Kim Jong Un: North Korea will continue to support Russia's policies, discussed bolstering military ties, state media KCNA reports.

German Chancellor Merz says U.S. has no exit strategy for Iran war. Speaking to schoolchildren, he also said “an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told schoolchildren today that the U.S. lacks an exit strategy for the Iran war and said “an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.”

Ukraine warns of crisis with Israel if ship carrying stolen wheat docks in Haifa. Senior diplomatic source says unloading would trigger diplomatic fallout, Ukraine retains right to respond.

A senior Ukrainian diplomatic source says that if the ship Panormitis carrying stolen wheat from occupied Ukrainian territories enters the port of Haifa and unloads its cargo, it will lead to a crisis in Ukraine-Israel relations. If the ship and its cargo are not rejected, Ukraine reserves the right to use a full range of measures.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says a ceasefire is a necessary first step for any subsequent negotiations with Israel.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that a ceasefire is a necessary prerequisite for any future negotiations with Israel.

Trump to hold talks on Iran with security team, US media reports.

US media reports that President Trump will hold talks on Iran with his security team.