Iran expands its attacks across the region as Russia and China keep their distance, exposing Tehran’s isolation and driving global energy disruption.

Russia sees rising energy demand from India as the Hormuz shutdown disrupts global supply and the West continues cutting reliance on Russian fuel.

Professor Anoush Ehteshami of Durham University says Gulf states may soon consider direct action against Iran without U.S. involvement due to rising attacks on their territory and economic interests.

U.S. President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles.

UN warns of grave humanitarian risks as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders escalate tensions with Hezbollah across Lebanon and the border region.

South Korea secures up to 6 million barrels of UAE crude to stabilise energy supplies and ease pressure on rising oil prices.