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After Israel struck Iranian military sites in retaliation for Iran’s attack on Israel in early October, the UN Security Council on Monday will hold an emergency meeting at Iran’s request, which was backed by China, Algeria, and Russia. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in the Middle East.
UN Security Council to emergency meeting Monday following Israel’s retaliation on Iran
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at Iran’s request following Israel’s deadly missile strikes in retaliation for an October 1 attack by Tehran.
The Swiss presidency of the UNSC said Sunday that the meeting would take place following the request by Iran, supported by Algeria, China and Russia.
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- Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that Tehran was not looking for war with Israel but will respond “appropriately” to Israel’s strikes on Iranian military sites.
- Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday he had “received indications” of an attack before Israel’s strikes the day before.
- Egypt’s president announced Sunday his country has proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages held in Gaza would be freed.
- The Lebanese health ministry said that at least 21 people were killed on Sunday in Israeli strikes on three different areas in southern Lebanon.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP, and Reuters)
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