US threats to penalise countries that trade with Iran could disrupt Spain's supply of saffron, a key ingredient in paella, according to Al Jazeera. Much of the world's saffron is grown in Iran, and potential sanctions enforcement against Iran's trade partners would raise costs and create uncertainty for Spanish importers, chefs and exporters who rely on the spice. The report highlights how geopolitical trade pressure can ripple into everyday food supply chains and culinary traditions.

The United States has eased oil sanctions on Iran for a period of 60 days following Iran's agreement to permit international nuclear inspections. This development comes on the 116th day of the ongoing conflict, while a ceasefire in Lebanon remains in effect, according to Al Jazeera.

Iran has announced plans to create a new restricted zone in the Gulf and publish maps for a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Tribune Online. The move comes as tensions with the United States continue to disrupt maritime traffic in the strategic waterway and push oil prices higher. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

Negotiators from the US and Iran are working towards a final, comprehensive deal, but both countries have issued conflicting statements regarding nuclear inspections and the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains tense as discussions continue, highlighting the ongoing disagreements between the two nations.

On day 117 of the ongoing conflict, Iran and the United States are in disagreement over nuclear inspections and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as negotiators aim to finalize a deal within the next 60 days. Additionally, the US Senate has taken steps to limit the war powers of the executive branch, according to Al Jazeera.

According to Tanzania’s Daily News, what President Donald Trump reportedly called a brief “excursion” after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 has instead become a prolonged conflict without clear resolution. The paper says the war is affecting global oil supplies and, beyond the immediate fighting, signals a broader shift away from a US-centred order toward a more multipolar global economy.