Morning update

Morning update Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, Here are some of the latest key updates from the Iran war: Japan has started to release strategic oil reserves to combat surging fuel prices amid the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran. The UAE’s defence ministry says its air defence systems are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. US President Donald Trump is working to assemble a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is planning the seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, Axios reported.