- US and Israel launch intensive shelling of Tehran and Isfahan.
- Iran strikes Israel: Baghdad, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Airport hit by missiles.
- Macron calls on Pezeshkian to stop attacks on countries in the region and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump does not ruled out postponing his visit to China if Beijing does not agree to help ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The bombing of fuel depots in Tehran is a violation of international law; Israel must be punished: Araghchi.
- Budapest will block the provision of 90 billion euros in loans and other financial assistance to Ukraine: Szijjarto.
- Israeli army launches a ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Ruben Rubinyan meets with Speaker of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk
On October 16, the President of the RA National Assembly Ruben Rubinyan being in Rome to participate in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
18/10/2026
