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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.
Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, hitting Tel Aviv and the area of the nuclear center. Trump claims negotiations are underway, but Tehran denies it.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasing their support for the US, opening airbases and freezing Tehran's assets. The reason for this is the constant attacks on energy facilities.
The US President announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iran's energy facilities to stabilize oil prices. Tehran denies that negotiations took place.
Germany introduced a temporary license to expedite military equipment deliveries. Simplified exports will be valid for six months without individual applications.
Brent crude fell to $107 due to US plans to lift sanctions on Iranian cargoes. G7 countries are preparing measures for security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainian specialists are sharing their experience in combating Shahed drones in Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The number of involved experts has increased to 228 people.
Rustem Umerov reported on the work of Ukrainian teams in Gulf countries to protect the sky. Specialists are implementing technologies to counter air threats.
A drone attacked a Kuwaiti oil refinery for the second time, leading to the shutdown of part of the enterprise. Firefighters are extinguishing the fire, there are no casualties.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a missile over the port of Yanbu, and a drone attacked the Mina al-Ahmadi plant in Kuwait. Tehran has intensified strikes on the region's energy facilities.
Ukraine has already sent 201 specialists to the Gulf countries to protect against Iranian drones. 11 states have approached Kyiv for unique interception experience.
Zelenskyy announced the deployment of over 200 specialists in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The teams are helping partners counter Iranian terror.
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.
Two drones attacked Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base, wounding three soldiers. Air defense intercepted three aircraft, and two others fell outside the danger zone.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, together with Poland, successfully transported 16 Ukrainians to Warsaw. Diplomats ensured the safe return of citizens due to active hostilities.
Several drones caused material damage to Kuwait Airport, leading to power outages. The country's airspace is closed due to military actions.
The UN Security Council condemned Iran's strikes on Persian Gulf countries, which destabilize energy markets. Russia and China abstained, and Russia's alternative draft failed.
32 IEA countries have agreed to a record oil release due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This is twice the volume released after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Near the Strait of Hormuz, three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles. Israel and Iran exchanged massive strikes, affecting residential areas of Tehran.
Brent and WTI prices rose amid market doubts about the IEA plan. The conflict in the Persian Gulf threatens a supply deficit of 15 million barrels per day.
Due to shelling of energy infrastructure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude oil prices reached $120. Israel attacked Tehran in response to drone strikes.
Zelenskyy confirmed the dispatch of specialists to combat Iranian UAVs. Kyiv hopes to receive diplomatic support and new air defense systems.
Ukrainian experts will teach Persian Gulf countries how to shoot down Iranian drones and missiles. Three states plan to purchase Ukrainian UAV interception systems.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and overflowing storage tanks have caused a shortage of raw materials. Analysts predict a historic rise in oil and fuel prices.
Due to the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq reduced production to 1. 8 million barrels. The shortage of tankers and storage facilities caused an energy crisis.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is reducing oil production and refining volumes due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Precautionary measures have been implemented amid threats.
International Energy Agency Director Fatih Birol stated there is a "huge surplus" of oil in the markets, but warned of a potential "gas bidding war" due to the conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices have risen by 50% since the beginning of the year, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to tankers.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
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.