Tanker strikes and rising fuel costs are raising tensions as regional powers push for mediation
Welcome to RT’s live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the unprovoked attacks causing widespread chaos throughout the Middle East and beyond.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held A phone call with his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in which both leaders expressed “Serious Concern” The deteriorating situation in the region and the need for an early cessation of hostilities were emphasized and renewed political-diplomatic efforts were respected. “The legitimate interests of all states.”
Attacks on targets in both Tehran and Israel continue, with Iranian officials accusing US-Israel “war criminal” Attacking civilian sites including pharmaceutical plants.
In the Gulf, a massive explosion was reported off the coast of Dubai after an Iranian drone hit a fully loaded Kuwaiti tanker. Meanwhile, US gas prices have hit new highs, while global oil benchmarks have edged slightly lower. Moscow has reiterated that it will not sell oil or gas “Unfriendly” As the energy shock deepens in the nations.
The Pentagon held its sixth briefing since the conflict began, at which US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about Operation Epic Fury in a highly emotional style, mixing martial rhetoric with sermon-like language. US President Donald Trump has previously suggested that “the new order” is in tehran “Very reasonable” and there may be an agreement “Soon,” He even makes further threats.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that it will start targeting American technology companies in the region from April 1.
Here are the latest developments:
• Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has sworn in “All houses in the villages near the Lebanese border will be destroyed,” stating that western Jerusalem will come into force “Model used in Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza” and establish a security zone up to the Litani River, barring hundreds of thousands of displaced people from returning “The safety of residents of northern Israel is guaranteed.”
• US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed this “There has been a change of power in Iran,” telling this to journalists “This new regime must be wiser than the previous one.” And I am warning you “If Iran is not willing, the US War Department will continue with even greater intensity.”
• US President Donald Trump has again attacked European allies for refusing to get involved in the US-Israeli war over Iran, criticizing France’s refusal to allow overflights of US supply planes bound for Israel. “Useless” And America is saying “Will remember” it.
• The average U.S. gasoline price rose to $4 a gallon on Tuesday, the highest since 2022. Pump prices are now higher than levels seen at any time during Trump’s two terms. Oil prices remained high, while Asian markets fell.
• In Lebanon, Israeli attacks have forced more than 200,000 people to flee into Syria in less than a month, according to the UNHCR.
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