Overview
- The Security Council adopted Resolution 2817 condemning Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the UAE, GCC states and Jordan, calling for their immediate halt and labeling them breaches of international law.
- Arab governments including the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia welcomed the measure, reiterated their Article 51 self‑defence rights, and intensified diplomatic outreach to press for de‑escalation and energy security.
- Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first message via state TV without appearing on camera or audio, repeating threats toward US bases and signaling pressure on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- US and Israeli officials say the campaign has destroyed more than 90% of Iran’s launchers and neutralized naval threats near Hormuz, claims paired with Israeli vows to continue operations; the Pentagon briefed Congress that the first week cost about $11.3 billion.
- Humanitarian and internal strains inside Iran are mounting, with UNHCR estimating about 3.2 million people displaced, reports of shortages and tighter repression, and warnings from Iranian security forces against new protests.