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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Iran’s actions are measured response, not start of war or aggression — Pezeshkian

The president says that in its modern history, Iran "has never initiated a war"

RABAT, April 1. /TASS/. Iran’s current actions in the Gulf region are a response to an aggression, grounded in its legitimate right to self-defense, not the start of a war, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an open letter to the US people.

"What Iran has done - and continues to do - is a measured response grounded in legitimate self-defense, and by no means an initiation of war or aggression," the president pointed out.

He added that Iran is "a country that, at least since the founding of the United States, has never initiated a war."

According to the president, "portraying Iran as a threat is neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts."

Oil from Russian tanker to ease fuel shortage in Cuba in coming weeks — president

Miguel Diaz-Canel thanked Russia's leader Vladimir Putin for sending the tanker to the island

Airport in central Iranian city of Kashan comes under attack — authorities

The strikes targeted several cities across the Isfahan Province

World Bank improves forecast for Russian GDP growth in 2024-2025

Russia is expected to have economic growth by 3.2% in 2024, 1.6% in 2025, and 1.1% in 2026, the document indicates

EC provides 80 mln euros to Kiev in profits from frozen Russian assets — Kallas

The EU foreign policy chief admitted that she had no good news on 90 mln euros in military funding to Ukraine

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

US, Iran discuss ceasefire on condition of opening Hormuz Strait — media

The sources noted that the prospects for a deal remain unclear

Sovereignty, resilience, fulfilling commitments to citizens: Putin’s statements

The president said that despite difficulties and constraints, Russia is managing to maintain macroeconomic stability

An-26 crash site discovered, 29 passengers, crew members died

Contact with the plane was lost during a routine flight over Crimea on March 31

Russia to float out new sub to carry Poseidon nuke drone in late June — source

The first basic carrier of Poseidon drones, a Project 09852 special-purpose nuclear sub, the Belgorod, was floated out on April 23, 2019

Russian Internet company Yandex opens commercial office in Shanghai

Shanghai’s team is going to help Chinese companies that work on the Russian market to advance their services and production on the Russian segments on the Internet in Russia using Yandex technologies

Lebanon’s death toll from Israeli strikes exceeds 1,300 — Health Ministry

According to the statement, 3,935 people have been injured

Russia opposes dismantling of NPT but supports its universalization — MFA

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov highlighted the seriousness of recent developments, describing them as "extremely alarming"

Russian troops firmly hold initiative in conflict with Ukraine — deputy foreign minister

As for issues, the Kiev regime has had and continues to have many, with more to come in the future, Mikhail Galuzin noted

Putin, Pashinyan to discuss development of relations between Russia, Armenia

Current regional issues, in particular the development of economic, transport and logistics ties in the South Caucasus, will also be on the agenda of the meeting

Situation on Russia’s fuel market stable, fuel reserves sufficient — Novak

"The balance of supply and demand has stabilized," the deputy prime minister added

Battlegroup North destroys 102 UAVs, 36 heavy quadcopters of Kiev forces in one day

Three Ukrainian armed forces servicemen surrendered to the group's fighters.

US to re-examine NATO’s value after war with Iran — Rubio

The secretary of state says that the decision will be made by the president

Trump threatens to stop arms supplies to Ukraine — FT

Sources told the newspaper that in response, several countries issued a joint statement on March 19, pledging to support efforts to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Northern Sea Route may experience increased traffic in coming years — IMO Chief

Arsenio Dominguez noted Russia's contribution to the IMO which shares its shipping expertise with other countries

Brent oil price reaches $112 per barrel for first time since March 9, 2025 — trade data

By 3:50 a.m. Moscow time, the futures slowed down their growth trading at $111.84 per barrel

BRICS countries may present instruments for mutual settlements at summit in Kazan

The key principles in designing the new financial system are decentralization of international interaction and the use of digital technologies, Andrey Mikhailishin said

Israel attacks 170 targets in Iran in 24 hours, using 400 munitions — IDF

According to the Israel Defense Forces, the attacks targeted "a central site used to produce key components for a variety of weapons in Iran"

Russian stock indices in the green on Monday — market data

The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index ticked up by 1.07% to 3,200.81 points

