War Over Iran Strangles Fuel Supplies – March 3, 2026
War continues to unfold in the Middle East as Israel restarts strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran threatens shipping in the Gulf. Taipei looks for short-term alternatives to secure its fuel supply as Qatari natural gas imports fizzle on Iranian missile threats. Plus, the Cabinet says Taiwan's US trade deal is still valid even as opposition parties in the legislature are skeptical that the US side will stick to the terms and want relief measures for affected industries. Also: - Taiwan's World Baseball Classic squad wins against the Softbank Hawks in Miyazaki, Japan in the team's final warm-up match ahead of their tournament opener against Australia. - Chiayi in southern Taiwan hosts a Lantern Festival highlighting luminary pieces from Taiwan's 2025 Osaka World Expo entry and shines a spotlight on guest Japanese Nebuta light festival artists. - Taiwanese ultrarunner Tommy Chen takes second place in the 185K Lapland Arctic Ultra marathon.
