FAA issues ground stop for all JetBlue flights

 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered on Tuesday that all flights operated by JetBlue be grounded across the United States.

According to the FAA advisory, the ground stop was implemented at the request of the airline itself. The reason for the request was not stated in the notice, and further information was not immediately available.

Initial reports by the Daily Mail claimed that the carrier's nationwide ground stop appeared to have been caused by a major connectivity issue with IT Services at the airline's headquarters in New York City.

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/FAA-issues-ground-stop-for-all-JetBlue-flights/65835744

Lee against US moving air defenses from S. Korea

 South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung said on Tuesday that he is against the United States moving air defense systems from his country to use them in the Middle East, but acknowledged there isn't much he can do if Washington opts for such a move.

"The USFK [US Forces Korea] may dispatch some air defense systems abroad in accordance with its own military needs. While we have expressed opposition, the reality is that we cannot fully push through our position," Lee told his cabinet.

The comments come after South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said that Seoul's and Washington's militaries discussed potentially redeploying Patriot missile defense systems to use in the US war against Iran.

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Lee-against-US-moving-air-defenses-from-S.-Korea/65836183

Aramco CEO: Iran war may be 'catastrophic' for oil market

 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amin H. Nasser warned on Tuesday of "catastrophic" consequences for oil markets if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, causing oil supply disruption.

"While we have faced disruptions in the past, this one by far is the biggest crisis the region's oil and gas industry has faced," the CEO noted.

Previously, United States President Donald Trump threatened Tehran, claiming it would be hit "20 times harder" if Iran halts global oil flow. On the other hand, Iran repeated several times that the Strait of Hormuz hasn't been closed.

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Aramco-CEO:-Iran-war-may-be-'catastrophic'-for-oil-market/65837307

NATO deploys US Patriot system in Turkey

 Turkey's Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday the deployment of a US Patriot air defense system to a southeastern province "in light of recent developments in our region" as part of NATO's "enhanced air and missile" defense measures.

"In addition to the national measures we have implemented, NATO has enhanced air and missile defence measures. As part of this framework, a Patriot System is currently in Malatya and is being prepared for operational readiness to support the protection of our airspace," the ministry wrote in a post on X.

Yesterday, the ministry reported that NATO air and missile defense forces in the Eastern Mediterranean intercepted a second Iranian ballistic missile that had entered Turkish airspace. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Iran against any further "provocative steps" following the incident.

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/NATO-deploys-US-Patriot-system-in-Turkey/65836851

'Araghchi: US, Israel failing to achieve goals'

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed on Tuesday that the United States' and Israel's military campaign against his country was a "failure."

"Plan A was a failure, and now they are trying other plans, but all of them have failed as well," Araghchi stated. "I don’t see any reasonable goal that they are following. They failed to achieve their goals at the beginning, and now, after 10 days, I think they are aimless," he added and slammed the two countries for driving oil prices up by hitting Iran;s energy sites. The Iranian top diplomat insisted Tehran;s attacks on US bases in the region were only acts of self-defense amid "absolutely illegal" acts of "aggression."

US President Donald Trump has insisted that Washington is achieving its goals regarding Iran at a faster pace than he had expected and noted the military operation may end by the end of the week.

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Araghchi:-US-Israel-failing-to-achieve-goals/65836979

IRGC claims it hit US base in Iraqi Kurdistan

 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported on Tuesday that its troops struck facilities of Harir Air Base located in the Erbil Governorate.

The IRGC said in a statement that the "headquarters of the invading US army at the Harir base in the Kurdistan region was targeted with five missiles."

Previously, the corps stated that Iran would decide the end of the war in the Middle East in response to remarks made by US President Donald Trump.

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/IRGC-claims-it-hit-US-base-in-Iraqi-Kurdistan/65836620

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