MIDDLE EAST
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Iran-US escalation and Middle East conflict intensification
The Iran-US conflict is escalating with drone strikes, naval tensions, and ceasefire violations across multiple fronts. Ukraine is conducting record drone attacks on Russia, Israel is striking Lebanon despite ceasefires, and the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption from Iranian toll plans and US blockades. This represents a broader pattern of military tensions and diplomatic failures across the Middle East, affecting global energy prices and shipping.
Sources
- At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia
- Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
- Morning update
- Israel reports drone and rocket attacks from Hezbollah
- Russian envoy warns US and Israel against renewed strikes on Iran
- US exemption on Russian oil expires amid rising energy prices
- Russian envoy supports Beijing’s stance on Strait of Hormuz
- Tehran asserts sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz shipping
- US Centcom says 78 vessels redirected under Iran blockade
- Israel says military at highest readiness level for possible Iran war
- Iran warns it is ready for renewed war if talks fail
- 🔴 Ukraine launches around 600 drones at Russia, Zelensky claims ‘justified’ attack
- Ukrainian drones hit Russia in massive overnight attack
- Israeli attack kills three in Gaza community kitchen
- Israeli strike kills one and injures two in Khan Younis
- Israeli shelling strikes Khan Younis and Bureij refugee camp, Wafa reports
- Hezbollah reports rocket attack on Israeli troops near Hadatha
- Middle East: Israel attacks south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
- Middle East war live: Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, Hezbollah slams ‘dead end’ talks
- Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery