UN chief calls for halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure, including in Russia

 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, including its spread to Russian territory, and calls for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, his Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.

Iran's IRGC says more "devastating" weapons to be used if new war begins

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has said the country will use more "devastating" weapons if a new war begins against it.

No Turkish military delegation present at Syria airbase before or during Israeli attack

No Turkish military delegation was present at Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase before or during a recent Israeli attack on the facility, Türkiye's National Defense Ministry said Thursday.

Israel says no Gaza reconstruction before Hamas fully disarms

Israel has made clear that reconstruction in Gaza will not begin until Hamas is fully disarmed, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Head of Iraqi armed group says it suffered over 100 strikes, lost dozens of fighters

Falih al-Fayadh, head of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), has said that the umbrella organisation for armed groups in Iraq suffered more than 100 attacks on its headquarters and lost about 100 fighters since the US-Israel war on Iran began, with dozens more wounded.

Bulgaria steps up security at air base amid reported Iranian threat

Bulgaria has increased security measures at the Bezmer Air Base after a media report Wednesday said Iranian forces had assessed potential military targets in south-eastern Europe.

Russian Forces Strike Sites Used to Prepare, Launch Ukrainian Flamingo Missiles

Russian forces struck sites used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to prepare and launch Flamingo cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Oil prices rise for fourth straight day on US-Iran concerns, Price of Brent oil up above $92 per barrel on London’s ICE

Oil prices are extending their gains for a fourth consecutive session, with Brent crude futures rising 26 cents or 0.29 percent to $91.28 a barrel as of 00:04 GMT.

Qatar says regional efforts focus on reopening Hormuz Strait, reviving U.S.-Iran MoU

 Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Tuesday that ongoing regional efforts are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and returning to the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Moscow rejects Tokyo’s attempts to dispute Russian sovereignty over southern Kurils

The Russian Foreign Ministry deemed any Japanese attempts to dispute Russia’s sovereignty over the southern Kuril Islands unacceptable and illegitimate.