Reports indicate that trade is set to resume through the Strait of Hormuz after more than 100 days of disruption, a development that has reportedly helped stabilize crude oil prices. However, it remains unclear if other sectors, such as transport, will experience similar price adjustments in the near term.

Reports indicate that oil shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz have decreased, potentially contributing to elevated global energy prices. Analysts suggest these levels are currently near their highest in recent years, though specific price figures remain unverified in the provided text.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is structured into five main branches, including the Ground Forces, Aerospace Force, Navy, Quds Force, and Basij, under a command hierarchy that reports to the Supreme Leader. Reports indicate the organization maintains a substantial economic portfolio, estimated by some analyses to represent 20-40% of Iran’s economy, while also wielding significant political influence.

Recent developments since February 2026 suggest ongoing adjustments to its operational structure in response to heightened security threats.

Among the most affected groups are Afghan nationals in Iran, estimated at 4.4 million by January 2026, including registered and unregistered refugees (UNHCR accessed 17/03/2026). Afghans are particularly at risk because they experience a combination of pre-existing socioeconomic marginalisation, insecure legal status, and limited access to services with heightened exposure to displacement and ...