"Israel Retaliates with Strike on Iran Following Weekend Assault: Live Updates"

US officials confirm that Israel has carried out military operations against Iran, with explosions reported near Isfahan. Iran's air defense systems were activated, and flights over several cities, including Isfahan, were suspended. Tensions remain high in the Middle East after Iran's missile-and-drone attack on Israel, prompting the EU to consider increasing sanctions against Iran. The UN Security Council is due to vote on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership, and the US announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its UAV production.