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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Washington rules out 2003 Iraqi scenario in Iran — US diplomat

Mike Waltz did not rule out a pinpoint ground operation

NEW YORK, March 15. /TASS/. The United States’ military operation against Iran will not escalate into a large-scale intervention like the one in Iraq in 2003, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said.

"I'm confident that this isn't going to be another 2003 Iraq. There are not going to be hundreds of thousands of troops occupying urban areas somewhere, certainly not Tehran," he told Fox News.

At the same time, he did not rule out that the Pentagon may stage a pinpoint ground operation if need be. "But if the President [of the US Donald Trump] has to dedicate limited options, very focused, very targeted options, I'm confident that's something that the Pentagon can and will provide him," he said.

US Vice President JD Vance said earlier that unlike the campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq, this time the United States sets clear goals of its military operations. Trump also said that Washington doesn’t want to see the Iraqi scenario in Iran.

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28. Major Iranian cities, including Tehran, were struck. The White House justified the attack by citing alleged missile and nuclear threats from Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a retaliatory operation, targeting sites in Israel. US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE were also hit. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and some other key Iranian leaders were killed in the joint US-Israeli attack.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran

US looking for ways to end war with Iran, IRGC claims

Spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini says "the enemy is in disarray, and within its leadership, there are accusations of a lack of strategy"

Iran completes heaviest missile attack on Israel — IRGC Aerospace Force chief

According to the report, the operation successfully disrupted and destroyed key Israeli aerial surveillance systems

US sank over 65 Iranian ships, hit 6,000 targets — White House

Karoline Leavitt pointed out that Tehran’s missile launched capabilities were reduced by 90%

UK may send interceptor drones to Middle East allies — newspaper

The UK authorities believe that Octopus UAVs may be useful against Iran’s Shahed drones, the newspaper said

Iran uses solid-fuel ballistic missiles to attack Israel — IRGC

Among the targets were "places of the deployment of American soldiers in the region"

IRGC conducts new strikes on US targets in Middle East

The IRGC said it intends to continue striking US and Israeli "targets, centers, and interests" until "the enemy surrenders."

Pentagon reports strikes on 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island

But the Islamic Republic’s oil industry facilities located there were not affected, CENTCOM said

Oreshnik’s launch is sudden, undetectable by satellites — analyst

The range of the Oreshnik system is up to 5,500 kilometers

FSB detains foreign national fleeing military service for inciting terrorism

The FSB clarified that "the foreign national arrived in Russia with the aim of evading compulsory military service in the armed forces of a foreign state" and that he had been placed on a wanted list in his home country

Witkoff says Kiev should ask for exemption from duties instead of Tomahawks — WSJ

Witkoff explained to Ukraine that the postponement of the duties would relieve the burden on the country's economy, while "a handful of missiles" would not solve anything

Qatari Interior Ministry announces evacuation of country’s several areas

It was not specified which areas would be affected by the evacuation

Gazprom warns Europe about problems ahead of upcoming gas storing season

Currently, underground storage facilities in Germany, France, and the Netherlands are filled to 18.1%, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller told

Iran announces new wave of missile strikes on Israel — public broadcaster

Air raid sirens have been ringing out in Tel Aviv and adjacent areas in central Israel

Explosion takes place in Amsterdam, Jewish school likely target — Reuters

No further details were provided

Middle East conflict may lead to 70% drop in oil production, expert says

Even if Russia provides additional supplies, importers will be able to offset only part of the potential losses, Aditya Saraswat noted

North Korea launches about 10 ballistic missiles — Yonhap

South Korean media note that the launch took place amid statements by the country’s prime minister regarding US President Donald Trump’s interest in contacting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Russia controls 90% of Donbass, ambassador to UK says

"The situation in Ukraine itself is that it is steadily moving towards defeat," Andrey Kelin said

US seeks to make Cuba economically dependent — Bloomberg

The agency notes that Donald Trump’s allies believe current Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is incapable of implementing necessary economic reforms

Iran dismisses Ukraine’s drone support to US as 'a joke' — diplomat

Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky announced sending drone teams to the Middle East, namely Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia

