CNN Team Reports From Under Fire in Tel Aviv

CNN correspondents, including Jim Sciutto and his team, took shelter in Tel Aviv as missiles flew overhead. This occurred approximately one hour before the start of the Passover holiday. The team continued to report from the region amidst the escalating conflict.

Global Economic Impacts of the Iran Conflict

Rising Matcha Prices and Supply Chain Concerns

The conflict is already impacting global markets, with potential increases in the price of matcha. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports that rising production costs and global oil prices could push the cost of this trendy product even higher.

Oil Prices Surge and Plastic Production Affected

The war in Iran is reshaping industries, particularly those reliant on oil. Traffic disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have caused oil prices to surge. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout details how this energy crisis is impacting plastic product supply chains and consumer goods in South Korea.

Rising Tensions Between China and Japan

Impact on Daily Life

Beyond economics, the conflict is exacerbating existing tensions. CNN’s Justin Robertson explores how friction between China and Japan – from disputes over cultural items like kimonos to concerns about the future of cherry blossom traditions – is playing out in daily life.

Inside Iran: A Journalist's Perspective

CNN’s Jim Sciutto interviewed Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery to gain insight into the conditions within Iran during the ongoing conflict. Moaiery provided firsthand accounts of the situation on the ground.