An explosion sounded in the Isfahan province in the centre of the country, Al Jazeera reports citing Iranian media
The reported explosion in Isfahan province marks a potential escalation in regional tensions, which investors should monitor closely.
India is reportedly rationing nat gas supply to industries following on from Qatar halting production, according to sources
Some Asian oil refiners are reportedly considering run cuts of 20-30% amidst the Middle Eastern conflict, and the difficulties relating to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reports citing sources
An explosion sounded in the Isfahan province in the centre of the country, Al Jazeera reports citing Iranian media
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Member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts said choosing a successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei “won’t take long”, according to ISNA
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