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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.
Pakistan proposed a framework agreement to end the conflict. Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz and rejects the set deadlines.
Ukrainian military reinforced the protection of M-55S and T-64BM2 tanks. Russia is likely equipping Shahed drones with radar seekers for attacks on air defense radars.
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.
A US delegation led by Trump's envoys may arrive in Ukraine in April. Kyiv expects clarification on security guarantees for ending the war.
A fire broke out at the Habshan plant due to falling debris. Iran's attacks on the region's energy system led to soaring oil prices and refinery shutdowns.
The Italian Prime Minister is visiting the Persian Gulf countries to strengthen strategic partnerships. The visit aims to ensure stable oil and gas supplies.
The Bureau of Economic Security is pressuring airlines operating abroad due to closed airspace. Lawyers claim a misinterpretation of international conventions.
The CMA CGM container ship transited through Iranian waters via a new route. The vessel declared its French affiliation for safe passage.
The President seeks clarity on army funding and missile defense within a peace agreement. Ukraine is preparing answers to the draft document on guarantees.
India is participating in a British initiative to restore shipping through the blocked strait. More than 40 states are involved in the negotiations, without US participation.
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.
The international meeting concerned the restoration of navigation and price stabilization. Iran was accused of attacking ships and blackmailing the global economy.
Austria denied the US overflight due to its neutrality law. Switzerland also rejected most American requests due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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.
Keir Starmer is organizing an international summit on restoring freedom of navigation. Participants will discuss diplomatic steps to regain control over the route.
The Emirates are calling for the creation of an international coalition to forcefully open the waterway. The country is considering demining and control over Iran's islands.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations on alternatives to PAC-3 missiles. Experts are considering supply options from Asia and the Middle East.
The Iranian agency Tasnim named 30 facilities of global IT giants that could become targets for attacks. Offices and data centers in the UAE and Israel are considered hostile infrastructure.
Paris is preparing for a possible conflict with Russia by 2030. Priorities will include cheap anti-drone measures and strengthening air defense.
An Iranian drone damaged the Kuwaiti vessel Al-Salmi, causing a fire without an oil spill. The attack led to a jump in WTI oil prices to $107.
Ukraine has agreed with the Persian Gulf countries on strengthening air defense and joint defense production. Partners will also ensure the supply of diesel fuel.
Since February 28, Iran has launched 5,471 missile and drone attacks on the Persian Gulf region. The UAE was the most affected, and 309 people died in Kuwait due to shelling.
Iran's missile and drone attack damaged the Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi and injured workers. The attack on one of the market leaders caused panic in the automotive industry.
UAE Presidential Advisor Anwar Gargash called on Tehran to compensate for damages caused by the aggression. A political solution must include guarantees of non-aggression in the future.
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.
Ukraine plans joint production with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Cooperation includes investments in energy and the exchange of experience in combating UAVs.
Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Shuwaikh ports were damaged by drones and missiles. In the UAE, six people were injured and fires broke out in the capital due to shelling.
Umerov's spokeswoman and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Iran's statements about the destruction of a warehouse with Ukrainian specialists a fake. Officials denied the information about the attack in the UAE.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy began a visit to Qatar as part of his tour of the Persian Gulf countries. The President emphasized the importance of partnership for security.