart March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Despite rare act of multilateralism, there is no guarantee the IEA’s release of 400m barrels from reserves will depress pricesIEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude priceHow the Iran conflict could affect energy prices – vide…

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At Least 3 Ships Are Struck Around Strait of Hormuz, and Iran Claims One
ByAbdi Latif Dahir March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Three vessels were hit in and around the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. Iran claimed responsibility for one.

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At Least 3 Ships Are Struck In and Around the Strait of Hormuz
ByAbdi Latif Dahir March 11, 2026

Three vessels were hit on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. The Strait of Hormuz is all but closed as war in the Middle East expands.

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World Leaders Will Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil to Stabilize Prices
ByRebecca F. Elliott, Hisako Ueno and Jim Tankersley March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

The members of the International Energy Agency will release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such coordinated action on record.

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IEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude price
ByJoanna Partridge March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Members agree unanimously to release about 400m barrels amid market volatility caused by Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe International Energy Agency has ordered the largest release of government oil res…

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Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war
ByMark Saunokonoko and agencies March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Crew of Thai-registered bulk carrier forced to flee fire, as US says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vesselsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThree merchant ships have been struck in and around the strait of Hormuz, including a Thai regis…

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US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets – as it happened
ByEva Corlett March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

This blog is now closed- follow the latest news and live updates in the Middle East crisis hereMiddle East crisis live updatesOver in Senate question time, the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has confirmed embassies in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv and …

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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
ByMark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager and Edward Wong March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

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