In his first comments since Iran and Israel traded fire, Trump wrote online: “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.’”
EU approves sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said the 27-member bloc approved sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities involved in disrupting transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU defense ministers on Monday that this is the first time the EU has applied new freedom of navigation sanctions “and where necessary will apply them again.”
“Ministers were clear today that Iran’s actions are unacceptable,” Kallas said.
Trump claims negotiations are ongoing
Trump later posted again to his Truth Social website, insisting that both Israel and Iran were “looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!”
He claimed negotiations were ongoing, “subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.”
Israel says it targeted Iranian petrochemical facilities
The Israeli military said it targeted petrochemical facilities in Mahshahr to hit sites used to produce “unique materials that serve as critical components for the development of ballistic missiles.”
Iraq closes airspace for 72 hours
Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority on Monday said the closure was a “precautionary measure” to preserve the safety and security of civil aviation.
It added that the decision will be subject to continuous review and reassessment and airlines and relevant sides will be notified of any new developments.
Syria temporary closes Damascus airport as Iran and Israel trade fire
Damascus International Airport will remain closed until 11 p.m. (2200 GMT) Monday.
Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation closed the country’s southern airspace, which includes Damascus. The measure is related to the latest exchange of fire between Iran and Israel, it said.
Air defenses in Tehran and other cities open fire
Just before noon, air defense systems around Tehran and multiple Iranian cities opened fire, with some claims of attacks ongoing.
Source: AP news
