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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned Israeli strikes on Tehran's fuel depots as "ecocide", stating that the attacks violate international law and pose severe risks to residents' health and well-being.

"Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being.

Contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts," Araghchi posted on X, demanding Israel be punished for its war crimes.

Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide.Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being.

Contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts.Israel must be punished for its war crimes.pic.twitter.com/K9bU57ZBTC
Kazem Jalali, Russia's ambassador to Iran, demands accountability for the Minab school attack, stating the aggressor must compensate for damages.

The February 28 strike killed at least 170 people, mostly schoolgirls, with investigations suggesting possible US involvement.

The incident has sparked global outrage, with the UN and human rights groups calling for an investigation and accountability.

The US military has launched a probe, and Democratic lawmakers are pressing for answers on civilian protection protocols.

US fighter jets have reportedly struck military facilities on a mountain near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to the Voice of America’s Persian language service.

Sound of intense explosions were heard in the area behind the zone, the report said.

The Chabahar Free Trade Zone is located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province near the border with Pakistan.

Israeli warplanes have carried out three air strikes on the city of Khiam in southern Lebanon, according Al Jazeera Arabic.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the early morning strikes.

Emirates airlines has announced it will “operate a limited schedule” after 10am (06:00 GMT) today.

This comes after Dubai airport was temporarily closed and all flight operations suspended after a drone hit a fuel tank and set it on fire.

“Unfortunately, some flights from today’s schedule have been cancelled,” the Emirates update also read.

US President Donald Trump is rallying allies to form a coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route blocked by Iran.

Trump mentioned he's spoken to "about seven" countries, including China, about "policing" the strait, emphasizing that nations relying on Gulf energy should help secure it.

He warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies don't pitch in, and might delay his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping if China doesn't assist.

Here's a breakdown of the ongoing situation: