The United Arab Emirates is considering military measures to stop Iranian missile and drone attacks on the country. The UAE has suffered the most attacks from Iran since the beginning of the war, even more than Israel.
Iran's Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This occurred after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The US Consulate in Dubai caught fire late Tuesday evening after an Iranian drone strike.
Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
European officials are concerned that a US operation against Iran will divert attention from the war in Ukraine. This could lead to a decrease in US arms supplies and a weakening of support for Kyiv.
US forces hit over 1700 targets in Iran as part of Operation "Epic Fury". Three F-15 aircraft were lost due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defense.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a meeting with Donald Trump, expressed hope for a swift end to the war in Iran. He hopes for actions by the Israeli and American armies to change the government.
Gulf countries may not be able to withstand Iranian airstrikes for more than a week or two. This is because cheap Iranian Shahed-136 drones deplete the stocks of expensive Patriot missiles.
U. S. President Donald Trump stated there was no plan to evacuate Americans in the Middle East due to the speed of the military operation. He noted that everything happened very quickly and Iran was preparing to attack Israel and others.
The US President did not specify which Iranian leaders were targeted or how many people died as a result of the strikes.
Iraq's Ministry of Oil will halt production at a key field due to disruption of the waterway. The war in Iran has stopped tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a rise in oil prices.
An Iranian drone hit the US embassy in Riyadh, collapsing part of the roof, but with no casualties. Other drone attacks in Kuwait also caused no damage or injuries.
Hundreds of people, including children and teachers, have died amid escalation in the Middle East - casualties reported in 7 countries.
France will send a warship to Cyprus to strengthen air defense after a drone attack on a British base. Great Britain is considering sending the destroyer HMS Duncan to protect the Akrotiri airbase.
Nearly 1,900 of over 5,450 flights to the Middle East were canceled on Tuesday, according to Cirium. Ryanair is seeing an increase in bookings to Europe for Easter as travelers avoid the Middle East.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha condemned Iran's attack on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia. He stated that Ukraine stands in solidarity with the Kingdom and the United States, and Iran must be held accountable.
Ukraine is under pressure from the EU to allow inspection of the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv claims significant damage from a Russian airstrike, but Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of deliberately blocking it.
In Ukraine, fuel prices rose by 5% due to news of oil supply problems from the Persian Gulf. However, according to an analyst, the price increase is unlikely to continue.
The IDF announced strikes on the Iranian presidential administration and the building of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran. Israeli forces also attacked Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in Beirut.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran's strikes on civilian targets.
A fire broke out in the port of Fujairah in the UAE after a drone attack attempt, with debris falling on the facility. In Oman, the port of Duqm was again targeted by drones, one of which hit a fuel tank.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed damage to Iran's uranium enrichment plant in Natanz. No radiological consequences are expected, although nuclear materials are likely to remain on site.
Natural gas prices in Europe rose by 34% due to uncertainty regarding exports from the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar. The plant's shutdown followed an Iranian drone attack.
The Ukrainian leader, drawing on Ukraine's experience, also warned that prolonging the war without dialogue would lead to an increase in civilian casualties.
The Israel Defense Forces are operating in southern Lebanon, striking Hezbollah infrastructure to prevent attacks. This deployment is in addition to the five positions occupied by Israel since November 2024.
Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, stated that US strikes on Iran could cost the American economy up to $210 billion. The lowest damage figure is $40 billion.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for continued support for Ukraine, despite US and Israeli attacks on Iran. He emphasized the need to support Americans and ensure Ukraine's strength in the fight.
Donald Trump stated that US ammunition stockpiles of medium and upper-medium class are at an all-time high. He noted that at the highest level, the stockpiles are good, but do not reach the desired level.
Israel reported simultaneous strikes on military targets of the Iranian regime and Hezbollah in Tehran and Beirut. Earlier, Israel and the United States destroyed Iranian missile launchers and air defense systems.
Iran continues to strike US allies in the Middle East, with over 700 people reported dead in Iran and six American servicemen. The US has urged its citizens to leave the region immediately.