Russian team is third in medal standings at Paralympic Games

Russian athletes have won eight gold, one silver, and three bronze medals

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

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China to play constructive role for Middle East de-escalation — embassy

Spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the US Liu Pengyu emphasized that "China’s attitude on the situation in the Middle East is objective and impartial"

American sailors set fire to USS Gerald R. Ford to avoid fighting — Iranian army

On March 12, the US Naval Forces Central Command reported that a fire broke out on board the USS Gerald R. Ford

Ex-president Zourabichvili prepared to enter presidential palace if coup succeeds — PM

"She was ready to enter it, but denied this after the attempt failed," Irakli Kobakhidze said

Trump surprised by Zelensky’s reluctance to strike deal on Ukraine

The US leader also added that "Vladimir Zelensky is far more difficult to make a deal with"

Turkey takes steps to avoid being dragged into Iranian crisis — Erdogan

The Turkish leader said that Ankara is taking the necessary security measures against any threats

Swedish prosecutor’s office decides to detain Sea Owl captain

He is suspected of using forged documents

Almost 60 wounded in missile attack on northern Israel — newspaper

A building was damaged. Bomb squads are working in the area

Russian captain of Sea Owl I tanker placed under arrest in Sweden

He is suspected of using forged documents

Russian skier Bagiyan wins third gold at Paralympics

The Russian Paralympian accompanied by her guide Sergey Sinyakin raced the distance in 43 minutes 59.1 seconds

Israel carries out 400 waves of attacks on Iran since February 28 — IDF

The Israeli Air Force focused "on the dismantling of infrastructure and targeting operatives of the fire, defense, and production units in western Iran," the Israeli military said

Macron states the need for restoring Druzhba pipeline functioning as soon as possible

"It is important, in the first instance, to ensure full transparency," the French president said

Military operation against Iran to last 'as long as necessary' — US President Trump

The US President also said that American and Israeli objectives during the military operation against Iran may be a little different

Iranian armed forces HQ reports on strikes against Israel, US bases in Bahrain, Iraq

According to the report, the Muwaffaq Salti base in Jordan and other US bases in Manama and Erbil were subjected to the most powerful attacks by missiles and drones of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Tehran, Washington were able to make good progress prior to attacks — Iran’s top diplomat

Washington seems to have misinterpreted the stance of the Islamic Republic, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

Afghanistan’s losses in confrontation with Pakistan exceed 1,500 — Pakistani minister

More than 912 others were injured, Attaullah Tarar noted

Turkey has no illusions about Board of Peace — foreign minister

Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey has not yet received any requests to contribute troops for a stabilization force in the Palestinian enclave

Street artist Banksy born under name of Robin Gunningham — Reuters

According to the news agency, the artist changed his name as he grew up

Attacks on Baghdad airport area create security risks for jail housing IS militants

The Iraqi justice ministry warned that the possibility of a strike "causes concerns about how the security perimeter and the facility’s overall security may be affected"

Israel has no plans to hold direct talks with Lebanon in coming days — foreign minister

Israel "expects the Lebanese government to take serious measures to stop the shelling of Israel by Hezbollah", Gideon Saar said

Iran wants deal but proposes terms unacceptable to Washington, Trump says

"The fake news media hates to report how well the United States military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal - but not a deal that I would accept," the US President wrote on Truth Social

Israeli army reports destruction of Iranian Space Agency research center

In addition, strikes targeted several facilities involved in the production of air defense systems, the military stated

Two people injured in Israel following Iranian strikes — medical service

Medical teams are providing assistance to two men with minor injuries

IDF reports new wave of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The targets included rocket launchers ready to fire at Israel and several headquarters of the Radwan Force special operations unit in Beirut

Iran attacks US military objects in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain — IRGC

Iranian missiles and UAVs struck Patriot radars, a control tower, and anti-aircraft installations at the Al-Dhafra base, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported

Russia dismisses London's claim of Moscow's involvement in strike on Iraqi base as fiction

The diplomatic mission is convinced that John Healey’s statement about the Russian threat has domestic political motives

US rebuffs efforts by Middle East monarchies toward ceasefire talks with Iran — Reuters

