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The Strait of Hormuz is a key point of conflict between Iran and the US in the current war.
According to a report, a tanker came under fire again in the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by the British Maritime Safety Authority (UKMTO), citing the captain. The ship was therefore hit by an unknown projectile. Damage to the engine room was reported. According to the UKMTO report, there were no injuries.
The strait, which is only 35 to 40 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, has become the central point of conflict between Iran and the USA in the Iran War. The waterway, which is important for global energy trade, has recently been subject to regular shelling again. Since the war began at the end of February, Iran has largely blocked traffic with threats and attacks on ships. The US military also attacked civilian Iranian ships.
From January to September, the EU, Norway and Switzerland recorded 452,969 asylum applications, a decrease of 24.3 percent. In an EU comparison, Germany is only in third place behind France and Italy.

Iran ties the opening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to the fulfillment of seven conditions. At the same time, two Iranian delegation members were expelled from the USA.

Reports of peace talks linked to oil deal for Lukoil assets. Russia steps up attacks on Kiev and critical infrastructure as Ukraine deploys new ballistic missiles.

During Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kiev, Russian drones hit Kiev bridges. At the same time, Moldova reports drone strikes, Latvia's ruling party wins elections, and Putin admits GDP losses.

Air raids occur during Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv. According to Ukrainian sources, Russia is building ballistic missiles, while Zelensky is talking about tougher reactions and partial ceasefires.
Russian drones have again attacked bridges and infrastructure in Kyiv, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital on a solidarity visit. Meanwhile, President Zelensky announced increased counterattacks on Russian oil refineries.