International Relations
Iran accused the US and Israel of war crimes at a UN Security Council meeting
Tehran asserted its right to self-defence and demanded international accountability for the damage caused.
France calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting over escalation in the Middle East — Macron
Paris initiates UN Security Council meeting amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iran reports 40 schoolgirls killed after strike on school in southern part of country — media
Iranian media report dozens of child casualties following an attack on an educational institution in Hormozgan Province.
Iran attacked American bases in the Persian Gulf countries — media reports of fatalities
Iranian forces struck US targets in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, with one casualty reported in Abu Dhabi.
A conference was held in Ankara to mark the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea
The participants of the event emphasised that the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity, in particular the return of Crimea, is the basis for a just peace.
Nuclear safety is key — Koszta and von der Leyen respond to events in Iran
EU leaders expressed concern about the situation in Iran and called on all parties to exercise restraint.
EU seeks diplomatic solutions to resolve situation in Middle East — Callas
The European Union is in contact with Israel and Arab partners amid the start of US military operations in the region.
Persian Gulf countries close their airspace: airlines cancel flights en masse
Following reports of explosions in the region, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE closed their airspace, and a number of carriers suspended flights.
Iran launches rocket attacks on Israel — IDF
The Israel Defence Forces reported the launch of missiles from Iranian territory and the operation of air defence systems.
Ukraine has more than ten NASAMS systems from Norway and continues to receive them, says Zelenskyy
The President announced further deliveries of Norwegian air defence systems and missiles for them.
David Petraeus stated that strikes against Iran would not lead to regime change.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus believes that even a large-scale US military strike against Iran is unlikely to lead to the overthrow of the current government in Tehran. He called for a sober assessment of the consequences of possible actions.
The US and Iran are holding a third round of nuclear talks amid a build-up of American military presence in the Middle East.
Representatives from Iran and the United States met in Geneva for the third round of talks on the nuclear programme since the June war. The talks are taking place against the backdrop of the deployment of American aircraft and warships in the region.