US to be 'out of Iran pretty quickly', Trump says

Donald Trump claimed that the US and Israel had been able to stop the development of Iran’s nuclear program

Putin presents old manuscript of Holy Quran as gift to Iran’s Supreme Leader

The gift was handed over at a personal meeting between Putin and Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran on Monday

Putin orders Central Election Commission to pay special attention to election security

The Russian president asked the commission "to be in constant contact with the Interior Ministry, the National Guard, and other agencies"

Russian envoy lists EU countries which suffer most from Gulf oil shock

According to Kirill Dmitriev, Italy is highly dependent on gas ports, while Germany relies on imports and has a high demand for energy

Meeting between Putin, Pashinyan ends — Kremlin

The meeting started at about 2:30 p.m. GMT

Russian Embassy in Iran condemns US, Israel for strikes near Orthodox church

The diplomatic mission said that due to the military recklessness of the United States and Israel, the Orthodox community in Iran is unable to visit the church

Russian weapons designer Kalashnikov Jr. passes away

Viktor Kalashnikov was born on July 16, 1942

Russian expert warns of 'underwater front' as Ukraine deploys submersible drones

According to Alexander Stepanov, the Black Sea could serve as a primary testing ground for such systems, "with the subsequent implementation of this sabotage tactic against both the fleet and underwater infrastructure"

US says France can't use America's GMLRS missiles with domestic MLRS — Euractiv

The French are now considering the creation of two new missile systems

Iran carries out strikes at US AWACS aircraft, refueling planes at Ben Gurion Airport

According to the Iranian military, the strikes also targeted a US radar detection and missile and drone tracking facility in the United Arab Emirates

Rostec develops upgraded version of Obereg 2.0 assault body armor

The vest can be equipped with Br4 and more durable Br5 armor panels

IRGC says about 200 US troops killed, wounded in attack on airbase in Saudi Arabia

According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the majority of those killed and wounded are fighter pilots

Placing Strait of Hormuz under third party control won't work — Russian MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that the move would violate international maritime law

Putin hopes upcoming elections in Armenia don’t hinder bilateral relations with Russia

The Russian president also expressed hope that whatever the outcome of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia, the drive for strengthening bilateral relations would remain unchanged

Israel, US carry out strikes on 24 pharmaceutical industry facilities — Iranian minister

The official said that medical equipment production and supply chains have been seriously damaged

Press review: US pressures Kiev on peace talks and EU keeps ban on Russian nuclear fuel

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 27th

Kiev forces redeploy most trained assault units to Zaporozhye area — Russian top brass

But the Battlegroup East units are confidently repelling enemy attacks, Valery Gerasimov said

Trade turnover with Armenia reach $6.4 bln last year — Putin

The head of state noted that Russia's trade turnover with Azerbaijan is less than $5 billion

Thirty casualties of plane crash over Crimea: what is known about missing An-26 aircraft

The An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff

IRGC launches several drones at American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — TV

According to the available data and satellite images, the aircraft carrier strike group left its former location and retreated deep into the Indian Ocean

FACTBOX: What we know about Russia's liberation of Lugansk People’s Republic

The liberation was completed by units from Battlegroup West

Russia’s Krasnopol-M2 guided shell exceeds Western analogues in accuracy — Rostec

The use of these guided munitions turns self-propelled artillery units and towed howitzers from area suppression weapons into a tool for the precise destruction of enemy targets, Rostec representatives said

West denies Central Asia’s sovereignty, seeks intel on Russia — deputy foreign minister

According to Mikhail Galuzin, the United States and the European Union are pressuring Russia’s Central Asian partners to join illegal anti-Russian sanctions, which Moscow "simply does not recognize"

NATO readies for clash with Russia, Kiev truce ploy: Foreign Ministry statements

As Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted, the NATO report again names Russia as the most significant threat to security, peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region

Russia resorts to preventive measures to provide security under present-day conditions

According to Yury Kokov, it is an unprecedented moment in the world history when so many military-technical forces and financial resources have been combined "to wage an undeclared war with one state"

Capital investments in Russia down 2.3% annually in 2025 — statistics

Rosstat informed earlier that capital investments in Russia edged up by 0.5% year on year as of the end of January–September 2025

EC to transfer €1.4 bln in revenue from Russian assets to Ukraine — statement

The funds will be directed "to sustain the Ukrainian State, preserve essential public services" and support the Ukrainian military

Russian tourist flow to Gulf countries may drop by 40-50% — association

The decline in tourist trips abroad in 2026 may be up to 5% year on year, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia noted

Iranian supreme leader’s advisor seriously injured in shelling — TV

According to sources cited by the channel, the official is in critical condition

Russian authorities discuss possible gasoline export ban — sources

Measures to stabilize Russia’s fuel market will be discussed on Friday at a meeting between industry representatives and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak

Ukraine loses some 1,330 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass

The latest figures show that the Ukrainian army lost up to 220 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in good health — MFA

It’s not surprising amid military operations that it may be a while before he makes a public appearance, Esmaeil Baghaei said

Special customs regime will make Hainan a development leader — expert

Deputy Director of the Swedish Belt and Road Institute noted that the launch of such a regime shows a firm commitment to expanding openness

IN BRIEF: Putin, Pashinyan discuss Armenia elections and EAEU-EU ties

The Russian president expressed hope that local political processes in Armenia amid the election campaign would not harm relations between the two countries

Iranian ambassador to Russia outlines Iran’s demands to US, Israel

Kazem Jalali said the Islamic Republic of Iran "has always welcomed any constructive and sincere efforts to establish stability and security in the region"

Inflation in Russia was 0.17% from March 24 to 30 — statistics

Consumer prices gained 0.58% since early March and 2.95% year to date

Russia tops list in production of munitions, air bombs — Rostec

"The output volumes are incomparable with the ones before the Special Military Operation," Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov stressed

Pentagon threatens Iran with especially powerful strikes

"If Iran is wise, they will make a deal," assistant to the US Secretary of War Sean Parnell said

Security in Strait of Hormuz depends directly on stability in Iran, envoy says

Ali Mojtaba Rouzbahani noted that a deep rift has emerged on the international level between "the ruling circles of interventionist countries and the global public opinion"

Press review: What’s on the agenda of SPIEF-2022 and will NATO up the ante with Russia

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 15th

Century without a czar: the investigation into Nicholas II's murder continues

Historians and clergymen have spoken to TASS about the course of investigation

US exit from NATO to hurt Ukraine, set stage for high drama Ankara summit — newspaper

The NATO summit in Ankara is to take place on July 7 and 8

Belarus does not want war, but is preparing for it — Lukashenko

"We cannot speak of any real peacetime,"

Iran completes 87th wave of attacks on Israel and US bases in Middle East — IRGC

During the 87th Wave of Operation True Promise 4, control centers, weapons depots, drones, and hiding places for terrorists and US pilots in various areas were hit

Russia’s frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov arrives in India to participate in Milan exercise

The port and sea phases of the exercise will focus on complex maritime operations, including anti-submarine warfare, air defense, search and rescue operations, and joint security missions

Europe faces gas crisis if 20% of LNG exits market due to Hormuz closure — expert

According to Maria Belova, Europe could face a gas deficit of up to 40 billion cubic meters and a surge in TTF prices comparable to the spring of 2022

Kazakhstan interested in long-term supplies of nuclear fuel in Vietnam

Kazakhstan is interested in long-term supplies of nuclear fuel in Vietnam and in NPP construction projects in that country

Price of Brent oil surpasses $66 per barrel on London’s ICE first since April 28

By 10:10 a.m. Moscow time WTI crude oil for June 2025 delivery reached $63.21

IAEA inspectors notified of high voltage power supply line shutdown at ZNPP

The reason for the shutdown remains unknown

Press review: US may end Iran war as Ukraine drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 1st

US Gaza settlement plan remains declaration — Russia’s Security Council deputy secretary

Yury Kokov said that no practical steps had been taken to implement it

Oil from Russian tanker to ease fuel shortage in Cuba in coming weeks — president

Miguel Diaz-Canel thanked Russia's leader Vladimir Putin for sending the tanker to the island

