By Our Correspondent

National News – Israel is under a fresh wave of missile attacks from Iran, as tensions in the Middle East intensify. President Donald Trump warned the United States has not yet begun “destroying what’s left” of Iran’s infrastructure, signaling further military escalation.

The conflict, now over a month old, began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and has spread across the region, disrupting global energy markets and affecting millions worldwide.

The Strait of Hormuz, crucial for one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas, faces near closure after Iranian actions, prompting calls for international protection.

Gulf nations report recent missile and drone attacks targeting oil and industrial facilities in Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain.

Israeli authorities confirmed missile interceptions, with some shrapnel damaging a Tel Aviv train station and residential areas.

Trump’s recent statements on Truth Social included threats to target bridges and power plants in Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi countered that strikes on civilian structures would not force Tehran to surrender.

Both sides increasingly target economic and industrial sites, raising fears of wider energy supply disruption.

The conflict’s ripple effects are felt globally: oil prices surged to $110 a barrel, fuel shortages hit Asia, and nations like Egypt and Bhutan are imposing energy rationing.

Airlines in China and Malaysia have raised surcharges, while Pakistan increased fuel prices.

Despite the war, civilians in Tehran and Israel continue cultural and holiday observances amid heightened security.

Diplomatically, the UN Security Council postponed a vote on protective measures for the Strait of Hormuz due to Good Friday, leaving global shipping and commodity flows uncertain.

International leaders, including the UK and Italy, have urged reopening the strait and establishing humanitarian corridors to avoid crises in food and essential supplies.