According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Persian Gulf region, previously considered stable, is now descending into chaos. The economic consequences of these actions are felt not only in the region itself but also on a global level.
Instead of seeking ways to resolve the conflict and returning to negotiations, the parties continue to escalate, delivering increasingly destructive blows.
The Russian agency called on all parties involved in the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and move towards a diplomatic resolution of the situation.
An Iranian Armed Forces representative, Abolfazl Shekarchi, stated that in the event of a US attack on Khark Island, Iran could destroy the oil and gas facilities in the region.
Meanwhile, Israel has begun a limited ground operation in Lebanon aimed at expanding its defense zone, as reported by the IDF.
The Israeli army also reported the destruction of a plane belonging to the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This plane was used by high-ranking Iranian officials for military and diplomatic purposes.
The IDF also conducted massive strikes on Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz, targeting "infrastructure objects of the Iranian regime," although specific targets were not named.
The European Union is discussing the possibility of sending military ships to the Strait of Hormuz. The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, stated that a model for unblocking the strait similar to the Black Sea grain initiative was being considered.
He noted that closing the strait threatens not only fuel supplies but also the transportation of fertilizers, which in turn could lead to food shortages in the future.
Donald Trump called on the Gulf and NATO countries to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz and expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of support from NATO.
Trump also asked China to postpone a planned visit to Beijing for a month due to the conflict in the Middle East, adding that the war is likely not to end in the coming days.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported a missile-drone operation during which hangars containing American combat aircraft were destroyed. However, there is currently no confirmation of this information.
According to Axios, Trump is considering the possibility of seizing a key Iranian oil terminal on Khark Island.
The German Defense Minister Pistorius denied Trump’s request to send a fleet to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, according to DPA.
Iran may consider reopening the Strait of Hormuz on the condition of lifting sanctions and withdrawing American bases, as well as the return of frozen assets and the abandonment of the dollar in trade, reports Tasnim.
As a result of the war in Iran, Indian crematoriums and restaurants are experiencing a gas shortage, claims the FT.
The Telegraph reports that more than 100,000 Britons may lose their jobs due to the conflict in the Middle East.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed dissatisfaction that neighboring countries have used their territory for aggression against Iran, as reported by IRNA. The official representative of the ministry, Esmail Baghaei, emphasized the importance of regional players' responsibility for supporting external attacks.
According to the Shafaq News portal, the US embassy in Baghdad was subjected to a rocket attack last night.
