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Soyuz rocket to launch transport module to ISS on July 23
Progress M-24M will bring fuel, oxygen and food supplies as well as research equipment to the ISS crew
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Russian Space Agency to launch Soyuz carrier on Saturday, July 19
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Russia, China believe that Golden Dome program is destabilizing
It envisages the creation of an unconstrained, global and multi-tier missile defense system providing protection against any missile threats, including all types of missiles of adversaries equal or similar in strength
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Iran denies information about alleged readiness to discuss ceasefire
The official stressed that Iran would "continue without hesitation" to respond to strikes by the Israeli and US armed forces
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 77.8 rubles for March 5
The official yuan exchange rate has been raised by 2.78 kopecks to 11.25 rubles
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Iran tried to avoid war with US, Israel through diplomacy — president
Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that US-Israeli aggression left Iran no choice but to defend itself
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Idlib settlement can be achieved on southern de-escalation zone pattern — diplomat
The situation in Idlib is very difficult, it has the biggest concentration of militants and terrorists, Russian Ambassador in Damascus Alexander Kinshchak said
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Gazprom plans investing 100 billion rubles in Kyrgyzstan gas projects - Putin
Russia’s President pointed to the growing cooperation between Russia and Kyrgyzstan in other spheres
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US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln moved away from Iran after strike — IRGC
The US Central Command reported that the carrier came under fire but was not hit
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,290 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Iran may respond to US asymmetrically in months — political scientist
Farhad Ibragimov noted that any casualties resulting from a future escalation would likely be seen in the United States as a direct consequence of America's decision to initiate military action
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China expresses resolute protest to Britain over ‘anti-China manipulation’
Earlier, Scotland Yard reported that counter-terrorism officers had detained three men on suspicion of working for Chinese intelligence
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Cargo ship hit by missiles near Strait of Hormuz — news agency
The cargo crew comprising 24 people was evacuated
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Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia to ratify EaEU treaty this autumn
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At least 78 injured in strike on Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka — Reuters
According to the agency, another 101 people are believed to be missing
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IOC should clarify its stance on suspension of Russian athletes — presidential spokesman
The IOC announced on Tuesday that sports must remain a unifying force in a world shaken by conflicts, divisions and tragedies
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Casualties from Iranian attacks on UAE up to 78 — Defense Ministry
No Russians were hurt
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US destroys over 20 Iranian vessels — Pentagon
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine reported that Iran's major naval presence in the theater was neutralized
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq carried out 27 operations against US military bases on March 3
Militants of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq used dozens of drones and missiles against enemy bases in Iraq and the region
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Aggression against Iran and US plans for other countries: Lavrov’ statements
According to the top Russian diplomat, Moscow will use all of its capabilities, including in its relations with Tehran, to ensure that the problem in the Middle East "does not escalate further and is resolved"
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Refusal to negotiate, readiness for endless war — statements from Iranian representatives
Iran’s ambassador to Uzbekistan Mohammad Ali Eskandari opined that Turkey and Qatar would be the next victims of Israel and the US after Iran
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Russian gas carrier attacked in Mediterranean Sea by Ukrainian unmanned boats
All 30 crew members were rescued
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Kurdistan Democratic Party denies reports of offensive in Iran — TV channel
The party says that the region "will not be a party to the conflict in this war"
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Middle Eastern countries express interest in Kalashnikov drones
The Legioner (Legionnaire), a modern vertical takeoff and landing UAV, attracted the most interest from potential Middle Eastern customers, the company said
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Putin to instruct Cabinet to consider refocusing to more beneficial gas markets
I will certainly instruct the government to explore this matter together with our companies, Russian President said
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Maersk suspends cargo booking to certain Middle East countries
Exceptions will be made for critical foodstuff, medicine and other essential goods, the Denmark-based shipping company said
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian long-range UAV launch sites over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,150 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Pentagon admits unable to intercept all Iranian drones — CNN
According to the report, during a closed-door briefing, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine acknowledged that drones pose a much bigger problem than previously thought
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US does not currently plan to send troops to Iran, but does not rule it out — White House
They're not part of the plan for this operation at this time, White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said
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Iranian forces claim responsibility for attack on Ben Gurion Airport — press release
The IRGC also reported having hit the Israeli Defense Ministry building
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Inflation situation developing better than projected — Putin
"This has already allowed starting a cautious easing of the monetary policy," the Russian president said
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Russian Security Council blames London for escalation between Pakistan, Afghanistan
The Security Council is concerned about the situation and has called for conflicts to be settled peacefully
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Russia ready to boost oil supplies to China, India — Novak
Russian oil is in demand, the deputy prime minister noted
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Russia can leave EU gas market earlier — Putin
Other markets now open, President said
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Iran’s foreign policy to continue relying on Khamenei’s legacy — envoy to Russia
Kazem Jalali called Iran's Supreme Leader a great architect
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Israel attacked Saudi Aramco’s refinery in false flag operation — news agency
According to the agency's source, the port of Fujairah in the UAE is one of the next targets of Israelis
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Hungary eyes Druzhba pipeline blocking by Kiev political — Szijjarto
The Hungarian top diplomat emphasized that Budapest was interested in gas and hydrocarbons supplies to continue reliably and stably as before
