Good evening. It's 6PM, Thursday, 12th March. The headlines: Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader has pledged to seek retribution for nationals slain in the conflict and to continue the blockade of the Strait of #Hormuz. The confrontation has led to a de facto closure of this vital maritime passage, affecting Oman, Dubai, Qatar, and Bahrain. #BBC #News
Good evening. It's 9PM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: The International Energy Agency plans to release 400 million barrels of oil. The government has labelled Mandelson's bid for payment 'unacceptable', citing reputational risks for the PM linked to Epstein files. Starmer has also been cautioned over these associations. In the Strait of #Hormuz, three vessels have been struck by projectiles. #BBC #News
Good evening. It's 6PM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: Ties between Epstein and Mandelson could harm the Prime Minister's standing. Mandelson's bid for payment is deemed 'inappropriate' by officials. The IEA will release 400m barrels of oil. Three vessels were struck by missiles in the Strait of #Hormuz. #BBC #News
Good afternoon. It's 12PM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: Iran confronts fresh US and Israeli strikes, with its Supreme Leader reportedly sustaining minor injuries. #Israel struck a Beirut residential block and Hezbollah assets. A vessel was attacked in the Strait of #Hormuz, leading to crew evacuation. Oil prices waver amid the tensions, with Brent Crude hovering near $88. #BBC #News