Erdogan slams Israeli strikes as Muslim countries explore diplomatic options
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit is under way in Istanbul
At a gathering of Muslim-majority states in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo臒an has condemned Israel鈥檚 military strikes on Iran, accusing it of violating international law and risking 鈥渢otal disaster鈥� in the region. Iran鈥檚 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, also at the summit, warned that any US involvement in the conflict would be 鈥渧ery dangerous.鈥�
Also in the programme: In the UK, the launch of a new scheme to map the DNA of newborn babies; and 50 years after the hit film Jaws was released, we ask if it's finally time for a PR makeover for sharks.
Photo: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks in Istanbul Credit: REUTERS/Umit Bektas
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