In its turn, Iran is not ready to discuss a ceasefire until the United States and Israel stop intense bombing and meet its demands, including compensation

Russian ties with US are based on realistic assessments of their moves — diplomat

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow has taken note of Washington’s move to admit the previous administration’s Russophobic mistakes

US vice president opposed Trump’s decision to launch Iran war — Politico

JD Vance is "skeptical," is "worried about success" and "just opposes" the Iran war, the officials revealed

US aircraft carriers prove ineffective in Middle East conflict — expert

The use of aircraft carriers proved costly and ineffective because they could be deployed relatively safely only outside the range of precision weapons, expert with the Institute of Law and National Security at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Alexander Stepanov told

One more drone downed en route to Moscow

Saturday’s drone attack on the Moscow Region surrounding the Russian capital has become the largest since the start of the year

Israel running critically low on interceptor missiles — portal

According to the news portal, Israel has entered the current military operation already low on interceptors, because they were actively used during last summer’s conflict with Iran

While Europe is preparing for war, Hungary will remain island of security — Orban

Hard times are coming, the Hungarian Prime Minister noted

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russian Battlegroup North units gained control of the settlement of Chervonaya Zarya in the Sumy Region and Battlegroup South units liberated the settlement of Golubovka in the DPR through active offensive operations

Question of lifting anti-Russian sanctions raised during Japan’s ruling party meeting

Lawmaker Muneo Suzuki noted that Japan could use its geographical advantage to replace oil and gas supplies from the Middle East

Call on Ukraine, NATO to stay away from Belarus and Oreshnik: Lukashenko’s statements

The Belarusian president stressed that Ukraine and NATO should refrain from interfering in Belarusian affairs, lest Minsk be compelled to use the Oreshnik missile system

Yemeni Houthis threaten to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait in support of Iran

The first measure could be the official declaration of a naval blockade against the United States and the Zionist regime, an official of the Houthi military forces, Abed al-Thawr said

UAE looking for ways to resolve Middle East crisis — presidential adviser

Anwar Gargash also noted that the UAE has the right to self-defense

Trump says he is not satisfied by terms of possible deal with Iran

The US President did not specify the details.

Two houses damaged by Ukrainian shelling attack on DPR in past day

No casualties were reported

Many countries want to buy oil from Russia following relaxation of US sanctions — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that the markets are indeed vast

US president says several countries ready to help secure Strait of Hormuz

When asked whether the US Navy would start escorting ships through the strait, Donald Trump said that "it’s possible"

EU moves to prolong its Russia blacklist until mid-September

According to the document, "In the context of the sanctions' review, the Council also decided not to renew the listings of two individuals and to remove five deceased persons from the list"

Hungarian experts return from Kiev without access to Druzhba pipeline

Ukrainian authorities also refused them meetings at the Energy Ministry on the issue of resuming supplies of Russian oil

Iran claims to have struck US aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf

Iran’s IRGC said the US vessel had left the Persian Gulf and was fleeing back to the United States

Ukrainian aircraft used for Bryansk strikes may have taken off from Odessa region

The Ukrainian military launched a missile strike on Bryansk on March 10

Ukraine delivers missile strike on Belgorod Region, power facilities damaged

According to preliminary information, there were no casualties

Saudi air defenses down 17 Iranian drones overnight — Defense Ministry

Most of the drones were destroyed over the Eastern Province

Washington, Caracas discuss extradition of Maduro ally — Bloomberg

If Caracas extradites Alex Saab to the US, it "would represent the most significant legal cooperation", the agency writes

Russian skier Voronchikhina picks up her second gold medal at Italy’s Paralympics

The Russian Paralympic athlete won the women's slalom standing ahead of China’s Wenjing Zhu who took silver

Israel plans to continue operation against Iran for at least three weeks — IDF

The IDF's actions are determined not by the schedule, but by the completion of assigned tasks, said spokesman Brigadier General Efi Defrin

Lebanese death toll from Israeli attacks rises to more than 800 — ministry

The number of those injured is 2,000, the Arab republic’s Ministry of Public Health said

Under Netanyahu, Israel will always be looking for external enemy — top Turkish diplomat

