War in Iran: Oil prices rise after Trumps speech; Tehran targets Israel.

Context:

The article discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East following President Trump’s remarks promising continued strikes on Iran. Various countries, including China, are calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further military escalation.

The United States Embassy in Baghdad has issued a warning about potential attacks by pro-Iranian Iraqi armed groups in the city. Additionally, the article covers threats made by Iranian military officials against the United States and Israel.

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The President of China has called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East, emphasizing that there is no military solution to the conflict. This comes after President Donald Trump’s statement pledging to continue striking Iran for several more days.

“We urge the parties involved to immediately cease military operations and promptly initiate peace talks,” said Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China’s foreign affairs, during a regular press briefing in Beijing.

8:36 AM – Warning from the US Embassy in Baghdad

The US Embassy in Baghdad warned through a statement that Iraqi armed groups aligned with Iran might conduct attacks on the city within the next two days.

“Iraqi terrorist militia groups allied with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours,” the embassy stated, urging Americans present in Iraq to leave the country immediately.

7:43 AM – Iran Threatens the US and Israel

The Iranian military has vowed “overwhelming” attacks on the United States and Israel following President Trump’s threats to bring Iran back to the “Stone Age” with massive bombings in the weeks ahead.

“With the trust in Almighty God, this war will continue until your humiliation, dishonor, definite regrets, and surrender,” declared army operational commander Khatam al-Anbiya in a statement broadcast on state television. “Expect even more overwhelming, extensive, and destructive actions.”

6:45 AM – Hezbollah Claims Attacks in Northern Israel

The Lebanese Islamist movement Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for rocket and drone attacks in northern Israel. The pro-Iranian movement, which dragged Lebanon into the Middle East war in early March, stated that they targeted Israeli soldiers at two locations along the border zone with rockets and attacked an Israeli village with drones.

Alerts sounded in those regions, according to Israel’s Home Front Command, with no reported casualties or damages.

Recap of Overnight News

• The Israeli army reported countering a new missile barrage from Iran just after President Trump’s speech on the Middle East. Air raid sirens were heard across northern Israel, with no casualties or damages reported so far.

• Oil prices surged after Trump’s address: Brent crude rose over 4% to above $105 per barrel, while WTI crude climbed over 3% to over $103 per barrel, shifting from a decline witnessed before Trump’s speech. Asian stock markets also reversed their gains following Trump’s speech.

• During a televised address, President Trump vowed to strike Iran “extremely hard” for another two to three weeks, threatening their energy infrastructure. He also reiterated calls for countries dependent on the Strait of Hormuz to take charge of it: “Go to the strait, take it, protect it, use it,” he urged, criticizing NATO allies for not aiding the US.

• In an open letter to the American people, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian condemned Israeli-American attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure as “a war crime.”

• Iran responded to Trump by stating that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to its “enemies.” In response, the UK will host a virtual meeting on Thursday with representatives from around thirty countries to mobilize efforts to restore and ensure maritime transport security in the strait once hostilities end.