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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Trump asserts power shift in Iran already took place

The US president said, referring to the new leaders of the country, that he would "see how they turn out"

WASHINGTON, March 24. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has claimed that a change in regime in Iran has already taken place.

"You know, this is a change in the regime, because the leaders are all very different than the ones that we started off with that created all those problems," he told reporters. Washington will "see how they turn out," he said, referring to Iran’s new leaders.

When asked whether he trusts Iran’s authorities, the US president said, "I don't trust anyone."

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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel strikes Iran’s largest explosives production facility in Isfahan

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Vitaly Kiselyov said it is necessary to increase the number of strikes on Ukrainian troops from FPV drones

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US leader’s approval rating drops to 36%, lowest since his inauguration — poll

According to the provided data, 35% of respondents positively assessed the US strikes on Iran, while 61% viewed them negatively

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Russia’s Energy Ministry expects to keep coal exports, production at 2025 level

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West using Ukraine to analyze Russia’s combat tactics — head of Kherson region

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Russian Su-34 bombers wipe out Ukrainian armor by FAB-500 glide bombs in Kursk Region

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Sistema’s shares skyrocket 100% in Moscow trade on owner’s release

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No injuries or damage was caused

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Russian Transport Ministry considering restart of air service with South Korea

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Gazprom gas production down by 25% in 1H 2023 to 179.45 bcm — company

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