The first day of the 81st UN General Assembly General Debate exposed sharp divisions over war, artificial intelligence, migration and Africa's place in global decision-making.

Iran's new top security chief Mohsen Rezaei has threatened US economic interests and warned countries against joining Washington's drive to tighten pressure on Tehran, days after President Donald Trump announced what he called an 'economic D-Day' against Iran.

US President Donald Trump said Iran wouldn't be 'charging' for the use of the Strait of Hormuz – and that he wouldn't let them 'take charge' – as he spoke from the White House in DC on Monday.

The Embassy of Iran in Windhoek says Iran and the United States are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday.

This follows an agreement aimed at ending more than three months of conflict between the two countries.

Iran says it will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States, insisting it is intended for peaceful use in sectors such as healthcare and electricity generation.

Iran has indicated its readiness to assist Namibia in meeting its fuel needs, should a request be made, while maintaining that the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to friendly nations.

The spokesperson for the National Security Commission of Iran, Ebrahim Rezaei, admitted the normal functioning of the oil export sector after his visit to Kharg Island.

The exact date and location of the footage cannot be independently verified.

Iran's ambassador to Namibia says the possibility of any negotiations to calm the ongoing conflict in its country are now meaningless.

Namibia says developments following the US-Israel strikes on Iran risk heightening tensions in an already fragile Middle East and undermining international peace and security.

Arican leaders and continental organizations have called for restraint, dialogue, and adherence to international law as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East following military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.