Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia - which is benefitting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war.
It comes after Moscow launches intense aerial attacks on its neighbour.
How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Chris Weafer -- CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia

Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times

Michael Bociurkiw -- a global affairs analyst and a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council

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Ukrainian authorities say its military hit an oil refinery on Russia's southern coast, killing at least one person.
A fire broke out at the Tuapse seaport where one of Russia's key Black Sea export facilities is housed.
Ukraine's military drone forces commander said it struck the refinery for a second time this week.

Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine is in Kyiv with more on what Ukraine's been saying about the attack and Yulia Shapovalova has the latest updates from Moscow.

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Pakistani leaders have intensified their communications with Iran and the US, indicating that talks in Islamabad are likely to take place shortly, former Pakistani Ambassador to the UAE Jamil Khan tells Al Jazeera.

“Things are speeding up,” Khan said. “In the coming 24 to 48 hours, issues will be addressed, and the Iranian delegation will be there.”

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Sheikha Alanoud Hamad Al Thani, a fellow at the Middle East Council for Global Affairs, told Al Jazeera that Gulf states are united in seeing Iran as a massive threat but differ on how to respond and whether Tehran can be trusted.

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A second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is set to take place in Washington on Thursday.
It would mark the first direct discussions ⁠between the two countries ⁠since a 10-day ⁠ceasefire took effect last week.

Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh is following developments from Israel near Ramallah, occupied West Bank.

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Oil prices surged five percent on Monday as investors monitored escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with the ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned in Japan that the Strait of Hormuz blockade is affecting global energy, economic and national security, emphasising the urgent need to reopen the waterway. Despite the energy supply concerns, major Asian equity indexes advanced, with South Korean markets recovering losses incurred since the start of the conflict.
Analysts suggest investors may have priced in the worst-case scenario, though any shift in the standoff could trigger fresh volatility across the region.

Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok reports from Singapore.

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Israeli attacks have killed nearly 2,300 people in Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah began in early March. And after the US and Iran agreed a ceasefire earlier this month, Israel launched dozens of strikes in a wide-scale assault across the country.
In just ten minutes, they killed nearly 400 people, including in the capital Beirut.

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr has the story of one of the many Lebanese who lost loved ones.

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Supporters of Peruvian presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga have taken to the streets of Lima alleging electoral fraud in last week's vote.
Lopez Aliaga, an ultra-conservative former mayor, is demanding authorities annul ballots from Andean regions and hold supplementary elections before May, though he has offered no evidence of fraud. International and national monitors confirmed serious irregularities, including delayed ballot deliveries that prevented more than 50,000 people from voting on time, but found no proof of fraud.
Preliminary results show Lopez Aliaga trailing left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez by fewer than 10,000 votes for second place in the race to June's run-off, while Keiko Fujimori leads with 17 percent.
More than 1.7 million ballots have been challenged, and final results are now delayed until mid-May.

Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru.

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More than 20 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the highest number since the early days of the war, as tensions persist following the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship.
Iran has left the door open to diplomacy while debating its next move.
Marc Weller, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre at Chatham House, told Al Jazeera the US action is “inconsistent with the ceasefire” and legally doubtful.
He said the wider war itself is “unlawful”, complicating any justification for a blockade or vessel seizure.
Weller stressed all states have the right to transit the strait freely in peace and war, rejecting both Iran’s toll demands and the US blockade.
He described both sides’ actions as leverage to secure advantage in ceasefire negotiations.
Weller warned the crisis is drawing in global powers and disrupting energy flows, with third states becoming “incidental victims”.

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As the two-week US-Iran ceasefire deadline approaches, negotiations remain stalled with Iran's foreign ministry leaving the door open for diplomacy while Tehran debates its next move following the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship.
An Al Jazeera discussion panel examined the state of talks, with Mohammad Islami, Research Fellow in Middle East and North African Studies at Tehran University, telling the programme that Tehran is receiving "complex messages" from the Trump administration, making the situation "very, very complicated", adding that there is a "serious debate in Tehran" about whether Iran will attend talks at all.
Ellie Geranmayeh, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, said from London that things were progressing positively until President Trump announced the US blockade would remain and then imposed it against an Iranian cargo vessel, arguing that "if you want the conditions to have a political negotiation, the US is going to need to take a de-escalatory step."
Geranmayeh warned that if the ceasefire expires without extension, Iran could retaliate against US-flagged or US-linked ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, or more broadly against US interests in the Middle East.
Islami said Trump is "not following any specific strategy" and that in Tehran, "everybody's waiting for the war to be continued" as policymakers do not trust the Americans.
Geranmayeh added that while decision-making in Iran remains consensus-based, the security and military establishment "has a bigger voice because we are in wartime conditions."

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Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over the failed security clearance of his former envoy to the US, Pete Mandelson, and over when he knew about it.
The revelation that Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the United States, failed security vetting but was appointed anyway has plunged Prime Minister Keir Starmer into a deepening political crisis. Starmer claims he was not informed of the vetting failure when Mandelson was approved for the post, despite the ambassador's past ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and business links with Russia and China.
The scandal has already cost several senior officials their jobs, including Starmer's chief of staff, and opposition politicians accuse the prime minister of misleading Parliament.
With local elections looming and Labour's poll numbers falling, the affair threatens both Starmer's credibility and his authority.

Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports from London.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told a press conference in Tehran on Monday that there is no plan for a second round of negotiations with the United States for now, adding that Washington has shown it is "not serious" about pursuing any diplomatic process after committing "aggressive acts" and violating the ceasefire multiple times. Baghaei cited the US maritime blockade, the attack on an Iranian ship, and Washington's refusal to include a ceasefire in Lebanon as part of the agreement — despite Iran making this clear to Pakistani mediators. He said America "claims it is supporting diplomacy" but its actions prove otherwise, adding that the US has "learned no lessons" from past experiences. Baghaei confirmed that Iran submitted a 10-point proposal in Islamabad, not 15 as some media reported, and that Tehran has received "no serious proposal" regarding the lifting of sanctions. He stated that Iran is "not optimistic and not pessimistic" about talks but rather "realistic" based on 70 years of experience with the United States. Baghaei dismissed President Trump's claim of a phone call with Iranian officials, saying "there was no chance for someone to raise his voice or speak loudly with the Iranians." He reiterated that Iran's armed forces will respond "with all strength and with all decisiveness" if the US and Israel start a new aggression.

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A gunman in the southern US state of Louisiana killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two other people before being killed by police, authorities have said.
The victims of the attack, which was carried out across two houses in Shreveport on Sunday morning, ranged in age from one to about 12 years old, said Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon.
One of the adults wounded was the mother of the suspect’s children.
The suspect, whom Bordelon identified as Shamar Elkins, died after a police pursuit.
Officers fired at the suspect during a chase after he carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint, Bordelon said.
Investigators did not say what may have set off the violence.
Bordelon said there was still much to investigate, but that detectives were confident the shooting was “entirely a domestic incident”.
The mass shooting is the worst the US has seen in more than two years.

Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports.

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US President Donald Trump has said United States forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get past his country’s naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said the ship, named Touska, was warned by a US Navy guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Oman to stop, but its “crew refused to listen”.
He added that the US Navy “stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room” and that US Marines had custody of the vessel, and were “seeing what’s on board”.
The US Central Command siad Touska was headed to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and ignored multiple US warnings over six hours to evacuate the engine room.

Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports from Washington, DC.

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated, with Iran viewing recent moves as a serious escalation and warning of possible retaliation affecting regional shipping.

Talks in Islamabad remain uncertain, with Iran’s participation still unclear amid disputes over sanctions, blockades, and military pressure.

US analysts are divided: David DeRoches says Iran disrupts rather than controls the Strait, while Donald Heflin sees an ongoing stop-start negotiation process where a ceasefire is still possible despite tensions.

Key issues remain unresolved, including Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions, frozen assets, and maritime security.

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In Tehran, large crowds gathered in support of the government, expressing anger over the deaths of thousands in recent US-Israeli airstrikes.

Demonstrators also voiced strong opposition to renewed diplomatic engagement.

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A fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran is under growing strain following developments in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, which was heading towards Bandar Abbas.

US President Donald Trump says the vessel was attempting to breach a US blockade on Iran in the Gulf of Oman. In response, Iran has condemned the seizure as a “maritime armed robbery,” accusing Washington of violating the ceasefire and warning of retaliation.

Iranian military sources say US naval assets were subsequently targeted with drones, signaling a potential escalation. The incident comes just hours after Trump confirmed that a US delegation would travel to Islamabad for possible talks mediated by Pakistan.

However, an Iranian source told Al Jazeera that Tehran will not participate, citing distrust and concerns that tensions are escalating rather than easing. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to mediating between the two sides.

Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports from Washington, DC.

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Tensions between Iran and the United States are escalating following a reported ship seizure in the Gulf of Oman, with both sides warning of potential retaliation. Iranian sources suggest a response involving drones, while Washington frames the incident as part of its enforcement actions.

Analysts warn the situation could spiral quickly if attacks on vessels continue, particularly as both sides weigh the risks of further escalation against the possibility of diplomacy. Questions remain over whether upcoming talks in Islamabad can proceed, especially after Iran signalled it may reconsider participation if pressure tactics persist.

Experts say the latest developments highlight the fragile balance between military confrontation and diplomatic engagement, with regional stability hanging in the balance.

Al Jazeera’s guests Hassan Ahmadian and Alex Vatanka share their analysis.

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The pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington.
Mandelson resigned after his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light publicly.
Attention is now focused on a failed security-vetting decision, why it was overridden, and what the prime minister knew at the time.

Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports from London.

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As fighting pauses in the United States–Israel war on Iran, military strategist Bryan Clark tells Talk to Al Jazeera that Washington’s goals have kept shifting, from regime change to claims of success. He argues that the US escalated too far too fast, fell into an “escalation trap”, and may have left Iran with its most powerful lever yet: the threat of disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

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When Israel unleashed strikes on Lebanon last month, many of those forced to flee barely had time to grab the essentials.
Now those returning to their destroyed homes are trying to salvage mementos of their shattered lives.
Among them, 60-year-old Zahra Eid, who's come back to the southern district of Tyre.

