The 11:00 report · 13.11.2026
This morning we report on an escalation in the Middle East following retaliatory strikes between Iran and the U.S., alongside the ongoing war in Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, the global system is grappling with the fallout from the Nvidia CEO's resignation and a widespread technical outage affecting Microsoft services.
Gas tanker explosion in Strait of Hormuz; Russia strikes Ukraine energy grid
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that a liquefied natural gas tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a sea mine, causing an explosion. The event follows earlier Tevel reports of rising regional tensions, including Iranian claims of strikes on U.S. assets in response to actions in Iran. Simultaneously, Russia launched a large-scale night attack against energy infrastructure in Ukraine, causing power outages in 12 regions. The ongoing war in Ukraine, occurring amidst American diplomatic efforts, is exacerbating the local energy crisis, while the explosion in the Strait of Hormuz threatens one of the world's most critical strategic shipping lanes.
Nvidia Turmoil: Congress to Investigate Jensen Huang's Resignation
The U.S. Congress is expected to open an investigation into Nvidia following the resignation of CEO Jensen Huang. As previously reported by Tevel, Huang stepped down after the disclosure of personal ties with a woman suspected of spying for China. The probe will focus on allegations of AI chip sales to China and Huang's relations with the administration. The scandal, which caused a sharp drop in the company's market value, raises questions regarding export control mechanisms for sensitive technology and shakes the leadership of the chip giant during a period of management uncertainty following the appointment of Colette Kress as interim CEO.
A View of a Stellar Cluster in Andromeda and Global Updates
NASA has released an image showcasing the star cluster NGC 206 in the Andromeda galaxy, containing young stars that indicate active star formation. Simultaneously, the agency's satellites are tracking extreme weather events, including Typhoon Cempaka and a tropical storm named Pena. Reports also include data on wildfire activity across the U.S., including a forest fire in Mississippi. This monitoring is essential for understanding climate changes and global natural events, highlighting NASA's capacity to track phenomena both in deep space and within Earth's weather and land systems.
Global Microsoft outage affects millions
Millions of users in 74 countries experienced severe disruptions to Microsoft services, including Outlook and Teams, which lasted over nine hours. As reported by Tevel, the outage began as difficulties accessing accounts due to infrastructure load and impacted government bodies, hospitals, and businesses. Following initial failed repair attempts, the company is working to restore full service and clarified there is no indication of a cyberattack. The scale of the outage underscores global dependence on centralized cloud infrastructure and the immediate consequences of technical failure on the operations of essential organizations.
Iran claims: We struck US radar in Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar system in Bahrain in retaliation for a strike on a communications tower in Iran's Hormozgan province. As reported by Tevel throughout the day, this is the first direct strike on a U.S. asset in this region in weeks, occurring against a backdrop of IDF directives to prepare for a possible renewal of hostilities. No official response has been received from the U.S. or Bahrain, but the event reflects a significant deterioration in security tensions in the Persian Gulf. Its importance lies in the potential for an expanded direct conflict between Iran and the U.S. in a sensitive strategic region.
Written automatically from the Tevel reports linked in it.