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• Defense of Israel Activities Update CENTCOM 14 Apr 2024 -- On April 13 and the morning of April 14, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, supported by U.S. European Command destroyers, successfully engaged and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAV) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.
• Canadian-Led CTF 150 Seize Nearly 2,000kg of Narcotics in Two Interdictions in a Single Day US Navy 14 Apr 2024 -- The Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 carried out two drug interdictions at sea in a single day as part of Focused Operation Crimson Barracuda in the Arabian Sea, April 10. The two interdictions resulted in the seizure of a combined total of nearly 2,000 kg of drugs.

Defense Policy / Programs

• USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departs for sixth patrol US Navy 14 Apr 2024 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt departed Naval Station Rota, Spain to begin her sixth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol, April 11.
• Ukraine's Zelenskiy Calls For Urgent Aid To Counter Russian Air Strikes RFE/RL 14 Apr 2024 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukraine's allies to provide additional support, adding that "every day of delay in the delivery of aid results in more destroyed homes and ruined lives," while his defense minister visited outmanned and outgunned troops on the "tense" front lines as conditions worsened near the embattled town of Chasiv Yar.
• Zelenskyy warns against Russia's and Iran's coordinated 'terror' attacks VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday decried Iran's drone strikes on Israel, saying the "obvious collaboration" between Russia and Iran in "spreading terror" must be met with "a resolute and united response from the world."
• Assistance to Ukraine is Still Limited, and Russia Still Has Access to Missile Components - Address by the President President of Ukraine 14 Apr 2024
• Taiwan's military to set up new combatant command in 2026: Source CNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's military is scheduled to establish a new combatant command in 2026, tasked with defending Taiwan's territorial waters extending 24 nautical miles from the country's shoreline, a source familiar with the matter told CNA on Sunday.
• DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System India PIB 14 Apr 2024 -- Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has been field evaluated in different flight configurations several times with the objective of proving the technology with high superiority
• HMCS Montréal sets sail for the Indo-Pacific under Operation HORIZON Canada 14 Apr 2024 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal'screw bid farewell to their loved ones at a departure ceremony held at HMCS Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• Readout of President Biden's Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan The White House 14 Apr 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry US Dept. of State 14 Apr 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safad US Dept. of State 14 Apr 2024
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman DoD 14 Apr 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 14 Apr 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 14 Apr 2024

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• Prime Minister's Office - Mossad Statement Israel - Prime Minister 14 Apr 2024 -- It has been over a week since the Cairo meeting - Hamas has rejected the outline that was tabled by the mediators.
• April 13: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 14 Apr 2024
• Israeli army shells hundreds of displaced Palestinians in Gaza Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- The Israeli army has shelled hundreds of displaced Palestinians trying to return to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip, as the Tel Aviv regime presses ahead with its genocidal war in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• US Says Israel-Hamas Hostage Talks May Resume This Week After 'Delay' Caused by Iran Strikes Sputnik 14 Apr 2024 -- Hostage talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to resume as early as this coming week despite a brief delay caused by Iran's retaliatory attack on the Jewish State, a senior US administration official said Sunday.
• No: 59, 14 April 2024, Regarding the Recent Developments in Our Region Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Apr 2024
• Pakistan's Deep Concern over the Ongoing Developments in the Middle East Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan is watching with deep concern the ongoing developments in the Middle East.
• Hamas rejects Gaza truce proposal, Israel says VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- Hamas has rejected the latest Gaza truce proposal, according to a statement by the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, released by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office Sunday.
• Hezbollah launches missile strike in occupied Golan IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance of Lebanon has launched a missile attack on the Zionist regime's bases in the occupied Golan on Sunday morning.
• Hezbollah targets Israeli positions ISNA 14 Apr 2024 -- On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Islamic Resistance continued to target Israeli enemy positions, resulting in direct casualties.
• Yemen launches drones at Israel simultaneously with Iran's operation IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Reports say that the Yemeni armed forces have launched several drones toward Israel simultaneously with the firing of a barrage of missiles and drones by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps against the Zionist regime.

Other Conflicts

• Operational Update by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Regarding the Successful Defense of Israel's Airspace Overnight Israel Defense Forces 14 Apr 2024
• Operational Update by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Regarding the Interception of Iranian Surface-to-Surface Missiles Israel Defense Forces 14 Apr 2024
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 14 Apr 2024
• Israel Vows Victory, Retaliation In 'Fashion And Timing' Of Its Choosing RFE/RL 14 Apr 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised victory after a massive overnight air attack by Iran that marked a sharp escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, while an influential member of his war cabinet said the country will retaliate in the "fashion and time" of its choosing.
