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The UK is sending its HMS Dragon warship to the eastern Mediterranean after attacks on a British base in Cyprus - but it is now expected to set off next week

STAY INFORMED MY PEOPLE,THE COST OF LIVING IS RISING IN 2026 🔥 Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran may soon hit our pockets harder than we expect.The US-ISRAEL attack on Iran and killing their supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has created tension in the Gulf countries and will affect EAST Africa and not many people in Government can say it as I want to say it today. Here is the reality: 🌍 The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20% of the world’s oil. If conflict escalates: ❗ Tankers avoid the route ❗ Insurance costs skyrocket ❗ Oil supply tightens ➡️ Oil prices spike immediately. Iran is a major oil producer. Sanctions, blockades, or strikes that disrupt its exports remove millions of barrels from global supply. Less supply + steady demand = higher prices worldwide. Even fear alone triggers market panic and speculation, pushing prices higher. 🇰🇪 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EAST AFRICA Countries like Kenya rely heavily on imported fuel. ⛽ Fuel prices rise 🚐 Transport fares increase 🚚 Delivery & logistics costs surge 🍞 Food prices go up Transport and fertilizer costs rise, making basic foods more expensive. ⚡ Electricity costs increase Diesel-powered generation becomes more expensive. 🚢 Trade & shipping disruptions If conflict spreads to Red Sea routes: • Freight costs rise. • Imports become expensive. • Exports become less competitive. Ports like Port of Mombasa could face. increased insurance and rerouting costs. 📈 THE REAL IMPACT When fuel costs rise: ✔ Inflation increases ✔ Local currencies weaken ✔ Cost of living rises across the board From transport to food to electricity — everyone feels it. ⚠️ BOTTOM LINE: If tensions continue, global oil prices could rise within days — and East African households will feel the pressure almost immediately. Stay informed. Prepare. The global economy is closer to home than we think.

US President Donald Trump says the timeline for the war with Iran could be around four weeks

To Netanyahu and Trump, Our nuclear test was for peaceful purposes. We challenge no one, but if you think you can capture North Korea like Venezuela, remember you are playing with fire. Stop all the terrorism activities you are doing in Iran. You have already killed their supreme leader Khamenei. If you do any strike in Iran, I will unleash a nuclear weapon in American land or Israel. Kim Jong Un

—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇸🇦 BREAKING: Saudi Arabia announces it will retaliate against Iran militarily if U.S. bases in the Kingdom continue to be attacked – CNN @Middle_East_Specttor

—❗️🇮🇷/🇮🇱 NEW: Missile and drone alerts in Central Israel @Middle_East_Specttor

Heavy tension! 🇷🇺Russia hit and destroyed two U.S warships at the Caribbean coast early this morning 😱🇺🇸🇺🇦 #war

Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing

—❗️🇮🇷/🇴🇲 BREAKING: Iran targeted an oil tanker 5 Nautical Miles off the coast of Musandam, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz The vessel has been evacuated and there are injuries among the crew. – UKMTO @Middle_East_Specttor

US-Iran conflict disrupts thousands of flights as travel chaos deepens

Dubai Airport is closed. Doha Airport is closed. Kuwait Airport is closed. Bahrain Airport is closed. Dozens of U.S. bases attacked, economic and political infrastructure targeted.