Alert: MIDDLE EAST LIVE 12 March: Shipping attacks, rising oil prices and widening humanitarian crisis

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Alert 12 March 2026

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 12 March: Shipping attacks, rising oil prices and widening humanitarian crisis War continues across the Middle East, with impacts growing far beyond the region. Oil prices have climbed to around $100 a barrel as attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure disrupt key supply routes. Strikes and counterstrikes between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran continue, while ships have reportedly been hit in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, sending shocks through the global economy. Meanwhile, UN agencies are expanding humanitarian relief efforts as displacement rises and civilian needs grow. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here. Read more

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