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Zelensky asks for ‘air shield’ as G7 leaders unite

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3 years ago

October 12, 2022

Russia continued its assault on several key Ukrainian regions, as G7 leaders unite

G7 LEADERS UNITE- As Russia continued its assault on Ukraine, G7 leaders met to discuss the ongoing war.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing for more than 100 countries to back America in condemning Russia at the upcoming Emergency UN General Assembly meeting.

In a matter of day, the US will lead the push on a resolution to have Russia punished for its actions in Ukraine.

Russia continued its assault on several key Ukrainian regions on Tuesday, the second day of heavy strikes this week which have targeted the country’s critical infrastructure.

On Monday alone, 19 people died and more than 100 were injured during Russian attacks aimed at key cities.

In response, the United States is set to deliver two National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Ukraine as quickly as possible.

The White House says the systems will help with Zelensky’s requests for more air defence support.

This morning, I spoke with President Zelenskyy and G7 Leaders about our unwavering commitment to hold Russia accountable for its war and support Ukraine for as long as it takes. pic.twitter.com/SzXLWyjjeq
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 11, 2022

At a meeting of the G7 on Tuesday, Ukraine’s President urged leaders to create an “air shield” and increase sanctions against Russia.

https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1579783170173829120?s=20&t=quNRKYVboiiV2xZU2G6YaQ

Meanwhile, Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed the military bloc will continue to stand by the war-torn nation.

❝President Putin is failing in Ukraine❞#NATO SG @JensStoltenberg condemns #Russia's horrific and indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure in #Ukraine ⤵️
— NATO (@NATO) October 11, 2022

He says a loss for Ukraine is a loss for the entire alliance.

Zelensky has also reiterated demands for Russia to be declared a terrorist state.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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6 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed.
Trump describes the moment as the greatest opportunity for the Iranian people to “take back their country”.
Iran insists its leader is “firmly commanding the field”.
Israel and the U.S. have carried out strikes on Iran.
Impacts have been reported in Israel and across Gulf states as Iran launches retaliatory attacks.
The escalation has sparked fear and panic, with civilians fleeing major cities.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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7 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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8 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

In Short:
– Iran’s Guard Corps advises ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
– Tankers have diverted to Qatar and UAE amidst concerns over safety and potential Iranian threats.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane linking to the Persian Gulf. About a hundred merchant vessels transit the strait daily, according to the U.S.Tensions have escalated recently as the U.S. increased military presence in the region and Iran issued threats. Western nations are concerned about Iran potentially laying sea mines to disrupt commercial traffic. Currently, no evidence suggests Iran has mined the strait.

Ships have been repeatedly warned against entering the strait, as stated by crews in the area and the European Union’s naval command, Aspides. On Saturday, dozens of tankers diverted, with some seeking refuge in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while others opted to steer clear of the region, as reported by oil brokers and shipowners.

Shipping Concerns

Tensions continue to impact shipping operations as carriers remain cautious in the Gulf region.

Tanker crews reported hearing explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, which is vital for the country’s oil exports, as it handles 90% of its crude oil shipments.