• Israeli President Calls Iran's Missile and Drone Attack 'Declaration of War' Sputnik 14 Apr 2024 -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday called Iran's drone and missile attack on the Jewish State a "declaration of war," but added that Israel would exercise restraint in its response.
• Statement by Foreign Minister Baerbock on the situation in the Middle East Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Apr 2024
• U.S. Response to Iran's Attack on Israel US Dept. of State 14 Apr 2024 -- "The United States condemns Iran's attack on Israel in the strongest terms. While we do not seek escalation, we will continue to support Israel's defense, and as the President made clear, we will defend U.S. personnel."
• US suggests Israel need not retaliate against Iran VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- Top officials in Washington are attempting to avoid a widening war in the Middle East after Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel with explosive drones and missiles.
• Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday condemned Iran's massive aerial bombardment of Israel and said U.S. military assets in the region helped take down "nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles" aimed at the country, in an attack that threatens to further widen the six-month conflict that has engulfed the Middle East.
• House Speaker to push for passage of stalled US aid bill VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to push forward wartime aid for Israel this week as part of his effort to gain House approval for a national security package. It includes funding for Ukraine in its defensive war against Russia as well as funding to send U.S. weapons to Taiwan.
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 14 Apr 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Cameron and German Foreign Minister Baerbock US Dept. of State 14 Apr 2024
• Secretary-General Urges Exercising Restraint, Stepping Back 'from the Brink', in Remarks to Security Council Session Concerning Iran's Attack on Israel UN Security Council 14 Apr 2024 -- Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, in New York today:
• Warning Middle East at Risk of Full-Scale Conflict, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to 'Step Back from the Brink', in Emergency Security Council Session UN Security Council 14 Apr 2024 -- A day after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles from its territory towards Israel - most intercepted - the people of the Middle East are confronting a real danger of a devastating full-scale conflict, the UN chief told the Security Council today during an emergency meeting, as delegates urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
• Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East UN Secretary-General 14 Apr 2024
• 'Step back from the brink,' to avert full-scale Middle East conflict, says UN chief UN News 14 Apr 2024 -- The people of the Middle East are facing a real danger of a devastating full-scale conflict, António Guterres said on Sunday, urging "maximum restraint" across a region "on the brink", hours after Iran launched attack drones and missiles against Israel overnight Saturday.
• At UN, Israel demands Iran be punished for attack VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- Israel demanded Sunday that the U.N. Security Council act to punish and deter Iran following an unprecedented Iranian military strike on Israel that Tehran said was in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria earlier this month.
• G7 taking steps to stabilize Middle East after Iran attacks Israel VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Group of Seven leading industrial countries, or G7, met Sunday and "unequivocally" condemned Iran's overnight attack on Israel.
• G7 Leaders' Statement on Iran's Attack Against Israel The White House 14 Apr 2024
• Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU EC/CEU 14 Apr 2024
• Statement by President von der Leyen on Iran's attack on Israel European Commission 14 Apr 2024
• Federal Chancellor condemns attack on Israel - "Iran must put a stop to this aggression" Germany - Federal Government 14 Apr 2024 -- Speaking in Shanghai on Monday during a trip to China, the Federal Chancellor once again condemned the attack by Iran on Israel, saying it had been a serious escalation. It was now crucial for everything to be done to de-escalate the situation on the ground, Scholz said.
• China 'deeply concerned' after Iran strikes, online commenters largely oppose Israel VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- China's foreign ministry Sunday said it is "deeply concerned" about escalating tensions in the Middle East.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Iran's Military Strike on Israeli Territory PRC MofA 14 Apr 2024
• China calls on relevant parties to exercise calm and restraint as Iran launched military strike against Israel Global Times 14 Apr 2024 -- China on Sunday expressed deep concerns over the current escalation and called on relevant parties to exercise calm and restraint to prevent further escalations after Iran launched military strike against Israeli territory. Chinese experts believe Iran's retaliatory attack in response to Israel's bombing of the Iranian embassy in Syria is "restrained." However, in order for tensions to de-escalate, it is imperative that Israel refrains from taking further provocative actions that could exacerbate the situation and lead to more damage for Iran.
