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Middle East conflict

While world remains preoccupied with Iran, Israel keeps attacking Gaza — Palestinian envoy

More than 50% of Gaza’s territory is occupied by Israel, Abdel Hafiz Nofal said

MOSCOW, March 10. /TASS/. Everyone is preoccupied with the situation around Iran, while the Israeli attack on Gaza continues, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal told TASS.

"The Israeli attack on Gaza continues, civilians are dying daily. More than 50% of Gaza’s territory is occupied by Israel. The situation in Gaza is very difficult. But, unfortunately, people have now diverted their attention from Gaza to the situation in Iran," the diplomat stated.

Meanwhile, the Board of Peace, established at the initiative of US President Donald Trump, remains inactive in the Middle East. "The Board of Peace is doing nothing," the ambassador stated in response to a question about the prospects of the Board taking part in resolving the situation in the region.

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon surpasses 600 — Health Ministry

The ministry reported that 91 children are among the casualties

Ukrainian armed forces missile strike on Bryansk leaves casualties, wounded

Priority measures are being taken to contain and eliminate the consequences of the attack

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

Ukrainian platoon led by Colombian mercenary surrenders in Zaporozhye Region

Most of the Ukrainian soldiers surrendered without resistance

Slovakia may refuse to support Ukraine's EU bid — Russian envoy

Sergey Andreyev noted that in response to Ukraine’s unfriendly actions the Slovak government has decided to terminate a Slovak-Ukrainian agreement on emergency electricity supplies

Pentagon chief says world does not appreciate US efforts to reduce civilian casualties

Pete Hegseth also accused Iran of placing missile weapons in residential areas and striking civilians in other countries

FACTBOX: What is known about Russian-crewed Caffa cargo ship detained in Sweden

Swedish authorities said the arrested captain of the ship is a Russian citizen

Istanbul may become venue for talks on Ukraine — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, all the parties treat this venue "rather positively"

Kremlin receives no proposals to organize another Putin-Trump summit — spokesman

When asked if Russia still saw the Hungarian capital of Budapest as an acceptable venue, Dmitry Peskov said that there was no discussions underway about that

US Navy refuses requests for military escorts through Strait of Hormuz — agency

According to the sources, the US Navy says the risk of attacks is too high

Top Iranian diplomat thanks US Central Command for admitting HIMARS use

Nobody should complain if Iran's powerful missiles destroy these systems wherever they are in retribution, Abbas Araghchi added

Iran to take revenge on US, Israel for attacks on residential facilities — army

Iran urges the Gulf nations to reveal the location of US and Israeli military shelters on their territory

Hungary interested in supporting Ukraine as buffer zone between itself, Russia — PM

According to Viktor Orban, Hungary will be able to guarantee its security if it doesn’t border Russia

Russian dollar billionaires hit a new record in Forbes global list

According to the Russian version of Forbes, the combined wealth of the richest Russians also reached a new all-time high of $696.5 billion

Iran loses more than 90% of its missile launchers — Bloomberg

According to the report, the US and Israel have "learned their lesson" after the escalation in the summer of 2025 and are now using the tactic of destroying launchers and command posts, which deprives Iran of the ability to carry out large-scale strikes

Bodies of 84 IRIS Dena crew members identified, will be returned to Iran — military

A total of 20 crew members are still listed as missing

Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,265 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Islamic Resistance in Iraq conducts almost 300 operations against US military bases

According to the statement, 13 American servicemen were killed in the attacks

IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves — WSJ

A decision on this issue is to be made on March 11

US fails to 'decapitate' Iran with Khamenei’s assassination — NYT

The so-called decapitation strategy is a method used by the US and Israel to neutralize an adversary by eliminating the ruling elite

Russia ready to pump oil via Druzhba pipeline — ambassador to Slovakia

Sergey Andreyev emphasized that Kiev's claims that Russia is allegedly attacking Druzhba are not true

Qatar’s armed forces intercept missile attack — Defense Ministry

Several explosions sounded in the Qatari capital of Doha on Wednesday morning

UN Security Council to vote on Russia’s Middle East draft on Wednesday — Permanent Mission

