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Gaithersburg, MD
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There are no serious national events at this time.
The United States is actively engaged in military conflict with Iran causing regional destabilization, global energy market disruption (oil prices exceed $119/barrel), financial market stress, and rising inflation pressures worldwide. Potential for rapid escalation to direct troop deployment exists with ripple effects on food security, energy availability, and economic stability globally.
LAST UPDATED 03-19-2026 @ 04:02PM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsunde M 3.0 - 124 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
124 km WSW of Adak, Alaska Effective 9 min ago
advi AVO Atka volcanic complex YELLOW/ADVISORY - Seismic activity has declined but remains slightly elevated. Sulfur dioxide and elevated surface temperatures detected in satellite data.
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advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Low-level unrest continues, with small volcanic earthquakes, infrasound, and tremor. Steam plume and sulfur dioxide emissions observed.
King Cove, AK Effective 15 min ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues. Rockfalls and warm temperatures observed.
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unde M 3.0 - 216 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2675
-2.48%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
70257.77
-1.39%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09336
-1.99%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2141.36
-2.82%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.87
-1.34%
Coinbase
DOW
46021.43
-0.44%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10063.5
-2.35%
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DAX
22839.56
-2.82%
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S&P 500
6606.49
-0.27%
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Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
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Volatility Index
24.29
-3.19%
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Crude Oil
94.25
-1.27%
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Gold
4643.9
-5.15%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46357
-0.38%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.72
6.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.577
6.36%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.538
5.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.612
5.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.566
7.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.393
3.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.412
9.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.637
11.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.987
6.33%
US EIA
Financial markets and commodity prices show mixed but notable volatility. Gasoline prices have surged sharply, with Rocky Mountain region prices up 11.6 percent and Gulf Coast prices up 9.7 percent, reflecting significant regional supply or demand pressures. Gold prices declined 5.4 percent to 4,630.70 per ounce. Cryptocurrency markets weakened across major assets with Ethereum down 3.6 percent, Cardano down 3.3 percent, and Bitcoin down 2.1 percent. Global equity indices experienced moderate declines with the Nikkei down 3.4 percent, DAX down 2.8 percent, and FTSE 100 down 2.3 percent. The Volatility Index increased 0.8 percent to 25.3, indicating elevated market uncertainty.
Data
The latest global dataAustralia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Venezuela
Level 3
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
Lesotho
Level 2
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
Global civil defense status remains largely normal with no widespread emergencies reported. Australia maintains a Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions posture. Space weather conditions are benign with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. No additional status alerts or warnings have been issued for major international regions during the past hour.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Smoke rises after Iranian missile attack on Israel oil refinery in Haifa
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says
Associated Press ---
!!! Russia condemns strike on Iranian nuclear power plant
Russia Today ---
!!! The Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why the US may be heading toward a strategic disaster
Russia Today ---
!!! Middle East war escalates after attack on key Iranian gas field
France24 ---
Smoke rises after Iranian missile attack on Israel oil refinery in Haifa
Al Jazeera ---
Who leads Iran? Assassinations leave leadership and command in question
Al Jazeera ---
Israel says Haifa oil refinery hit in Iranian missile attack
Al Jazeera ---
Missile strikes close to reporter during Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues
Al Jazeera ---
Child among survivors pulled from rubble of US-Israeli attack in Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Drone attack from Sudan kills 17 people in Chad as war spills over border
Al Jazeera ---
WATCH | Missile blast caught on camera as RT reporter dodges impact in Lebanon
WION News ---
US-Iran-Israel war: Jaishankar talks to Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar
WION News ---
US war on Iran presents a complex strategic challenge for China
South China Morning Post ---
If the Iran war takes oil above US$120 a barrel, how bad could the shock get?
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war prompts global energy rethink that favours China
South China Morning Post ---
China is weathering the Iran war oil shock better than others in Asia
South China Morning Post ---
Settler violence surges in the West Bank
France24 ---
'Disaster: Attacks on gas infrastructure, in Iran and Qatar, may set us back several years'
France24 ---
Six nations say ready to boost 'efforts to ensure safe passage' in Hormuz
France24 ---
'Not our war': Palestinians mourn first dead after Iran missile fire
France24 ---
Middle East war escalates after attack on key Iranian gas field
France24 ---
Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit
France24 ---
'Free France': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship
France24 ---
Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability
France24 ---
Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees
France24 ---
Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says
Associated Press ---
Pakistani Taliban announces 3-day ceasefire after Pakistan, Afghanistan pause fighting ahead of Eid
Associated Press ---
War and displacement mar the run-up to Eid al-Fitr holiday for many in Lebanon
Associated Press ---
Russia condemns strike on Iranian nuclear power plant
Russia Today ---
The Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why the US may be heading toward a strategic disaster
Russia Today ---
Why does Finland want to get involved in Iran?
Russia Today ---
South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran – official
Russia Today ---
India increases liquefied petroleum gas production amid Middle East crisis
Russia Today ---
Active US-Iran military conflict is escalating with direct strikes on energy infrastructure, significant casualties, and destabilizing global consequences.
