Tension is highest in the South China Sea, at the crossroads of defense and military power
If there is a risk of collision between U.S. and Chinese forces, that is the South China Sea. Beijing claims these waters by drawing a nine-point line, including Taiwan, part of the Philippines and the islets it has built artificial islands. This clashes with the sovereignty of several countries, such as the Philippines, Vietnam or Malaysia.
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Sanchez has expressed gratitude for the calls and messages of support he is receiving from the presidents of the main EU institutions and European partners such as France.
Israel Defense Minister Katz has warned that Israel will kill any new leader appointed by Iran
On Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force attacked the building where the Council of Experts was to meet to elect Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successor, in the holy city of Qom, in an attempt to interrupt the appointment process.
The judge in the Sidenor case has admitted a Palestinian doctor as a victim and a private prosecution
With this particular indictment, in addition to the crime of smuggling, the requirement would be met that the three perpetrators of Sidenor could be investigated as accomplices in the crime of genocide, against humanity and against protected persons and property in the event of armed conflict. The prosecutor had requested the cancellation of the records of Sidenor and the withdrawal of the charges of offences other than smuggling, precisely because this requirement was not met.
Von der Leyen calls on the EU to be prepared to deal with the 'consequences' of the crisis in the Middle East
France has been willing to participate in defending the Gulf and Jordanian countries against Iran's attacks, while Germany has ruled out joining the offensive against Iran and will limit the role of its troops in the region to self-defence.
Israel attacks Iran's underground barracks in Tehran
According to the Israeli Army, it has carried out more than 100 attacks on underground barracks and destroyed launch bases and ballistic missiles. It has stressed that the war will last "as long as necessary." Since Saturday, 555 people have been killed in Iran, according to the Red Moon.
Oil prices rise and incidents in maritime and air traffic due to tension in the Strait of Hormuz
The main shipping companies are reluctant to go through it and have waited to see what happens. They have also cancelled more than 3,000 flights since the Middle East conflict broke out over the weekend.
There will be news: Conflict in Iran, Machine Tool Fair and the day before March 3
A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.
Hezbollah ataca Israel from Líbano and the Israeli army Answer with bombardeos in Beirut
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, proposes a transition in Iran similar to that of Venezuela and states that the offensive could last four weeks or less.
The EU has warned that the Middle East has much to lose from a war and has called for 'moderation'
The foreign ministers of the European Union have denounced the attacks of the last few hours and have called, among other things, for the suspension of movement in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has been willing to negotiate with the new Iranian leaders
"They want to talk, and I accept it, so I'm going to talk to them," he said in a telephone conversation. However, he did not specify when negotiations would begin. The US president added that some of the leaders who have been negotiating so far have died.