crude oil2026-09-01 18:35:40WTI Breaks $89, Brent Hits $94 as Iran Launches Missiles and DronesBlockBeats reports that on September 2, according to Bitget market data, U.S. and Brent crude oil prices surged intraday. WTI crude broke through $89 per barrel, up 4.22% on the day. Brent crude touched $94 per barrel, up 4.07%. The moves come amid reports that Iran has launched missiles and drones at enemy positions, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.810
Ukraine2026-08-01 06:55:44Zelensky says Russia launched 35 missiles and 185 drones at UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia attacked Ukraine with 35 missiles and 185 drones, according to Jin10, as cited by ChainCatcher in a 7x24 news flash. The item did not provide further details on the locations hit, casualties, damage, or the timing of the strike beyond the published timestamp. ChainCatcher published the brief on Aug. 1, 2026. The report attributes the statement directly to Zelensky and cites Jin10 as the source referenced in the alert. No images were attached to the original item.1880
Kuwait2026-08-01 06:28:40Kuwait says air defenses are intercepting missiles launched from IranAccording to a ChainCatcher newsflash citing Jin10, Kuwait’s military said its air defense forces are currently intercepting hostile missiles coming from Iran. The brief update did not include further operational details, casualty information, or any official timeline beyond saying the interception is ongoing at present. The report was published by ChainCatcher as a 7x24 news alert.1950
Iran2026-07-18 09:20:42IRGC says two Iranian missiles pierced Patriot defenses and hit air base in JordanBlockBeats reported on July 18 that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said two Iranian missiles broke through a defensive screen formed by multiple Patriot interceptors. The update also said at least two Iranian ballistic missiles struck an air base in Jordan. According to the same account, Iran launched a relatively small number of ballistic missiles, but the success rate of those attacks appears to have improved steadily over the past few days. The statement was attributed to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the original flash report. No additional details on the scale of the strike, casualties, or damage assessment were provided in the source text.1970
