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An active military conflict between major powers in the Persian Gulf has displaced over 850,000 civilians and is severely disrupting global energy supplies, while the US faces concurrent severe weather threats and significant seismic activity in the Pacific region.
LAST UPDATED 03-15-2026 @ 04:32PM (CDT)World Clock
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Effective 11 min ago Jerseyville, IL (Jersey County) US
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Effective 23 min ago Hardin, IL (Calhoun County) US
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Events
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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Ethereum (ETH)
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Solana (SOL)
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DOW
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FTSE 100
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DAX
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S&P 500
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Nikkei
53819.61
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Volatility Index
27.19
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Crude Oil
98.71
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Gold
5061.7
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DOW Futures
46592
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.502
16.15%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.363
16.69%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.419
15.23%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.33
17.67%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.276
17.25%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.109
17.59%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.258
18.13%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.69
12.74%
US EIA
U.S. gasoline prices have surged dramatically across all regions, with increases ranging from 12.7% on the West Coast to 18.1% in the Rocky Mountain region, representing an extreme market movement. Major equity indices are experiencing declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.606%, the Nikkei down 1.163%, and the DAX down 0.603%. Crude oil prices have risen 3.11% to $98.71 per barrel. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed with Bitcoin gaining 0.50% while Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin show declines. Gold prices have decreased 1.25%.
Data
The latest global dataGeomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Singapore
Level 1
Togo
Level 2
Kuwait
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
North Macedonia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
Cyprus
Level 3
Pakistan
Level 3
Bahrain
Level 3
Jordan
Level 3
Qatar
Level 3
Iraq
Level 4
Guinea
Level 2
Malawi
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
Four countries maintain Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala, indicating significant security or safety concerns requiring heightened awareness for travelers. Belize is positioned at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' suggesting developing concerns in that region. Finland and The Gambia remain at baseline Level 1 status. Space weather conditions remain optimal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently occurring.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran
France24 ---
!!! Moscow attacked by waves of drones – mayor
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Moment Iranian missile hits Tel Aviv
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Over 800,000 Lebanese– 1 in 7 of the population – displaced by war in 10 days
South China Morning Post ---
!!! The humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, with over 850,000 displaced
France24 ---
!!! Why North Korea just fired rockets during US-South Korea military drills
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine recovering from Russian strike, concerned Putin is benefiting from Iran war
France24 ---
!!! Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
Russia Today ---
From missiles strikes to rocketing oil price: Guy Laron speaks to France 24 to analyse the economic consequences of Iran war
France24 ---
Severe sandstorm sweeps through Gaza tent camps
France24 ---
US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran
France24 ---
The humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, with over 850,000 displaced
France24 ---
Are Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region affecting the US' war strategy?
France24 ---
Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Why North Korea just fired rockets during US-South Korea military drills
France24 ---
Ukraine recovering from Russian strike, concerned Putin is benefiting from Iran war
France24 ---
Gaza hit by strongest sandstorm in over five years
France24 ---
American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
Associated Press ---
Moscow attacked by waves of drones – mayor
Russia Today ---
Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
Russia Today ---
Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support
Al Jazeera ---
Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen
Al Jazeera ---
Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work?
Al Jazeera ---
Moment Iranian missile hits Tel Aviv
Al Jazeera ---
IEA to tap 400 mn barrels from reserves amid West Asia war energy shock
WION News ---
IEA says oil from emergency stocks to flow in Asia and Oceania immediately
South China Morning Post ---
US energy chief signals Iran war could continue for several more weeks
South China Morning Post ---
Over 800,000 Lebanese– 1 in 7 of the population – displaced by war in 10 days
South China Morning Post ---
Kenya floods death toll rises to 62, police say
South China Morning Post ---
How the war on Iran struck the shores of Sri Lanka
South China Morning Post ---
Active warfare in the Middle East and Eastern Europe is creating a complex global security crisis with immediate humanitarian consequences and potential for further escalation.
