Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn

Israeli strikes on the world’s largest gas field and Iranian attacks on Saudi and Qatari hubs threaten a global energy crisis.

South China Morning Post

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„The US and Israel must end their bombing campaign before it spirals out of control, while Iran needs to stop attacking Gulf neighbours who have played no direct part in the war roiling the Middle East and beyond, the UN Secretary-General urged on Thursday.“

https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167165

Middle East war: ‘Force of the law’ must prevail over the law of force, urges Guterres

The US and Israel must end their bombing campaign before it spirals out of control, while Iran needs to stop attacking Gulf neighbours who have played no direct part in the war roiling the Middle East and beyond, the UN Secretary-General urged on Thursday.

UN News
Saudi analyst says kingdom will activate defence pact with Pakistan if it joins Iran war

Analyst says Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is on the table for Saudi Arabia if it joins war

Middle East Eye

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„Finding an Off-ramp in the Middle East War

While the U.S. and Israel have damaged Iran in the #MiddleEast war, Tehran has expanded the conflict. With neither side positioned for a decisive win, the escalation risks are sobering. #Diplomacy is crucial to prevent renewed hostilities, but an immediate #ceasefire is the priority.”

https://www.crisisgroup.org/stm/middle-east-north-africa/iran-israelpalestine-united-states/finding-ramp-middle-east-war

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„The military attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel have triggered a chain of retaliation, expanding the arena of the war. The risk of the conflict becoming protracted is only increasing. Both parties must immediately halt their attacks.“

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260306/p2a/00m/0op/030000c

Editorial: As theater of conflict expands in Iran war, lack of exit strategy concerning - The Mainichi

The military attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel have triggered a chain of retaliation, expanding the arena of the war. The risk of the co

The Mainichi
US tells some embassy staff to leave Israel as Iran war clouds gather

Non-emergency workers allowed to exit Israel amid escalating tensions and massive Middle East military build-up.

South China Morning Post

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„Lebanon has been warned that any involvement by Hezbollah in a potential #confrontation between the United States and Iran could trigger Israeli strikes on critical infrastructure in Lebanon, Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said on Tuesday.“

https://xhnewsapi.xinhuaxmt.com/share/news?id=1182730461720576

Lebanon warned of Israeli attacks if Hezbollah enters U.S.-Iran conflict: FM

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»“After we have completed the objective of bringing back all of our hostages, we are determined to complete the #disarmament of Hamas and the full demilitarization of Gaza,” [Defence minister] Katz said. “If Hamas does not disarm in accordance with the agreed framework, we will dismantle it and all of its capabilities.”«

https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-readying-new-gaza-offensive-to-disarm-hamas-by-force/

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„The Lebanese army has been ordered to confront any Israeli incursion on the country’s southern border, President Joseph Aoun announced on Thursday. The ramped-up rhetoric comes after an overnight attack in which Israeli soldiers crossed the border and entered a village, where they killed a municipal worker.“

https://f24.my/BWxI

Lebanese president orders army to 'confront any Israeli incursion' after raid kills worker

The Lebanese army has been ordered to confront any Israeli incursion on the country’s southern border, President Joseph Aoun announced on Thursday. The ramped-up rhetoric comes after an overnight attack in which Israeli soldiers crossed the border and entered a village, where they killed a municipal worker.

FRANCE 24

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»The UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Sunday that the bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites by the United States marks a “perilous turn”, warning that the region cannot endure yet another “cycle of destruction.” António Guterres said the must be an immediate ceasefire and returned to “serious, sustained negotiations.”«

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1164746