Hamish Young, UNICEF’s senior emergency coordinator in Gaza, has described as “catastrophic” the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave, saying there is an urgent need for unrestricted access to basic supplies.

A senior Iranian official has emphasized on the need to prevent the US from re-entering Afghanistan, urging the neighboring countries to enhance cooperation to help the country resolve its issues without relying on outside powers.

Syria strongly condemns the illegal entry of a French delegation into the country.

Israeli forces have prevented the wife of Palestinian hunger-striking prisoner, Khalil Awawdeh, from visiting her critically ill husband.

Iranian authorities issue a notice warning against any illegal entry of trucks into the Azerbaijani territory.