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Back to Russia now, where Vladimir Putin is addressing an economic forum in St Petersburg.

Russia's president said he was concerned when asked if the world is heading towards WWIII.

Putin spoke about Russia's war with Ukraine before turning to the conflict between Israel and Iran.

"It is disturbing. I am speaking without any irony, without any jokes," he said.

"Of course, there is a lot of conflict potential, it is growing and it is right under our noses, and it affects us directly."

"This requires, of course, not only our careful attention to the events taking place, but also the search for solutions... preferably by peaceful means, in all directions."

Some lines to bring you now from the chief of staff of the Israel Defence Forces.

Eyal Zamir has told Israelis to prepare for a "prolonged campaign" against Iran in order to "eliminate a threat of this magnitude".

He accused Iran of "building for years a clear plan to destroy the state of Israel" and added that the IDF "will not stand by and watch as threats develop".

"We are preparing for a range of possible developments," he said, adding "we have embarked on the most complex campaign in our history".

"The IDF is prepared for this. With each passing day, our freedom of action is expanding, and the enemy's is shrinking."

A further update to bring you on those that have been injured in the latest Iranian missile attack on Israel (see 14.28 post).

A 16-year-old boy and two men, aged 54 and 40, are among those to have been left seriously hurt from shrapnel, according to Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service.

At least 23 people have been injured.

The MDA added that in the northern city of Karmiel, a woman died after suffering a heart attack while inside a shelter.

A security breach at an RAF base in Oxfordshire is being investigated by counter terror police.

Earlier, we told you how pro-Palestinian activists targeted RAF Brize Norton and damaged two military aircraft (see 10.15 post).

In a statement, the activists said they targeted the planes because "Britain continues to send military cargo, fly spy planes over Gaza and refuel US/Israeli fighter jets".

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described their actions as "disgraceful", and Downing Street confirmed security is being reviewed across the "whole defence estate".

"Specialist counter terrorism officers are working closely with officers from Thames Valley Police and the Ministry of Defence Police," a Counter Terrorism Policing South East statement said.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances."

Watch a video of the incident below.

An update to bring you from Iran, where the Tasnim news agency is reporting that a European national has been arrested.

The suspect is reported to have been arrested in the north west of the country for allegedly "spying on sensitive areas".

Further details are not yet available. We'll keep monitoring this and bring you any updates.

Over to Russia now, where Vladimir Putin has been addressing the St Petersburg forum and talking about the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Russia's president says he believes there is a resolution to be found between the two countries.

He says Russia does not seek to mediate between the sides, but instead wants to propose ideas on how they can reach a ceasefire agreement.

Putin adds that Moscow is in daily contact with Iran, and says he would like Russia's ideas to be realised.

Another update from the UN Security Council meeting in New York now, where the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency has just warned against attacks on nuclear facilities and called for maximum restraint amid Israel's strikes on Iran. 

"Armed attack for nuclear facilities should never take place and could result in radioactive releases with great consequences within and beyond boundaries of the state which has been attacked," Rafael Grossi, director of the International Agency for Atomic Energy, told the UN council. 

"I therefore again call for maximum restraint," he added.

We've been telling you about the United Nations Security Council, which is holding a meeting in New York.

Representatives of countries are discussing the conflict between Israel and Iran, which is now in its eighth day.

You can watch along in the live stream below, and we'll continue to bring you any key updates as they happen.

By Michael Drummond, foreign news reporter

Housing hundreds of centrifuges buried deep underground, much of the Fordow plant is shrouded in mystery. 

It is protected by tonnes of dirt and rock, far away from prying eyes - and foreign missiles.

But as Israeli warplanes fly unchecked above Tehran, with much of the Islamic Republic's air defences destroyed, attention has turned to the secretive facility.

Some say only the US's so-called "bunker buster" bomb could breach the nuclear mountain, while others argue troops on the ground are the only way.

Or maybe it is simply impossible, short of a nuclear strike.

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations has said his country is seeking "genuine efforts" on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

It comes as talks between Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his British, German, French and EU counterparts have just begun in Geneva (see previous post).

"We have seen diplomatic talks for the last few decades and look at the results," Danny Danon said.

"If there will be genuine effort to dismantle the capabilities of Iran, then that's something we can consider, but if it is going to be like another session and debates, that's not going to work."

He added that "just another round of talks" is something Israel "cannot accept".