North Korea sends delegation to Iran
North Korea's delegation is led by Yun Jung Ho, North Korea’s minister of external economic relations, state media said.
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EU to introduce new sanctions against Iran after its attack on Israel, reiterates 'full' support for Ukraine
The European Council in a statement released after the first day of a summit in Brussels condemned Iran's attack and expressed full solidarity with the people of Israel, reiterating its commitment to "Israel's security and regional stability."
Explainer: Iran's cheap, effective Shahed drones and how Russia uses them in Ukraine
Editor's note: This story initially said that Shahed-136 drones are said to weigh 10-15 kilograms. It was corrected since that is the weight of the warhead, and the drones weigh about 200 kilograms. Iran's massive aerial assault on Israel over the weekend felt close to home for Ukraine. In a
Israel's UN Envoy: Listen to President Zelensky and wake up
Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, called on the international community to condemn the Iranian attack on Israel using the words of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the April 14 emergency U.N. Security Council meeting.
'We in Ukraine know very well the horror': Zelensky condemns Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel
"It is critical that the United States Congress makes the necessary decisions to strengthen America's allies at this critical time," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 14. The House of Representatives continues to block the passing of the much-delayed $95 billion foreign aid package, which includes $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.
Ukraine condemns Iranian attack on Israel
The ministry said the attack was “unacceptable and irresponsible" and called for efforts to prevent a “larger regional conflict.”
US delivers confiscated weapons to Ukraine
A large shipment of confiscated weapons intended for Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was delivered to the Ukrainian military, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on April 9.
US announces new sanctions against shipping company linked to Iranian military
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said that the move was in part guided by the goal of "disrupting Iran's ability to...support Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine."
Reuters: Iran warned Russia about 'major terrorist operation' ahead of Moscow shooting
Iran warned Russia of the possibility of a major "terrorist operation" on Russian territory ahead of the shooting outside Moscow last month, Reuters reported on April 1, citing three unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
G7 leaders call on Iran not to supply Russia with missiles
G7 leaders called on third parties to stop providing Russia with material support, recalling Iran in their joint statement published on March 15.
Russia, China, Iran start joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman
Russia, China, and Iran started a joint naval exercise called "Marine Security Belt 2024" in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Iran, on March 12.
Russia, China, Iran to hold joint naval exercises in Gulf of Oman
"The main purpose of the maneuvers is to work out the safety of maritime economic activity," Russia's Defense Ministry said.
Hungarian FM visits Iran, signs trade agreement
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Tehran on Feb. 22, meeting his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and signing a trade deal in the agriculture and food industry sectors.
White House: US to impose new sanctions on Iran, 'go further' if ballistic missiles sent to Russia
The U.S. will impose new sanctions against Iran over its military cooperation with Russia in the coming days and is "prepared to go further" if Iran sells Moscow ballistic missiles, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Feb. 22.
Ukraine war latest: BBC reports Ukrainian HIMARS strike in occupied Donetsk Oblast kills dozens of Russian troops
Key updates on Feb. 21: * BBC reports Ukrainian HIMARS strike in occupied Donetsk Oblast kills dozens of Russian troops * Reuters: Iran supplies 'hundreds of ballistic missiles' to Russia * Russia used 2 Zircon hypersonic missiles in Feb. 7 attack, expert says * Report: North Korean missiles used by Russia against Ukraine contain
Reuters: Iran supplies 'hundreds of ballistic missiles' to Russia
Iran sent 400 missiles, including "many from the Fateh-110 family of short-range ballistic weapons" that have a range of up to 700 kilometers, three Iranian sources told Reuters.
Military intelligence: Iran, Hezbollah train Russian drone operators in Syria
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the Tehran-backed militant group based in Lebanon are reportedly carrying out the instruction at the Shayrat Airbase.
Russia, Iran not invited to Munich Security Conference
The two countries did not show willingness to engage in an meaninfgul dialogue, Conference Chairperson Christoph Heusgen said.
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Russia's siding with Hamas will be 'difficult to forgive'
While "states do not break off relations just like that, but they also do not forgive in the event of such an insult," Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said, referring to Russia's alliance with Iran.
Security Council head: PS752 shootdown was premeditated terror attack
While the world prepared to mark the second anniversary of the shooting down of flight PS752 above Tehran that killed 176 people on Jan. 8, 2020, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov told Voice of America that he considered the incident a to be premeditated terrorist
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