• Foreign Ministry statement in connection with the attack on Israeli territory Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Apr 2024
• Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister after Iran's attack on Israel Government of Norway 14 Apr 2024
• Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the attacks against Israel Government of Norway 14 Apr 2024
• Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis: Lithuania strongly condemns Iran's attack on Israel Lithuania MFA 14 Apr 2024
• Iran's attacks on Israel Prime Minister of Australia 14 Apr 2024
• Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna's comment regarding Iran's attack on Israel Estonia MFA 14 Apr 2024
• Russia urges Iran, Israeli regime to practice self-restraint IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement following Iran's retaliatory attack on the Israeli-occupied territories, calling on all sides to practice self-restraint in a bid to prevent further escalation in the region.
• Islamic Jihad hails IRGC operation against Zionist regime IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement has lauded the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) missile and drone operations against the Zionist regime.
• Hezbollah: Iran courageously fulfilled promise to respond to Israeli aggression IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah, has congratulated Iran on its victorious military action against the Israeli regime, saying that the Islamic Republic courageously acted to fulfill its promise to respond to the Israeli aggression against the Iranian consulate in Syria.
• Hamas calls Iran's retaliatory attack against Zionist regime its 'natural right' IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Iran's strikes against Israel were an "appropriate" response to the latter's attack on Tehran's embassy complex in Damascus.
• Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad hail Iran's retaliatory strikes on occupied territories Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has praised Iran's "brave" decision to carry out retaliatory strikes on the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories following the regime's recent deadly aggression on the Iranian diplomatic facilities in Syria.
• Hamas hails Iran's retaliation as 'natural right, deserved response' Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has hailed Iran's retaliatory strikes against the Israeli-occupied territories, praising the unprecedented reprisal operation as a "natural right and a deserved response".
• Scoop: Iran May Have Used New Hypersonic Missiles to Pierce Israeli Air Defenses Sputnik 14 Apr 2024 -- IRGC chief Hossein Salami said Sunday that the 'Operation True Promise' missile and drone barrage against Israel was "more successful than expected," with projectiles managing to pierce Israel's powerful multilayered air defense system. The IDF says it intercepted "99 percent" of incoming Iranian projectiles.
• Seven key points on Iran's attack on Israeli regime IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran launched its retaliatory attack on Israeli targets late on Saturday in response to the regime's strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria earlier in April. Now, there are seven points regarding the Iranian military action to punish the regime, which highlight different dimensions of the major operation.
• Iron Dome fails to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Israeli regime's defense systems, including the Iron Dome, have failed to intercept ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward the occupied territories, with released images showing the missiles raining down and hitting their designated targets.
• Report: 150 missiles fired at Israeli-occupied territories IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday morning that some 150 missiles have been fired at the Israeli-occupied territories.
• Iran attacks on Israel inflict major damage on regime: Reports IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Israeli regime suffered some $100 million worth of damage only in the early hours of Iranian missile and drone attacks on Sunday, according to reports from media outlets in the Israeli-occupied territories.
• Sirens sound as Iranian missiles, drones hit Israeli targets: media IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Chaos prevails across the occupied territories as the Zionist media report the arrival of Iranian drones in the early hours of Sunday, with some news sources reporting the sounding of alarm sirens in the north of occupied Palestine.
• IRGC fires missiles, drones at Israeli positions in retaliatory attacks IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has announced firing dozens of drones and missiles toward the positions of the Zionist regime in the occupied Palestinians territories.
• Israeli regime says dozens of drones launched from Iran IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- A spokesman for the Israeli occupation forces says Iran has launched dozens of drones from its territory towards Israel.
• Iran's attack on Israeli regime within framework of legitimate defense: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that his country's military action against the Israeli regime was in response to its aggression on the Iranian consulate in Syria and was within the framework of legitimate defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
• Iran only targeted Israeli military sites in 'limited' strike: FM IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollhian says Iran's retaliatory strike against Israel was "limited" in scope, meaning "we did not define any non-military targets in our response".
• IRGC Commander: Israel will face tougher response if reacts IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The IRGC chief commander, Major General Hossein Salami, said earlier in the day that Iran has entered a new phase in its confrontation with Israel and will henceforth respond to any aggression by the regime from its own soil.
• Iran's operation against Israel in conformity with Intl' law: Envoy IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador to Oslo, Alireza Yousefi, has said that Iran's legitimate military operation against Israel conforms with international law.
• 'Iran's response to Israeli attack on diplomatic premises based on UN Charter' IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Islamic Republic's military action in response to the recent Israeli attack against the country's diplomatic premises in Damascus is based on the UN Charter.
