Donald Trump said he can consider 'taking the oil in Iran' as part of his war strategy against the country, according to reports from a press conference. The US is now negotiating both directly and indirectly with Iran, Trump said, adding that the talks are going 'extremely well' and he believes the countries will reach an agreement 'very soon'. The comments come as regional tensions escalate, with multiple attacks reported overnight.
One person was killed in an Iranian attack on a power plant in Kuwait, according to Kuwaiti authorities. An Indian national is reported killed in the attack, which also severely damaged the power plant building. Earlier reports indicated that electricity supply in Iran's capital was disrupted due to attacks on the country, including power outages in Tehran.
I can consider taking the oil in Iran as part of my war strategy against the country.
In Russia, one person is reported killed in a suspected Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Taganrog overnight into Monday, according to AFP. The mayor of Taganrog, Svetlana Kambulova, said Russian air defense shot down the drone, but fragments fell in various places. One person was killed and eight injured in the incident, she said. Taganrog is in the Rostov region.
Meanwhile, the Russian elite has lost faith in Vladimir Putin, and the risk of mutiny is increasing, according to the British Express. Several prominent Russian figures have increasingly criticized Putin, and there is a wave of pessimism about the war. Ukrainian attacks have hit Russia's oil exports and military factories, and Putin's public engagement has decreased sharply. Analysts say the unusual level of discontent could become dangerous for the regime.
The talks are going extremely well and I believe the countries will reach an agreement very soon.
In Sweden, a suspected explosion occurred in the Ronna district of Södertälje overnight into Monday, according to police. Something exploded near an apartment building, damaging the facade, entrance door, and windows, but no injuries are reported. The National Bomb Squad has been called in, and the incident is being investigated as arson and violation of the law on flammable and explosive goods. No one has been arrested.
Traffic incidents also affected Swedish roads. A single-vehicle accident occurred on the E45 at Marieholmsleden heading into Gothenburg, according to Trafikverket. Emergency services, road assistance, and a tow truck are on site. The accident has a major impact on traffic and is expected to last until 07:30. There are long queues at the scene according to trafiken.nu. Another single-vehicle accident occurred on the E45 between Vaikijaur and Lillselet in both directions. The accident had a major impact on traffic, with one lane blocked. The alarm came in at 01:34 on Sunday, and traffic was expected to be affected until 02:36. As of 02:36, traffic is no longer affected by the incident. A third single-vehicle accident with a car occurred north of an unspecified location, with emergency services, ambulance, and police dispatched.