Uruguay's government of President Yamandú Orsi expressed deep concern over the recent US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, citing a dangerous escalation of violence in the Middle East. Montevideo's Foreign Ministry condemned actions threatening international peace and security, noting that the use of force is regulated by international law and the UN Charter, while highlighting the risk of radiological leakage. Hence, all parties were urged to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and resume dialogue for a peaceful resolution.
The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly condemned the recent military attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, labeling them as violations of the Asian country's sovereignty and international law.
US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that warplanes from his country, including B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, conducted “massive precision strikes” that “obliterated” three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The operation, carried out at about 2.30 am Iranian time on Sunday, involved bunker-buster bombs to penetrate the heavily fortified Fordow site, located 300 feet underground.
The United States' Embassy in Asunción announced Friday the resumption of appointments with applicants seeking a visa. The diplomatic mission also requested that those interested switch their social media account configurations to public for deeper vetting.
The USS Gerald R. Ford will set sail from Norfolk to the Middle East next Tuesday to strengthen Washington's might in the region, a Defense source confirmed Friday. The deployment was considered routine and unrelated to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
US President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday it was too late for the Islamic regime of the Ayatollahs to discuss the conditions of a nuclear plan. The Republican leader made those remarks as he keeps the world guessing his next steps towards Iran, including the possible direct involvement of US forces alongside Israel's in the ongoing war. Nobody knows what I'm going to do, Trump told reporters.
A man has been detained in connection with the June 14 murder of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark Hortman, 58, who were fatally shot at their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, in a politically motivated attack.
Washington has authorized the partial evacuation of non-essential diplomats and military personnel from its Middle East facilities, including the embassy in Baghdad and bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and the UAE, due to heightened security risks stemming from a potential Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, it was reported Wednesday.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced Sunday a suspension of visa issuance to US citizens in retaliation for President Donald Trump's executive order banning the entry of citizens from 12 countries -Chad included- citing issues like terrorism, lack of security cooperation, high visa overstays, and refusal to accept deported nationals.
Protests erupted in Los Angeles this weekend against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, leading to clashes with police and the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops ordered by President Donald Trump.