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US-Israel war on Iran

US-Israel war on Iran
Latest news and updates on the US and Israel's strikes on Iran, in which Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, and Iran's responses.
A tanker shown in an image posted by Iran’s embassy in Kuala Lumpur, which said it was the first Malaysian-linked vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: x / iraninmalaysia
Malaysia

Iran ‘does not forget its friends’ as Malaysia-linked ships pass through Hormuz

The move signals Tehran’s use of access to Hormuz as leverage, analysts say, while drawing scrutiny over Malaysia’s oil transfers.

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Pakistan

What must happen for the US and Iran to reach a peace deal?

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Singapore

Singapore set to be hit by global energy crisis as it unveils countermeasures

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US-China relations

What is US telling Pacific allies by moving missiles to use in the Iran war?

Deploying US missiles to the Middle East ‘reinforces Beijing’s assessment that time and industrial scale favour China’, analyst says.

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According to US media reports, the Pentagon has ordered nearly all its JASSM-ER air-launched cruise missiles to be moved from the Pacific to boost its efforts in the war against Iran. Photo: Handout
Donald Trump

Trump steps up Iran threats as deadline approaches

US President Donald Trump said that Iran must reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz as part of any peace deal.

Middle East

Opinion | For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron

Sandwiched between Iran and Israel, oil-rich transport hubs like the UAE now face the fragility of their newly built economic prosperity.

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Hong Kong economy

Failed bus cuts ‘tip of iceberg’ as fuel costs soar, Hong Kong lawmakers warn

Authorities urged to approve applications by non-franchised bus firms to increase fares, and provide subsidies to offset impact of oil shock.

ABC Touring Car Company, a non-franchised bus firm, continues to operate rides at a loss after the government rejected its application to reduce its services. Photo: Eugene Lee
Iran

Iran calls for ‘human chains’ around its power plants before US deadline

Tehran defiant after the US president warned the ‘entire country can be taken out in one night’.

The Philippines

Filipino farmers leave crops to rot as fuel prices drive up cost of harvest

It costs farmers 30 US cents to produce a kilogram of cabbage, which sells for as little as 5 US cents.

Hong Kong property

Brisk flat sales at Hong Kong project as buyers unfazed by potential rate hikes

Flats at La Mirabelle in Tseung Kwan O range from 360 sq ft to 558 sq ft and with layouts of one to two bedrooms.

Flats in La Mirabelle are priced between HK$5.93 million and HK$8.99 million. Photo: Handout
Japan

Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran

The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran.

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NHK’s Tehran bureau chief Shinnosuke ‌Kawashima is believed to be the person released on bail on Monday. Photo: Handout
Germany

‘Damage control’? Behind France, Germany’s bid to contain Iran war oil fallout

The European powers are leading calls for de-escalation but analyst notes ‘the age of soft power as a substitute for hard capacity is over’.

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Iran

‘Keep bombing’: Trump claims Iranians want more US strikes for ‘freedom’

US leader said he was unsure if the war was escalating or easing, but warned of sweeping strikes if no deal is reached by Tuesday at 8pm EST.

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Taiwan

How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s Taiwan calculus

US strengths and strains offer Beijing a playbook, but key differences limit how far the conflict can guide future military strategy.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Iran

Pakistan plan a ‘critical opportunity’ for US-Iran talks as Trump deadline looms

Islamabad has put forward proposals for a ceasefire as the US president threatens ‘hell’ for Iran if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen.

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Air strikes on Iran continue on Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters
Nato

Opinion | In denying Trump airspace, Europe has drawn a line for Nato

Growing European defiance to US demands raises a critical question: is Nato a club of equals or a mechanism for enforcing one nation’s agenda?

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Thailand

Video | Small hobby businesses hit by rising costs from Iran war

Thai figurine studio founder calls for an urgent lifeline to help small businesses stay afloat.

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Thailand

Oil smugglers in Thailand worsen supply crisis as Anutin warns of tough times

Police are investigating alleged oil hoarding in southern Thailand and reselling to nearby countries, citing ‘abnormal’ vessel movements.

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A Thai farmer refuels diesel into an oil drum at a gas station in Ayutthaya province on Wednesday. Thai farmers are struggling with shortages of diesel, fertiliser and insecticides amid the ongoing Iran war. Photo: EPA
Iran

As Trump hails airman rescue in Iran, Chinese experts count US wins and losses

Former PLA personnel say Iran’s success in shooting down US fighter jet boosts morale and shows it retains ‘some air-defence capabilities’.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong bus firm scraps service cuts after warning from authorities

ABC Touring Car Company says rising oil prices mean “every service is like pouring money into the sea”.

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South Korea

South Korea aims to send ships to Saudi port for oil to bypass Hormuz

Special envoys will also sail to Oman and Algeria to try to secure oil via other routes, said lawmaker Ahn Do-geol.

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Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Anxious days, sleepless nights for young Iranians in Hong Kong as war rages on

Peace of mind is elusive for young Iranians, who wait helplessly for news of loved ones and fight disinformation amid flood of contradictory reports.

Behzad Nasiri Ahmadabadi, a 37-year-old Iranian biomedical researcher based in Hong Kong, spends his days wracked with uncertainty. Photo: May Tse
Malaysia

Can palm biodiesel be Malaysia’s quick fix for soaring fuel prices?

Infrastructure costs, supply chains and industry readiness could pose problems for wider adoption of biodiesel blends, analysts say.

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Asia housing and property

The View | Quirks of Asia’s energy markets work to the benefit of data centres

Asia’s unique energy markets, power sourcing strategies and vast digital infrastructure requirements underpin the sector’s resilience.

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Iran

Iran rejects ceasefire, wants permanent end to the war

Mediators had proposed ⁠a ceasefire plan and peace settlement. Iran will only accept ‘end of the war’ with guarantee of no further attacks.

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This video grab taken on Friday from images shared on social media on April 1, 2026, shows thick plumes of smoke following airstrikes in Iran’s central Isfahan province. Photo: via AFP
Malaysia

AirAsia X hikes fares by 40%, cuts capacity by 10% as Iran war impacts fuel

Founder Tony Fernandes said the higher prices were ‘unavoidable’ after the average cost of jet fuel more than doubled to US$200 per barrel.

AirAsia planes are parked on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

1 in 3 Hong Kong commercial laundry operators at risk of closure as oil prices soar

Industry representatives say price of industrial diesel has increased by more than 190 per cent in just over one month.

Iran

Video | Trump issues fiery, foul-mouthed message to Iran

US president extends deadline, saying Iran has until late April 7 US time to ‘make a deal’ or he would be ‘blowing everything up’.

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