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Russia says Ukraine makes 60-drone attack on Russia, oil refinery halted

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Russia says Ukraine makes 60-drone attack on Russia, oil refinery halted

Ukraine launched a major attack on Crimea and Russian regions with missiles and drones, causing an oil refinery in southern Russia to halt operations. Russian air defenses shot down the missiles and drones. The Ukrainian-launched drones carried bigger charges than previous attacks, including steel balls. Russia has reported a rise in Ukrainian attacks on its territory, prompting President Putin to carve out a buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine. The White House reiterated its policy of not encouraging Ukraine to use U.S. weapons against Russian territory. Russia captured a village in Kharkiv region and considers Crimea and other regions part of Russia, while Ukraine and its allies reject this stance. President Zelenskiy is determined to eject all Russian troops from Ukraine and expects Russia to escalate its offensive. Ukraine lacks sufficient air defenses to defend itself, and the West is concerned about the outcome of a potential defeat for Russia.

Hezbollah says its drone hits northern Israeli town, two soldiers killed

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Hezbollah says its drone hits northern Israeli town, two soldiers killed

Hezbollah said on Monday it carried out a drone attack on an Israeli military position near the northern Israeli town of Metula. The Israeli military later confirmed two soldiers were killed in the attack. Iran-backed Hezbollah also said it had sent dozens of rockets towards military targets across the border with Israel. Israel and Hezbollah, … Read more

Could Israel keep the lights on and water running during a regional war?

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Could Israel keep the lights on and water running during a regional war?

Israeli utilities have prepared for the possibility of conflict with Gaza by deploying backup generators and filling water reservoirs. The Energy Minister reassured Israelis that there is no need to panic about blackouts as Israel has multiple sources of electricity generation. Concerns have arisen about potential damage to critical infrastructure if a full conflict with Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement occurs. State-owned utilities are stockpiling inventory and fixing damaged equipment along the Gaza and Lebanon fronts. National water carrier Mekorot has filled reservoirs and set up backup power systems to ensure water supply for at least a week. Check Point Software Technologies has reported a doubling of cyber attacks on Israeli organizations, with many attributed to Iranian groups. Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that Israel has the ability to generate electricity from various sources across the country in case of emergencies.

Israel, Lebanon’s Hezbollah trade heavy fire, sources in Lebanon say

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Israel, Lebanon’s Hezbollah trade heavy fire, sources in Lebanon say

Hezbollah fired rockets at an Israeli town and Israel responded with heavy airstrikes on a Lebanese town near the border. The hostilities between the two sides have escalated, with Hezbollah launching drone attacks on Israeli military bases. The violence has resulted in casualties on both sides, with more than 70 civilians killed in Lebanon and 18 people killed in Israel.

Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since Gaza war

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Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since Gaza war

Hezbollah launched a drone attack on Israeli military bases near Acre, Israel, in retaliation for an Israeli attack that killed one of its fighters. Israeli airstrikes also killed two Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. Israeli strikes have killed around 270 Hezbollah fighters and about 50 civilians, while Hezbollah’s attacks have killed around a dozen Israeli soldiers and half as many civilians, displacing tens of thousands on each side.

Iran’s foreign minister downplays drone attack, says Tehran investigating

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Iran’s foreign minister downplays drone attack, says Tehran investigating

Iran’s foreign minister downplayed an overnight attack on Iran, stating that there was no proven link to Israel. The attack involved drones that were downed after flying only a few hundred meters. Iranian media described the incident as an attack by “infiltrators” rather than by Israel. The attack targeted an Iranian Air Force base near Isfahan but did not cause major damage. Israel had previously said it would retaliate after a strike on April 13, but as of now, there has been no word on further action. The ongoing violence between Israel and Iranian proxies has raised fears of escalation into a direct conflict.

USD recovers after early sell-off on Israeli attack reports

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USD recovers after early sell-off on Israeli attack reports

The Euro-dollar currency pair is trading in the lower 1.0600s on Friday after news reports of an escalation in the Middle East conflict prompted a flight to safe-haven USD, resulting in a decline in EURUSD.

Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran

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Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran

Fact: Airlines quickly changed flight paths over Iran, diverted to alternate airports, or returned planes to their departure points in response to airspace and airport closures after an Israeli attack on Iran.

US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel

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US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel

The United States announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unarmed aerial vehicle production following its missile and drone strike on Israel. The sanctions targeted individuals and entities enabling Iran’s UAV production, as well as companies providing materials for steel production to Iran’s largest steel producer. Additionally, Iranian automaker Bahman Group subsidiaries were also designated for supporting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Britain and the European Union also imposed sanctions on Iranian military organizations, individuals, and entities involved in Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile industries. The U.S. statement came after the Group of Seven industrial democracies and EU leaders decided to step up sanctions against Iran to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran launched the April 13 attack in retaliation for Israel’s suspected strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, leading to threats of retaliation from Israel and a potential review of Iran’s “nuclear doctrine.”

Tehran could review , ‘nuclear doctrine’ amid Israeli threats

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Tehran could review , ‘nuclear doctrine’ amid Israeli threats

Iran could review its “nuclear doctrine” following Israeli threats, raising concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program. Israel has threatened to retaliate against Iran’s missile and drone attack, which was in response to a suspected Israeli strike on its embassy compound in Damascus. Ahmad Haghtalab, a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, stated that threats against Iran’s nuclear facilities could lead to a change in their nuclear doctrine. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has the final say on the nuclear program, which the West suspects has military purposes. Talks between Tehran and Washington to revive the 2015 nuclear pact have stalled since 2022. Iran continues to enrich uranium at rates up to 60% purity, far beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use.