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Zelenskyy confirmed the dispatch of specialists to combat Iranian UAVs. Kyiv hopes to receive diplomatic support and new air defense systems.
Due to attacks from Iran, American diplomats have been ordered to leave Riyadh. This is the first such evacuation since the start of airstrikes on Iran on February 28.
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.
Ukrainian specialists will train partners to shoot down Iranian drones. The President confirmed his readiness to share combat experience with Eastern countries.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Mohammed bin Salman protection against Iranian drones. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in combating Shahed attacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
China will send its special envoy Zhai Jun to the Middle East to help de-escalate tensions. Chinese diplomats have already held talks with a number of countries in the region.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
Iran and its proxies continue attacks on US allies in the Persian Gulf for the sixth day. An Iranian warship sank, killing more than 80 people.
Drone strikes damaged three Amazon facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, while the US and Israel attacked data centers in Tehran. This indicates that computing power is becoming a priority for attacks.
Qatar's state energy company, QatarEnergy, has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas supplies. This happened after Iranian attacks on the company's facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs about the closure of airspace in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Iran, and Iraq as of March 4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 54 appeals from Ukrainian citizens regarding the escalation of the situation in the region.
The conflict in the Middle East is spreading, with strikes and attacks continuing. Israel has launched strikes against Iran, while Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have also been attacked.
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.
The US Consulate in Dubai caught fire late Tuesday evening after an Iranian drone strike.
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.
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.
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.
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.