Israel strikes ‘reputation blow’ to Iran with sabotage attacks on its gas pipelines, says report

Israel sabotaged two major Iranian gas pipelines, said a New York Times report. “It’s a major reputation blow for Iran’s intelligence and security agencies,” said an analyst. The attacks suggest covert networks operating in Iran linked to Israel, an analyst said. Israel appears to have conducted covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside … Read more

Warship guarding Black Sea pipelines attacked by uncrewed Ukraine craft

(Provides extra context on grain deal and pipelines) MOSCOW, Might 24 (Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry mentioned on Wednesday the Russian warship Ivan Hurs had been attacked unsuccessfully within the early morning by three Ukrainian uncrewed speedboats within the Black Sea, on the approaches to the Bosphorus strait. In a press release posted on Telegram, … Read more