• Iran to react more resolutely if Israeli regime commits military aggression again: UN envoy IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani has said, "Should the Israeli regime commit any military aggression again, Iran's response will assuredly and decisively be stronger, and more resolute."
• 'Military action against Israel based on UN Charter' IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has said that the Islamic Republic's military action is based on Article 51 of the UN Charter in response to the recent deadly Israeli aggression against the country's diplomatic premises in Damascus.
• President Raisi: IRGC warriors taught Israel 'unforgettable lesson' IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says the warriors of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) taught the Zionist regime "an unforgettable lesson" with their drone and missile operation.
• Chief of staff says Iran plans no more actions against Israel IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says Iran has no intention of continuing the operation against Israel, and the operation has been concluded.
• Operation against Israel more successful than expected: IRGC chief IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the operation carried out by the force against the Israeli regime was more successful than expected.
• Punishment of Israel completed, no intention to continue: Iranian top commander ISNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran has no intention of continuing its military operation against Israel, which included massive drone and missile strikes over the weekend, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, has said.
• Iran's retaliatory strikes only targeted Israeli military sites: Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic's retaliatory strikes on the Israel-occupied territories were "limited" and that no non-military sites were targeted in the operation.
• Iran chides British, French, German envoys for 'irresponsible stance' on strikes against Israel Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany to question their "irresponsible stance" regarding the Islamic Republic's retaliatory strikes on the occupied territories.
• Nation delivered 'regret-inducing' slap across enemy's face: Iran parl. speaker Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran slapped Israel in the face with its retaliatory operation, hailing the attack as a "deterrence and regret-inducing" response to the usurping regime's acts of aggression.
• President Raeisi: Aggressor punished as Leader promised Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has hailed the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s retaliatory attack on the Israeli-occupied territories, saying the hybrid operation taught the occupying regime an unforgettable lesson.
• Facebook Restrictions The 'Last Nail In The Coffin' For Free Speech In Afghanistan RFE/RL 14 Apr 2024 -- Facebook users in Afghanistan fear the Taliban's plans to block or restrict access to the popular social-media platform will deal a death blow to what is left of free speech in the country.
• An entire generation of children in Sudan faces a catastrophe as the war enters its second year UNICEF 14 Apr 2024 -- One year since violence exploded in Sudan, and as the ensuing crisis continues to deepen, the lives, educations and futures of a generation of Sudanese children hang in the balance.
• Time to stop the manmade disaster in Sudan European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Apr 2024 -- Several outlets - Op-ed by Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission and Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.
• Russia to Insist That Talks on Transcaucasia Not Be Held in Switzerland Sputnik 14 Apr 2024 -- Russia will insist that the Geneva Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia should be held in another country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.

News Reports

• US sends senior diplomats to China after elevating defense ties with Japan, Philippines Global Times 14 Apr 2024 -- The US has dispatched its top diplomats for East Asia to China, which analysts see as a move to test China's reactions after it elevated defense relations with Japan and Philippines amid escalating tension in the South China Sea.
• China rebukes US and Canada for travel warnings to HK over national security law smears Global Times 14 Apr 2024 -- The Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has expressed firm opposition against smears toward the national security law in Hong Kong and its newly passed Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, after the US and Canada updated travel warnings to the city citing so-called "restrictions" on civil liberties.
• Multidimensional competition: China's national security authorities disclose 'new areas' in theft of state secrets, espionage targeting China Global Times 14 Apr 2024
• China releases 10 typical anti-spy cases in past decade to welcome national security education day Global Times 14 Apr 2024 -- Including the case of the two Canadian Michaels, 10 typical spy cases were disclosed in a special documentary film published by China's Ministry of State Security on Sunday to mark the ninth National Security Education Day that falls on April 15, through which various despicable methods of infiltration, theft and incitement by foreign spy and intelligence agencies are exposed, and awareness of anti-espionage is expected to be firmly established among the people.
• KMT-backed candidates win 5 of 6 by-elections CNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Candidates belonging to or supported by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) won five of six by-elections held across Taiwan on Saturday, in what the party touted as a pre-inauguration rebuke of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德).
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 14, 2024 ROC MND 14 Apr 2024
• Chinese Party and Government Delegation Leaves Pyongyang KCNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The party and government delegation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) headed by Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the C.C., the Communist Party of China (CPC) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the PRC, left here on April 13 after paying an official goodwill visit to the DPRK at the invitation of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
• China's top legislator meets DPRK leader in Pyongyang during official goodwill visit Global Times 14 Apr 2024 -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji, who led a Party and government delegation on an official goodwill visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), met with the DPRK's top leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Saturday.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Chinese Party and Government Delegation KCNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on April 13 received the party and government delegation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) headed by Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the C.C., the Communist Party of China (CPC) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the PRC, on an official goodwill visit to the DPRK to commemorate the "year of DPRK-China friendship".
