About Crisis Watch
A real-time, independently operated dashboard tracking the Iran-US conflict and its global ripple effects.
Crisis Watch (crisiswatch.ca) is an independent, free-to-use crisis monitoring platform launched in early 2026 to give the public direct access to the same data feeds that financial analysts, journalists, and policy researchers rely on. We aggregate and visualize publicly available data from established news wires, market data providers, and open conflict-event datasets so that anyone can understand the situation in real time.
The site is built and maintained by a small independent team. We are not affiliated with any government, political party, news organization, or financial institution. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. See our Privacy Policy for full disclosure of what we collect and why.
Our Mission
During fast-moving crises, accurate information is fragmented across dozens of news sites, market terminals, and government feeds. Crisis Watch consolidates that information into a single, live dashboard that updates around the clock — so a parent checking gas prices, a small business owner watching shipping rates, and a researcher tracking escalation can all start from the same factual baseline.
Data Sources
Every figure on Crisis Watch comes from a publicly attributable third-party source. We do not generate original reporting. Our confirmed sources are:
| Source | Data Provided | Refresh |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | Brent / WTI crude, gasoline, natural gas, gold, wheat, copper, defense and energy stock quotes | 60 seconds |
| GDELT | Global news events, conflict-event coding, source attribution | 3 minutes |
| Reuters / AP | Wire-service breaking news referenced in our live blog feed | Continuous |
| Al Jazeera | Regional Middle East coverage and analysis | Continuous |
| NASA FIRMS | Active fire / hotspot detections in the Middle East theater (used as a corroborating signal for kinetic activity) | Hourly |
| MarineTraffic / AIS | Vessel positions and rerouting patterns near the Strait of Hormuz | Continuous |
When data from these sources conflicts, we display the most recent numeric value and label the source. We do not silently average or smooth competing figures.
Update Cadence
- Market data — refreshed every 60 seconds during market hours, last-known close otherwise.
- Live blog — refreshed every 3 minutes from GDELT.
- Conflict timeline & strait status — re-validated hourly against wire reports.
- Evergreen explainer articles — updated when underlying facts change. Each article carries a visible
dateModified.
Editorial Policy
Crisis Watch is built around three editorial commitments:
- Attribution. Every non-trivial claim is traceable to a public source. We link out wherever feasible.
- Correction. Errors are corrected in place with a visible note. We do not silently re-write history. Material corrections are flagged in the live blog.
- No financial advice. Our market data is informational only. Crisis Watch is not an investment advisor and nothing on this site constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
What We Cover
- Conflict Overview — day counter, headline market figures, breaking-news ticker.
- Strait of Hormuz Tracker — IRGC blockade status, ship rerouting, oil-flow disruption.
- Conflict Map & Timeline — geolocated strikes, retaliations, diplomatic milestones.
- Oil & Energy — Brent, WTI, natural gas, gold, defense and energy equities.
- War Impact — gas prices by state, flight disruptions, shipping delays, ZIP-code impact calculator.
- Live Blog — auto-updating headline feed plus permanent explainer articles.
Independence
Crisis Watch is not paid by any government, political action committee, news organization, or financial firm. The site is self-funded by its operators. If we ever take outside funding (grants, sponsorships, investment, advertising), we will disclose it on this page before any change to the site.
Contact
Questions, corrections, source tips, and press inquiries are welcome:
contact@crisiswatch.ca
For corrections, please include the URL of the page in question and (where possible) a citation for the corrected figure. We aim to acknowledge corrections within 24 hours.