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📌 Iranian drone hits RAF base in Cyprus
An Iranian drone crashed into the British Royal Air Force base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus around midnight local time, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said. No casualties were reported and damage was minimal. The UK Ministry of Defence announced the precautionary relocation of family members from the base. The Sovereign Base Areas Administration clarified that the temporary dispersal affects only the military facility, not nearby residents, while the European Commission pledged full support for the UK.
📌 Oil prices surge and markets fall as conflict escalates
Global oil prices jumped sharply as Iran continued retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. Brent crude rose 10% to above $82 per barrel after attacks on at least three ships near the Strait of Hormuz, while natural gas climbed up to 25%. European markets declined, with France’s CAC-40 down 1.6%, Germany’s DAX 1.7%, and the FTSE 100 nearly 1% lower. Gold rose 2.3% to $5,395.99 an ounce. Analysts warn shipping disruptions could drive energy prices higher, though key infrastructure remains largely intact.
📌 Several US military aircraft crash in Kuwait amid ongoing Iranian strikes
Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, though all crew members survived and are in stable condition, according to Kuwaiti authorities. Smoke was seen near the US Embassy in Kuwait City as emergency services responded. Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drones for the third consecutive day of Iranian retaliatory strikes following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iranian state media cited the Revolutionary Guard claiming responsibility for striking a US aircraft.
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