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E3 countries call on Iran to “engage in negotiations”

The E3 countries – France, Germany and the United Kingdom – urged Tehran to engage in talks after the United States attacked three key Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday.

IAEA head gives update on Iranian nuclear sites after US attack

Rafael Grossi, the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) — the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog — gave an update to the UN Security Council on what has occurred at Iran’s nuclear facilities following the US attack.

US attack on Iran “marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling”: UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities “marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling.”

Iran goals don’t include war or regime change: US officials

Top United States officials have been giving interviews and press briefings from Washington, where they are stressing that the US does not want to get into a protracted war with Tehran or topple Iran's government.

Several killed in Syria church bombing attack

A suicide bomber has carried out an attack inside a packed church in Syria’s capital, Damascus, killing at least 22 people and wounding dozens more, according to state media.

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages held in Gaza Strip

Israel announced it had recovered the bodies of two civilians and one soldier held hostage in Gaza, amid its wars in the besieged Strip and Iran.

Iran UN Mission urges UNSC emergency meeting following US attack

The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, in a letter to the UN Security Council, condemned in the strongest possible terms the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling for an emergency meeting of the UNSC.

UN watchdog says no increase in radiation levels at Iran nuclear sites

The UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, announced on Sunday that there had been no reported increases in off-site radiation levels at the three Iranian nuclear sites targeted in US strikes.

US strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz nuclear sites in Iran

President Donald Trump has announced that United States forces attacked three Iranian nuclear sites in a “very successful attack”, claiming that the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility is “gone”.

Netanyahu biggest obstacle to regional peace: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the “biggest obstacle to regional peace” and that Israeli attacks on Iran right before a new round of nuclear negotiations with the United States aimed to sabotage the talks.

Middle East faces ‘Israel problem’: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has told foreign ministers from Muslim nations that Israel is leading the region towards “total disaster” through its attacks on Iran, and urged global powers to step in to prevent the conflict from escalating further.

Israel’s actions in Gaza may breach EU-Israel human rights agreement: Report

There are indications Israel may have breached its human rights obligations under the terms of a pact governing its ties with the European Union, a review of the agreement shows.

EU seeking to gamble with Russia’s frozen funds: Politico

The European Union is looking to channel billions of euros in profits from frozen Russian assets into “riskier investments” to boost funding for Ukraine, Politico has reported, citing sources.

Arab FMs condemn Israeli attacks on Iran, urge de-escalation

The Arab League condemned Israeli air raids on Iran Friday and called for an immediate halt to the military escalation.

US intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran not building atomic bomb: Trump

United States President Donald Trump stated his director of national intelligence was “wrong” when she testified that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon and that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei had not re-authorised the country’s suspended nuclear weapons programme.

Iranian diaspora to UN: Stop Israeli regime’s aggression

Iranians living abroad have signed an urgent appeal to halt the Zionist regime’s military aggression against Iran, addressing UN Secretary General António Guterres and world leaders.

Netanyahu poses biggest threat to regional security, stability: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Israel's attacks on Iran showed that the administration of Benjamin Netanyahu poses the greatest threat to the security and stability of the Middle East.

US closing its embassy in Israel amid rising tensions in West Asia

The United Nations Embassy in Israel will be closed from Wednesday through Friday "given the security situation," the State Department announced Tuesday.

Russia urges Israel to stop “illegal” attacks on Iran, accuses West of manipulation

Moscow on Tuesday demanded Israel stop illegal attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and accused Western countries of manipulating the situation to “settle political scores.”

Attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities could have long-term impacts: WHO

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a devastating toll on civilians and potential health risks associated with Israel’s attacks on Iran's nuclear sites.

Pentagon chief orders “additional capabilities” to Middle East

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that he directed “the deployment of additional capabilities” to the Middle East region amid the war between Israel and Iran.

Republican lawmaker pushes measure to block US involvement in Israeli war on Iran

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has stated that he would lead a push in the Republican-led House of Representatives to prohibit US involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

G7 leaders call for resolution of Iran-Israel crisis in joint statement joined by Trump after earlier resistance

Group of 7 leaders urged a resolution to the crisis in the Middle East in a joint statement Monday that an official familiar with the matter said had gained the support of US President Donald Trump after language in the draft was adjusted.

Trump directs his team to attempt meeting with Iranian officials as quickly as possible

US President Donald Trump has directed members of his team to attempt a meeting with Iranian officials as quickly as possible, according to a person familiar with the matter and a US official, as he urgently works to determine whether Tehran is serious about diplomacy to resolve its conflict with Israel.

IAEA warns Israel-Iran war threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that escalating hostilities between Tel Aviv and Tehran, now in a fourth day, pose grave dangers to diplomacy and nuclear safety, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint.

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