Kenya, through President William Ruto, has condemned strikes targeting several Gulf States amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis, highlighting the grave threat to international peace and security posed by the conflict's regionalization.

• Kenya condemned strikes on the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
• Key figure: President William Ruto.
• Iran's Ambassador to Kenya, Dr Ali Gholampour, stated that bilateral relations remain intact and called for de-escalation from US and Israel.

President William Ruto has strongly condemned the recent retaliatory attacks by Iran across several Middle Eastern countries, following an apparent attack by the US and Israel.

• Nine people have been confirmed dead and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh.
• President Ruto emphasized the threat to international peace and security and called for de-escalation talks.
• Thousands of flights to and from the region have been grounded, causing significant disruption to global travel.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has appealed for "utmost restraint" in the escalating Middle East conflict, warning of severe nuclear risks and emphasizing that diplomatic solutions are paramount.

• The IAEA is monitoring Iran's nuclear facilities, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and Tehran Research Reactor, which show no signs of damage, but communication has been disrupted.
• Key individuals and entities involved include IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, Iran, Israel, and the United States.
• The conflict has escalated following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to retaliatory strikes and heightened concerns about potential "radioactive releases with grave consequences" from nuclear facilities across the region.

The Iranian Ambassador to Kenya, Ali Gholampour, stated that Iran will not target Kenya in its retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli actions. He emphasized the strong historical relations between Iran and Kenya and expressed confidence that Kenya would not provide facilities for attacks against Iran.

• Iran assures Kenya will not be targeted in retaliatory actions.
• Key figure: Iran Ambassador Ali Gholampour.
• Context: Iran vows to defend itself against ongoing US-Israeli strikes, with recent reports of Iranian missile attacks in Israel.