Bahrain
Two Russian aircraft approached within six meters of a British Rivet Joint reconnaissance plane. The Royal Air Force crew safely completed their scheduled NATO mission.
Britain and the Gulf states are finalizing free trade negotiations. The deal is expected to contribute up to £3.1 billion annually to the British economy.
China's Ambassador to the UN called the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz ill-timed. Beijing calls on the parties to negotiate and hints at a possible veto of the document.
Bahrain has arrested 41 individuals for alleged links to Iran's IRGC. The detainees are suspected of supporting Iranian aggression and the Wilayat al-Faqih ideology.
The United States is promoting a resolution at the UN calling for increased sanctions against Iran, or the use of force against it for obstructing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Zelenskyy discussed diplomacy in the Middle East and condemned Iran's strikes on the UAE. Ukraine is preparing new security solutions for Bahrain and the Gulf countries.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to discuss security. He proposed concluding a drone agreement and sharing defense expertise.
The US is preparing a UN resolution to ban Iran from mining the Strait of Hormuz and charging fees. The previous document was blocked by China and Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new agreements with India and Bahrain. Cooperation will be based on the experience of teams in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The IRGC will attack the oil facilities of its neighbors if their land is used to attack Iran. The fields of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries are under threat.
Due to the underproduction of 500 million barrels of oil, the global market lost $50 billion. The Persian Gulf countries and the aviation industry suffered the biggest losses.
The IRGC bought the TEE-01B device to monitor military facilities in the Middle East. China denies the deal and threatens countermeasures in case of new sanctions.
Rustem Umerov reported on the requests of Gulf countries and others for Ukrainian expertise, including in air defense and maritime security. Deeper security agreements with partners in Europe are also being prepared.
Donald Trump accused Britain of insufficient assistance in the war with Iran. The US President criticized Keir Starmer's belated decisions and stance.
Zelenskyy announced cooperation with Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Ukraine will receive air defense for energy, oil, and diesel in exchange for military expertise.
The cost of Brent and WTI has risen again. Tankers are not resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz due to risks.
Bahrain's only civilian airport resumes operations after a prolonged closure. The decision was made amid a declared two-week truce between the countries.
Israel and Iran continue mutual ballistic missile and air attacks. Three teenagers were injured in the city of Tel Sheva as a result of the strikes.
Russia and China blocked Bahrain's document on coordinating actions in the strait. Donald Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilization over the closure of the route.
Tehran attacked Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province with ballistic missiles. Trump threatens to destroy Iran's power grid over shipping blockade.
Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of energy and logistics cooperation with Turkey. Ukraine is expanding defense and economic ties with Middle Eastern countries.
Pakistan proposed a framework agreement to end the conflict. Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz and rejects the set deadlines.
Wang Yi and Lavrov discussed cooperation in the UN Security Council for a ceasefire. The parties plan joint settlement of navigation issues in the region.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the destruction of an Amazon facility. Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed a fire at the infrastructure after Iranian aggression.
Zelenskyy announced new agreements on cooperation with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Turkey and European partners have shown interest in the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations on alternatives to PAC-3 missiles. Experts are considering supply options from Asia and the Middle East.
Ukraine has agreed with the Persian Gulf countries on strengthening air defense and joint defense production. Partners will also ensure the supply of diesel fuel.
Since February 28, Iran has launched 5,471 missile and drone attacks on the Persian Gulf region. The UAE was the most affected, and 309 people died in Kuwait due to shelling.
As a result of the Iranian attack, 11 people were killed and 178 were injured. UAE defense forces successfully destroyed 58 aerial targets within one day.
Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel. Attacks were also recorded in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.