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A multi-front military conflict involving the US, NATO, and Iran is actively occurring with escalating threats to global energy security and stability. No near-term resolution is anticipated, and risks of further military escalation remain elevated.

LAST UPDATED 03-21-2026 @ 09:02AM (CDT)

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Los Angeles

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London

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Moscow

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Beijing

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Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

extr Volatility Index is up 11.305076%, currently at 26.78

Effective 37 min ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min

watc Winter Storm Watch

Volcano, HI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 13 hr

advi Special Weather Statement

Evansdale, IA
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 6 hr

watc Flood Watch

Volcano, HI
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 14 hr

watc Flood Watch

Kekaha, HI
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 14 hr

Events

The most recent events

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2647
-0.53%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
70709.33
0.30%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09386
-0.30%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2155.9
0.47%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
90.17
0.39%
Coinbase
DOW
45577.47
-0.96%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9918.33
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22380.19
-2.01%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6506.48
-1.51%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
26.78
11.31%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.23
2.80%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4574.9
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
45893
-0.97%
Yahoo Finance
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 energy commodities show significant volatility and upward pressure. The Volatility Index surged 11.31% to 26.78, indicating heightened market uncertainty. U.S. gasoline prices have experienced sharp increases nationwide, with the Rocky Mountain region up 11.63%, Gulf Coast up 9.75%, and national average up 6.22%, reflecting energy market stress. Major stock indices declined substantially, including the Nikkei (-3.38%), DAX (-2.01%), S&P 500 (-1.51%), and DOW (-0.96%). Crude oil prices rose 2.80% to $98.23 per barrel, contributing to the broader energy sector pressure.

Data

The latest global data
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Ireland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Venezuela
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Finland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
The Gambia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belize
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Azerbaijan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Guatemala
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Singapore
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Togo
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Kuwait
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lesotho
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Turkey
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
North Macedonia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Angola
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cyprus
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Pakistan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bahrain
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jordan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Qatar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Iraq
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malawi
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malaysia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Afghanistan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
International travel advisories and space weather conditions show mixed concerns. Venezuela remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) advisory status, indicating ongoing security or safety concerns for U.S. travelers. A minor geomagnetic storm is currently affecting Earth's magnetosphere. Radio Blackout and Solar Radiation threats remain at normal levels. Australia and Ireland maintain Level 1 exercise normal precautions status.

Headlines

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Active military escalation between Iran and US-Israeli forces is underway with expanding international involvement and significant risks to global energy markets and civilian populations.

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