The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kenya has issued a statement to Kenyan stakeholders, dismissing reports of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, attributing such narratives to US and Israeli propaganda.

• Iran assures that the strait remains open for compliant vessels, refuting claims of closure that could impact expenses in Kenya.
• Kenyan flower exporters have reportedly lost at least $4.8 million due to Middle East conflict, with fears of further losses exceeding $1.3 million weekly.
• Kenya Flower Council highlights the importance of Gulf countries as transit corridors for Kenyan exports to Europe and other global markets.

The Embassy of Iran in Nairobi has strongly refuted claims that a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to increased fuel prices in Kenya.

• The Embassy described reports of potential price hikes as "simply false and propaganda."
• Key parties involved are the Embassy of Iran, which issued the statement on March 27, and accusers cited as the US and Israel.
• The Embassy asserted that its nation is committed to facilitating maritime commerce and is exercising its right of self-defence, dismissing the claims as a propaganda effort by its adversaries.

UN humanitarians reported mounting civilian casualties and damage in Iran and Lebanon, while displaced families in Gaza face further hardship due to heavy rains and persistent aid delivery impediments.

• In Iran, 23,000 casualties were reported, including 1,801 children and 4,150 women, with hostilities forcing widespread relocation.
• Lebanon has seen 1,094 deaths and over 3,000 injuries, with more than 1 million displaced people and significant damage to healthcare facilities.
• Gaza is experiencing damaged shelters from heavy rains and continued obstructions to relief operations, including restrictions on imports and airstrikes impacting displacement sites, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran tensions has severely disrupted Europe's fuel supply, mirroring or exceeding the impact of past energy crises and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

• Ship traffic through the strait, crucial for 21 million barrels of oil daily, has plummeted to single digits, significantly impacting global energy markets.
• Key figures like Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, have highlighted the severity of the crisis, noting its worse combined impact than the 1970s oil shocks and the Ukraine gas crisis.
• The disruption, particularly to LNG shipments from Qatar, has driven up fuel prices across Europe, leading to economic strain and divisions within the EU.

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account has been compromised by an Iran-linked hacking group, the FBI has confirmed.

• The FBI is offering up to $10m for information leading to the identification of the Handala Hack Team members.
• The affected individual is Kash Patel, the Director of the FBI.
• The group shared what they claim are personal photos and Patel's resume, stating "This is just our beginning," although the FBI asserts no government information was accessed.