Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday encouraged a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, calling on all parties involved to step up diplomatic efforts.

Iran's ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as Washington and Tehran lob threats and take high-stakes steps toward a possible open conflict.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday the U.S. airstrike in the Middle East is bound to push up Brazil's fuel prices.