European countries are working to strengthen Cyprus's defense after a drone attack on a British airbase. France, Italy, and Greece will coordinate the deployment of military forces in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
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.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted tests of "strategic cruise missiles" from the new 5,000-ton destroyer "Cho Hyon. " He called the ship "a new symbol of the country's naval defense."
Today, 200 Ukrainian families received news of their loved ones' return. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, border guards, and national guardsmen.
The European Union will appeal to international partners for additional funding for Ukraine to cover a €30 billion deficit. Hungary is blocking a €90 billion EU aid package due to a dispute over oil supplies.
Ukraine is ready to share its experience in countering Iranian "Shaheds" with Middle Eastern countries. Zelenskyy emphasized the possibility of exchanging technologies and weapons with partners.
Ukraine and the US discussed a possible postponement of a meeting involving Russia, scheduled for March 5-9, due to the war in the Middle East. However, a prisoner exchange is expected in the coming days.
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.
President Zelenskyy expressed concern about a possible reduction in air defense and missile supplies to Ukraine from the United States in the event of a prolonged war in the Middle East. He also noted that Iran can no longer transfer weapons to Russia, but the Russian Federation produces missiles and drones under Iranian licenses.
The White House spokesperson stated that Spain agreed to cooperate on strikes against Iran. The Spanish Foreign Minister categorically denied this, citing international law.
NATO will shift its focus from tanks to drones and artificial intelligence at the summit in Turkey in July 2026. This will accelerate Europe's transition to the main guarantor of its security.
The Pentagon and the government of a Persian Gulf country are discussing the purchase of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat Iranian drones. This would allow them to replace expensive Patriot missiles and preserve their stocks for other purposes.
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.
The price of gold rose as capital shifted to safe-haven assets amid the intensifying military conflict in the Persian Gulf. The spot price increased by 0.8%, settling above $5100 per ounce.
China has imposed an urgent ban on diesel and gasoline exports due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. This decision could lead to a shortage of petroleum products in the Asia-Pacific region.
Over 200 people have died at the Rubaya mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a landslide caused by prolonged heavy rains. The coltan-mining mine had previously been banned by the government due to critical safety conditions, but rebels continued to operate it.
The White House explained the redness on Donald Trump's neck as the use of a preventative cream. The president's doctor stated that this is a standard preventive measure that will last about a week.
The IRGC Navy Commander announced a new security zone, prohibiting foreign warships from approaching Iran closer than 800 miles. Tehran challenged Trump, ridiculing his promises regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
A massive blackout occurred in Cuba due to the failure of the largest thermal power plant, leaving Havana and most of the country without electricity. Restoration could take up to 72 hours due to an outdated grid and a shortage of spare parts.
The U. S. Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration, granting a motion to halt Elon Musk's deposition in the USAID closure case. Judges overturned a lower court's decision that compelled Musk and other former officials to testify under oath.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu requested an explanation from the Trump administration following intelligence reports about possible contacts between the US and Iran. Israel is concerned about the risk of a ceasefire agreement being reached without achieving all of the IDF's military objectives.
US regulators have approved the construction of a commercial nuclear reactor in Wyoming, backed by Bill Gates. Construction of the $4 billion facility will begin soon, with launch scheduled for 2030.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the elimination of an Iranian official who led a unit that planned the assassination of Donald Trump. This elimination was an act of retaliation for the Iranian plot against the White House chief.
The cost of chartering a supertanker to transport oil from the US to China has reached a record $29 million. This is due to the escalation of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, which has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's advisors are looking for a way out of the political crisis due to the conflict with Iran. They fear the consequences of a protracted war and are pressuring him to speed up the operation.
The publication notes that Trump's assessment coincided with those of other administration officials who provided updates on the conflict earlier on Wednesday.
The US Central Command stated that American forces hit or sank more than 20 Iranian vessels. Among the destroyed ships is a 'Suleimani' class warship.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the US has enough weapons for a protracted war with Iran. She clarified Trump's statements about "shortage of supplies," explaining them as criticism of weapons transfers to Ukraine.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that the presence of American troops in Iran is not part of the operation's plans. This came after statements about possible strikes on Iranian territory.
