Middle East: UN condemns attacks on peacekeeping troops

The head of UN peacekeeping operations said its troops would remain at their posts in Lebanon despite fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran. DW has more.

• UN Security Council voices "strong concern" for peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during emergency session in New York
• UNIFIL head says peacekeepers to remain in their positions
• Australia imposes fresh sanctions on Iran

Here are the latest developments on the Israel-Lebanon escalation, Gaza and the wider Middle East region on Tuesday, October 15: