World reacts as Israel launches strikes on Iran
World leaders and international organisations responded swiftly to Israel’s large-scale strikes on Iran, expressing deep concern over rising tensions and the potential for regional war.
The 3rd CIS Games will take place in Azerbaijan from September 28 to October 8, featuring 246 medal sets in 23 sports disciplines across seven cities, including Khankendi.
Azerbaijan is set to host the 3rd Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games from September 28 to October 8, bringing together athletes and officials from CIS nations and guest countries for a major multi-sport event.
According to Baku City Circuit, the Games will see 246 sets of medals contested across 23 sports disciplines, with swimming offering the highest number at 40 medal sets. In addition to individual competitions, MVPs and champions will be recognized in team sports such as football, volleyball, 3x3 basketball, and chovgan.
Events will be staged across seven cities—Mingachevir, Ganja, Gabala, Sheki, Goygol, Yevlakh, and Khankendi—utilizing 12 dedicated sports venues.
The Games aim to foster regional sporting ties and cooperation among CIS member states while showcasing Azerbaijan’s sporting infrastructure and regional diversity.
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World leaders and international organisations responded swiftly to Israel’s large-scale strikes on Iran, expressing deep concern over rising tensions and the potential for regional war.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, warning that more violence could follow after Israel’s latest strikes on Iranian targets.
A Hezbollah official says the group will not act independently in response to Israeli strikes on Iran, expressing solidarity with Tehran but stopping short of direct retaliation.
The Lebanese government has firmly warned Hezbollah against participating in Iran’s retaliation against Israel, signaling a sharp rebuke of any unilateral military action by the group.
The IAEA has confirmed there was no increase in radiation levels at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility following Israeli strikes, easing immediate fears of a nuclear incident.
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