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Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new agreements with India and Bahrain. Cooperation will be based on the experience of teams in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The American military has implemented the Ukrainian Sky Map platform to combat drones. Ukrainian specialists are training the US army to detect threats at the base.
The IRGC will attack the oil facilities of its neighbors if their land is used to attack Iran. The fields of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries are under threat.
Iraqi groups attacked Kuwait airport and facilities in the Persian Gulf. The US warns of new attacks.
Zelenskyy announced a Drone Deal to protect infrastructure and export weapons. Agreements have already been reached with three countries, and 11 more states have expressed their interest.
Zelenskyy announced 10-year agreements with 11 countries on arms export and joint production. Ukraine is also expanding cooperation with EU and Caucasus countries.
Due to oil and gas shortages, Pakistan has been gripped by an energy crisis with prolonged blackouts. The country has become a mediator in peace talks in the Middle East.
Due to the underproduction of 500 million barrels of oil, the global market lost $50 billion. The Persian Gulf countries and the aviation industry suffered the biggest losses.
Egypt is cooperating with Pakistan to create a framework agreement between the US and Iran. Efforts are aimed at stabilizing energy markets and security in the region.
The IEA predicts a reduction in oil consumption due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and rising prices. Supplies have fallen by 9%, and Asia is already experiencing a shortage of raw materials.
Rustem Umerov reported on the requests of Gulf countries and others for Ukrainian expertise, including in air defense and maritime security. Deeper security agreements with partners in Europe are also being prepared.
Oil prices rose as the US Navy prepared to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Restrictions on Iranian oil exports have brought the market back to triple-digit prices.
Three VLCC class oil tankers passed through the strait thanks to peace talks. The vessels Serifos, Cospirl Lake, and He Rong Hai are heading to Asia.
The cost of Brent and WTI increased due to the halt of tanker traffic and reduced production in Saudi Arabia. Experts predict a price of up to $190 per barrel.
Strikes on fields and pipelines reduced production by 10% of exports. World oil prices rose by 30% and are approaching $97 per barrel.
The cost of Brent and WTI has risen again. Tankers are not resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz due to risks.
The head of Chechnya denied rumors about sending troops to Iran to fight Americans. He does not support Iranian strikes on Arab civilian targets.
Tehran has set a fee of $1 per barrel of oil for vessels. Payment in cryptocurrency is intended to protect transactions from tracking and sanctions.
A drone attacked the East-West pipeline, a key route for oil exports to the Red Sea. Saudi Aramco is assessing the damage after the incident on Wednesday.
Israel and Iran continue mutual ballistic missile and air attacks. Three teenagers were injured in the city of Tel Sheva as a result of the strikes.
American aviation struck Iranian bunkers and air defense systems without involving ground troops. The island's oil infrastructure was not touched during the operation.
Iran's IRGC announced strikes on the Sadara complex and other plants in Jubail. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting seven ballistic missiles.
Tehran attacked Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province with ballistic missiles. Trump threatens to destroy Iran's power grid over shipping blockade.
Brent crude rose to $110. 34 after US threats to destroy Tehran over the strait blockade. Iran rejected a ceasefire and continues the blockade.
Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of energy and logistics cooperation with Turkey. Ukraine is expanding defense and economic ties with Middle Eastern countries.
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.
The transfer of THAAD systems is impossible due to a shortage of batteries, the complexity of AN/TPY-2 radars, and the priority of protecting the Middle East. The US restricts the export of these systems.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry denied rumors of a deadlock in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Iran confirmed its readiness for dialogue in Islamabad.
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 drone attack on March 3 caused significantly more damage than reported. Three floors of the building were destroyed.