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Israel launched on Monday a new wave of large-scale attacks against Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz, while its ground forces initiated limited operations against key positions of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army claimed to have destroyed nearly 70% of Iranian missile launchers and 85% of its air defenses in the first two weeks of the conflict, which began on February 28.
Iran responded with a barrage of missile and drone attacks against Gulf countries. A drone hit a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport — the world's busiest for international flights — forcing a temporary suspension of operations. In Abu Dhabi, a missile killed a Palestinian citizen when it hit his vehicle. Saudi Arabia intercepted more than 60 drones in a few hours, and United Arab Emirates confirmed that its air defense systems responded to multiple Iranian threats.
On the diplomatic front, US President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington is in talks with Iran, although he assured that Tehran is not “ready” for an agreement. Trump also pressured about seven countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz —through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes— and warned that he could delay his visit to China if Beijing does not offer cooperation. The price of Brent crude oil exceeded 104 dollars per barrel, with an increase of more than 40% since the beginning of the conflict.
