Iran-Krieg im Liveticker+++ 06:21 Revolutionsgarden drohen mit Vergeltungsangriffen auf Kraftwerke Israels +++
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened retaliatory strikes against power plants in Israel, as well as those supplying U.S. Bases in the region with electricity. According to a statement released by the IRGC, “If you hit the electricity, we will hit the electricity.” This follows a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday that he would target Iranian power facilities should Tehran not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within 48 hours. The IRGC also denied reports that it intended to attack desalination plants in the region. The escalating rhetoric underscores the heightened tensions in the Middle East and potential disruptions to critical infrastructure.
+++ 05:58 Iran reports fatality after attack on broadcasting station +++
At least one person has been killed in an attack on a broadcasting station in Bandar Abbas, Iranian state media reported. According to the Iranian state broadcaster Irib, one of the center’s security personnel was killed and another injured in what it described as an “illegal” attack targeting a transmission facility of the “Radio and Television Center of the Persian Gulf” in southern Iran.
+++ 05:40 Air strike in Urmia: Rescuers search for those trapped +++
An air strike has reportedly destroyed homes in the city of Urmia in northwestern Iran. Rescue workers are searching for people under the rubble, according to the state-run news agency Nour News. No information is currently available regarding potential casualties.
+++ 04:50 Saudi Arabia reports missile fire +++
Two ballistic missiles were fired at the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The Saudi Defense Ministry stated that one missile was intercepted, while the other landed in an uninhabited area.
+++ 04:14 Israel: Military begins wave of attacks on Tehran +++
The Israeli army has launched another “large-scale” wave of attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran. The attacks targeted “infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime,” the Israeli army stated on Telegram. Iranian media reports indicate explosions and attacks in Tehran. According to the state news agency Fars, attacks are occurring in five areas.
+++ 03:16 IEA Chief warns of potentially worst energy crisis in decades +++
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned of a potentially severe energy crisis, possibly the worst in decades, given the ongoing Iran conflict. He noted that during the two oil crises of the 1970s, the world lost “about five million barrels of oil per day,” adding that “to date, we have lost eleven million barrels per day, more than two major oil shocks combined.” Birol described a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a “major threat” to the global economy, stating that “no country will be spared the effects of this crisis if it continues to develop in this direction.” He emphasized the need for global efforts to resolve the situation.
+++ 00:32 Lebanese Government Chief: Revolutionary Guard commands Hezbollah on site +++
The pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in Lebanon is being commanded by members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in its war against Israel, according to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Salam stated that the IRGC is “present here and unfortunately leading the military operation in Lebanon,” adding that “these people have fake passports and have entered the country illegally.” He also alleged that the drone attack on the British military base at Akrotiri in Cyprus in early March was carried out by the IRGC in Lebanon.
+++ 23:19 One Dead in shelling in northern Israel +++
At least one person has been killed in shelling in northern Israel, according to paramedics. Two vehicles caught fire in Misgav Am on Israel’s border with Lebanon, the Magen David Adom rescue service reported. The lifeless man was discovered on the driver’s seat while extinguishing the fire. The Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese TV channel Al-Manar reported that a rocket barrage was fired from Lebanon towards Misgav Am. An Israeli military spokesperson stated that the army is also investigating the possibility that the farmer was killed by accidental friendly fire from an Israeli artillery unit.
+++ 22:25 Air strikes on pro-Iranian militia in Iraq +++
A pro-Iranian militia in Iraq has been targeted by air strikes. Local authorities report that positions of the Hashd al-Shaabi network south of Baghdad were attacked. No injuries were reported.
+++ 22:03 Attacks on US logistics center at airport in Baghdad +++
Fresh attacks at Baghdad airport: these are reportedly targeting a U.S. Diplomatic and logistics center at the international airport, according to an Iraqi security official – similar to the night before.
+++ 21:31 Shah’s Son Pahlavi calls on Trump to reconsider Hormus ultimatum +++
Reza Pahlavi, son of the Shah, has called for a reconsideration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran. Pahlavi urged Trump to reconsider his ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz and spare civilian infrastructure in any attacks on Iranian leadership, stating on X, “The regime must be dismantled, but Iran itself must be protected.”
+++ 20:52 Spanish Prime Minister fears long-term energy crisis +++
“The world should not have to bear the consequences of this war,” warned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on X. The Spanish government is calling for the preservation of all energy facilities in the Middle East and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. “We are at a global tipping point. Further escalation could trigger a long-term energy crisis for all of humanity,” Sánchez warned.
+++ 20:21 Israel: Fighting against Iran could last for weeks +++
The Israeli military expects fighting against Iran and the Hezbollah militia to continue for weeks. Regarding the heavy hits from Iranian rockets, a military spokesperson stated that Israel intercepted more than 90 percent of the incoming rockets, but the air defense does not offer 100 percent protection. Investigations are currently underway to determine why the defense systems were unable to intercept Iranian rockets on Saturday evening.
+++ 19:44 Israel moves against Hezbollah militia allied with Iran +++
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the army to “immediately destroy all bridges over the Litani River that serve terrorist activities.” This is intended to prevent members of the Iran-allied Lebanese Hezbollah militia and weapons from reaching southern Lebanon. The military should also accelerate the destruction of homes in the Lebanese border area to prevent a threat to Israeli border towns.
+++ 19:09 NATO Chief Rutte: Trump makes the whole world safer +++
Mark Rutte downplayed criticism of Donald Trump’s comments regarding NATO in an interview with CBS News. He emphasized the importance of the U.S. Military taking action against Iran, given the threats posed by its nuclear and missile programs. “He is doing this to make the whole world safer,” Rutte defended the U.S. President. Rutte also criticized the fact that Trump did not consult with allies before the Iran attack, stating that 22 countries are now ready to “implement his vision” to ensure the shipping channel remains usable.
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