Iran's permanent mission to the UN has condemned the inappropriate conduct of Albania's police forces after they forcibly broke into the Iranian embassy and surrounded the compound.

The US has launched yet another major push in the Asia Pacific aimed at countering China’s growing influence in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris vowing new commitments to the area.

Iran has criticized the Taliban for attacks on its diplomatic missions.

Russia has decided to optimize its diplomatic staff numbers in Ukraine.

Russia says there has been no major progress in talks with the US over visa issues and the activity of their diplomatic missions, warning that the dispute may lead to the further worsening of bilateral relations.

The Russian ambassador to the United States says Washington has called for the “expulsion” of 24 Russian diplomats by September.