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In Chernihiv region, 340,000 consumers were left without power this morning following an attack on an energy facility

The Revolutionary Guard's naval command: The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its previous state, especially for America and Israel.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei: If our infrastructure is attacked, we will react in kind. We will target similar infrastructure linked to the United States. This is not voluntary, it is self-defense. This is not the American people's war

Fire reported at the port in Novorossiysk as result of drone strike

Power blackout in Donetsk and Mariupol after explosions reported at power plant in Starobesheve

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation: A number of our facilities in the Kuwait Petroleum and Chemical Industries Company were targeted by Iran.

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces confirmed strikes on the Transneft port in Primorsk and a Lukoil facility in Kstovo.

Bloomberg: OPEC+ plans a symbolic increase in oil production amid the war

Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to multiple fires in Borouge petrochemicals plant, caused by falling debris following successful interceptions by air defence systems. Operations at the facility have been immediately suspended while damage is assessed. No injuries have been reported

Iranian forces struck Bahrain's BAPCO oil refinery this morning, setting the facility's tank farm ablaze

Kuwaiti authorities say Iran attacked a pair of power generation stations and water desalination plants. The drone attacks caused "significant damage" and the shutdown of two generating units

Pro-Iran Iraqi militia Ashab al-Kahf claims responsibility for targeting American interests in Kuwait, saying the attack was in response to the U.S. strike on the Shalamcheh border crossing

Kuwait's Ministry of Oil building hit in an Iranian attack

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation: Fire breaks out in oil sector complex in Shuwaikh area following drone attack; no injuries reported.

2 chemical plants and residential area caught fire in Tolyatti of Samara region of Russia after drones raid last night

No increase in radiation levels was reported after a projectile struck close to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, the International Atomic Energy Agency said. The UN nuclear watchdog said Iran had informed it that the incident was the fourth such case involving the plant in recent weeks. Iran also told the agency that a member of the site’s physical protection staff was killed by a projectile fragment and that a building on the site was affected by shockwaves and fragments. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said nuclear power plant sites and nearby areas must never be attacked and warned that auxiliary buildings could contain vital safety equipment

LPG vessel Sea Bird carrying around 44 TMT Iranian LPG berthed at Mangalore, India on April 2 and is currently discharging: India's energy ministry

India confirms it is souring energy from Iran "Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran; and there is no payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports", says India's energy ministry

Airstrikes target oil fields in Basra province in southern Iraq

The fire at Al-Ahmadi port in Kuwait is still ongoing and has not been brought under control.

Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to an incident of falling debris at the Habshan gas facilities following an intercepted attack, the Abu Dhabi Media Office says, adding that operations have been suspended while authorities respond to a fire

Fuel echelon was attacked last night in Shchotove at the occupied part of Luhansk region of Ukraine

A drone attack on a refinery owned by Kuwait's national oil company on Friday has sparked fires at several of its units, state media says

U.S. oil prices jumped more than 11%, while Brent soared 7% on Thursday in volatile trading, as traders worried about prolonged disruptions to oil supply the day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Iran

At least three Oman-bound tankers are making their MEGXIT today via the Strait of Hormuz. They are the DHALKUT (9888601), laden with 2 million barrels of Saudi crude; HABRUT (9500730), laden with 2 million barrels of Emirati crude; and SOHAR LNG (9210816), laden with Emirati LNG

Kaja Kallas: I had a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today to discuss the situation in Iran and its impact on the global economy and energy security. We also discussed EU-China relations. nnIranian attacks on civilian ships, and the threat of more, have brought traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to a near halt. This is why restoring safe, toll-free freedom of navigation in the Strait, consistent with the Law of the Sea, is an urgent priority.n nThe EU supports all diplomatic efforts to achieve this and calls for de-escalation and restraint. Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure must cease

South Korean President: "Save very drop of fuel" “I earnestly appeal to all citizens to actively participate in energy-saving movements in daily lives, such as taking public transportation and conserving electricity."

Philippines: Iran will allow oil shipments destined for us to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk: The threat of NATO’s break-up, easing sanctions on Russia, a massive energy crisis in Europe, halting aid for Ukraine and blocking the loan for Kyiv by Orbán - it all looks like Putin’s dream plan

Drones have attacked Ufa-Bashneft oil refinery in Ufa