Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is preparing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he expected their conversation to “be in the interests of both countries”. Araghchi said late on Sunday night that he would have “serious and important discussions” with Putin in Moscow.

Israel announced more strikes against Iran’s military infrastructure, continuing its effort to degrade Tehran’s capabilities. Iranian state news agency IRNA said the capital city’s air defenses were operating throughout the night.