Based on security risk assessments, regional security levels are indicated on the Global Risk Map. Regions including Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine, and Venezuela are classified as Extreme Risk Zones. During this period, frequent security incidents such as armed conflicts and terrorist attacks occurred in these areas, and Chinese-funded enterprises stationed overseas are advised to enhance their security preparedness.
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Middle East
(I) Iraq
U.S. Air Tanker Crash Kills 6On March 13, U.S. Central Command confirmed that a KC-135 air tanker crashed in Iraq, with all 6 people on board confirmed dead. The circumstances of the accident are under investigation.On the same day, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed it had attacked two U.S. air tankers and shot down one of them.
(II) Iran
- Military conflicts between Iran, the United States and Israel continue. From March 9 to 15, the United States and Israel maintained continuous military strikes against Iran, while Iran pressed ahead with its Honest Promise‑4 counteroffensive.
- On the US and Israeli side:A spokesperson for the US Department of Defense stated recently that the US military deployed additional fighter jets and bombers this week to carry out multiple strikes inside Iran, expanding targets to civilian facilities. US forces sank 16 minelaying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and struck more than 90 military targets on Kharg Island, destroying Iranian naval mine storage facilities, missile bunkers and other military assets.The Israeli military claimed to have launched a series of strikes against Tehran over the past few days, targeting a nuclear research facility used for “sensitive experiments”. On March 14, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed a targeted strike in the Iranian capital Tehran that killed two senior officials of Iran’s intelligence services.
- On the Iranian side:The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continued its Honest Promise‑4 military operation, completing 54 rounds of attacks. It used heavy missiles and drones to target US military bases in the UAE, Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait, as well as three locations in southern Israel.On the afternoon of March 15, during its 54th round of operations, the IRGC used Sejjil ballistic missiles for the first time to strike multiple core strategic targets in Israel. IRGC Commander Jabari stated that 70% of US military bases in the Middle East had been destroyed.On March 12, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei issued his first official statement since taking office, saying Iran would not abandon revenge, would continue to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and called on neighboring countries to close US military bases as soon as possible. On the same day, Iran’s First Vice President Aref announced that the Iranian government had designated the coming week as National Solidarity Week.
Casualties and Losses
Iran: Iran’s Health Ministry reported on March 11 that the current round of conflict had killed more than 1,300 people and injured 9,000. Over 100,000 Iranians had been displaced to other parts of the country due to deteriorating security.
US military: The US Department of Defense stated that since the start of US military strikes against Iran, 13 US military personnel had been killed and about 300 injured, including 10 in critical condition. Multiple air refueling tankers and drones were lost.
Israel: No updated casualty figures have been released. Earlier reports put the death toll at 12 and injuries at more than 2,000.
- China’s Foreign Ministry once again reminded Chinese citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran and surrounding regions. The notice stated that prolonged fighting between the US, Israel and Iran had caused frequent temporary or intermittent closures of Dubai International Airport (UAE), Riyadh Airport (Saudi Arabia) and other hubs, disrupting flight operations. Chinese citizens were urged to closely monitor developments, avoid traveling to Iran and neighboring countries affected by military conflicts, strengthen security precautions if already present, and stay away from sensitive areas such as military facilities and public gatherings.
(III) Palestine and Israel
- Israeli strikes have killed 72,000 people in the Gaza Strip. From March 9 to 15, Israel continued attacks across multiple areas of Gaza.On March 15, the Interior and National Security Ministry of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, announced that an Israeli airstrike that day targeted a police vehicle near the entrance of Zawayda, a town in central Gaza, killing eight police officers.According to data released by the Gaza Health Ministry on March 15, Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 663 people and injured 1,762 since the first phase of the Gaza truce agreement took effect in October 2025.Since the conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed 72,135 Palestinians, injured 171,830, and left nearly 10,000 missing.
- Hezbollah in Lebanon launched a new large‑scale attack against Israel. On March 11, Hezbollah launched a new round of military operations against Israel, firing approximately 100 rockets and numerous drones at Israeli military bases and troop concentrations. This marked Hezbollah’s largest attack against Israel since renewed clashes between Israel and Lebanon in early March.In addition, on March 10, a satellite ground station near Beit Shemesh, a city adjacent to Jerusalem, Israel, was hit by a Hezbollah missile, injuring two people and damaging part of the facility.
(IV) Lebanon
Continuous Israeli strikes have killed 850 people. From March 9 to 15, Israel maintained military strikes against Beirut, southern and northeastern Lebanon.On March 15, Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced that Israeli strikes on Lebanon since March 2 had killed 850 people and injured 2,105.The sustained attacks severely disrupted Lebanon’s healthcare system. Medical facilities and services in Lebanon were targeted 22 times, killing 27 medical workers and injuring 45. In the early hours of March 14, an Israeli airstrike hit a medical center in Bourj Qalawiya, southern Lebanon, killing 12 medical personnel and wounding several others.
Scene of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon
(V) United Arab Emirates
- Drone attack near Dubai International Airport injures four. On March 11, an area near Dubai International Airport in the UAE was targeted by a drone attack. Falling debris from two drones injured four foreign nationals: two from Ghana, one from Bangladesh, and one from India.
Asia‑Pacific Region
(I) Afghanistan and Pakistan
- Armed clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue. From March 9 to 15, cross‑border armed clashes persisted along the Afghanistan‑Pakistan border.Pakistan stated that its Righteous Fury military operation was ongoing. Between the night of March 12 and the early morning of March 13, Pakistani armed forces carried out airstrikes on multiple locations inside Afghanistan, targeting the headquarters of the Afghan Armed Forces’ 313 Corps in Kabul, two terrorist camps in Kandahar and Paktia provinces, and oil storage facilities near Kandahar Airport.As of 4:00 p.m. on March 11, the operation had killed 641 Taliban members, injured at least 855, and destroyed 243 checkpoints and 219 tanks, armored vehicles and artillery pieces. The Pakistani military stated it would continue military strikes in Afghanistan until all stated objectives were achieved.On the Afghan side, on March 13, Afghan forces used drones to attack a military center near Islamabad, claiming heavy casualties and damage. On the same day, Afghan government spokesperson Mujahid said Afghanistan had once again been hit by Pakistani airstrikes in multiple areas, and Afghanistan strongly condemned the attacks.
(II) Pakistan
- Bomb attack on police vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills seven. On March 13, a police vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, northwestern Pakistan, was hit by a bomb attack, killing seven police officers.
- Counterterrorism operation kills four Taliban members. On March 9, counterterrorism authorities in Punjab Province, Pakistan, conducted a counterterrorism operation in the border area of Dera Ghazi Khan, killing four members of the Pakistani Taliban and foiling a plot by the group to attack a police outpost.
(III) Australia
- Two Chinese citizens killed in floods. On March 12, two Chinese tourists were found dead in Queensland, Australia, due to severe flooding. The state has been hit by persistent heavy rain, triggering serious flooding.The two Chinese backpackers departed Brisbane on March 8 and were killed in floods while driving to the North Burnett region.The Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane once again reminded local Chinese citizens to closely follow weather forecasts and disaster alerts issued by meteorological authorities, prepare in advance, reduce unnecessary outings, and properly stock up on emergency supplies such as food, drinking water and medicine. If travel is necessary, they should monitor road conditions and keep family and friends informed. Chinese citizens planning to visit alert areas in Queensland were advised to adjust itineraries and avoid disaster‑hit regions.
(IV) Japan
- Anti‑war protests break out in Tokyo. Late on March 10, the Japan Ground Self‑Defense Force secretly deployed Type‑12 missiles at the Kenkun Base in Kumamoto, Kyushu. The move sparked strong public anger locally and nationwide.On the same day, around 8,000 residents marched in the rain in Tokyo, calling on the government to abide by the constitution and oppose war.
- Scene of the protest
(V) Republic of Korea
- One Chinese citizen injured in Seoul fire. On March 14, a fire broke out at a hotel in the Myeongdong area of downtown Seoul, injuring 10 people, including one Chinese national.The Chinese Embassy urged the ROK authorities to provide full medical treatment and promptly investigate the cause of the fire.
Africa Region
(I) Nigeria
- Multiple attacks kill 41 and abduct many others. On March 12, armed bandits attacked Katsina State in northwestern Nigeria, killing three residents and injuring 11. On the same day, an armed attack on Tungan Duzo village in Zamfara State killed at least 38 people and abducted several women and children.
- Security Alert 1On March 11, according to a monitoring report by Hanwei International’s security officer in West Africa, terrorist organizations planned to carry out attacks and kidnappings targeting foreign nationals around Lake Kainji in northwestern Nigeria in the near future. Chinese citizens in the area were reminded to strengthen security measures to ensure personal and property safety.
Security Alert 2On March 14, according to a monitoring report by Hanwei International’s security officer in West Africa, terrorist organizations planned to kidnap Chinese citizens in Kebbi State. Key target areas include Shanga, Ngaski, Sakaba and Bagudo in Kebbi State. Chinese citizens in the area were urged to enhance security precautions.
(II) Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Drone attack in eastern DRC kills three. On March 11, a drone attack in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, DRC, killed three people, including a French humanitarian worker with UNICEF.Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary‑General Guterres, expressed outrage, stating that “humanitarian workers must never be targets”.
Mine attacks in Ituri Province kill two. On March 11, two mining sites in the Mambasa area of Ituri Province, DRC, were attacked by unidentified armed men, killing two people. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.
(III) Algeria
Seven terrorists killed in Tébessa Province. On March 13, Algeria’s Ministry of National Defense announced that the Algerian military had carried out a counterterrorism operation in Tébessa Province in northeastern Algeria between March 12 and 13, killing seven terrorists. Three soldiers were killed in the exchange of fire.
