Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country will continue to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, rejecting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the activities.

Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation in the Middle East following US-Iran clashes. The UN Security Council is set to hold a closed-door meeting on Lebanon later today.

Saudi Arabia has called for de-escalation in the Middle East following recent military exchanges between the United States and Iran. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene a closed-door meeting regarding the situation in Lebanon later today.

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, inviting him to Washington following the formation of the new government.

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi received his first phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump, who extended an invitation for a Washington visit following the formation of the Iraqi government.

European Commission and European Parliament leaders condemn Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola state the strikes are unacceptable and threaten regional stability.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have condemned recent attacks by Iran on the United Arab Emirates, expressing solidarity with the UAE population.

A US official accuses China of funding Iran and urges Beijing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The call comes amid ongoing tensions regarding maritime security in the region.

A US official has accused China of funding Iran and called on Beijing to use its influence to help ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.