Explosions rock Isfahan in Central Iran — TV

According to Al Hadath, the strikes are delivered by US and Israeli forces
Oil storages at Buzurgan field in Iraq attacked by drones — ministry

There have been no reports of casualties or damage
Five killed in attack on petrochemical complex in Iran’s Mahshahr

According to the agency, at least five people were killed in an airstrike on the petrochemical complex
Iraq exempted from restrictions on passage through Strait of Hormuz — Iranian military

The headquarters stressed that "the restrictions apply only to hostile countries."
Turkey to continue supporting Ukraine settlement talks — Erdogan

Diplomatic sources told TASS that the talks held at the Dolmabahce presidential office on the Bosphorus lasted about two hours
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
Hungary, Slovakia to push EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy supplies — Hungarian PM

Viktor Orban said Budapest and Bratislava see it as necessary to urgently take steps to help EU countries avoid shortages of raw materials and fuel, as well as rising energy prices
Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran

One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
Crisis facing UN caused by West, senior Russian diplomat says

According to Kirill Logvinov, "work in the interests of all member countries based on the principle of sovereign equality was substituted with the promotion of approaches of the Western minority who usurped key posts at the UN and have been acting on instructions from their capitals"
Dubai calls incident with falling debris that affected Oracle office building ‘minor’

No injuries were reported, Dubai Media Office said
Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV

Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
Russia’s MFA puts forward its requirements for a future UN chief

Kirill Logvinov emphasized that in any conflict situation, the UN chief should hold an equidistant position, use neutral terminology, focus on mandatory or consensus decisions, and refrain from making legally void conclusions
Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
Press Review
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Russia almost completed transition to national currencies in payments to CIS, China

Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said the issue of creating a system of payments and settlements not depending on the banking service and currencies of Western countries is the critical area of Eurasian cooperation
IN BRIEF: Attacks on TurkStream, Middle East: what Putin, Erdogan spoke about over phone

The presidents noted that the escalation surrounding Iran is leading to "serious negative consequences on both a regional and global scale
US Air Force fighter jet downed in Iran was F-15E — media

This information was confirmed to CBS News by sources among US officials
US military budget provides for modernization, diversification of nuclear forces

As the White Hose reported, the deterrent is the foundation of America’s defense against threats to the homeland
Putin, Erdogan discuss Middle East conflict consequences for energy sector

During the telephone conversation, the two leaders stated coincidence of positions as regards the need for the soonest possible ceasefire
'Forgotten' Palestine, attempts to disrupt Middle East talks: Lavrov statements

The Russian foreign minister noted that Russia and Egypt are trying to achieve real results in crisis management, not just feigning diplomacy
FACTBOX: What we know about foiled bombing plot against senior security official in Moscow

The SBU planned to remotely trigger an explosion during the official’s visit to a business center
Gazprom expects heating season in Europe to be extended due to severe cold snap

According to Gas Infrastructure Europe data as of April 1, the level of reserves in European underground gas storage facilities fell to 27.9%, and in the Netherlands, to 4.6%
FSB says prevents Ukrainian bombing plot against prominent security official in Moscow

According to the report, an electric scooter was found parked near the entrance to a business center, and in the trunk there was a powerful improvised explosive device
Russian troops liberate seven communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,535 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed eight enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
Leaving with reservations: what we know about Moldova’s withdrawal from CIS

The CIS Executive Committee has not yet received a formal note on Moldova’s withdrawal
EU may turn into very hostile military alliance for Russia, worse than NATO — Medvedev

The deputy head of the Russian Security Council that said until now the Russian rhetoric about EU membership had been restrained and calm in relation to all neighbors, even to Ukraine
US would side with Russia if it understood Donbass conflict — Ritter

According to the former US Marine Corps intelligence analyst, there is an inherited policy in the United States that downplays Russia’s importance in the eyes of American politicians
Myanmar’s parliament elects Min Aung Hlaing as nation’s president

Min Aung Hlaing received support from a majority of lawmakers in the lower House of Representatives and the upper House of Nationalities
Press review: Trump puts NATO at risk as Houthis threaten to block Bab el-Mandeb

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 3rd
Russia sees signs of crisis in NATO, EU — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister remarked on Western countries' approach to non-Western organizations, referencing a line from the film A Cruel Romance, based on Alexander Ostrovsky's play Without a Dowry