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Israel's UN envoy urges the Security Council to impose "all possible sanctions" against Iran after the Islamic republic's unprecedented attack against Israel. SOUNDBITE
Images of the night sky over Eastern Israel, seen from the center of the country, as Israel comes under direct attack from Iran, the army has announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes that threatened to overshadow the conflict in Gaza. IMAGES
The United States announces sanctions on Iraqi low-cost airline Fly Baghdad, saying it provided assistance to Iran's Revolutionary Guards and proxies, while also targeting leaders of a pro-Iranian Iraq militia for sanctions. US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters the sanctions are "designed to protect not only our financial system but our national security." SOUNDBITE
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that the United States will offer no sanctions relief to Iran under a draft deal that would free five Americans. "In any event, in any respect, Iran will not be receiving any sanctions relief," Blinken tells reporters when asked about the expected release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds. SOUNDBITE
The United States adds new "sanctions" on Russia's FSB intelligence agency and Iran's Revolutionary Guard for taking "hostage" Americans like a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia last month, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters. SOUNDBITE