Andrei Kelin declared support for Iran and criticized the actions of the United States and Israel. The diplomat called for an immediate cessation of the war and considered the West's position biased.
The vessel's readiness period has been reduced to five days due to a possible operation against Iran. The crew has been warned of deployment to protect interests in the region.
Israel's Minister of Defense demands Beirut disarm militants in accordance with the agreement. In case of new attacks, Israel is ready for a ground operation against the country.
Donald Trump announced the possibility of attacks on new areas and groups of people in Iran. The US President called the country a regional loser due to constant shelling.
European suppliers are reducing oil product exports to Ukraine due to an oil shortage. Experts predict a rise in gasoline prices to 80 hryvnias.
The US and Israel attacked over 3,000 targets in Iran. Persian Gulf countries repel hundreds of missiles and drones.
Brent crude rose to $92. 69 due to the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and infrastructure attacks. QatarEnergy declared force majeure due to the chaos.
Marco Rubio used emergency powers to supply 12,000 bombs, each weighing 450 kg. The decision is explained by the critical need of the Israeli army.
The Lebanese group Hezbollah has been actively rearming with missiles and drones, preparing for a conflict with Israel. The organization has focused on precision-guided munitions to counter the technological superiority of the Israeli army.
The Israel Defense Forces are bombing western regions of Iran to support Kurdish militias preparing for a ground offensive. Kurdish groups plan to seize strategic cities near the border.
The Israel Defense Forces have launched a new phase of their military operation, striking key infrastructure facilities in Tehran. A large-scale fire has been reported at Mehrabad Airport, leading to the full mobilization of Iran's air defense forces.
The Israeli army admitted that its munition hit a UN fuel truck in Gaza during a combat mission. The incident occurred in the morning when the empty truck was heading to a checkpoint.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the US military campaign against Iran could last four to six weeks. The US is confidently moving towards establishing control over Iranian airspace.
Iran will essentially be in a state of unconditional surrender when the US president decides that the country poses no threat to America, the White House said.
Georgian airspace has become one of the busiest transit routes between Europe and Asia. This brings the country up to $375,000 daily due to the increased number of flights.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran's leadership had been "neutralized" and that he was looking for a new leader. He expressed confidence in the ease of choosing a new leader who would be well-disposed towards the US and Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of the destruction of the underground bunker of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. This complex was used as a secure command center and a base for advancing military operations.
Russia is providing Iran with intelligence on the location of American military facilities for strikes in the Middle East. This assistance indicates the involvement of one of America's main nuclear rivals in the war.
A week after the war began, the US and Israel exchange strikes with Iran. Persian Gulf countries defend themselves against Iranian attacks, the number of which has decreased.
Iran announced a new phase of Operation 'True Promise 4', launching over 600 missiles and 2000 drones at American and Israeli targets. Tehran claims to have shot down an American F-15E fighter jet and attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
The cost of oil on international markets recorded its sharpest rise since 2022 due to the active phase of the war in the Persian Gulf. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumped 18% in a week.
Donald Trump appealed to the Iranian military to cease resistance and side with the people, promising full legal protection. He warned that continued loyalty to the regime would lead to catastrophic consequences.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the decision to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2025. Khamenei was eliminated in the early hours of a joint American-Israeli air campaign on February 28.
German Uniper is negotiating with Canada to increase LNG purchases to diversify energy supplies. This will help Germany reduce its dependence on energy resources from the United States.
The ongoing crisis in Iran, which has halted energy supplies and LNG production in Qatar, threatens rising electricity prices in Europe. This will weaken the competitiveness of industry, says the CEO of Statkraft.
Missile and drone attacks continue in the Middle East. Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel, Iran, and Lebanon report explosions and interceptions.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has received 58 appeals from citizens since February 28 due to the escalation in the Middle East. Airspace remains closed in some countries, but airports in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Oman are operating normally.
Iran has significantly expanded the scale of military strikes in the region, using missiles and drones against a number of states. The attacks affected 11 countries, including Israel, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
Six people were injured in Abu Dhabi by debris from an intercepted drone, and Qatar was hit by a missile. Cyprus reported a security incident near a British airbase amid the war in the Middle East.
