Brussels calls on European states to reduce their gas stocks
The European Commission has urged European states to reduce their gas filling target for next winter to alleviate pressure on prices skyrocketing due to the war in the Middle East.
Instead of filling their gas stocks to 90% for next winter, the usual required level, the EU is asking the Twenty-Seven to aim for a filling target of 80%, in order to “reassure market players”, according to a letter to the states from European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen.
An Iranian Hospital in Dubai Forced to Close
The United Arab Emirates has ordered the closure of an Iranian hospital in Dubai, according to three of its employees. Gulf countries have been regularly targeted by Iran in retaliation to the American-Israeli offensive.
Revolutionary Guards Claim to Have Hit an Israeli F-16
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim to have targeted an Israeli F-16 fighter jet flying over the center of the country. The Israeli army had previously stated that a surface-to-air missile was fired at an Israeli aircraft during an “operational activity” in Iran.
Israel Strikes Missile Production Facilities
The Israeli army announced that it had struck facilities used for the production of ballistic missiles at the Revolutionary Guards’ missile development complex in Tehran.
Explosions Heard in Manama, the Capital of Bahrain
Several explosions were heard in the capital of Bahrain, Manama, as Iran continues its campaign against Gulf countries. Bahrain and neighboring countries have been targeted by retaliatory strikes from Iran following the American-Israeli attacks against Iran.
Multiple Countries Ready to Contribute to Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Around twenty countries, including the UAE, UK, France, Canada, and Japan, have expressed their readiness to contribute to the efforts required to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked by Iran since the beginning of the war.
US Army Claims to Have Reduced Iranian Threat to Strait of Hormuz
The US military claims to have “significantly reduced” Iran’s ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz by bombing an underground installation housing cruise missiles this week.
Moscow Condemns Strikes on Natanz Nuclear Site
Russia has called the American and Israeli strikes on the Natanz nuclear site in Iran “irresponsible.”
Iranian Officer Killed in Drone Attack in Baghdad
An Iranian officer was killed in a drone attack targeting Iraqi intelligence services in Baghdad.
Short Summary of Overnight News
– The Iranian military has warned it will target the UAE if attacks from Gulf vessels controlled by Iran but claimed by the UAE are launched from their territory.
– Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait have condemned Israeli attacks on military infrastructure in southern Syria.
– Iraq is reporting to be responding to drone and missile attacks.
– The US and Israel have targeted Iranian facilities, and Israel has also struck Beirut, aiming at Hezbollah.
– The US authorized the sale and delivery of Iranian oil and derivatives on ships until April 19th to curb energy price spikes due to the Middle East conflict.
– The US is considering gradually reducing operations against the “Iranian terror regime.” Former President Donald Trump stated, “I don’t want to have a ceasefire”, with Iran.
