Politics
The US Navy sank an Iranian military vessel off the coast of Sri Lanka.
An Iranian military ship sank in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Sri Lanka. Local authorities reported that crew members had been rescued and that a search and rescue operation was underway.
The CIA is working to arm Kurdish forces in order to provoke an uprising in Iran.
The Donald Trump administration is in talks with Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq about possible military support. According to CNN sources, the plan involves Kurdish armed forces along the border between Iraq and Iran.
Iran acquired facial recognition technology through a Russian company
An investigation by an international consortium of journalists revealed that Iranian authorities purchased facial recognition software developed by a Russian company. It was later sold to various organisations linked to the country's government.
More than ten oil tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz after warnings from Iran
More than ten oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring Iran's warnings about the dangers of shipping. This was stated by a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
The US is considering military protection for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
The administration of US President Donald Trump is discussing the possibility of military escort for oil and gas tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The idea came about amid a sharp rise in energy prices following the start of US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
A couple of spies were detained in Kherson: the woman was searching for the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the guise of walking her dog.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained two local residents in Kherson who, according to the investigation, collaborated with the Russian occupiers. The man justified the occupation on social media, and his wife passed on the coordinates of the Defence Forces for shelling.
Donald Trump considers supporting armed groups in Iran
US President Donald Trump is considering supporting groups in Iran that are prepared to take up arms against the current government. According to American officials, this approach could mean political support for local forces in their confrontation with the Iranian regime.
The EU calls on Ukraine to allow inspection of the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline
The European Union is calling on Ukraine to allow an inspection of the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv insists that the pipeline suffered significant damage after the Russian strike and needs time to repair.
A US war against Iran could bring strategic benefits to Russia
US military action against Iran could have indirect consequences for Russia's war against Ukraine. A prolonged confrontation could weaken US resources and at the same time create economic advantages for Moscow.
The UAE is considering strikes on Iranian missile facilities
The United Arab Emirates is considering military action in response to missile and drone attacks from Iran. According to sources, the country is evaluating defence options after numerous strikes on its territory.
France sends Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean Sea
French President Emmanuel Macron said that the country is sending the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Mediterranean Sea amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Paris is also working to form a coalition to protect maritime shipping.
China is developing new submarines capable of targeting most of the United States
China continues to develop its underwater military capabilities and is working on a new generation of submarines. The United States believes that these developments could expand Beijing's ability to operate far from its own coastline.
