Oil prices jump following latest US-Iran attacks

Oil prices rise nearly 1 percent in early trade, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensify after the US and Iran exchange overnight strikes, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Explosions heard at U.S. military bases in Jordan. Iran strikes back at US positions

 Iranian and Arab media shared images allegedly showing ballistic missiles in Jordanian airspace.

Moscow will respond to all of Berlin’s anti-Russian decisions - Maria Zakharova

 Moscow will respond to all of Berlin’s anti-Russian decisions, Maria Zakharova stated. She noted that German authorities have presented no evidence to support their accusations against the Russian Federation—nor does any such evidence exist or could it possibly exist.

EU scrambles to find expiring missile interceptors for Kiev

The European Union is conducting an intensive search for aging missile interceptors for Kiev, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told reporters upon arriving at an informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Druids Glen in Ireland.

Tanker struck by three projectiles in Hormuz Strait

A tanker came under attack off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center said in a statement.

Iranian armed forces vow not to tolerate aggression from any source

 The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces and Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters have warned that the Islamic Republic will not tolerate aggression from any source.

Belgium blocks plan to transfer Russian assets to Ukraine

 Belgium has rejected the idea of using frozen Russian assets for financial and military support to Ukraine. 

Spain extends checks on arrivals from Italy as Rome prolongs Schengen suspension

The Spanish government on Monday decided to extend border controls on arrivals from Italy after Rome prolonged its suspension of Schengen rules following last month’s migration crisis in Ceuta.

Iran attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island

Iran’s elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said it had destroyed maintenance infrastructure and fighter jet deployment sites during its strikes on US bases in Jordan, the Tasnim news agency said.

Germany is preparing a response, coordinated with the EU and NATO, to the drone incident at Leipzig Airport

Germany is preparing a response—coordinated with the EU and NATO—to the drone incident at Leipzig Airport, Merz told the broadcaster ARD.