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In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran has launched fresh attacks on Israeli and American bases following the election of Ayatollah Khamenei’s successor. Iranian air defense systems successfully shot down four American missile defense radar systems within 24 hours, according to the Revolutionary Guard. The attacks resulted in injuries to some individuals, while a fire broke out in the oil industry zone in Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, reportedly due to a drone crash. However, the industry’s operations remained unaffected.
In Kuwait, a fire was brought under control at the Sabiya Power and Water Plant. In Lebanon, the Hezbollah militant group claimed to have destroyed an Israeli helicopter. The United States has ordered its diplomatic staff in Saudi Arabia to return home. The Israeli Foreign Ministry released a statement on social media platform Twitter saying, “We will not retreat like a fig tree.” Reports indicate that several flights were grounded at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, with many passengers stranded.
The US has targeted Iran’s naval base, which was located near a school. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the aim of the attacks was to destroy Iran’s missile program. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that the attacks destroyed 20 fuel tanks, US helicopters, logistics, and support facilities. According to reports, over 12,000 people have been injured, and 1,255 people have been killed in Iran during the 9-day conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
US President Donald Trump claimed that the price of oil would decrease rapidly after the elimination of Iran’s nuclear threat, calling it a small price to pay for the peace and security of the US and the world. The Brent crude oil price surged to $117 per barrel, prompting the G7 countries to take action to reduce oil prices. Saudi Arabia has condemned Iran’s aggression and called for a halt to the violence.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that 60% of government vehicles will be taken off the road. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the team of the tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Pakistan’s Babar Azam topping the list. According to a report, US President Trump’s military strategy in Iran has failed, with the model being compared to Venezuela, where the US-backed President Delcy Rodríguez was ousted.