(IV) Sudan
Armed conflicts continue. From March 9 to 15, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces clashed continuously across Sudan, causing heavy casualties.On March 10, a convoy carrying a large number of women and children in Abu Zabad, West Kordofan State, was hit by a drone strike, killing 52 people and injuring 34.On March 11, a secondary school and a health center in Kosti, White Nile State, central Sudan, were targeted by drone attacks, killing 17 people and injuring 10.The Darfur Victims Assistance Organization, a Sudanese civilian group, accused the Sudanese Armed Forces of carrying out the attacks. Neither the Sudanese Armed Forces nor the Sudanese government has responded.
(V) Ethiopia
- Landslide in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region kills over 100. On March 10, a landslide occurred in the Gamo Zone of Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, killing more than 100 people.Senior officials from Ethiopia’s federal and regional governments are overseeing emergency response efforts on the ground, including providing food and basic living supplies to displaced residents. Search and rescue operations are still underway.
Europe and Americas
(I) United States
- Shooting in Virginia kills one. On March 12, a shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Virginia, USA, killing one person and injuring two. The FBI stated the gunman had been shot dead, and a joint counterterrorism task force had launched a full investigation.According to data from the US website Gun Violence Archive, as of March 12, more than 2,300 people had been killed by gun violence in the US this year, including 182 minors.
- Synagogue attack in Michigan kills one and injures one. On March 12, a synagogue in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, was attacked, killing one person.The suspect rammed the synagogue with a truck and exchanged gunfire with security personnel while approaching the entrance armed. The suspect was shot dead and one security guard was injured. Police said they were investigating whether other suspects were involved and had increased patrols at religious sites in the area.
(II) Ukraine
Russia‑Ukraine armed conflicts continue. From March 9 to 15, Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine continued.On March 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a battlefield report stating that over the past week, the Russian military had carried out one large‑scale strike and six cluster strikes against Ukrainian military targets using high‑precision weapons and drones. Russian air defense systems shot down two Ukrainian Storm Shadow missiles, 30 aerial guided bombs, 33 HIMARS rockets and 2,650 drones. The Black Sea Fleet sank one Ukrainian unmanned boat. Russian forces made advances near Holubivka, south of Konstantinovka, and west of Ilyinovka, and routed four Ukrainian reinforcement units near Oleksandrivka.On the Ukrainian side, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that 128 close‑quarter battles had taken place on the front lines this week, and 58 Russian attacks had been repelled in six directions including Kupiansk, Lyman and Bakhmut.From March 10 to 11, the Ukrainian military launched long‑range strikes against Bryansk city and multiple key natural gas facilities inside Russia. On March 10, the Ukrainian military used seven British‑supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles to attack Bryansk, killing six civilians and injuring 37.
(III) Canada
- Gunfire at US Consulate General in Toronto. On March 10, the US Consulate General in Toronto, Canada, was targeted by gunfire; no casualties were reported.In the early hours of the same day, two men in a vehicle arrived at the consulate and fired several shots at the building before fleeing the scene. Canadian police are investigating the case.
- Scene of the shooting
(IV) Russian Federation
Natural gas facility attacked by Ukrainian drones. On March 11, Ukrainian drones attacked a natural gas compressor station in Krasnodar Krai, southwestern Russia, which supplies the TurkStream natural gas pipeline. No damage to the facility was reported.
Large‑scale drone attack on Moscow. On March 14, the Russian capital Moscow was hit by a large‑scale drone attack from Ukraine. The Russian military stated that its air defense forces had shot down 65 Ukrainian drones heading for Moscow that day. This marked the largest drone attack on Moscow this year.
(V) Mexico
Building collapse in Mexico City kills three and injures one. On March 10, a building undergoing demolition in Mexico City collapsed, killing three construction workers and injuring one. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
(VI) Netherlands
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam. On March 14, an explosion occurred on the exterior wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam, the Netherlands; no casualties were reported.Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema called it a deliberate attack against the Jewish community. Police stated they had obtained relevant surveillance footage and would launch a further investigation.
Maritime Security
(I) Strait of Hormuz
Multiple vessels attacked. On March 11, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a cargo ship was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, starting a fire. The incident occurred 11 nautical miles (approximately 20 kilometers) north of Oman. The extent of damage and casualties remains unclear.On the same day, the Royal Thai Navy announced that a Thai cargo ship was attacked while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire at the stern. Twenty crew members had been rescued and evacuated to Oman.On March 12, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated it had attacked the US‑owned oil tanker Safiyeha sailing under the Marshall Islands flag. The IRGC said the tanker was targeted after ignoring warnings from IRGC naval forces.
(II) Iraq
Two oil tankers attacked, killing one. On March 12, two oil tankers in waters near Iraq were attacked, killing at least one crew member, leaving several missing, and rescuing 38 sailors. The identity of the attackers and the method of attack remain unknown, and relevant authorities are investigating.
(III) United Arab Emirates
Container ship attacked. On March 11, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a container ship was hit by an unidentified projectile 25 nautical miles (approximately 46 kilometers) northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The extent of damage remains unclear and investigations are ongoing.
