Web Desk | Tehran, Iran The Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict entered its 13th day on Thursday, with continuing airstrikes, missile launches, cyberattacks, and naval tensions in the Strait of Hormuz driving global oil prices higher.
Iran’s UN representative, Amir Saeed Iravani, reported that at least 1,348 civilians have been killed and more than 17,000 injured. UNICEF added that over 1,100 children have also been affected.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian set out three conditions for ending the conflict: recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, reparations, and international guarantees to prevent future attacks.
Iranian cyberattacks reportedly carried out by the “Handala” group targeted the network of medical device company Stryker, stealing 50 terabytes of data. Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched joint missile attacks on Israel alongside Hezbollah.
The Gulf region has also been impacted. Saudi Arabia intercepted two Iranian drones, a Thai cargo vessel was rescued in Oman following an attack, and Bahrain and the UAE defended against further Iranian strikes. Drone attacks in Kuwait disrupted multiple power lines.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that U.S. forces have defeated Iran, asserting that the conflict will not last much longer. Israeli military strikes resulted in 14 soldiers injured, while Beirut, Lebanon, witnessed seven killed and 21 wounded in Israeli attacks.
Global oil prices surged to $100 per barrel, prompting the International Energy Agency (IEA) to release 400 million barrels of crude into the market to stabilize prices.
