# Murban crude

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: Regional Contagion — Conflict spreads to Lebanon; Iranian strikes hit Dubai and Bahrain airports.
- **2026-03-16**: NSE Market Reaction — Nairobi bourse opens lower with declining turnover as investors move to safety.
- **2026-03-15**: Trump Declaration — President Trump states an international fleet will be deployed to the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-03-15**: Conflict Escalation — US and Israeli forces launch strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites; Khamenei killed.
- **2026-03-14**: Fujairah Attack — A drone is intercepted over Fujairah; falling debris causes a fire at the port.
- **2026-03-14**: Loading Suspended — UAE halts all crude and fuel loading at Fujairah as a precautionary measure.
- **2026-03-13**: Iranian Warning — Tehran vows to retaliate against regional energy infrastructure in response to US strikes.
- **2026-03-12**: Kharg Island Strike — US military strikes Iran's main oil export facility at Kharg Island.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### NSE Retreats as Middle East Conflict Escalates Following Khamenei's Death
2026-03-18 00:20:36 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) faced immediate selling pressure following a massive escalation in Middle East hostilities, including the death of Iran's Supreme Leader. While the Kenyan Shilling remained stable in early trading, analysts warn of severe inflationary risks due to Kenya's heavy reliance on Gulf oil and critical trade routes.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nse-hit-iran-israel-war-economy

### Trump Pledges International Fleet as UAE Oil Bypass Port Hit by Drone
2026-03-15 00:12:30 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

A drone strike on the UAE’s Fujairah port has suspended operations at a critical oil hub designed to bypass the blocked Strait of Hormuz. The incident follows US strikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting President Trump to announce an international naval coalition to reopen the waterway.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/uae-fujairah-oil-strike-hormuz-blockade

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