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Russia's Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran

Lavrov warns that any new US strike on Iran could have serious consequences, urging restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions and ongoing talks to resolve the nuclear standoff.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a press conference in Moscow, February 6, 2026; illustrative.
A Russian delegation waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the US, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' peace talks, US sees 'meaningful progress'

‘THEY LOVE Trump, they love America – but right now they feel abandoned, and it hurts.’ The US president said he has no reason to strike, but protesters have been asking for US intervention. Here, a man shows a sign mentioning Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran in Rome.

US has 'many arguments' to strike Iran, White House announces ahead of Board of Peace meeting

A U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S.

Ukraine, Russia end peace talks in Geneva as Zelensky says Russia is dragging feet on negotiations


Syrian regime gaining upper hand at peace talks in Geneva

The Syrian army overran a key town in the northern province of Aleppo on Tuesday.

A Russian pilot gives the thumbs-up sign on an airbase in Syria

Members of UNHRC ‘don’t care about human rights,’ say protestors in Geneva

At Geneva UN protest, World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer says members on the council "point fingers at Israel to deflect attention from their own disturbing human rights record back home."

Pro Israel rally outside UNHRC in Geneva‏

Swiss investigating house of suspected Iran nuclear talks hackers

Authorities confirm computers were seized days after investigation first launched.

Cyber hackers [illustrative]

US admits at UN: We crossed line on interrogating detainees

US representatives say country should do better in police treatment of minorities.

The name sign for the United States is positioned on the podium before the start of the Universal Periodic Review of the US at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, May 11

Israelis testify in Geneva before UNHRC's Schabas commission on Gaza

The government of Israel has refused to cooperate with the three-member panel, headed by Canadian legal expert William Schabas.

The United Nations in Geneva

Analysis: ‘One-handed economist’ needed to end Iran’s nuclear weapons program

The key takeaway for the P5 plus 1, based on the new economic data, is to internalize the plummeting oil price as a lever of pressure to secure massive concessions from Iran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in Tehran

Israel blasts Switzerland for acceding to Palestinians with Geneva Convention meeting

French Senate narrowly recommends recognizing 'Palestine;' Denmark likely to be first European country to buck trend.

A session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva underway

Israel's post-Gaza war meeting with UN body: Hit, miss or just showing commitment?

Even prior to the Gaza operation, the Justice Ministry decided to send a higher-ranking delegation to meeting than usual, to show UN bodies its commitment to human rights.

Members of UN Security Council during meeting at UN headquarters in New York , October 14

Arab and Muslim states question Israel’s right to defend itself at UNHRC

Israel is the only country at the United Nations, which is debated by the Human Rights Council at every session.

A session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva underway

Poll: Most who voted Likud want Netanyahu to launch diplomatic drive for Palestinian state

According to the survey two-thirds of the public believes that if a final-status agreement is not reached in the coming years, it will lead to a violent confrontation in the region.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addresses Likud supporters.