Here are the latest events related to the war in the Middle East on Tuesday, the 32nd day since the conflict began:
. EU calls on the 27 to act in a “coordinated” manner against the surge in oil prices
The European Commission has urged member states to act in a “coordinated” manner against the surge in oil prices and to “refrain from taking measures that could increase fuel consumption.”
Energy ministers are meeting Tuesday afternoon via video conference to assess the situation.
. Iran: pharmaceutical production site targeted by strikes
Israeli-American strikes on Tuesday targeted a site of one of Iran’s largest pharmaceutical companies that produces cancer drugs and anesthetics, “including its production line,” the Iranian government announced.
. Four injured by debris in Dubai
Four Asian nationals were injured by falling debris on houses in a southern neighborhood of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, authorities announced, while Iran continues its daily strikes on its Gulf neighbors.
. Desalination plant damaged on an Iranian island
Strikes hit and disabled a desalination plant on the Iranian island of Qeshm, located in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian news agency Isna reported on Tuesday.
“One of the desalination plants on Qeshm Island was targeted (…) and is completely out of service, as it cannot be repaired in the short term,” the agency quoted a health ministry official as saying.
. Asia will “suffer the most” from the war in the Middle East (Kpler to AFP)
Asia is facing the most severe repercussions of the war in the Middle East and is experiencing a major energy crisis, warned maritime analysis company Kpler in an exclusive interview with AFP.
“We expect that Asia, for the time being, will suffer the most,” said Kpler’s president, Jean Maynier, adding that the continent lacks sufficient clean energy resources.
. Saudi Arabia: drone interception injures two near Riyadh
The interception of a drone injured two people in Saudi Arabia, southeast of the capital Riyadh where the Prince Sultan Air Base is located, the Saudi civil defense announced.
. Explosion near Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan
An explosion was heard Tuesday morning near the Erbil International Airport in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, reported an AFP journalist.
Erbil is home to a significant U.S. consulate complex, and its airport hosts military advisers attached to the U.S.-led international anti-jihadist coalition.
. China and Pakistan to “strengthen” cooperation on Iran
Beijing indicated that the Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers would “enhance coordination” between their countries on the war in the Middle East during a visit by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar scheduled for Tuesday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterpart “will strengthen strategic communication and coordination regarding the situation in Iran as well as other mutual international and regional issues,” said a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
. Military sites hit in central Iran
An Iranian media outlet reported “preliminary” information about strikes hitting “military sites” in Isfahan, central Iran, adding that the extent of the damage and the possible number of casualties were not known.
. Muslim site damaged in northwest Iran
The building of the Grand Hosseinieh, a hall hosting Shiite gatherings and mourning ceremonies, “was damaged as a result of the enemy’s morning attack” in the city of Zanjan, Iranian state television reported. “Parts of the dome and minarets were damaged,” it added.
