Iran has continued launching attacks on multiple locations in Kuwait and Israel over the past 24 hours. A missile struck Haifa in northern Israel. Three people are missing, and more than 20 are reported injured.
ConflictsIran's hint that it might also close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could have major consequences for world trade and lead to inflation in Sweden, according to Middle East expert Alexander Atarodi. He says, "It will affect all goods from Clas Ohlson and Jysk, from what I know."
WorldThe Speaker of the Iranian Parliament has written a post on Platform X that indirectly threatens to close another important strait - Bab el-Mandeb, which connects the Red Sea with the Indian Ocean.
WorldThe US has its sights set on the Iranian island of Kharg - and is considering a more difficult assault involving ground troops. The small island is seen as one of the most valuable pawns in the war game over sea lanes and oil.
WorldThe Iranian-backed Houthi movement's involvement in the war risks having both political and economic effects, notes Peter Haldén of the Swedish National Defence University. It reinforces the picture of a situation slipping out of U.S. control, he says.
ConflictsIn the first two weeks of the war in Iran alone, tons of greenhouse gases were released. Destroyed buildings and heavy fighter jets are contributing to a significant climate footprint.
SwedenThe Houthis in Yemen have fired missiles at Israel - and say they are considering blocking a strategic strait. In Iran, around 40 people are reported killed in Israeli attacks.
ConflictsAt least nine migrants have died and 45 are missing after the boat they were on capsized in the narrow strait between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
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