- Russia condemns Larijani killing -

Russia condemned the killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, after ally Tehran vowed retaliation for the death of the military official whom Israel claimed to have killed in an airstrike.

"We firmly condemn actions aimed at harming the health and, even more, the killing of the leadership of sovereign and independent Iran. We condemn such actions," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in a daily briefing.

- Germany, France urge de-escalation -

Germany and France called for de-escalation, with Berlin's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warning of a "crisis of the gravest order" if global supply chains continue to be disrupted.

His French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot called for "the swiftest possible de-escalation and a cessation of hostilities".

- Women footballers return -

The Iranian women's national football team, including several players who withdrew an asylum bid in Australia, crossed the Turkish border back into Iran.

Seven members of the delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia last week after being branded "traitors" in Iran for refusing to sing the national anthem before their opening game at the Women's Asian Cup.

Five later changed their mind while two chose to remain in Australia.

- Iran funerals -

Iran was due to hold funerals in Tehran for slain security chief Ali Larijani and another powerful figure killed by Israel, Gholamreza Soleimani, the head of the Basij paramilitary force.

- Swede executed for spying -

Iran executed a Swedish citizen, Sweden's foreign minister said, after Iranian authorities announced they had carried out capital punishment for an alleged Israeli spy.

"It is with dismay that I have received information that a Swedish citizen was executed in Iran earlier today," Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said in a statement.

- Beirut strikes -

A new Israeli strike hit central Beirut's Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, state media reported, the second on the densely populated area since the early morning.

Lebanon's health ministry said at least 12 people had been killed in central Beirut, as the war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah continued.

- Lebanon car hit -

An Israeli strike also hit a car in the centre of Sidon, southern Lebanon's largest city, state media reported.

An AFP correspondent at the scene said the strike hit near the city's civil defence headquarters and a seaside road where many displaced people are sleeping in their cars. Israel has issued an evacuation call for residents of four southern towns.

- Iraqi Kurdistan blasts -

At least four explosions were heard in the city of Erbil in the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq, AFP journalists reported.

It was not immediately clear what the target was. The city, the capital of the Kurdistan region, is home to a major US consulate complex, and its airport houses US-led coalition troops.

- 'Limited' Iraq oil exports -

Iraq announced it had resumed limited oil exports of 250,000 barrels per day through the Turkish port of Ceyhan, bypassing the Gulf after the country's output plunged due to disruptions in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut.

- Oil prices fall -

Oil prices sank and stocks rose in Asia and Europe.

Benchmark US oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, was down more than four percent in Asian trading, at $92.11, after jumping almost three percent Tuesday.

- War 'will hit all' -

Iran's top diplomat said the repercussions of the war in the Middle East would be felt globally.

"Wave of global repercussions has only begun and will hit all -- regardless of wealth, faith, or race," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X.

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened to launch a "decisive and regrettable" retaliation for the killing of security chief Larijani.

- Gulf interceptions -

An Iranian projectile struck near Australia's military headquarters for the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

The Saudi defence ministry said it had intercepted a ballistic missile near Prince Sultan Air Base, which houses US military personnel. The country later said it had intercepted two drones targeting the diplomatic quarter of its capital, Riyadh.

Kuwait's air defences responded to a rocket and drone attack, according to authorities from both countries. Qatar's defence ministry also said it intercepted a missile attack, as blasts were heard in Doha.

- Two killed near Tel Aviv -

A barrage of missiles from Iran killed two people near Tel Aviv, Israeli medics said, bringing the death toll from missiles fired on the country to 14.

burs-db/rmb