With the Strait of Hormuz largely shut, global oil prices have surged, shaking markets worldwide. Meanwhile, a proposal from former Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif hints at possible negotiations, though fighting continues and uncertainty dominates the region.
Starting April 1 for three to six months, the measures include deferred government fees, streamlined residency permits, and liquidity support for banks.
As US troop levels in the Middle East rise to nearly 50,000, reports indicate the Pentagon is exploring potential raids on the strategic island and nearby coastal areas.
Iran has restricted maritime traffic, while tensions escalate further with the reported killing of security chief Ali Larijani and the IAEA urging maximum restraint at the Bushehr nuclear plant.
. Pakistan has strongly denied targeting civilians, stating that precision strikes were conducted against militant infrastructure in Kabul and Nangarhar under Operation Ghazab lil Haq, escalating tensions between the two countries.