Politics
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.
The Foreign Ministry has called on Ukrainians to refrain from travelling to Israel and to leave Iran.
Due to the escalating situation in the Middle East, Ukrainians are advised not to travel to Israel and to leave Iran.
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.
Zelensky thanked 107 countries for supporting the UN resolution on lasting peace in Ukraine
The President emphasised that the wording "Russian aggression" had been retained in the text of the document.
Zelensky imposes sanctions on 10 Russian logistics companies
The restrictions apply to companies that supply goods to the occupied territories and support the Russian army.