The Security Council will also vote on a draft Bahraini resolution condemning Iran's actions in response to the attack by Israel and the United States

At least 17 US facilities damaged in Iranian retaliatory strikes — NYT

In addition to US military bases, American diplomatic missions in Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia were attacked

Iranian national football team to skip 2026 FIFA World Cup — minister

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19

'Reality changed' since Istanbul agreements — Kremlin

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that agreements no longer meet the requirement of the changed situation

Kim Jong Un watches test launch of cruise missiles from destroyer

The North Korean leader ordered a review of the composition of naval weapons systems by practical necessity and the realities of the country

US, Israel destroy foundations of peace, security in Middle East — North Korea

The North Korean Foreign Ministry also pointed out that Pyongyang respects "the right of the Iranian people to elect their supreme leader and its choice"

Iraq approves agreement with Chevron to operate West Qurna-2 oil field — government

According to the statement, the government has approved the final terms of the framework agreement

Russian embassy in London says blood of Bryansk residents on British military’s hands

Moscow reiterated its firm condemnation of the terrorist assault

Strike on Bryansk, confronting hostile social media: Kremlin spokesman’s remarks

Russia must continue its special military operation and achieve its goals, Dmitry Peskov said

FACTBOX: Power line damaged in Rostov Region as 185 Ukrainian drones hit Russia overnight

A large-scale drone raid was repelled in Taganrog and five districts of the Rostov Region

Territorial issue not the only problem to solve in Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov said this issue still remains among the main ones

Donetsk People’s Republic gradually recovering after years of severe damage — Putin

The Russian leader highlighted that the pace of recovery had been fairly rapid

Attack on Arctic Metagaz terrorist act, war crime — Russian MFA spokeswoman

According to Maria Zakharova, it is noteworthy that this terrorist attack "was carried out in close proximity to the shores of an EU member state, yet so far, not a single European state has condemned what happened"

EU may try to break Orban for April 12 polls in Hungary — Russian envoy

Rodion Miroshnik noted that if the EU starts to break the standards of normal electoral law, then predictions become very difficult

Nine civilians die, over 70 wounded after Ukraine’s attack on Russia over weekend

Rodion Miroshnik condemned the attacks on civilians in Russia, saying that this is typical of the Vladimir Zelensky regime to fight against children and the elderly

Zelensky on edge hearing what was discussed in Putin-Trump call — expert

Viktor Medvedchuk emphasized that, amid the conflict in the Middle East, Vladimir Zelensky continues to treat his own people like expendable material

Trump denies reports of intel info about Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz

The US leader stressed that "if for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before"

China concerned about spread of war to entire Persian Gulf region — special envoy

China believes that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of all the countries of the Persian Gulf should be respected, Zhai Jun said

Japan puts new lithium-powered, cruise-missile-capable submarine into service

This is the fifth submarine of this type to enter service, and it will be equipped with Type 12 cruise missiles with a range of over 1,000 km

Putin holds second telephone call with Iranian president in one week — Kremlin

Their previous telephone conversation took place on March 6, after Putin held a series of talks with leaders of the Persian Gulf countries

Ukrainian leadership ordered attack that killed civilians in Bryansk — diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that this was an "atrocity," an attack that is beyond comprehension

Russia, China now main beneficiaries of US-Iran conflict — newspaper

The Washington Post believes that military operations, given the US national debt, which is approaching $39 trillion, could make it difficult for the United States to "compete with much more significant adversaries, notably Iran’s allies Russia and China"

US, Israel targeting civilians in violation of international law — Iranian envoy to UN

Amir Saeid Iravani stated that densely populated residential areas and critical civilian infrastructure are deliberately targeted

US won’t escalate war against Iran to escort tankers — Pentagon

Wahington has capabilities that no other nation on Earth has, Pete Hegseth said

Lavrov to partake in International Organization for Russian Language conference

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the parties will exchange views on the topical issues of the use of the Russian language in international practice, and discuss the main areas of joint work

