Overview

• Russia’s Foreign Ministry declared Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites unlawful under international law and warned they risk a nuclear catastrophe.
• The United Arab Emirates backed Russia’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and stressed the need for intensified diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear program.
• The Israel Defense Forces say they have hit more than 1,100 Iranian assets since June 13 while Iran retaliated with roughly 30 ballistic missiles, most of which were intercepted.
• President Trump is weighing a range of options for direct U.S. strikes on Iranian targets as the United States considers its role in the escalating conflict.
• Moscow offered to mediate peace talks between Israel and Iran and reaffirmed its proposal to host Iranian uranium on Russian soil as part of a negotiated solution.