The journalist was released after a week in captivity in exchange for imprisoned members of the Kataib Hezbollah group. The journalist must now immediately leave Iraqi territory.
Movement of vessels through the strait reached its highest level since the beginning of the war thanks to agreements between countries and Iran. Over the weekend, 21 ships passed, including from India.
Brent and WTI prices rose amid expectations of negotiation outcomes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a slight increase in production for May.
Iran has allowed Iraqi vessels free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports. This decision could bring 3 million barrels per day back to the global market.
The US Air Force lost F-15 and A-10 aircraft due to Iranian fire, with the fate of one pilot remaining unknown. The total number of lost aircraft has reached seven units.
The French president proposes a coalition of middle powers to protect against hegemony. He emphasizes the importance of independence in defense and energy.
A facility with a giant dome for working with uranium and plutonium has been discovered in China. The facility has three layers of fencing, a monitoring system, and a network of tunnels.
Due to the threat of Iranian control, countries in the region are considering expanding their pipeline network. The projects are estimated to cost billions of dollars as a security measure.
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.
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior is searching for the kidnappers of a foreign media worker after pursuing their car. Security forces detained one suspect and seized the vehicle.
Paris is preparing for a possible conflict with Russia by 2030. Priorities will include cheap anti-drone measures and strengthening air defense.
The President stated that Russia's experience in using FPV drones has been transferred to Iran. The use of such drones may indicate preparation for a ground operation.
The Coordination Headquarters identified 27,407 foreign mercenaries in the ranks of the Russian army. Hundreds of citizens of Arab countries are in Ukrainian captivity.
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.
Nechirvan Barzani's residence was attacked to draw Iraq into conflict. Baghdad and the US condemned the attack, while Iran's IRGC called the incident an act of terrorism.
Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel. Attacks were also recorded in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that the West is unprepared for drone warfare. Cheap technologies from Russia and Iran nullify the advantage of expensive weapons and play into a war of attrition.
Abbas Araghchi confirmed free passage for friendly countries through the strategic strait. The UN warns of a threat to global gas and fertilizer supplies.
Washington offers Tehran sanctions relief and nuclear program restrictions. At the same time, the US is deploying thousands of paratroopers and marines to the region.
Beijing is using the conflict to promote stability and justify future aggressive actions against Taiwan. The war threatens to increase oil prices for China.
To register a marriage with a foreigner at the Civil Registry Office, you need a passport, proof of legal stay, and legalized documents. Remarriage is only possible after the official dissolution of a previous marriage.
Gas supplies have been restored to 5 million cubic meters per day after an attack on the field. Iraq's energy system has stabilized electricity production.
Due to the halt of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq has stopped oil exports. Production in Basra has decreased from 3.3 million to 900 thousand barrels per day.
The diplomatic mission was attacked with rockets and five UAVs. Air defense shot down some of the targets, but one drone hit the territory, causing a fire and smoke.
The US Central Command confirmed that approximately 200 servicemen were wounded and 13 people were killed. 10 Reaper drones were destroyed, and 7,000 targets in Iran were hit.
Militants attacked hangars at the American base in Baghdad with drones. Trump ignores Ukraine's proposals for providing drone defense systems.
Oil is getting cheaper due to US efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and record release of global reserves. The UAE halved production due to the conflict.
Iraq's oil minister announced the launch of a pipeline from Kirkuk within a week. The route, bypassing the Kurdish region, will have a capacity of up to 250,000 barrels.
On Saturday, debris from an Iranian missile damaged the residence of the US consulate in Israel. Iran also claimed attacks on a communications center and a police unit.
Tehran rejected accusations of striking the Lanaz refinery in Erbil. The plant's operations have been halted due to a fire and the need to assess the damage.
