International

Iran says that Israel’s attack has had “the clear complicity” of the United States

Iran pointed today to the “clear complicity” of the United States in the attack suffered in the early hours of Saturday by Israel, in a message from Iran’s mission to the United Nations, which has become in recent weeks an unofficial spokesman for foreign affairs for its country.

In its X account, the Iranian mission wrote this Saturday that the Israeli attack started from Iraqi airspace, specifically about 70 kilometers from the border with Iran, and recalled that that airspace “is under occupation, command and control of the United States.”

“Conclusion: the complicity of the United States in this crime is clear,” the message concludes.

Iran calls for an urgent meeting of the Security Council

This Sunday, Iran called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council to “take a firm position and strongly and clearly condemn” Israel’s attacks against the Persian country, which caused the death of four Iranian soldiers and damage to some radars the day before.

“Considering the consequences of the continuous and systematic aggressions of the Israeli regime, the Islamic Republic of Iran asks the UN Secretary General (Antonio Guterres) and the Security Council to take a firm position and strongly and clearly condemn the Israeli regime,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchí said in a letter to Guterres and the members of the Security Council, according to IRNA.

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Araqchí once again condemned the Israeli attack on military targets in Iran and reiterated that the participation of the United States in the creation of tensions in the region “is quite obvious.”

Tension between Iran and Israel

According to the Iranian Army, Israeli fighters used US airspace in service in Iraq to launch long-range air-to-ground missile attacks against Iranian air defense systems and radars, in the provinces of Ilam, Juzstan and Tehran, which caused the death of four soldiers.

“Decise attacks” against Iranian military targets in retaliation, according to the Israeli Army, “for the months of continuous attacks by the Iranian regime against the State of Israel.”

US denies relationship with the attack

Senior US officials explained to the press that Washington was not directly involved in the attack, and added that Joe Biden’s government has made intense diplomatic efforts to make Israel’s response proportional and avoid nuclear or oil targets, which could have aggravated the conflict.

Biden spent Saturday morning receiving information about the situation in the Middle East during a call with his national security team and with Vice President Kamala Harris, the White House reported.

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Supreme leader urges to demonstrate Iran’s power

Regarding the possible response of the Iranian regime, Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, said today that the Iranian authorities should determine the best way to demonstrate Iran’s power to Israel, in his first reaction to Saturday’s Israeli attack.

“The authorities must decide how to demonstrate the strength and will of the Iranian nation to the Zionist regime (Israel) and the best must be done for this nation and the country,” Khameneí said at an event in Tehran, in a moderate tone and without promising a response to the Israeli attack, according to the IRNA agency.

Iran’s highest political and religious authority dismissed the Israeli action as “an error of calculation” and pointed out that “the evil committed by the Zionist regime should not be minimized or exaggerated.”

Also this Sunday, the president of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has assured that his country will respond appropriately to the Israeli attack. “Iran reserves the right to self-defense,” Qalibaf said during a parliamentary session.

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International

Air Canada suspends JFK flights amid soaring fuel costs linked to Iran conflict

Air Canada announced on Friday that it will suspend its flights from Montreal and Toronto to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June through late October, citing rising jet fuel costs driven by the conflict involving Iran.

“Since the beginning of the conflict with Iran, some routes and less profitable flights have become economically unviable, so we are making adjustments accordingly,” the airline said in a statement.

Despite the suspension, the carrier confirmed it will continue operating 34 daily flights from six Canadian cities to New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Air Canada expects to resume its JFK operations after October 25.

Meanwhile, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a temporary ceasefire in the region. However, jet fuel shortages could persist even if the truce holds.

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Fuel accounts for between 25% and 30% of operating costs for most airlines, and carriers worldwide have responded to the crisis by raising fares and suspending select routes due to safety and profitability concerns.

International

UK braces for potential CO₂ shortage amid Middle East tensions

The government of United Kingdom is preparing contingency measures amid fears of a potential shortage of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which could impact the agri-food industry if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, The Times reported on Thursday.

According to the newspaper, officials assessed this scenario during a recent crisis meeting aimed at evaluating the consequences of a prolonged conflict, triggered on February 28 by joint attacks from United States and Israel against Iran.

Under this scenario, CO₂ supplies—primarily a byproduct of fertilizer production using natural gas—could fall by up to 18%, affecting multiple sectors including agriculture and food production.

The gas is widely used in the slaughter of pigs and poultry, as well as in extending the shelf life of packaged foods. Breweries could also face disruptions due to reduced availability.

“I don’t want to comment on a leak, but now that the information is out there, I hope people feel reassured knowing we are working on it,” said Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, in remarks to Sky News.

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While a drop in CO₂ supply is not expected to cause major shortages in supermarkets, it could limit product variety, The Times noted, citing access to internal government documents.

To mitigate the impact, authorities are considering prioritizing CO₂ supply for critical sectors such as healthcare and civil nuclear energy, where it is used in cooling systems for blood reserves, organs, vaccines, and electricity generation. The government may also request domestic producers to increase output.

Central America

El Salvador and Paraguay approve 2026–2028 cooperation program

The governments of El Salvador and Paraguay approved the 2026–2028 Cooperation Program, which includes six joint development projects, according to Salvadoran Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira.

Mira stated that El Salvador will act as the “main provider of cooperation,” contributing five initiatives focused on road infrastructure, tourism, and local development. She also noted that one of the projects will be led by the Paraguayan side, although no further details were disclosed.

The agreement was reached during the Second Meeting of the Joint Commission on Technical and Scientific Cooperation between both countries.

According to Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the First Meeting of the Political Consultation and Bilateral Coordination Mechanism was also held, with the participation of Vice Minister Víctor Verdún.

In an official statement, the Paraguayan government reported that both delegations agreed to identify mechanisms to promote competitiveness, economic growth, and market access. They also committed to signing agreements related to air transport cooperation.