Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up campaign to disrupt energy markets as oil price hits $100 a barrel

Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle EastIran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the GulfHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Lebanon said an Israeli strike on central Beirut’s seafront killed at least seven people early on Thursday – another attack in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel.The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight against Hezbollah, which had announced a major new operation against Israel.To the extent possible, remain in a secure structure, and stay away from windows. Continue reading...

Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up campaign to disrupt energy markets as oil price hits $100 a barrel

Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on central Beirut’s seafront killed at least seven people early on Thursday – another attack in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel.

The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight against Hezbollah, which had announced a major new operation against Israel.

To the extent possible, remain in a secure structure, and stay away from windows.

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