RIYADH -- The Saudi Energy Ministry affirmed on Monday that the attack on the Ras Tanura Refinery has no impact on the supply of petroleum products to local markets.
The Ras Tanura oil refinery, owned by state oil giant Aramco, sustained limited damage due to debris from the interception of two drones in its vicinity, the Saudi Press Agency reported. (Saudi Arabia-Refinery-Attack)
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KUWAIT CITY/TEHRAN -- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday that three U.S. F-15 Eagle Strike fighter jets crashed over Kuwait after being hit by "friendly fire," while Iran's armed forces said it shot down one.
Iran's armed forces said in a statement that it shot down a U.S. F-15 Eagle Strike fighter jet in Kuwait. (Kuwait-Iran-US Fighter Jets)
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BEIRUT/JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military launched airstrikes Monday on Beirut's southern suburbs and villages in southern Lebanon, displacing thousands of civilians, local broadcaster Al Jadeed TV reported.
More than six strikes hit the Dahieh suburb of Beirut, with dozens more across the south. The attacks followed evacuation warnings issued by Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee. (Lebanon-Israel-Airstrikes)
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JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military said Monday night it completed a wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran targeting the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and the Basij headquarters, on the third day of the U.S.-Israel joint operation against the Islamic republic.
The Israeli Air Force struck "dozens" of headquarters belonging to the government's internal security bodies. Among the targets were over 10 headquarters of the Ministry of Intelligence -- Iran's primary intelligence body -- along with numerous Quds Force facilities. (Israel-Iran-Strike) ■
