Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Iran War Escalates as Global Markets Plunge

US-Israeli strikes trigger fourth day of market rout while Gaza hostage releases offer rare hope

Editor's Note: Today's edition focuses on the escalating Iran conflict that has sent shockwaves through global markets and reshaped Middle East geopolitics. While military tensions dominate headlines, a prisoner exchange in Gaza provides a glimmer of diplomatic hope amid regional turmoil.