IN BRIEF: Further developments around Druzhba pipeline

Hungarian Deputy Energy Minister Gabor Czepek said that a Hungarian commission to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline has traveled to Ukraine for dialogue with the country's authorities on the resumption of Russian oil transit

Conflict in Middle East disrupted global sulfur supplies — FT

According to CRU Group estimates, Persian Gulf countries provide for about 45% of global sulfur exports,

Russian UAV control unaffected by shutdown of foreign comms terminals — Defense Ministry

According to the ministry, UAVs of the Russian unmanned systems forces continue to engage enemy weapons, equipment, military facilities, and personnel on a daily basis

Spain permanently recalls its ambassador to Israel — decree

There is currently no information on the appointment of a new head of the diplomatic mission

Prototype drone similar to Starlink planned for testing in spring of 2026 — CUST

The drone will be able to stay aloft for up to 40 days

Palestinian ambassador to Russia calls for international conference on Gaza

Abdel Hafiz Nofal said that "a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict" is an important goal

Foreign volunteer killed in Kiev forces’ attack on car in Kursk region

Governor Alexander Khinshtein expressed condolences to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased volunteer

Putin discusses Middle East with leaders of Azerbaijan, UAE: what is known

The Russian leader expressed gratitude to Ilham Aliyev for his assistance in evacuating Russians from Iran amid attacks by the US and Israel

Number of those detained in Iran for espionage on behalf of Israel, US rises to 40

The IRGC reported that 10 more people were arrested

Iran's 37th wave of attacks on Israel, US facilities most powerful since start of war — TV

According to the TV channel, the duration of several attacks carried out using missiles and drones was at least three hours

US 'confession' on HIMARS, calls for settlement: latest on war in Middle East

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that "nobody should complain" if Iran’s missiles destroy the launchers

Ukrainian attack in Bryansk aimed at disrupting negotiation process — Russian MFA

Rodion Miroshnik noted that Zelensky "will be held directly accountable for the crimes committed"

Press review: Iran won't compromise with US as Russia offers lifeline in Mideast crisis

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 10th

Tankers begin crossing Strait of Hormuz

No ships were tracked to be moving in the opposite direction

Zelensky has things to hide about Druzhba pipeline — Russian envoy to Slovakia

Thus Sergey Andreyev commented on Vladimir Zelensky's rejection of the proposal to inspect the pipeline

Iran’s elite army unit to block regional oil exports to US, spokesman warns

Ali Mohammad Naini also added that the Islamic Republic’s Army "is ready to expand the war"

Russian TV presenter apologizes to Ukrainians for thoughtless remark

Earlier, he apologized to Ukraine on Twitter, but the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said it was not a proper apology

Death toll in Ukraine’s missile attack on Bryansk rises to seven people — governor

Alexander Bogomaz added that 42 people are wounded

Iran’s IRGC announces launching 10 heavy missiles on Tel-Aviv

Earlier, the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Majid Mousavi announced that the Islamic Republic will only use missiles with warheads weighing more than a ton at the next stages of the conflict

FACTBOX: What is known about aftermath of Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Bryansk

The attack killed six people and injured 42

Hungarian experts travel to Ukraine to inspect Druzhba oil pipeline

The experts also plan to meet with EU representatives to discuss ending Ukraine’s blockade of oil supplies from Russia

Russia uses Kinzhal hypersonic missiles 44 times during special military operation

The first combat use of the complex was recorded on March 18, 2022

Military operation against Iran threatens US-created Board of Peace — media

Indonesia has already announced plans to leave the Board of Peace due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

West battlegroup destroys three Ukrainian HIMARS shells, 42 UAVs during day

A Starlink satellite communication station and three field ammunition depots were also destroyed

US interceptor stocks are depleting at unprecedented rate — magazine

"The extent of damage to American bases is not known, but the fact that USS George H.W. Bush is being moved post-hoc into the theater suggests that all is not well," the report says

