The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate as Iran and Hezbollah launched their first coordinated joint attack against Israel, targeting more than 50 locations with missiles and drones over a five-hour period. In response, Israeli forces carried out large-scale airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut. At the same time, Israel reported a new barrage of missiles fired from Iran toward its territory, with air-defense systems activated to intercept the incoming threats.
Tensions have also spread across the Gulf region. Several drone incidents were reported overnight, including interceptions by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while a drone strike reportedly hit a residential building in southern Kuwait, injuring at least two people. Iran also claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a building in Dubai allegedly housing U.S. military personnel, though authorities said the resulting fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported.
Meanwhile, maritime security in the Persian Gulf has deteriorated significantly. A container ship near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, marking the sixth attack on commercial vessels in just two days. One of the targeted ships was a Greek-owned tanker carrying a Georgian crew, all of whom were reported safe despite a fire breaking out on board after the strike. Amid the escalating attacks on shipping routes and energy infrastructure, global oil prices surged again, climbing back to around $100 per barrel.
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