The US embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, received a new Iranian airstrike overnight, according to Iraqi security sources.
Missiles and drones were launched against the diplomatic compound from areas near the city without any reported casualties. This attack follows one carried out last Saturday that caused smoke and flames to come out of the building after a drone strike.
Additionally, Israel has reported that it has killed the head of the Basij volunteer force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, a key unit used to suppress demonstrations in the Islamic Republic.
The Israeli army indicated that an attack on Monday resulted in the death of Gholamreza Soleimani. Later, the Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated that Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, had died in the attacks.
Following these deaths, Iran has launched several missiles against Israel. The army announced it had "identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel," adding that the anti-aircraft defense had been activated to intercept them. AFP reports explosions in Jerusalem.
Government gives green light to release up to 11.5 million barrels of oil
The Government has authorized the release of up to 11.5 million barrels of oil, equivalent to 12.3 days of national consumption, fulfilling Spain's commitment to mitigate the impact of the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic.
According to the third vice president, Sara Aagesen, in the press conference following Tuesday's Council of Ministers, the release will occur in different phases, with the first one being immediate, using industry reserves as operators can quickly transfer them to the end consumer.
The rest will be done in one or more phases, spread over several days, depending on how events unfold, and at that point, both industry reserves and the Strategic Petroleum Products Reserves Corporation (Cores) can be used, overseeing the process.
Poland will not send troops to Iran, says Prime Minister Tusk
Poland will not send troops to Iran, as the conflict does not directly affect its security, stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday, adding that the United States and other powers understand Warsaw's decision.
US President Donald Trump called on his allies over the weekend to help ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian forces continue their attacks on this vital maritime route in the context of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, now entering its third week.
The Polish government "does not plan any expedition to Iran, and this does not raise doubts from our allies," stated Tusk before a Cabinet meeting. He added that this decision encompasses Poland's land, air, and naval forces, which continue to strengthen amid the conflict on the border with Ukraine.