The UAE has played a far more extensive role in the US-Israeli war on Iran than previously known, carrying out dozens of air strikes on Iranian territory from the opening days of the aggression, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah resistance group signals it would strike Jordan over US-Israeli reconnaissance missions.

Strong global condemnation followed the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Director of the Pasteur Institute of Iran says the production and distribution of vaccines are proceeding as planned despite disruptions caused by US-Israeli aggression. 

This episode focuses on the 99th and 100th missile and drone strikes on Israeli sites and US bases in West Asia.

The UK and France have carried out a joint airstrike against an underground Daesh facility near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, as concerns grow over the Takfiri terrorist group's resurgence.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on December 24, 2025.