In May 2025, the US and Israel then advanced a new aid mechanism for Gaza run by private security contractors operating in Israeli-approved “safe zones”. Aid is conditional on population displacement, with civilians in northern Gaza denied access unless they relocate.

Azerbaijani citizens, including diplomats, have returned from Iran. A UN report warns of an unprecedented food crisis in Gaza due to resumed military operations. Meanwhile, the UN human rights chief condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as causing 'unconscionable suffering.

He said China condemns Israel's military actions against Iran, opposes armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, opposes violations of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and rejects actions that escalate tensions or expand the conflict.

Iran and Israel continued on Sunday their aerial attacks, which began Friday with a series of Israeli strikes on Iran.

Israel’s unprecedented attacks on Iran had at their core an elusive and high-risk goal: eradicating the country’s controversial nuclear program.

Blasts have been heard in Tehran and sirens have sounded in Israel as US president convenes National Security Council.

Follow the latest news after Israel launched strikes at Iran, a dramatic escalation in long-running tensions between the two countries.