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Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and María Fernanda Espinosa, all from Latin America, participated in a UN secretary-general debate in Geneva. They discussed reforming the UN amid criticism of the institution, while Bachelet addressed rumors of a possible US veto. Espinosa outlined her vision for a more credible UN.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard' and take control of the key oil hub of Kharg Island, even as indirect talks between Washington and Tehran have intensified. Iranian officials have warned of a harsh response to any 'reckless' US action, while negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Qatar continue in Switzerland.
Iran's military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, prompting US denial and a rise in oil prices. The escalation follows new US strikes and stalled negotiations, with no independent confirmation of the closure's effectiveness.
The Israeli military announced a week of operations across southern Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, reporting hundreds of strikes, dozens of militants killed, and significant weapons seizures. The operations included the destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure and the capture of over 50 terror suspects in the West Bank.
The IAEA's governing board passed a resolution demanding Iran provide complete information on its enriched uranium stocks and grant inspectors access, as the watchdog warns it cannot verify the location or size of the stockpile. Iran rejected the resolution, calling it politically motivated and legally flawed, while the US and Iran exchanged strikes in the latest escalation.
A Serbian UN peacekeeper was killed and two others wounded in a mortar attack near Marjayoun, Lebanon. Israel's UN ambassador criticized the Security Council for failing to explicitly condemn Hezbollah, while the UN Secretary-General proposed a new force to replace UNIFIL and called for a full ceasefire.
Iranian armed forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes, but US Central Command says commercial vessels continue to transit. Reports of attacks on ships remain unverified, and oil prices rose slightly.
Iran's military command has threatened to target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military conducts new strikes. Amid the escalation, diplomatic efforts continue, with reports of a possible memorandum of understanding and discussions about tolls and reconstruction funding.
The U.S. military has conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities, as President Trump threatens more action and imposes fresh sanctions. Iran has responded with threats to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global energy prices and the fragile ceasefire.
The United States has launched strikes against multiple targets in Iran, according to US Central Command, following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the attacks are part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations, while explosions were reported in several Iranian cities.
Gwyneth Paltrow has become the face of 51 Park, a luxury housing project in Herzliya, Israel, sparking widespread criticism online. Supporters point to her Jewish heritage and support for hostages, while critics accuse her of endorsing Israel amid ongoing conflict.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Israel's military actions in Syria and Lebanon now threaten Turkey and called Israel's aggression a threat to the whole world. Analysts see Lebanon as a new area of competition between Turkey and Israel, as Turkey expands its soft power in the region.
Three Indian sailors were killed when the US military struck the tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The incident has prompted India to summon a senior US diplomat to protest. The US says the ship violated its blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 17 people, according to Lebanese media, as the military issued evacuation orders including for the Christian quarter of Tyre for the first time. Hezbollah has continued attacks on Israeli troops, and the UN has announced an investigation into possible human rights violations.
The IDF confirmed that Ramat David Airbase in northern Israel was hit by a missile fragment during the recent escalation with Iran. No injuries or damage affecting flight operations were reported, but minor damage to equipment and facilities occurred. Investigations are ongoing.
As violence flares across the Middle East, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appear increasingly at odds over how to end the war. Analysts tell FRANCE 24 that Trump wants a deal with Iran while Netanyahu's war aims remain unmet, and that Washington still holds significant leverage over Israeli action.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog called on Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to free Lebanon from Hezbollah and Iran's influence, extending a hand of peace. Aoun, in a CNN interview, expressed Lebanese war fatigue and criticized Iran for using Lebanon as a bargaining chip. Herzog cited Hezbollah's violations of past agreements as obstacles to peace.
As a fragile ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran hangs in the balance, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a diplomatic tightrope: the US urges restraint while Israel’s northern front remains volatile with continued strikes on Lebanon. Reports indicate Washington has blocked planned operations in Beirut, leaving Israel's security posture uncertain.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will run in elections due by October, his Likud party announced, after US President Donald Trump questioned his intentions. Netanyahu faces corruption charges and public criticism over his wartime leadership, while he pledges a broader coalition government.
The United States and Iran have exchanged new threats following a round of airstrikes, deepening concerns over the fragile ceasefire. The escalation follows the downing of a US helicopter, with both sides accusing each other of undermining diplomacy.