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The struggle between Iran and Israel reached its 15th day on Saturday, with both parties increasing their strong statements and military actions. The ongoing war has continued to disrupt the area, impacting oil supplies, shipping routes, and overall security in various countries. Iranian news outlets reported several explosions in Tehran as the conflict intensified. As per Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, the US and Israeli assaults on Iran have resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 people, which includes Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and prominent Iranian figures. Iravani accused the US and Israel of purposefully hitting civilians by bombing “inhabited neighborhoods” and “essential civil facilities. ”
The Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA) based in the US has cautioned that the death toll may be even greater, estimating that at least 1,858 individuals have lost their lives, which includes both civilians and military members. In addition, at least 773 individuals have died from Israeli assaults in Lebanon since the Iran-supported Hezbollah group began its attacks on Israel, as stated by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
The air defense systems on Kharg Island resumed operations shortly after the attack, according to Mehr News Agency, referencing a reliable source. A US official informed ABC News that the US Army has sent nearly 10,000 AI-operated drones to the Middle East. This action signifies a major increase in the use of automated technology for military tasks in the region. Russian drone and missile strikes near Kyiv resulted in four deaths and 10 injuries, as reported by police on Saturday. Ukraine’s police communicated via a Telegram message that Russia continues to carry out assaults in the Kyiv area, as reported by AFP. “Russian forces are still performing strikes in the Kyiv region,” the police stated, noting “to date, four individuals have been confirmed dead and 10 others have been harmed. ”
After Iran allowed Indian-flagged tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel, the LPG tanker ‘Shivalik’ has successfully navigated the route, while another ship, ‘Nanda Devi’, has also safely departed the crucial waterway. Government sources mentioned on Saturday that ‘Shivalik’ is escorted by the Indian Navy and is expected to reach an Indian port in the next two days, likely either Mumbai or Kandla Port. The vessel has already moved into open waters and is sailing securely under naval supervision. Meanwhile, ‘Nanda Devi’ is transporting over 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), an essential component of India’s energy supply chain.
