U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: What we know so far
The United States and Israel have carried out large-scale strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets, with Iranian state media confirming t...
The European Commission says it expects to adopt new Partnership Priorities with Azerbaijan next year, signalling readiness to update bilateral cooperation and resume talks on a new agreement.
The European Commission told Report that the EU is looking forward to adopting new Partnership Priorities with Azerbaijan during the coming year, noting that a future bilateral agreement also remains on the table. Brussels said both documents are intended to refresh cooperation and elevate the partnership.
In contrast, the EC highlighted that the Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership is already agreed and adopted by the EU Council, after bilateral negotiation since 2024. However, the Commission declined to comment on the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry’s criticism that provisions “targeting Azerbaijan” in the EU-Armenia document are unacceptable and harmful to Baku-Brussels relations.
Responding to questions on connectivity, the Commission gave no clear position regarding the Middle Corridor or the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, saying details on TRIPP still need to be clarified. Brussels said the EU stands ready to support practical steps on agreements tied to regional transport infrastructure. A wider Cross-Regional Connectivity Agenda is also being advanced to improve trade links and resilience, with the EU expressing readiness to back both Azerbaijan and Armenia on hard and soft connectivity in pursuit of full normalisation.
Brussels stressed that it recognises the Washington Peace Summit as a historic breakthrough and intends to continue its engagement with both sides to sustain progress. The Commission said it remains in contact with Baku and Yerevan over how best to assist implementation of agreements reached on 8 August.
On the clause requiring implementation of international court decisions within the EU-Armenia Strategic Agenda, officials said the reference does not seek new claims but concerns previously adopted rulings applicable to both parties.
Report notes that a bilateral EU-Armenia document cannot prescribe obligations for a third party, and Brussels could not explain why the document remains unpublished nearly a month after its signing. Sources told Report that Armenia released the text prematurely while later seeking adjustments, and that the final version will only appear in the EU Official Journal once completely agreed.
Follow the latest developments and global reaction after the U.S. and Israel launched “major combat operations” in Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran.
Governments across the region responded swiftly to Israel’s strikes on Iran, closing airspace, issuing travel advisories and activating contingency plans amid fears of escalation.
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has moved into a pivotal constitutional role following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, becoming the clerical member of Iran’s temporary leadership council under Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
A senior Iranian official has warned Israel to “prepare for what is coming”, insisting that Tehran’s response to the latest escalation in the Middle East will be made openly and without limits.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for 36 years and the country’s highest political and religious authority, has died aged 86 following joint Israeli and U.S. strikes on his compound in Tehran.
The United States and Israel have carried out large-scale strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets, with Iranian state media confirming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
Follow the latest developments and global reaction after the U.S. and Israel launched “major combat operations” in Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran.
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has moved into a pivotal constitutional role following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, becoming the clerical member of Iran’s temporary leadership council under Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
A number of senior Iranian figures have reportedly been killed in Saturday’s joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran, according to Iranian state media, Israeli military statements and international reporting. Some of the details remain unverified. .
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered one of the most significant political processes in the Islamic Republic: the selection of a new Supreme Leader.
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