'Iran to hold US to account'
Iran has reaffirmed its right to take international legal action against the US and hold it to account after President Donald Trump admitted to his leading role in Israel’s 12-day aggression. Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, described Trump’s remarks as a “criminal confession,” saying they provide undeniable evidence of Washington’s direct involvement and leadership in planning, directing, and facilitating Israel’s unlawful aggression. He made the remarks in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council. Iravani stressed that the aggression violated the UN Charter, caused extensive damage to Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities and claimed the lives of many innocent civilians. The senior diplomat added that Trump’s comments reaffirm Iran’s legitimate right to seek full compensation for all the casualties and damage caused.
Israel's West Bank atrocities
Israeli forces and settlers have conducted fresh raids across multiple areas in the occupied West Bank, including Ramallah, Nablus, and Jenin. Reports say the regime's troops have opened fire with live ammunition and abducted more Palestinians.
DPRK warning US
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has warned that it will take more offensive action following US security talks with South Korea and the deployment of a US aircraft carrier in the region. In a statement, the North Korean defense minister called the move a clear revelation of Washington’s hostile intent to stand against Pyongyang. No Kwang Chol denounced a visit by US and South Korean defense chiefs to the inter-Korean border. He said they were conspiring to integrate their nuclear and conventional forces. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during security talks with Seoul that Washington remains committed to deterring Pyongyang. On Friday, the DPRK fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast, following new US sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of money laundering.