Biden's call with Netanyahu was the first in nearly a month, the White House said.

The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia has been trading fire across Lebanon's southern border with Israeli forces in support of their Palestinian.

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller commended Pakistan's emphasis on cooperative relations with its neighbors.

The statement follows Pakistan's strikes on Thursday against separatist militants inside Iran.

China's Foreign Ministry expressed willingness on Thursday to play a constructive role in easing tensions between Iran and Pakistan.

Pakistan reported early Wednesday that Iran had violated its airspace, hours after Iranian state media announced missiles targeted two bases.

Displaced Palestinians at the Gaza-Egypt border on Tuesday appealed to Arab nations for assistance, highlighting the urgent need for aid.

Jaish al-Adl, a group Iran accuses of launching multiple attacks within its borders, has been targeted by Iran in the.

"We are not a part of this conflict. It's unclear why Iran is targeting Kurdistan's civilians, especially in Erbil," Barzani.

The proscription of the Sunni Islamist political group, equating it with al-Qaida and ISIS, will take effect from Jan. 19,.