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The U. S. President refused to specify the conditions for violating the truce with Iran. The parties have already exchanged strikes in the Strait of Hormuz over the movement of ships.
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.
The UAE Ministry of Interior reported that air defense systems are "currently operating in response to a missile threat" from Iran. The scale of the attack remains unknown at this time.
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.
Scott Bessent urged Beijing to use diplomacy to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The issue will be discussed by Trump and Xi Jinping at the summit in Beijing.
Iran attacked an oil facility in the UAE with drones, causing a large fire and injuring three people. This is the largest escalation since the truce between the US and Iran.
The price of gold dropped to $4,520 due to the US-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf. Rising bond yields and oil prices are putting pressure on quotes.
Brent rose to 114 dollars following Iranian attacks on vessels and a UAE oil port. The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Gulf.
The US President plans to visit China on May 14-15 to stabilize economic relations. The parties will discuss sanctions and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU economy is slowing down and inflation is rising. New forecasts will depend on the conflict and energy prices.
Iran's nuclear program has barely stalled following US and Israeli attacks, according to US intelligence.
Trump did not confirm the validity of the truce with Iran following the incidents in the strait. He threatened a harsh response to new attacks on American ships.
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.
Trump claimed the destruction of Iran's air defense and the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. Social media mocked his photo with UNO cards due to a mistaken interpretation of the game rules.
The U. S. President issued a new warning to the Iranian regime in the event of an attack on any American vessel participating in the implementation of Project "Freedom".
The US shot down seven Iranian boats following the shelling of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Only a South Korean cargo ship was damaged as a result of the attacks.
Three Indian citizens were wounded due to an Iranian drone attack on the Fujairah oil zone. Earlier, the UAE intercepted three Iranian missiles over its territory.
Iranian General Hatami warned of missile and drone strikes against US aircraft carriers. Tehran called claims of the successful passage of American vessels a lie.
Zelenskyy announced the return of US political attention to Ukraine. Funds from the new package will be directed toward the production of drones and EW systems as early as this summer.
These are the first missile interceptions since the UAE declared its airspace free of threats on April 9, coinciding with the start of a truce between the US and Iran.
Meloni disagrees with Trump's plan to withdraw US troops due to the stance on Iran. Italy has always fulfilled its obligations to the Alliance and NATO.
The European Commission is blocking funding for Huawei solar inverters due to risks to energy grids. The ban also applies to manufacturers from the Russian Federation, Iran, and the DPRK.
Iran claimed the alleged hit on a US frigate by two missiles near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM denied the fact of Iranian missiles hitting the target.
At the summit in Yerevan, Zelenskyy discussed air defense and announced $200 million from Canada. NATO confirmed the continuation of anti-ballistic missile deliveries.
Israel has approved the purchase of new F-35 and F-15IA fighter squadrons worth tens of billions of shekels. The strengthening of the air force is linked to the confrontation with Iran.
The price of Bitcoin exceeded $80,000 amid gains in Asian markets. Daily inflows into Bitcoin ETFs amounted to $630 million.
The price of gold has stabilized at $1,430 per ounce. The US will begin escorting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and start negotiations with Iran.
Brent crude fell to $106 following Trump's statement on vessel protection. The U.S. President also reported on negotiations with Iran regarding ending the war.
The average price of gasoline in the US has reached $4. 45 per gallon due to the war with Iran. Since February 28, fuel has become more expensive by $1.47, or almost 50 percent.
The group has lost thousands of fighters, and Israel has occupied part of southern Lebanon. Political pressure on Hezbollah within the country has intensified significantly.