International - Last year 2024
G7 asks 'all parties' to prevent further escalation amid reported Israeli strike on Iran
- Iran's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan.
- US media quoted officials as saying that Washington received advance notice of the strike, but did not endorse the operation or play any part in its execution.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency said there had been no damage to Iranian atomic sites.
UK's youth smoking ban plans would likely be enforced in NI (even if the DUP is against it)
The DUP’s seven MPs all voted against the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the House of Commons.
Israel military chief says it will 'respond' to missile strikes by Iran despite calls for de-escalation
- Iran's UN Ambassador has insisted the Islamic republic was exercising its "inherent right to self-defense".
- Israel's army today said that those killed in the Damascus strike had engaged in "terrorism against Israel".
- Tánaiste Micheál Martin said earlier that the situation in the Middle East must be de-escalated.