War Diary Day 11: Shift in strategies as war slows, costs rise

War Diary Day 11: Shift in strategies as war slows, costs rise

Iranian leadership seems to betting that a strategy of controlled attrition will eventually erode the coalition’s appetite for prolonged conflict, while Washington could be believing that its campaign is approaching its military objectives and could end sooner.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:47pm
Oil sinks 7pc as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Oil sinks 7pc as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Oil surged to its highest since mid-2022 on fears of supply disruptions after output cuts by Saudi Arabia and other producers. Prices later retreated after Vladimir Putin spoke with Donald Trump and shared proposals for a settlement to the war, easing supply concerns, according to a Kremlin aide.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 03:55pm
Another Khamenei leads Iran

Another Khamenei leads Iran

The political calculation in Tehran was simple — the country cannot afford a leadership vacuum.
Published 10 Mar, 2026 09:07am
No shortage of edible oil: PVMA

No shortage of edible oil: PVMA

The country possesses adequate reserves of both ghee and edible oil, which are sufficient to cater to national consumption requirements.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:07am