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Indiscriminate use of military force in Middle East unacceptable — Chinese MFA
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's appreciation for Saudi Arabia's restraint and its ongoing commitment to peaceful conflict resolution
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Iran;s cabinet developed plan for wartime governance in advance — agency
According to the publication, the plan was personally approved by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who granted all departments the necessary powers for the new realities
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Russian forces destroy 20 pieces of Ukrainian equipment on right bank of Dnieper over week
"Over the past week, [the Russian] artillery and attack drones destroyed and put out of action about 20 units of various military equipment and a large number of Ukrainian personnel stationed on the right bank of the Dnieper River," the ministry said
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Potential successor to Khamenei, situation at US bases: Middle East conflict
Iran damaged communications and radar equipment on at least seven US military facilities in the Middle East during the first three days of hostilities
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Bahraini aluminum producer goes to force majeure — Reuters
The Alba plant in Bahrain is one of the largest aluminum producers
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Russian stock indices in the red on Wednesday — market data
The yuan added ten kopecks to reach 11.27 rubles
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Journalist Lucidi participates in informal meeting of UN Security Council on Ukraine
Another rapporteur is Norwegian political scientist Glenn Diesen, who was unable to attend the meeting in person because his flight was mysteriously cancelled
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FACTBOX: What we know about attack on Russian gas carrier in Mediterranean Sea
The Transport Ministry described the attack as an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy
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Air defenses destroy 34 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within four-hour period
In particular, 21 UAVs were intercepted over the Black Sea
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Impact on GDP and $779 mln in one day - what we know about cost of Iran attack for US
According to Anadolu, the largest expense during the first day was the launch of Tomahawk missiles
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Russia, Belarus to hold joint Air Force and air defense drills on March 16-18
The joint exercise will practice the issues of "planning the employment of the Air Force and air defense troops in a defensive operation of the regional grouping of forces and also the joint use of the Air Force and air defense troops of the Republic of Belarus and Russia’s Aerospace Force
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Lavrov, Prime Minister of Sudan discuss military-political crisis in republic
The Russian side emphasized the need for a swift end to the armed conflict and the launch of the post-conflict reconstruction process
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New Middle East war more dangerous than nuclear war — analyst
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the world is witnessing the beginning of the end of the old paradigm of warfare
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Iran’s top security official puts US death toll from retaliatory Iranian strikes at 500
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani emphasized that the martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would exact a heavy price from the enemy
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Press review: Iran derails US‑Israeli plans while Middle East conflict boosts oil and gold
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 2nd
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Iran can wage war with drones almost indefinitely — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin believes that today only Russia, Ukraine, and Iran have mastered the art of warfare under the new rules
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Iran permitted two ships of friendly countries to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran hit more than ten ships, including tankers, in the Strait of Hormuz since the moment when the US and Israel attacked it on February 28
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Number of Russian tourists visiting Georgia grows by 50%
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Drone strikes bridge linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
The United States could have used this transportation link to evacuate its military personnel, the news agency said
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Nearly all neo-Nazis’ defenses around Mariupol eliminated, Russian military reports
The successful operation to unblock the city has allowed for opening humanitarian corridors starting from 15:00 and beginning the mass evacuation of civilians who have for a long time been kept hostage by the neo-Nazis
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Over 250 flights canceled between Russia, Middle East — Economy Minister
The airspace of ten countries in the Middle East is being closed since February 28
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Zelensky sees no signals from US for new round of negotiations on Ukraine
On Monday, Zelensky said the new round of talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine scheduled for March 5-6 has not yet been canceled
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UN committee points out numerous human rights issues in US – Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the Human Rights Committee has once again “debunked the myth of the infallible reputation” of the United States
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RZB chief dismisses reports about withdrawal from Eastern Europe
The company sees the markets of Russia, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic as the most promising
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UK medical contingents in Ukraine to be considered targets by Russian forces — diplomat
On February 24, Daily Express reported information about the presence of military medical specialists, including surgeons, physiotherapists, and nurses from the United Kingdom in Ukraine
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US-Israel attacks wound 300 minors in Iran — government
The youngest victim of the brutal Zionist-American attacks on Iran is a one-year-old child
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Iran strikes IDF General Staff building three times — advisor to IRGC commander
An attack was also made on one of the offices of Prime Minister of the Jewish state, Benjamin Netanyahu
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Press review: Iran missile risks may expand conflict and US eyes regime change in Cuba
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 4th
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Central part of Israel shelled twice in half hour
The Israeli army said the missiles from Lebanon had been intercepted
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Slovakia approves termination of electricity supplies agreement with Ukraine
The Slovak Finance Minister is recommended to take steps in respect of SEPS company for immediate termination of the agreement between SEPS and Ukrenergo
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Russia rejects West’s attempt to deny its plans to provide Ukraine with nukes — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, London and Paris "have the capability, incentive and means to commit the indicated international law crime"
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Russian authorities daily step up country’s positions in spite of West’s pressure — Lavrov
