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The United States is actively engaged in military operations against Iran with confirmed casualties on both diplomatic and military personnel, while simultaneously facing a concurrent ballistic missile threat from North Korea. Multiple severe domestic weather emergencies, seismic activity, and critical energy market disruptions compound the threat environment, requiring elevated national preparedness posture.
LAST UPDATED 03-14-2026 @ 12:33noon (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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Ethereum (ETH)
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Solana (SOL)
87
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DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
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FTSE 100
10261.15
-0.43%
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DAX
23447.29
-0.60%
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S&P 500
6632.19
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Nikkei
53819.61
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Volatility Index
27.19
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Crude Oil
98.71
3.11%
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Gold
5061.7
-1.25%
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DOW Futures
46592
-0.28%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.502
16.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.363
16.69%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.419
15.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.33
17.67%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.276
17.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.109
17.59%
US EIA
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
The most dramatic market movement is a surge in U.S. gasoline prices across all regions, with increases ranging from 12.7% to 18.1%, reaching elevated levels of $3.26-$4.69 per gallon depending on region. Rocky Mountain region prices increased 18.1% and Gulf Coast prices rose 17.6%, reflecting significant supply or demand pressures. Crude oil prices have increased 3.1% to $98.71 per barrel. Major stock indices show modest declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.61%, DOW down 0.26%, and the Nikkei down 1.16%. Gold prices declined 1.25% to $5,061.70 per ounce, while cryptocurrency markets show minor losses with Bitcoin down 0.34% and Ethereum down 0.88%.
Data
The latest global dataRadio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Geomagnetic Storm
minor
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
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
Current geomagnetic conditions show a minor geomagnetic storm in watch status, though no radio blackout or solar radiation risks are present. International travel advisories indicate Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' warnings for Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala, suggesting elevated regional risks in these countries. Belize is rated at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' indicating moderate concern. Finland and The Gambia remain at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions.' No space weather events of concern are currently developing.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Middle East war live: US hits more than 90 targets on Kharg Island, Iran vows to retaliate
France24 ---
!!! NATO defence systems shoot down Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey
France24 ---
!!! US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Aid groups warn of humanitarian crisis in Lebanon as nearly 1 million displaced by war
South China Morning Post ---
!!! All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
Associated Press ---
!!! Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organised rally after Israeli warning
France24 ---
!!! Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
France24 ---
!!! Israeli strike kills 12 medics in a clinic in southern Lebanon
France24 ---
!!! US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East
France24 ---
Greek oil tanker damaged in suspected Black Sea drone attack as wars disrupt global shipping
Associated Press ---
All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
Associated Press ---
Middle East crisis puts India in a tough position – former envoy
Russia Today ---
Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
Russia Today ---
Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs
Al Jazeera ---
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to US ships
Al Jazeera ---
Fire and damage after strike on US embassy compound in Baghdad
Al Jazeera ---
Smoke rises from Fujairah oil facility in UAE
Al Jazeera ---
Four killed in southern Lebanon apartment after reported Israeli attack
Al Jazeera ---
Trump urges China, France, Japan, UK to send warships to open Strait of Hormuz
WION News ---
No LPG for PNG homes: India tightens rules as West Asia war impacts fuel imports
WION News ---
Aid groups warn of humanitarian crisis in Lebanon as nearly 1 million displaced by war
South China Morning Post ---
US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies
South China Morning Post ---
Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli strike kills 12 medics in a clinic in southern Lebanon
France24 ---
Iraq: US embassy complex in Baghdad hit by a drone strike
France24 ---
Lebanon says 26 paramedics were killed in Israeli strikes since March 2
France24 ---
Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
France24 ---
NATO defence systems shoot down Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey
France24 ---
US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East
France24 ---
French soldier killed by Iranian drone was on anti-jihad mission in Iraq
France24 ---
Russian missile and drone attacks kills several in Kyiv region
France24 ---
Middle East war live: US hits more than 90 targets on Kharg Island, Iran vows to retaliate
France24 ---
Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organised rally after Israeli warning
France24 ---
Active major power conflict is escalating rapidly in the Middle East with direct US-Israeli-Iranian military engagement, humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon, and critical global shipping disruptions.
