The European Union is discussing sanctions against Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani for providing military support to groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea, as well as for supplying Russia with drones and missiles.
Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and other passengers were killed in a plane crash in northwestern Iran, leading Vice President Mohammad Mohber to take over as acting head of Iran until new elections within 50 days.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials were killed in a tragic helicopter crash. The EU countries expressed their condolences, among others.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian may have been killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains, and rescue efforts were hampered by bad weather.
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman to discuss ways to avoid escalation of regional attacks.
India has signed a 10-year agreement with Iran to develop the strategically important Chabahar port, investing $370 million, despite US warnings about the risks of doing business with Iran, as India believes the port will benefit the entire region by providing a transit route to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
The EU has expanded the scope of possible sanctions against Iran to include not only those involved in the UAV program, but also anyone who helps Tehran produce missiles.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, plans to visit Iran next week to attend a nuclear conference and meet with Iranian officials to overcome the "distance" in the IAEA-Iran relationship.
A North Korean delegation visited Iran to participate in an exhibition and held talks with the Iranian government and the private sector to develop bilateral trade, according to an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, who denied any military aspects of the visit.
Iran has unveiled a new attack drone similar to the Russian Lancet used in the war in Ukraine.
Iran and Russia agree to deepen and expand their relations to a new level.
The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's nuclear doctrine, reiterating the country's position that the program serves only peaceful purposes.
Brent crude oil futures declined on Monday, although they remained above $86 per barrel, as traders refocused on inflationary fears despite tensions in the Middle East, which did not affect actual oil supplies.
German airline Lufthansa and Polish airline LOT have canceled flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, due to security concerns in the region amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Israel struck Iran, targeting a military facility near Isfahan, in response to recent Iranian attacks on Israeli territory, but according to U. S. officials, the target was not a nuclear facility.
EU leaders decided to tighten sanctions against Iran after Tehran launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel, using about 300 shells, in response to the attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus.
German airline Lufthansa Group extends its suspension of flights over Iranian airspace until April 30 due to security concerns in the region.
russia and Iran are actively deepening their military cooperation. In particular, Tehran agreed to transfer ballistic missiles to russia, and Moscow purchased Iranian drone defense systems. The countries are also working together to develop new types of unmanned aerial vehicles.
russia could provide Iran with new fighters, including Su-35, and modern air defense systems, which would enhance Iran's military capabilities against potential adversaries such as Israel and the United States.
Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to prepare options for a balanced response against Iran that would "send a signal" but avoid casualties after Iran's massive attack on Israel is repelled.
German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil and Tel Aviv until at least Monday and changed routes to avoid airspace over Israel, Jordan and Iraq amid escalating tensions following Iran's attack on Israel.
According to unnamed Western officials, Israel will soon respond to Iran's strike, while the United States is pushing Israel to refrain from escalating the conflict.
Israel's UN representative recalled Zelenskyy's words that the actions of Iran and Russia pose a threat to the world and called on the Security Council to heed the wake-up call of the Ukrainian president.
Iran claimed to have fired ballistic missiles at targets in Israel, but Israel has not confirmed any missile strikes on its territory.
Four tankers carrying Russian oil and oil products are stuck at sea after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, indicating increased cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, as well as Western efforts to cut off their revenues.
Biden warned Iran against attacking Israel, emphasizing the US commitment to defend Israel from any potential Iranian aggression.
China strongly condemned Israel's military attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, and the United States called for deterrent actions against possible retaliation by Iran.
Israel is preparing for a possible Iranian attack in the next two days, although Tehran has not yet made a final decision.
Iran is threatening serious retaliation against Israel over an alleged Israeli airstrike that killed Iranian officials in Syria, prompting the United States to reaffirm its unwavering support for Israel's security.
Iran may retaliate against Israel with missile strikes or attack Israeli embassies and military bases after a deadly attack on its diplomatic complex in Syria.