Rubio warns Iran threatens to destroy commercial vessels on international waterway, calling it unacceptable and a dangerous precedent.

Russia bans flower imports from Armenia and suspends Jermuk mineral water and alcohol imports after Security Council meeting, citing unfriendly steps by Yerevan. Moscow warns closer EU ties risk EAEU membership and gas price hikes.

Russia has banned flower imports from Armenia and suspended imports and sales of Jermuk mineral water and alcoholic beverages, according to a decision by Rosselkhoznadzor announced after a Russian Security Council meeting. Moscow warned that Armenia's rapprochement with the EU could lead to loss of EAEU membership and higher gas prices.

Macron urges Lukashenko not to interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine during first call since 2022, source says

French Emmanuel Macron called Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Sunday and urged him not to interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, according to a source close to Macron. The call was the first between the two leaders since February 2022.

Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council, OSCE meetings after Russian attack on Kyiv: FM Sybiha

Ukraine demands the convening of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and a meeting of the OSCE due to the Russian attack on Kyiv – Sybiha

Iranian official Kazem Gharibabadi met Oman’s foreign minister in Muscat, delivering a message on Iran-US talks and Strait of Hormuz maritime rules, reports say.

Iranian Foreign Ministry official Kazem Gharibabadi met Oman's foreign minister in Muscat and delivered a message from Iran's foreign minister, discussing Iran–US talks, maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional security cooperation, according to reports.