Latest international news on the Russia-Ukraine, U.S.-Iran, and Israel-Palestine conflicts as of September 15

Real-time updates: Thunder Rabbit 8:08:51 Russian Foreign Ministry: Ukrainian forces’ attacks on medical personnel constitute serious war crimes; healthcare workers must never be targeted. Thunder Rabbit 8:16:19 IAEA Director General stated that cooperation with Iran must be restored. Thunder Rabbit 8:24:41 Two Ukrainian bulk carriers were destroyed by 'Geranium' drones at Odesa Port. Thunder Rabbit 8:37:37 Rosatom CEO: If Ukrainian forces’ attacks trigger a disaster at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a radioactive plume could reach Vienna within two and a half days. Thunder Rabbit 8:43:56 U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall claimed the U.S. possesses sufficient space-based orbital weapons to protect its forces from adversary attacks. Thunder Rabbit 8:55:14 Kyrylo Klymov, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General and alleged accomplice of President Zelenskyy, fled to Poland. Thunder Rabbit 9:07:03 Sky News: Leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland signed a memorandum outlining their rights to secede from the United Kingdom.

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Murata Manufacturing plans to increase its MLCC production capacity by 20%; A-share MLCC-related stocks rose in both volume and price. Murata Vice President Masanori Minami stated that AI server-driven demand for MLCCs will continue growing until at least 2028, and medium- to long-term growth will extend into edge AI and embodied AI applications. The company has earmarked ¥80 billion for capacity expansion and is exploring bolder three- to five-year expansion plans than in the past. Previously, Murata notified customers it would discontinue select specifications across nine product series in fiscal year 2026, marking the first time high-margin automotive-grade MLCCs have been included in this rationalization effort. Overseas The Iran-Gulf States Strait of Hormuz shipping conference has been postponed; the U.S. warns against expecting breakthroughs. The regional meeting—originally scheduled for September 14 in Oman to discuss commercial shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz—was postponed at Saudi Arabia’s request. Riyadh submitted amendments to Oman’s and Iran’s proposals, exposing internal divisions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright simultaneously cautioned markets not to expect negotiation breakthroughs. Following this news, Brent and WTI crude oil prices each surged over $3 intraday. Iran reports tanker explosion after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, reiterates blockade. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that a tanker exploded and caught fire after striking a mine while attempting to pass through a southern no-go zone of the Strait of Hormuz, reaffirming that the strait remains under Iranian control and blockade. This marks another direct incident in the Hormuz shipping corridor within the past week. Trump expresses openness to negotiations with Iran and proposes U.S. 'escort compensation.' Trump stated that Iran is eager to reach an agreement and that the U.S. remains open to such talks. He added that the U.S. is assisting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and that countries should compensate the U.S. after the conflict ends. This statement contrasts sharply with the U.S. government’s same-day warning against expecting negotiation breakthroughs. – Iranian officials: No dialogue with the U.S. will occur before U.S. meets Iran’s conditions. Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure; Zelenskyy denies agreement reached. Trump stated Monday that surging global diesel prices stem primarily from the Russia-Ukraine conflict—not Iran-related hostilities—and claimed Ukraine has agreed not to attack Russian energy targets, while Russia has likewise pledged to cease striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy countered that Ukraine has proposed a partner-facilitated agreement to halt attacks on critical infrastructure but remains uncertain whether Russia will honor it, and plans to discuss an energy-sector ceasefire with Trump during their scheduled meeting in New York from September 21–23. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly surpassed 5% intraday; Wall Street raised its year-end forecast. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield...

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