Iran
Iran launches new barrages targeting central Israel and wider region
Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran.
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Iran
Israel hits Basij top echelon as militia uses schools to evade strikes
The IDF said it killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, as Iran’s security forces behind brutal repression of protests are accused of using schools and their own children as a deterrent, fearing Israeli forces using social media posts to geolocate and strike their positions.
Europe Today
'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM tells Euronews
European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region.
Australia
Watch: Iranian women footballers train with Australian club after seeking asylum
Two Iranian women footballers are training with Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in Australia. They are among a group who remained in the country during the Women’s Asian Cup, after being labelled “traitors” at home for not singing the national anthem.
Iran
Israel announces new strikes across Iran, expanded attacks in Lebanon
Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran’s Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah.
Europe News
Kallas says 'no appetite' to shift mandate of EU Hormuz naval mission
The EU's foreign affairs ministers gathered in Brussels a day after US president Donald Trump increased pressure on the bloc to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, warning that NATO faces a “very bad” future if its members fail to come to Washington’s aid.
Qatar
Qatar rejects Iran's denial of civilian targets as attacks continue
Qatar said no conflict mediation was under way as Iranian attacks continued, with almost all threats intercepted so far. Doha hailed Europe's defence support, calling for "important increase in our defence and security partnerships with Europe."
