News headlines for “Middle East”, page 3
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 6 March: Conflict spreading ‘like wildfire’, UN rights chief warns
- UN News
Violence across the Middle East is continuing as military strikes and counter-strikes are reported in several countries across the region, raising fears of wider instability and worsening humanitarian conditions. UN agencies warn the crisis is affecting at least 16 countries, with civilian casualties, displacement and damage to vital infrastructure increasing. Follow our live coverage for updates and reaction from across the United Nations system. UN News app users can follow here.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Further escalation drives uncertainty and suffering
- UN News
On day six of the war in the Middle East, there's been no let-up in bombs, drones and rockets targeting Iran, Israel, Lebanon and many Gulf States, while NATO forces reportedly intercepted a missile fired at Türkiye by Iran, a claim denied by Tehran. We'll bring you the latest from the United Nations and our partners at headquarters and in the field. UN News app users can follow the coverage here.
Imprisoned Iranian protesters face ‘expedited’ executions
- UN News
As US, Israeli and Iranian strikes continued for a fifth day, a top Human Rights Council probe warned on Wednesday that Iranian prisoners including detained protesters face expedited death penalty proceedings.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes
- UN News
Violence in the Middle East is continuing into a fifth day, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks reported across several countries in the region. The escalating confrontation is disrupting airspace, transport and daily life while raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Follow our live coverage for real-time updates, reactions and humanitarian developments from across the United Nations system. UN News app users can follow the coverage here.
Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced and aid compromised
- UN News
On the fourth day of Israeli and United States airstrikes against Iran and amid growing violence and instability in the Middle East, the UN urgently called for protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Fourth day of escalating conflict between US, Israel and Iran
- UN News
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a fourth day, with US and Israeli military strikes against Iran and ensuing Iranian counter-strikes hitting targets across the region, disrupting airspace and transport routes. The situation has caused civilian casualties and raised fears of broader instability, including in Lebanon and the Gulf. We will bring you real-time reporting and updates from across the United Nations system. UN News app users can follow the coverage here.
UN Leaders, Diplomats Warn of Middle East Instability Following Weekend Air-Strikes in Iran
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, March 2 (IPS) - The United States and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran on February 28. Iran followed with military strikes on Israeli bases and on Arab Gulf states, including Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. The realized threat of a new war has caused alarm for the security situation in the Middle East and its impact on civilian populations.
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Melania Trump presides over historic session on children in conflict
- UN News
The UN Security Council is convening in New York under extraordinary circumstances: amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and repeated calls from the UN for restraint by all sides, the Council turns its attention to a long-standing but under-addressed crisis facing children in war zones. The United States, which holds the rotating presidency for March, decided to have First Lady Melania Trump chair the meeting. Usually, the UN ambassador or senior official of the country holding the presidency takes the gavel. While there have been instances of First Ladies taking part in Security Council meetings, today is the first time a First Lady will preside. Follow speaker by speaker below, and UN News app users can go here. For daily in-depth meetings coverage, go here.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Iran retaliation escalates as US and Israeli strikes continue
- UN News
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran continue to cause loss of life and damage across the region, prompting Iranian missile and drone retaliation in multiple countries. Explosions, airspace closures and military alerts have been reported from Tehran to the Gulf states and beyond. Follow our live coverage with updates from across the United Nations system. UN News app users can follow here.
Iran crisis: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint amid ongoing strikes
- UN News
As the violent escalation in the Middle East entered a third day on Monday sparked by the bombing of Iran by Israel and the United States, the head of the UN atomic energy agency urged a return to diplomacy, given the “increasing risk to nuclear safety” in the region.
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