EXPLOSION OF CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST: The murder of Laridžani, threats of ‘fire and fury’ and the blockade of oil routes in the Gulf cast the world into uncertainty The Middle East is engulfed in escalating conflict following the assassination of Laridžani. Threats of “fire and fury” have been issued, raising global concerns. Furthermore, the blockade of oil routes in the Gulf has plunged the world into a state of uncertainty.

• Assassination of Laridžani sparks increased conflict in the Middle East.
• Threats of “fire and fury” have been made.
• Oil routes in the Gulf have been blockaded.
• These events are creating global uncertainty.