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have returned to a familiar and volatile pattern, with both Iran and the United States reverting to pressure tactics that leave commercial shipping caught in the middle.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Alexandru Hudisteanu, a military and diplomatic analyst, said the situation has effectively reset despite brief hopes of de-escalation.

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Two gatherings in two European cities with opposing political perspectives.
In Barcelona, left-leaning world leaders discussed the threat the growing far right poses to democratic institutions.
Their aim? To bring together progressive forces under a single banner to counter right-wing authoritarianism.
While in Milan, far-right figures rallied against what they called
the tragedy" that has become Europe.
They are calling for fewer regulations from Brussels - but tighter controls on security.
How will this polarisation play out globally?

Presenter: Tom McRae

Guests:
Ruth Ferrero-Turrion -- Professor of Political Science at Complutense University of Madrid

Georgios Samaras -- Assistant Professor in Public Policy at King's College London

Rebecca Christie -- Senior Fellow at Bruegel, a European think-tank that specialises in economics

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Iranian professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm told Al Jazeera that Iran is unlikely to join US‑led talks in Pakistan because it views the proposals as recycled, one‑sided and designed to serve Washington and its allies. He argues that Tehran wants an “all‑inclusive deal or nothing” that addresses Gaza, US sanctions, regional security and the American military build‑up, and sees measures like the sea blockade as violations of ceasefire terms.

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Iran will not be left alone to live in peace and prosperity “unless and until it normalises its relationship with the US and accepts Israel as a legitimate player in the Middle East”, argues University of South Florida political scientist Mohsen Milani.

Milani and former White House official Elisa Ewers tell host Steve Clemons that another major stumbling block in Iran-US talks is uranium enrichment. If that is not resolved, or a vague interim deal is made in lieu of a more rigorous treaty, “in two or three years from now, we might see the outbreak of another war”, says Milani.

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In spite of all the optimism from US President Donald Trump, an Iranian source has told Al Jazeera that Tehran believes the two sides are on the verge of escalation.
The source said there is “inconsistency” in Trump's statements and with what's actually happening.

Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has more from Tehran.

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Israeli media report a court in West Jerusalem has cancelled Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial for this week.
It comes after his lawyers cited security and diplomatic reasons.
Judges reportedly say another witness will appear instead, despite opposition from prosecutors.
It's the latest in a series of delays, with his appearances postponed multiple times.

Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh is following Israeli reaction near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.

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Israel’s military says two soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon days into a fragile ceasefire, as protests across Israel highlight discontent with the government’s handling of the conflict.

Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng is following developments in Israel from the Jordanian capital Amman.

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Northeastern Nigeria is facing a surge in suicide bombings after months of relative calm, raising fears that armed groups such as Boko Haram are shifting tactics once again.
Attacks have targeted markets, checkpoints and highways, reviving memories of the conflict's darkest period between 2013 and 2017.
Civilians and security personnel alike are on edge as the government, which has been battling the insurgency for 16 years, pledges renewed operations against the armed groups.

Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris reports from Maiduguri, Nigeria.

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Israel has established what it calls a "yellow line" in southern Lebanon, a no-go zone restricting movement and targeting anyone who approaches it. The line is based on a similar measure imposed in Gaza after October's ceasefire, where Israeli forces have carried out systematic demolitions, killed civilians, and pushed the boundary deeper into Palestinian territory. To enforce the Lebanese yellow line, Israel would need to seize additional land beyond the areas it currently occupies. More than 1.2 million people have been displaced across Lebanon, many from the south, whilst Israel continues attacks despite a 10-day ceasefire and refuses to withdraw its troops.

Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains.

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Sources have told Al Jazeera that two U-S aircraft carrying security personnel have landed in Rawalpindi, near Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.
That's raising the possibility of another round of talks with Iran

Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports from Islamabad.

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The Iranian diaspora contains a wide range of often conflicting views. But judging by its representation in mainstream Western media, one might assume the dominant position is support for the war.

We speak to Narges Bajoghli about how diaspora voices are weaponised in coverage of Iran.

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US President Donald Trump says his representatives are going to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations on Iran.
He's threatened to attack Iranian power plants and bridges unless Tehran accepts Washington's terms for a peace deal.

Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane has more from Washington, DC.

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In southern Lebanese town of Zrariye, a residential building has been reduced to rubble following Israeli attacks.
The four-storey structure collapsed entirely, leaving debris still smouldering.
The destruction stretches across entire blocks, with nearby homes now uninhabitable.
The area has been heavily hit over the past six weeks, with widespread damage reported.
Tens of thousands of residential buildings have been destroyed across southern Lebanon.
The devastation is forcing residents to reconsider whether it is safe to return.
Many are visiting briefly to check homes before leaving again amid ongoing uncertainty.

Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon.

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