News in Brief: Missiles, Oil, and Diplomacy as the Dangerous Game in the Middle East Enters a New Phase

Here are the news highlights from the past hour:

• Iran has struck Bahrain's major oil refinery.
• The Kremlin has stated that the actions of the U.S. and Israel are uniting Iranian society.
• The U.S. and Israel are attempting to prevent the Houthis' involvement in the war due to the threat of closing the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
• Iran has reported an attack on Ben Gurion Airport using long-range and 'invisible' drones.
• The President of Finland has declared that the U.S. has become an unpredictable partner.
• There are alleged casualties in Istanbul as buildings collapse due to a gas explosion.
• Elon Musk has once again discussed plans for establishing settlements on the Moon and Mars.
• The IDF stated that Iran's missiles could reach Europe, but no evidence was presented.
• Netanyahu has called on world leaders to join military actions against Iran.
• Iran's Foreign Minister and an EU representative have discussed the escalation of regional tensions.
• The Iranian rial has strengthened following a temporary U.S. allowance for oil sales.