Iran’s state-run broadcaster previously reported that US forces had delivered strikes on three Iranian civilian vessels in the Persian Gulf
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The European Broadcasting Union announced Wednesday that national broadcasters from 36 countries will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria. Spain and Slovenia remain undecided about competing after boycotting the 2026 edition, which five countries skipped due to Israel’s war in Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis.
A United Nations-appointed Independent International Commission of Inquiry stated that Israeli authorities have continued to commit war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, despite a ceasefire agreement.
The panel also reported that 75,000 Palestinians have been killed.
Earlier, Kiev had repeatedly reported a shortage of interceptor missiles for its air defense system
The Pentagon told Congress last week that American taxpayers had spent at least $47.1 billion up to Oct. 16 to fund the war on Iran. Congressional officials shared the bill with The New York Times, noting it reflects a $3.5 billion increase from the previous accounting six weeks ago.
Officials stated the war is now in its ninth month, despite Trump’s assurances it would last only a few weeks.