South Korea's military said it conducted "counter-fire" operations Tuesday near the heavily fortified border with the North after Pyongyang's military blew up sections of roads linking the two countries.

The European Union imposed sanctions Monday against prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine.

Israel has assured the White House that a planned retaliatory attack on Iran won't target nuclear or oil facilities, US media reported Monday.