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Initial Publish Date
Last Updated: 13 MAR 2026
Report Focus Location: Global
Authors: GSAT
Contributors: GSAT
GSAT Lead: MF
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Global Summary
Day 14 of the US-Israel campaign against Iran marks the conflict's most intensive phase yet, with Defense Secretary Hegseth confirming over 15,000 targets struck since February 28 and today expected to see the highest volume of attacks to date. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, with transit down 97% according to UNCTAD and the IEA releasing a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves. The Pentagon has begun relocating THAAD interceptors and Patriot systems from South Korea to the Middle East, creating concerns among Asian allies about deterrence gaps. In Sub-Saharan Africa, South Sudan's army seized Akobo, cutting off humanitarian access to over 200,000 people, while ACLED documented 478 civilian deaths from drone strikes in Sudan in the first two months of 2026 alone.
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GSAT (Geopolitical and Security Analysis Team) is Riley Sentinel's collective byline for team contributions or analysts requiring profile management due to sensitive work. All contributors are vetted by Riley Risk senior staff.
