Live updates: Israeli PM vows retaliation against Iran; UN Security Council schedules emergency meeting [Video]

6:04 p.m. ET

Iran’s action against Israel concluded unless Israel invites further retaliation, foreign minister says

Iran exercised “self-defence” against Israel and its action is concluded unless the “Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on social media platform X early on Wednesday.

Tehran launched a salvo of missiles on Tuesday against Israel in retaliation for the killing of several leaders of Iran-aligned armed groups.

The Iranian foreign minister said Iran’s action against Israel came after exercising tremendous restraint to give space for a ceasefire in Gaza.

“Our action is concluded unless Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation. In that scenario, our response will be stronger and more powerful,” Araqchi added.

– Reuters

5:22 p.m. ET

UN Security Council schedules an emergency meeting

The UN Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting on the escalating situation in the Middle East.

The meeting will take place Wednesday at 10 …