Hakan Fidan also criticized the Jewish state’s politics on Syria, including its strikes on military facilities and the decision to seize control of a swath of land in southern Syria

Israeli army reports four Iranian missile launches overnight

Two people received minor wounds in the city of Holon

Russian oil supplies to global markets stabilize them — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said "Russian oil is essential"

Slovak premier says EU should request mandate for talks with Russia on Ukraine

Robert Fico noted that supporting Ukraine in the conflict did not help to strangle Russia economically

Conflict with Iran not to last for months, White House says

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Spring's first long-lasting magnetic storm is hitting Earth — scientists

The phenomenon is linked to a sharp increase in the speed of the solar wind near Earth, which, in turn, is caused by a coronal hole on the Sun

Attack on USS Abraham Lincoln, fears of migration crisis: Middle East conflict

Some European countries fear that the US and Israeli military operation against Iran could trigger a massive influx of migrants, testing the European Union's reformed asylum system

Aggression against Iran divides US administration — Mehr

According to the agency, there us no consensus in the objectives, scale, and consequences of the operation against Iran in the White House

Air defenses down another 15 drones targeting Moscow — mayor

First responders are working at the scene where the debris fell

British, French ambassadors summoned to Russia’s Foreign Ministry over strikes on Bryansk

In case of further involvement of London and Paris in the Kiev regime’s war crimes, precisely these European countries will bear responsibility for the destructive consequences of the armed conflict and the escalation of tension, the Russian Foreign Ministry stressed

Turkish foreign minister sees no grounds for resumption of US-Iran talks

Hakan Fidan stressed that "the conditions are not very much conducive"

Iran’s new supreme leader in good health, in charge of state affairs – foreign minister

The situation in Iran is stable, Abbas Araghchi said

Russia and Germany reiterate their position on Nord Stream-2 project

Earlier, German top di0plomat criticized the US position on Nord Stream-2

Russian Consulate General in Iran’s Isfahan suspends operations

Information on the resumption of consular services will be provided later

Kazakhstan to vote on new constitution

The amendments were proposed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in September 2025

Global markets now in dire need of Russian oil — Kremlin

Earlier, the US lifted sanctions on the sale of oil and petroleum products from Russia loaded onto ships before March 12

Daniil Medvedev advances to Indian Wells Masters finals

In the final, he will face Jannik Sinner, who is ranked number two in ATP standings

White House doesn’t expect serious harm to US economy from Middle East conflict

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council at the White House acknowledged however that the US administration will have to find solutions to a range of economic problems stemming from the Middle East conflict

US to reinstate sanctions on Russian oil when market stabilizes — Trump

The US President stressed that he wants "to have oil for the world"

Russia downs 280 Ukrainian drones during 10 hours on Saturday

Over the Bryansk Region alone, air defenses, Russia’s National Guard and the BARS-Bryansk brigade destroyed as many as 128 enemy fixed-wing UAVs, according to Governor Alexander Bogomaz

Ukrainian ambassador summoned to Israeli MFA for criticizing PM's remarks about Putin

According to the report, Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director General Yuval Fuchs told the Ukrainian ambassador that his statements were "completely unacceptable" and "violated diplomatic protocol"

Iran’s IRGC tells residents living near US industrial sites in Middle East to leave

Iran’s elite army unit also warned all US businesses across the region to evacuate

UK actor John Elford dies in prison while serving sentence for sexual assault

The cause of death is currently unknown, The Guardian reported

Energy markets to 'punish' countries against sanctions’ softening — Dmitriev

The Special Envoy of the Russian President and chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund noted that UK warmongers oppose oil market stability and peace

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

Drone attack on Moscow becomes largest this year — TASS calculations

On-duty air defenses destroyed 65 drones in less than 12 hours

Slovak PM plans to attend VE-Day celebrations in Moscow

Robert Fico attended the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9. 2025

Ukraine loses around 1,135 troops in special op zone in one day

Russian air defenses shot down 10 guided bombs and 285 fixed-wing drones of the Ukrainian army over the past day

Referendum in Kazakhstan considered valid as voter turnout exceeds 50%

This referendum included 12,461,796 citizens on the voter lists