Iran

Brent and WTI crude oil rose by more than $1 due to reports that Iran is preparing to strike Israel from Iraq. Prices were also affected by expectations that OPEC+ would postpone production cuts.

Iran plans to attack Israel from Iraq using drones and ballistic missiles. The attack could take place before the November 5 US presidential election with the participation of Iraqi pro-Iranian militias.

The German Foreign Minister announced the closure of three Iranian consulates in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd. 32 consulate employees must leave the country if they do not have German citizenship.

Lavrov announced the preparation of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran. The document provides for closer cooperation in the defense sector and interaction at the regional and global levels.

Experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise told what kind of drones Russia used to attack the territory of Ukraine last night.

The President confirmed the presence of 3,000 North Korean troops in Russia and the expectation of another 12,000. Zelenskyy emphasized the insufficient response of Western partners to this threat.

The United States is experiencing a shortage of air defense missiles due to high demand in the Middle East and Ukraine. Production capacity cannot keep up with the pace of missile use, which threatens the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies.

Iran has executed 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmaghd on charges of the 2008 Shiraz terrorist attack. Amnesty International claims an unfair trial and forced confessions, while the EU condemns the execution.

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza resume with the participation of Israel, Egypt, the United States, and Qatar. Netanyahu refrains from taking any serious steps until the results of the US presidential election are known.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has signed agreements to purchase up to 1,000 attack drones from AeroVironment and Anduril. The total value of the contracts is $360 million.

Israel has passed a law banning the activities of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA on its territory. The reason was the suspicion of the agency's employees' involvement in the October 7 attack and cooperation with Hamas.

The President of Ukraine announced the transfer of 3. 5 million artillery shells and a large number of missiles from North Korea to Russia. The information was announced during a press conference at the Ukraine-Northern Europe summit.

Zelenskyy said that Iran has not yet provided missiles to Russia, but is actively negotiating.

During his first working visit to Iceland, the President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister. The parties discussed NATO membership, investments in the defense industry, and the production of drones.

Israel plans to commission a new Iron Beam laser system in 2025. The system will be able to destroy missiles and drones for $5 instead of the $60,000 spent on intercepting Iron Dome.

Israeli troops continue their military operation in Gaza and Lebanon despite a two-day truce offered by Egypt. The strikes killed civilians, and the head of Israeli intelligence arrived in Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages.

Iran has announced the use of “all available tools” in response to Israel's attack on military targets. The nature of the response will depend on the assessment of Israeli actions, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

German intelligence services are investigating 700 people linked to Berlin's “Mustafa Institute” suspected of spying for Iran. The university is allegedly used by the Quds Force to recruit agents.

Satellite images revealed damage to Iran's Parchin and Khojir military bases after the Israeli attack. The facilities are associated with the former nuclear program and ballistic missile production.

The price of Brent and WTI crude oil fell by more than 4% after Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Iran's oil infrastructure remained intact as agreed with the United States.

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at the request of Iran over the Israeli strikes. Iran accuses Israel of violating international law, while Israel insists on the right of self-defense.

The Israeli strike disabled 12 mixers for the production of solid ballistic missile fuel in Iran. S-300 air defense systems and a drone factory were also damaged.

The terrorist country has provided Iran with intelligence on the activities of US and Israeli military forces. Iran reported limited damage to military facilities in three provinces after the strikes.

The US president has approved the development of an Israeli retaliation against Iran to deter future attacks. Israel struck military sites in three Iranian provinces, causing “limited damage”.

Iran reported that Israeli attacks on Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces caused only “limited damage”. Iran's air defense system successfully intercepted and neutralized the attacks.

The IDF announces targeted strikes on military targets in Iran in response to months of attacks. Israel claims its right to self-defense after attacks on seven fronts.

European diplomats are developing a plan to tighten sanctions against Russia in the wake of Trump's possible return to the US presidency. New restrictions will include supply controls, oil and LNG sanctions.

Russia, through Iran, provided satellite intelligence to the Houthis to attack merchant ships in the Red Sea. This led to changes in global trade routes and economic consequences.

India is blocking Turkey's accession to BRICS because of its close relations with Pakistan. Erdogan is seeking to join the alliance to strengthen his “strategic autonomy” and demonstrate his influence in the international arena.

Israel has developed a detailed plan for a retaliatory strike against the residences of Iranian leaders and military facilities. The plan had to be postponed due to the leak of classified Pentagon documents.