Middle East

Iranians check on an ambulance that was destroyed during an Israeli strike on Tehran

Iran 'looking to restore its nuclear industry' - Eslami

Iran is assessing damage to its nuclear industry and arrangements had been made for its restoration, Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said, according to Mehr news, after a series of Israeli and US strikes targeted Iran's main nuclear facilities.

Middle East • 3 hrs

Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC

Live Trump tells Israel 'do not drop those bombs' on Iran

Follow live developments as US President Donald Trump accused both Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, hours after he announced it.

Middle East • 20 secs

Women and children are seen trying to access food in Nuseirat Camp

UN condemns 'weaponisation of food' in Gaza

The UN human rights office has said that the "weaponisation" of food for civilians in Gaza constitutes a war crime, in its strongest remarks yet on a new model of aid distribution run by a US- and Israeli-backed organisation.

World • 2 hrs

Donald Trump said he is really unhappy with Israel

Trump uses expletive, says Israel has to calm down

US President Donald Trump has said that Israel has to calm down after he said both Israel and Iran violated a ceasefire he tried to broker.

World • 20 mins

EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said one of the measures could include a review of goods being traded from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Israeli breach of human rights to be brought to Tel Aviv

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she will address the EU's finding that Israel is in breach of the human rights obligations enshrined in the EU-Israel Association Agreement with the Israeli authorities.

Europe • 18 hrs

A huge billboard featuring a symbolic image of Iranian people, military commanders, and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks is seen in Tehran

Irish mother and two children evacuated from Iran

A mother and two children are the three Irish citizens or dependents who have been safely evacuated from Iran after the US joined Israel's bombing campaign on the country.

Ireland • 19 hrs

People survey the damage inside the Mar Elias Church

Arrests after attack on Damascus church kills 25 people

Authorities in Syria have made a number of arrests after an attack on a church in which the health ministry said that 25 people were killed and 63 injured.

World • 13 hrs

Succession plans under way for Iran's Supreme leader

Senior clerics in Iran are accelerating the hunt for a successor to Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following increased Israeli strikes.

Middle East • 21 hrs

Antonio Guterres said the world must act to halt the fighting and return to talks

Bombing of Iran marks 'perilous turn', says Guterres

The UN Security Council met yesterday to discuss US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East.

World • 23 Jun

As it happened: Iran, Israel agree to ceasefire - Trump

Look back on live developments in the Middle East after Iran responded to the US attack on its nuclear sites.

Middle East • 12 hrs

A closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause oil prices to skyrocket

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway for seaborne oil that has long been used by Iran as a geopolitical bargaining chip.

News Headlines • 20 hrs

People gathered outside the Likud Party Headquarters yesterday demanding the return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza

Israeli army says bodies of 3 hostages recovered in Gaza

The Israeli military said that it had recovered the bodies of three hostages in Gaza more than 20 months after they were abducted by Hamas militants.

Middle East • 22 Jun

Donald Trump took just two days to make up his mind on attacking Iran

After Iran attack, the question for Trump is how it ends

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he would make his mind up on attacking Iran within two weeks. In fact it took just two days.

US • 22 Jun

Satelite image of the Fordo enrichment facility in Iran, pictured here on 14 June

US strikes on Iran: What we know

The United States has carried out strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, with US President Donald Trump saying it was a "very successful attack" and that all American planes were safely on the way home.

Middle East • 22 Jun

National capitals only got the assessment late on Friday afternoon - foreign ministers are supposed to give a detailed response at a meeting in Brussels on Monday

EU's indictment of Israel in Gaza: the hard work starts

The review into whether Israel is in violation of its obligations under its trade relations with the European Union, due to its conduct of the war in Gaza, was shrouded in secrecy and hobbled by last minute timing. RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly looks at what reactions may be expected on Monday.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jun

A UNIFIL convoy drives through the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun last year (file image)

Govt concerned UNIFIL's Lebanon mandate won't be renewed

There is mounting concern in Government that the United Nation's peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon may not have its mandate renewed in August.

Middle East • 21 Jun

Tánaiste Simon Harris said the embassy's operations will continue in Dublin

Irish embassy in Iran shut amid 'deteriorating' situation

The Irish embassy in Tehran has temporarily closed in light of escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Middle East • 20 Jun

As it happened: Several nations close embassies in Iran

Follow live updates as European foreign ministers meet their Iranian counterpart aiming to create a pathway back to diplomacy as the US considers joining Israeli strikes against Iran.

Iran • 20 Jun

Debris fills a street a day after an Iranian missile struck an area in Ramat Gan, Israel

Iran says no nuclear talks, atomic agency urges restraint

Iran has said it would not discuss the future of its nuclear programme while under attack by Israel, as Europe tried to coax Tehran back into negotiations and the United States considers whether to get involved in the conflict.

World • 20 Jun

Critics have argued that Israel is in breach of its obligations under Article 2 over its treatment of Palestinians in Gaza

Review finds Israel 'in breach' of EU trade agreement

A review of Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza by the EU has concluded that it is "in breach" of the human rights obligations of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, according to an extract of the report seen by RTÉ News.

Europe • 21 Jun

People scramble for hot food distributed by an aid organisation in Khan Younis

At least 43 killed by Israeli forces, say Gaza rescuers

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 43 people today, including 26 who had gathered near an aid distribution centre, the latest in a string of deadly incidents targeting aid seekers in the Palestinian territory.

Middle East • 20 Jun

The Atomic Bomb Dome in the centre of Hiroshima

What is the nuclear world order and how did we get here?

US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have reignited the debate over nuclear weapons. But what is the nuclear world order we live in and how did we get here?

Analysis and Comment • 22 Jun

Partially collapsed buildings in Tel Aviv, damaged by some of the ballistic missiles launched by Iran

Israel attacks Iranian sites after Iran strikes hospital

Israel bombed nuclear targets in Iran and Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel after hitting an Israeli hospital overnight, as a week-old air war escalated with no sign yet of an exit strategy from either side.

Middle East • 19 Jun

Watch: How US could become involved in attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump is considering whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.

Middle East • 19 Jun

As it happened: Trump to decide on Iran within 2 weeks

Follow live developments as Iran and Israel trade further air attacks while President Donald Trump keeps the world guessing about whether the US will join in.

Middle East • 19 Jun

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Iran 'looking to restore its nuclear industry' - Eslami

Live Trump tells Israel 'do not drop those bombs' on Iran

UN condemns 'weaponisation of food' in Gaza

Trump uses expletive, says Israel has to calm down

Israeli breach of human rights to be brought to Tel Aviv

Irish mother and two children evacuated from Iran

Arrests after attack on Damascus church kills 25 people

Succession plans under way for Iran's Supreme leader

Bombing of Iran marks 'perilous turn', says Guterres

As it happened: Iran, Israel agree to ceasefire - Trump

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

Israeli army says bodies of 3 hostages recovered in Gaza

After Iran attack, the question for Trump is how it ends

US strikes on Iran: What we know

EU's indictment of Israel in Gaza: the hard work starts

Govt concerned UNIFIL's Lebanon mandate won't be renewed

Irish embassy in Iran shut amid 'deteriorating' situation

As it happened: Several nations close embassies in Iran

Iran says no nuclear talks, atomic agency urges restraint

Review finds Israel 'in breach' of EU trade agreement

At least 43 killed by Israeli forces, say Gaza rescuers

What is the nuclear world order and how did we get here?

Israel attacks Iranian sites after Iran strikes hospital

Watch: How US could become involved in attacks on Iran

As it happened: Trump to decide on Iran within 2 weeks