Smoke rising from the Fujairah oil industry zone on 14 March, after an Iranian drone was intercepted above the port
Iran condemns fresh US strikes as ceasefire violation
Iran has accused the United States of committing a “gross violation” of the ceasefire after American forces launched air strikes on missile sites and boats in southern Iran. The US Central Command said the attacks were “self defence strikes” aimed at protecting troops from Iranian threats near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran warned it would respond to what it called “aggressive and unjustified actions”, raising fears of renewed escalation that could derail ongoing peace talks.
Internet access slowly restored in Iran after months-long shutdown
Internet services are gradually returning in Iran nearly three months after authorities imposed a nationwide blackout following the outbreak of war with the US and Israel. Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref described the move as the “first step” towards restoring online access. Monitoring groups confirmed partial connectivity, though many networks remain offline. The blackout is among the longest national internet shutdowns recorded globally.