Zvezda Shipyard hand over seven ships to customers over five years

The portfolio of shipyard orders comprises about sixty ships

Netanyahu says Iran spent nearly $1 trillion on military programs

The Israeli prime minister reiterated that Tehran planned to destroy Israel, "take over the Middle East, and threaten the entire world"

Timoshenko trial shouldn’t spoil Ukraine-EU relations – minister

A report from Brussels said EU is seriously concerned with the prosecutor’s demand that Timoshenko be sentenced to seven years in prison

Russian troops complete liberation of Lugansk People’s Republic — top brass

Russian troops liberated two communities in the Kharkov and Zaporozhye Regions over the past 24 hours, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported

No response to embassy’s inquiries about detention of Russians in Finland’s Kajaani

A first-instance court on May 3 ruled to place the three in custody until August 16, the local media said

Russia warns Netherlands pressure on journalists will draw response — Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that the journalist had waited for the application to be processed for nearly a year before the decision not to extend it was made

Tallinn to convey unacceptability of Ukrainian drones entering Estonian airspace to Kiev

Estonian PM Kristen Michal expressed hope that such scenario would not repeat itself

Putin thanks Special Operations Forces for their courageous operations behind enemy lines

The Russian leader expressed his gratitude to the personnel and veterans for their exemplary combat performance, professional skills, and personal bravery

White House does not rule out oil prices rising to $200 per barrel

According to the publication, the US president received information from the Treasury Department and major energy market players about possible oil price dynamics

Iran’s actions are measured response, not start of war or aggression — Pezeshkian

The president says that in its modern history, Iran "has never initiated a war"

Former NATO AF personnel incur losses in Russian strikes on Ukrainian airfields — expert

Boris Rozhin said that strikes on airfields like Starokonstantinov or Knatovo are carried out quite regularly

First results of national business model to be reviewed before SPIEF — Putin

According to the Russian leader, the model comprises main areas of actions, what should be specifically taken at the legislative, political level to simplify the corporate work, to improve the investment climate

Russia’s Donbass Dome system upgraded to counter new threats

The Donbass Dome system was created in the DPR with the participation of the regional FSB Directorate

German gas importer urges Cabinet to interfere in storages filling situation

VNG CEO Ulf Heitmueller said that things are not moving in the right direction

Global Fact-Checking Network launches educational project in 50 languages

The association says that it aims at providing a "clear, structured guidance that empowers people to begin fact-checking independently"

Russia’s T-90 tank beat out Ukraine’s T-84 for 2001 India contract — expert

According to Alexander Nozdrachev, Russia's key advantage was that it offered not just to supply tanks, but also to transfer technology

Two people killed, 10 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region over past 24 hours

The Ukrainian military fired 44 munitions at settlements in the Graivoronsky district and attacked them with 35 drones

Iran’s judiciary chief killed in attack on Tehran, says Al Hadath

The government has not commented on the information

Qatar Energy declares force majeure on LNG supply Contracts to four countries

The company noted that specialists are currently assessing the damage and the timeframe for repairs to facilities, as well as the impact of the damage on its operations

Errol Musk says he believes Lavrov’s explanation of special military op reasons

Errol Musk mentioned that he had spoken with Sergey Lavrov about Donbass

IMF upgrades US economic growth forecast for 2024 and 2025

Growth is expected to slow to 2.2% in 2025, as gradual fiscal tightening and a cooling labor market slow consumption growth, the report said

US urging Kiev to compromise with Moscow — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Galuzin

The official says that Vladimir Zelensky, according to his statement, has no plans to withdraw troops from Donbass

US aggression shows need for reassessing balance of power in region — Iranian ambassador

Ali Mojtaba Roozbahani condemned the aggression as crossing moral and humanitarian boundaries

Ovechkin ‘the only one’ to break Gretzky’s last-standing record, says Tretiak

After a match against Philadelphia Flyers on March 31, Ovechkin scored an overall of 1,005 goals, while the record set by Gretzky stood at 1,016 goals

Iranian parliament committee approves Strait of Hormuz toll plan

According to the plan, transiting the strait is banned for the ships associated with the US, Israel and the countries that have imposed unilateral sanctions on Iran

Press review: Espionage scandals strain Russia-UK ties as G7 moves to curb oil prices

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 31st