30 March 2026

Archived edition

Lithuania

Summary

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy commander was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes that also hit several other senior officials. The loss strikes at the chain of command overseeing Iranian operations in the Gulf and near key oil shipping lanes.

In Ukraine, Russian missile and drone attacks on March 29-30 killed at least three people and hit areas far from the front, including the west. Poland scrambled fighter jets as the barrage unfolded close to NATO airspace. Russia earned 7.7 billion euros from fossil fuels in the first two weeks of the Iran war as oil prices jumped and Asian buyers took more Russian crude.

In Lithuania, the Finance Ministry is preparing a plan to lower fuel excise as the Middle East war pushes up pump-price risks. Domestic politics also turned to a minister’s refusal to testify in the bribery case involving the mayor of Prienai.

Higher oil prices are now lifting Moscow’s revenues while adding fresh inflation risk for importing economies, including Lithuania.

sources: tv3.lt, 15min.lt, delfi.lt, vz.lt, lrytas.lt, lrt.lt

Russian strike kills three in Ukraine

At least three people were killed in Ukraine in Russian missile and drone strikes on March 29-30, according to local reports. Poland scrambled fighters as the attack unfolded, underlining how close the fallout came to NATO airspace. Ukrainian officials said the wider barrage injured dozens more and hit areas far from the front line, including the west.

Why it matters

Civilians in western Ukraine are once again dealing with strikes that reach cities far from the front and can trigger fresh power and communications outages. Poland’s military response shows the attack also creates immediate security risks for a NATO border state.

sources:tv3.lt 15min.lt delfi.lt

Security

IRGC Navy commander killed

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval force was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, alongside several other senior officials, Iranian state media said after attacks on military and state targets. The strikes came after weeks of escalating confrontation, with Iran and Israel already trading blows across the Gulf and near Iranian waters. Tehran said its security organs are taking on extra duties, signalling that retaliation and internal control will now be concentrated in a narrower circle.

Why it matters

Shipping through the Gulf and the energy market face direct risk if Iran responds with attacks on tankers or maritime infrastructure. Regional states and U.S. forces will have to prepare for a tighter naval security posture.

sources:tv3.lt

Economy

Iran war boosts Russian profits

Russia’s fossil-fuel earnings reached 7.7 billion euros in the first two weeks of the war in Iran, driven by a sharp rise in oil prices and stronger buying of Russian crude in Asia. Moscow also benefited as the United States temporarily eased part of its sanctions pressure on Russian oil shipments. The windfall could grow further if crude stays elevated and supply risks in the Middle East persist.

Why it matters

Higher crude prices feed straight into Russia’s export revenue, bolstering the state budget and the war economy. If the rally lasts, European fuel costs and the bills of major importers are likely to stay under pressure.

sources:vz.lt

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