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Apr 2024
• Commander says any aggression will meet firm response from Iranian air defense IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- A senior Iranian commander has warned that any aggression against Iran will receive a firm response from the air defense systems of the country.
• Attack on Iran will lead to more significant retaliation: IRGC commander ISNA 14 Apr 2024 -- A high-ranking officer in the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has cautioned that if Israel carries out any more military attacks on the country's territory, then Iran would respond with a more significant retaliation.
• Iran air defense to deliver 'deadly, fiery' response to any aggression: Commander Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's top air defense commander says any aggression against the country's airspace will be met with a "deadly and fiery" response.
• IRGC chief: Much harsher response awaits Israel should it attack Iran Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the Israeli regime that Iran's reaction will be "certainly much harsher" if the regime responds to Iran's retaliatory operation.
• IRGC commander to Press TV: If Israel attacks again, will receive bigger response Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that any further military aggression by the Israeli regime will see a bigger response from Iran.
• IRGC warns US, vows reciprocal response to threats against Iran interests IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the US against supporting and participating in any action that harms Iranian interests, promising a reciprocal and proportional response to American and Israeli threats originating from any country.
• Iran warns US against initiating military action Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's UN ambassador has warned the United States against initiating military action against the country in the aftermath of the Islamic Republic's recent legitimate retaliatory operation against the Israeli regime, Washington's most treasured regional ally.
• Iran top security body: Response to Israeli aggression based on Article 51 of UN Charter IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the Iranian armed forces' attack on the Israeli regime was carried out based on Article 51 of the UN Charter.
• I.R. mission to UN: Iran reserves inherent right to self-defense IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has warned against further military provocations by the Israeli regime, saying that the Islamic Republic does not intend to engage in conflict with the US, but will reserve its inherent right to respond proportionately in case of military action against the country.
• Iranian mission to UN: The further Israeli mistakes, the more severe response ISNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Mission to the United Nations said that in the ongoing confrontations between Iran and Israel, the United States "must stay away."
• Iran says committed to UN Charter, seeks no escalation in region Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations office in Geneva has underscored Iran's commitment to international law and the UN Charter, saying the Islamic Republic seeks no escalation in the region.
• Supreme Leader's advisor speaks to Hamas chief after attacks on Israel IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati held a telephone conversation with Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh following Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s successful attack on Israel.
• Iran will not hesitate to protect its interests against any new aggression: FM IRNA 14 Apr 2024 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran has said that at this point, the Islamic Republic of Iran has no intention of continuing defensive operations, but if necessary, it will not hesitate to protect its legitimate interests against any new aggression.
• Any military aggression will prompt more defensive measures: Iran Foreign Ministry Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry reaffirms its commitment to international law but says the country will take further defensive measures in case of any military aggression.
• Biden tells Netanyahu US will not take part in Israel's counterattack on Iran Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- US President Joe Biden has told Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States will not engage in any counterattack against Iran, according to a senior US administration official.
• Iran, Russian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in region Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have warned that new provocative acts can lead to an escalation of tensions in the region, following Iran's retaliatory attack on the Israeli-occupied territories.
• FCDO statement on the summoning of the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires UK FCDO 14 Apr 2024 -- Today the Chargé d'Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in London was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
• Iran says concluded retaliatory strikes on occupied territories, warns against Israeli response Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, says Iran has concluded its retaliatory strikes on the occupied territories, warning of a "stronger" reaction if the Israeli regime responds.
• Iran's Unprecedented But Choreographed Attack On Israel Underlines Tehran's Limits RFE/RL 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran fired over 300 missiles and drones at Israel, marking the first time Tehran directly launched an attack against its archfoe from its own territory.
• Explainer: The 'Kamikaze' Drones Iran Used To Attack Israel RFE/RL 14 Apr 2024 -- Iran fired scores of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles on Israel in an unprecedented attack against its archfoe.
• US strongly condemns Iran's seizure of container ship VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- The U.S. State Department has strongly condemned Iran's seizure of a container ship, the MSC Aries, near the Strait of Hormuz and urged Tehran to immediately release the vessel and its crew.
• Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan for wide-ranging talks VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan will host high-level meetings with Saudi Arabia on Monday and Tuesday to enhance economic and energy cooperation between the two allied nations.