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The Trump administration plans to ease sanctions and expand air travel with Cuba. The agreement provides for business preferences and simplified visa rules.

Trump's envoys will hold talks due to US dissatisfaction with the intensity of attacks on oil facilities. Washington fears the Iranians rallying around the regime.

Israeli aircraft struck three oil depots in Tehran, causing an environmental disaster. Minister Eli Cohen warned of new attacks on infrastructure.

The Polish Prime Minister stated that Russia benefits from the war in the Middle East. According to him, the Kremlin profits from chaos and rising oil prices.

Minister Ryosei Akazawa urged Washington not to raise tariffs on Japanese goods. Tokyo promises investments of $550 billion and energy cooperation.

The US Department of Justice has filed forfeiture complaints seeking to seize $15 million linked to an illicit Iranian oil distribution network led by Hossein Shamkhani. The network circumvented US sanctions by selling energy resources, primarily to China.

Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, resuming negotiations after a freeze since last October. The review of CUSMA and the abolition of tariffs on steel, aluminum, cars, and timber are being discussed.

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.

Donald Trump announced his intention to eliminate Iran's leadership, replacing it with a loyal leader. He already has candidates he protects and promises a rapid transformation without a ground operation.

Trump's advisers have developed a plan to counter rising energy prices due to the war with Iran. It includes state insurance guarantees for tankers and naval escort.

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.

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 Restoration could take up to 72 hours due to an outdated grid and a shortage of spare parts.

Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.

A fire broke out in the port of Fujairah in the UAE after a drone attack attempt, with debris falling on the facility. In Oman, the port of Duqm was again targeted by drones, one of which hit a fuel tank.

The US does not plan an "Iraq scenario" in Iran, but the operation will not be limited to one-off strikes and may be accompanied by new losses. Four American servicemen were killed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The situation on the front, Ukraine's need for air defense missiles, and the negotiation track for achieving peace were discussed.

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has plunged the Islamic Republic into strategic uncertainty. This jeopardizes the political stability built after the 1979 revolution.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported the actions of the US and Israel against the Iranian leadership. He stated that the current Iranian regime is terrorist.

Iran's envoy to the UN announced imminent strikes on US military bases in response to aggression. The Islamic Republic is preparing a large-scale retaliation focused exclusively on American military infrastructure.

China's Ministry of National Defense called the United States "the biggest source of uncertainty for the international nuclear order. " Beijing called on Washington to take primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Washington's intention to continue confronting Iran. He warned that any attempt to kill Americans would be met with irreversible retaliation.

Israel's Ambassador to Washington, Yehiel Leiter, announced that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died. This happened as a result of an Israeli strike on his residence.

US military officials warn that a conflict in Iran could cause a shortage of air defense system missiles. This would have consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for Washington's combat plans for potential conflicts with China or Russia.

The U. S. Department of Defense is in talks with tech giants to create AI systems to identify vulnerabilities in China's power grids. This would allow the American military to paralyze the adversary's systems in the event of a conflict.

On February 26, the IMF Board will meet to approve a program for Ukraine worth $8. 1 billion. Immediately after that, Ukraine will receive a tranche of $1.5 billion.

The North Korean leader called on the US to abandon its "hostile" policy towards the DPRK, while also calling for the development of new weapons systems in case of a new war with South Korea.

The United Nations is facing a financial crisis. The US has paid only about $160 million out of more than $4 billion in debt.

India has suspended trade talks with the US after the Supreme Court overturned Trump's previous tariffs, leading to the imposition of a 15% rate. This decision affected an agreement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods and purchase US products.

The European Union is urging the US to adhere to trade agreements following a court decision that blocked some of Trump's tariffs. The European Commission is demanding clarity on future policy due to concerns about tariff increases.

21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin from North Carolina was shot while attempting to intrude into the Mar-a-Lago estate. The man was armed and failed to comply with Secret Service agents' demands.