According to Russian Foreign Minister, "all the countries that experience the negative effect of the selfish policy carried out by the United States and its satellites have an objective need to reconfigure their economic relations"
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Wildfires in Siberia destroy 65 buildings, including 33 residential houses
To combat the emergency, additional rescue teams from Tuva and Kuzbass have been deployed to Khakassia
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Airlines carry almost 6,000 passengers from Middle East to Russia on March 2, 3
The plan is to bring another 7,100 people on 34 flights on March 4
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Qatar to need at least one month to return to previous LNG production volumes — Reuters
According to sources, the facility in Ras Laffan will need at least two weeks to restart production
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Russian MFA comments on possible 'nuclear collaboration' between European countries'
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that the attitudes of the countries bordering the region and beyond are important
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Ukrainian attack against Russian gas carrier is terrorist act — Putin
It is not the first time already when we face things of such kind, Russian President said
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Russia to work with reliable counterparties in energy supplies
Russia has always been and remains a reliable supplier of energy resources, President said
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IN BRIEF: On situation around Druzhba oil pipeline
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the EC is pressuring Ukraine to resume supplies
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Top Russian diplomat arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
Sergey Lavrov will take part in several bilateral and multilateral high-level meetings
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Mossad conducts overnight ground operation in Iran — Al Arabiya
According to the TV channel, the operation was carried out by Mossad operatives with the support of special forces
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Putin holds Kremlin meeting with Hungary’s top diplomat
Peter Szijjarto has already met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Press review: Israel opens second front as Trump shows no clear Iran strategy outlook
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 3rd
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Russian Parliament to vote on online fake news bill
Under the bill violations of the ban will be interpreted as administrative offenses punishable with fines under the Code of Administrative Offenses
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Hungary does not want to be involved in conflict, energy war — Szijjarto
The minister emphasized that energy security is the most important for Hungary in current difficult conflict times
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Putin raises topic of oil supplies to Hungary at meeting with Szijjarto
Not everything depends on Russia on this matter but Russia has always been the reliable supplier, the president stressed
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Chaos in Middle East, nuclear arms race provocation: Russian MFA’s statements
Maria Zakharova emphasized that the crisis in the Middle East "has no military solution"
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Iran to continue destroying enemy bases within reach of its forces — diplomat
Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei stressed that "the people and the Armed Forces of Iran are resolute to continue war until the victory"
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US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast — Reuters
According to the agency, 79 people were rescued, while more than 100 sailors remain missing
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Two sailors injured in attack on Russian gas tanker — transport ministry
They were taken off the ship by a lifeboat and taken to a hospital in Benghazi
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US could slow PAC-3 missile supplies to Ukraine due to Mideast conflict — BZ
The publication notes that while the world’s eyes are on Iran, Israel and the Persian Gulf countries in recent days
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Three people injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Saratov Region — governor
Roman Busargin says several civilian facilities were damaged
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Iran only targeting US, Israeli targets, top diplomat tells his Turkish counterpart
Abbas Araghchi says the attacks are directed at targets used for "aggressive operations against Iran"
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Yemeni Houthis ready for military action against Israel in defense of Iran — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova underscored the clear risk of the conflict spreading further, warning that "the ongoing US and Israeli aggression against Iran could trigger a broader armed confrontation across the Middle East"
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Russia to take EU militarization into account in upgrading all types of weapons — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, the EU is currently undergoing a transformation into "an aggressive, intractable, conflict-minded, impoverished, and self-defeating international player"
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Israeli PM suspects White House of conducting separate talks with Tehran — TV
According to the sources cited by Channel 12, Benjamin Netanyahu asked the White House for clarification on this matter
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FACTBOX: What is known about tankers’ situation after closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Ten oil tankers attempting to pass the strait have already been struck by missiles and drones
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Power supply restored in central Iraq — energy company
The supply was discontinued several hours ago due to a lack of gas shipments to a power plant in the southern governorate of Basra
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Russian stocks move to negative territory during main trading session
The yuan exchange rate was also down at 11,251 rubles
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Iran confirms damage to nuclear sites after US strikes
Iranian Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami noted that Tehran has the ability to repair the damage thanks to accumulated experience
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Oil price possibly reaching $200, declining stocks: situation in economy
The price of futures contracts of Brent crude oil has exceeded $85 per barrel for the first time since mid-2024
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United States to cut off trade with Spain — Trump
The US president recalled that Spain had been the only NATO country to refuse to increase defense expenditures to 5% of the GDP
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Russian special services have data about Kiev plotting to sabotage gas pipelines — Putin
Moscow has shared this information with Ankara, the Russian leader stated
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Gas prices in Europe spiked due to more solvent customers — Putin
The main suppliers of gas did not reduce their volumes, the president noted
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Pentagon confident Iran can no longer carry out mass missile launches
Iran's theater ballistic missile shots fired down 86% from the first day of fighting, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated
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US has no problems with Russia and China stemming from Iran war, says Pentagon chief
According to Pete Hegseth, he has no message for Russia and China on this issue
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