US president suggests military operation against Iran may soon conclude

According to Donald Trump, there is "practically nothing left to target" there

Russian troops liberate Chervonaya Zarya community in Sumy Region over past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,370 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Europe imports all-time high amounts of LNG for heating season

The EU countries have already purchased 66.8 billion cubic meters of LNG, and this figure will continue to grow

Israel says did not push US to attack Iran

Israeli President Isaac Herzog stressed that this was the decision of US President Donald Trump

Merchant ship hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz — UKMTO

All crew members are safe

US Navy escorts tanker through Strait of Hormuz — Secretary of Energy

Chris Wright said it will ensure that oil remains flowing to global markets

Russian expert explains why nukes can't simply be handed to Ukraine

Vasily Kashin noted that Britain itself was not a full-fledged nuclear power as it does not produce nuclear delivery options

Press review: Trump floats sanctions relief as oil soars and Israel's nuclear shadow looms

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 11th

Russian troops 'turn war on its head' by pioneering drone warfare era - expert

According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the war that everyone had known since the advent of artillery and aircraft was changed forever

Dmitriev predicts huge energy crisis in Europe

The Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO said that predictions are easy when based on data and trends

Pentagon assesses damage from Iran strikes on US Fifth Fleet HQ at $200 mln — NYT

The newspaper reports that the strikes on the US Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait may have destroyed or damaged "at least six buildings or structures" associated with satellite communications infrastructure

Pipeline attacks during energy crisis expose essence of Kiev regime — Kremlin

Such actions by the Kiev regime can be called especially irresponsible, Dmitry Peskov noted

US asks Romania to host additional forces at airbase — TV

Romanian President Nicusor Dan will convene a meeting of the Supreme Defense Council on the morning of March 11 to discuss the issue

Base near Baghdad airport attacked for sixth time in few hours — portal

No casualties were reported

One more cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz — UKMTO

The incident occurred eleven nautical miles to the north of Oman

Four Iranian diplomats killed in Israeli strike on Beirut — Iranian envoy to UN

Amir-Saeid Iravani called the strike a deliberate terrorist attack

Last week becomes 'bloodiest since beginning of year' due to Kiev's actions — envoy

It can be considered a demonstration that Ukraine does not want to negotiate anything under any circumstances, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador at Large on Kiev’s War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik said

Russian Consulate General building in Isfahan damaged during attack — diplomat

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that there were no casualties or serious injuries among the employees

'Most intense' strikes on Iran and keeping operation’s pace: what Hegseth said

According to Pete Hegseth, the United States was not planning to expand its military activities in Iran in case a need arises to convoy tankers and other vessels via the Strait of Hormuz

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

US allies in Middle East point to missile interceptor shortages — TV

Washington plans to create a task force to provide new supplies to the Middle East nations

Hot phase of Middle East conflict may last 10-15 days more — Russian expert

According to Murad Sadygzade, the most alarming conclusion of recent days is that the current conflict is acting as an accelerator for a broader global crisis

Sensing US on cusp of pulling plug on Iran operation, Israel to ramp up attacks — media

Primary targets include facilities related to Iran’s nuclear program, the production of ballistic missiles and drones, as well as administrative sites

Russia to inform UN about Kiev's deliberate strike on Bryansk — Foreign Ministry

According to the latest data, the missile attack on Bryansk killed six people and injured 37

Moldovan government approves withdrawal from CIS’s basic treaties

The country denounced the Agreement on the Establishment of the Commonwealth, its Charter, and the Alma-Ata Declaration

Pentagon loses effectiveness due to mass civilian personnel cuts — portal

The top leadership is aware of the problem but is preventing recruitment

Kremlin spokesman recalls Russia warned Turkey about Kiev's plans to sabotage pipelines

Russia has repeatedly conveyed this information, Dmitry Peskov noted

Kiev loses 85 Su-27 fighters since 2022 — TASS estimates

Most of the Ukrainian aviation was lost in the first two years of the special military operation

Effectiveness of Iranian strikes to increase as US arsenal depleted — expert

It’s surprising how quickly Iranian military learned and implemented lessons from the 12-day war, Vali R. Nasr noted