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The UN said that no aid had yet been distributed in Gaza because of restrictions imposed by Israel's army.

Two days after Israel began allowing supplies to enter the enclave

after an 11-week blockade. Earlier, Britain froze trade talks with Israel. On Monday, alongside

Canada and France, it threatened targeted sanctions unless Israel halts its escalating assault

and lets in aid.

Britain and the EU imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its shadow oil fleet,

on financial intermediaries.

The move followed Donald Trump's call with Vladimir Putin on Monday,

which failed to produce progress on the war in Ukraine.

European leaders urged America to follow suit, but Mr. Trump has yet to act.

Russia insisted it would not bow to ultimatums.

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Harmon Harmonais accused America of making outrageous demands in nuclear talks

and cast doubts on the possibility of a positive outcome. On Sunday, America's officials said Iran should cease all uranium enrichment to prevent the development of nuclear weapons.

Iran insists its nuclear program is focused on energy.

Talks are expected to continue this weekend in Rome.

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