Headlines- The US's ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, has caused control of the Strait of Hormuz to "return to its previous state."
- US President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement was "very close," even though Tehran denied his assertion that it was prepared to turn over nuclear weapons.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry denied claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the nation's enriched uranium stockpile, stating that it would not be moved "anywhere."
- After Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, oil prices fell by about 10% on Friday.
- The six-week conflict in Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 people and the displacement of one in five.
Tag: United Nations
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Al-Harith Idriss Al-Harith Mohamed, Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations, addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Sudan and South Sudan.
Gaza Patients Evacuation by WHO
For the first time since the ceasefire, the World Health Organization (WHO) oversaw the medical evacuation of 145 companions and 41 very ill patients from Gaza. Around 15,000 patients are waiting for approval to access healthcare outside of Gaza.
WHO Supplies Arrive in Gaza
Through Kerem Shalom, the WHO transported 238 pallets of medical supplies into Gaza. Among the supplies were insulin, cholera kits, assistance equipment, and other necessary medications and supplies.
Deputy Permanent Representative of Ukraine Briefs...
Khrystyna Hayovyshyn, Deputy Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, briefs reporters at UN Headquarters in New York.
UN Secretary-General Attends 16th UN Conference...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks with Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Ibrahim Olabi, Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East (Syria).
UN Security Council Discusses Developments in...
A wide view of the United Nations Security Council meeting on developments in Kosovo and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)
UN Secretary-General Briefs General Assembly on...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres briefs the General Assembly on the UN80 Initiative.
UN Security Council Meets on Situation...
Taher M. El-Sonni, Permanent Representative of the State of Libya to the United Nations, addresses the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya.