"Iran has launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries on the 13th day of the United States-Israel war on Tehran, with Bahrain reporting strikes on fuel tanks amid surging oil prices. Bahrain told residents on Thursday morning to stay inside and close windows after the attack in Muharraq Governorate."
"Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence said it intercepted drones headed towards the Shaybah oilfield and the embassies district. It said it had intercepted seven drones heading to the oilfield on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia's eastern neighbour Kuwait also reported attacks on its territory, saying two people were wounded by a hostile drone that hit a residential building."
"The US-Israel war on Iran has so far killed about 2,000 people and thrown global energy markets and transport into chaos. Brent crude prices were hovering at about $100 a barrel as of 2:00 GMT on Thursday, up more than 38 percent compared with before the start of the war."
Iran conducted a new wave of drone and missile attacks across Gulf nations during the US-Israel conflict. Bahrain reported strikes on fuel tanks in Muharraq Governorate, prompting authorities to order residents indoors. Saudi Arabia intercepted seven drones headed toward the Shaybah oilfield and embassy districts. Kuwait reported two wounded from a drone strike on a residential building. The UAE activated air defenses against missile threats, while a container ship was attacked near Jebel Ali. Jordan activated air raid sirens nationwide. The conflict has killed approximately 2,000 people and disrupted global energy markets, with Brent crude rising 38 percent to $100 per barrel, prompting plans for strategic oil reserve releases.
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