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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Vance, Witkoff, Kushner expected at US-Iran talks in Pakistan — CNN

Pakistan agreed to mediate the negotiations at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner AP Photo/ Francisco Seco, archive

US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner

© AP Photo/ Francisco Seco, archive

NEW YORK, April 8. /TASS/. US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, are expected to take part in the planned peace talks with Iran in Pakistan’s Islamabad, CNN reported, citing US administration officials.

According to the report, the talks in Islamabad will be attended by Pakistani mediators.

The schedule of Vance’s foreign tour may be amended to include Islamabad. The US vice president is currently in Hungary.

Earlier, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited US and Iranian delegations to Islamabad on April 10 for further negotiations.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel to continue strikes on Iran, operations against Hezbollah — The Times of Israel

According to the report, the Israel Defense Forces issued at least two statements about missile launches from Iran after the supposed ceasefire start

Bahraini UNSC draft resolution would have greenlit aggression against Iran — diplomat

The draft resolution was not passed by the UN Security Council as it was supported by 11 members, while Russia and China voted against and Pakistan and Colombia abstained

Russian troops strike Ukrainian cruise missile components enterprises over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Press review: Trump searches for Iran offramp as one Gulf state weighs joining war

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 25th

Ex-head coach of Russia’s Zenit FC, Romanian national team Lucescu dies at age of 80

According to ESPN, Lucescu was hospitalized on April 3, after reportedly suffering a heart attack

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

Shiite radicals release US journalist Kittleson abducted in Iraq

Kataib Hezbollah demanded that the journalist leave the country immediately

Washington aware of Kiev’s attempts to interfere in US, Hungarian elections — Vance

The US vice president said this is part of the cost of doing business within some elements of Ukraine's system

IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman comments on CPC attack, global energy crisis in daily briefing

Russia has received "a large number of requests" for energy supplies from alternative consumers and talks are underway, Dmitry Peskov said

Russia to carefully consider request for Maduro's asylum if petitioned — ambassador

Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov emphasized the firmness of Russia’s position

Press review: Washington plans Iran ground move as oil surge adds $41.5B to Russia

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 23rd

Netanyahu confirms Israeli airstrikes on Iranian railways and bridges

As the Israeli prime minister said, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had used railways and bridges to deliver materials for producing armaments and deploying weapons and troops

North Korea fires projectile towards Sea of Japan — Yonhap

No other details of the launch are known so far

Iran air defenses take down five Tomahawk missiles in Qazvin — IRGC

Earlier, the United States and Israel attacked a railway line in Qazvin

Bahraini UNSC resolution jeopardized prospects for talks with Iran — Russian diplomat

Vasily Nebenzya says that a unilateral resolution would also hinder peace initiatives undertaken by China, Pakistan, and Turkey

Iran war close to over, Kiev’s interference in elections: Vance’s statements

The US vice president said that reaching peace in the shortest order meets the interests of the United States, Europe and Ukraine

Press review: US could use Kurds against Iran as NATO unwilling to drop expansion plans

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 5th

RAF Typhoon fighters scrambled to escort Russian bombers

Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry said that two strategic bombers Tupolev-160 were flying a routine mission in international air space over the Barents and Norwegian seas

Military command hands Trump new options for strikes on Iran — newspaper

According to the report, the US military is actively preparing to enter a new phase of its operation against Iran

Power stations torched in France in apparent anti-war gesture — paper

The arson left about 3,000 houses without electricity

US proposes replacing Witkoff with JD Vance on negotiating team, Iran reveals

According to the source, Washington is concerned about a possible energy price rise next week amid the ongoing conflict with Iran

Ex-chief of US counterterrorism center warns US against attempts to destroy Iran

There is still time to avert disaster if US President Donald Trump finds the courage to pursue serious negotiations rather than reckless rage and destruction, Joe Kent said

Carlson urges US military to disobey presidential order to strike Iran

The journalist warns that the world is at a "pivot point" after which "nothing is the same"

If Trump implements his threat against Iran, this would be gravest crime — UN

"Threats that spread fear and terror among civilians are unacceptable and must cease immediately," Volker Turk said

Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran as deadline for deal nears

The US president said that "a whole civilization will die tonight"

Vance says his visit to Hungary meant as signal to those acting against Orban

JD Vance emphasized that he meant the bureaucrats in Brussels

IN BRIEF: Russian Prime Minister comments on current energy market situation

According to Mikhail Mishustin, approximately 10% of global liquid hydrocarbon production was suddenly removed from the market due to the situation in the Persian Gulf

Trump may delay strikes on Iran’s civilian, energy infrastructure — Axios

According to the sources, the US president holds the most "hawkish" position on Iran among members of his Cabinet

US, Israel lost 11 aircraft while searching for F-15 pilots in Iran — MWM

As MWM notes, this scale of losses demonstrates the significant risks associated with operating aircraft over Iranian territory

Opponents of BRICS cannot deny its defining global significance — expert

Victoria Panova noted that the total GDP of BRICS countries based on purchasing power parity is $65.4 trillion, significantly exceeding the same indicator of the G7 countries

Press review: Iran rejects US ultimatum as EU seeks to strip Hungary of voting rights

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 7th

Rubio hopes to receive new information about possibility of US-Iran deal

The head of the US foreign policy department noted that, as a result of the conflict with Iran, "the whole world’s been impacted" with economic consequences

Second construction stage of Ust-Luga terminal water area completed

The throughput capacity of the terminal is 12.6 mln metric tons per year at this stage

Press review: Iran missile risks may expand conflict and US eyes regime change in Cuba

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 4th

Kiev increases transit of NATO equipment through Moldova — military expert

Andrey Marochko said that Ukrainian engineering troops are constructing temporary pontoon crossings and using specialized medium-sized floating transporters

FACTBOX: What to know about armed attack on Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul

One of the attackers was killed, while two others were wounded

Press review: NATO unlikely to join Iran strikes as EU moves to sever Russia ties

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 6th

Press review: Canada-EU monitor Russian tankers as Gaza talks resume amid Iran conflict

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 19th

Russian-made device for analyzing Lunar dust arrives in China ahead of space mission

Two other Russian devices, including the Alien plasma analyzer, are being prepared for a space mission in 2028-2029

OPEC+ states to compensate for 3.797 mbd of excess oil production by July 2026

The OPEC Secretariat received updated compensation plans from Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, and Oman

US had to accept Iran’s ten-point plan — TV

According to the state broadcaster, the ceasefire preconditions of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, permission to enrich uranium, and compensations were accepted

US yet to answer Pakistan’s proposal to extend deadline for deal with Iran — White House

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was quoted as saying that the president was aware of the proposal

Press review: US tries to assemble Hormuz tanker coalition as Russia eyes new fuel markets

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 16th

Middle East crisis will increase inflationary pressure globally — Russian PM

Mikhail Mishustin noted that a number of countries are forced to limit exports to protect their domestic markets and the interests of their consumers

US may decide to use tools against Iran it hasn’t so far decided to use — JD Vance

The US vice president did not elaborate on the precise tools

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

Kharkov soldiers shoot down drone carrying drugs for Ukrainian army

It was established that the drone was sent from the military positions of Ukraine’s 2nd Khartia Corps with the wrong coordinates and flew into territory controlled by the Russian army

Russia’s Lavrov discusses Persian Gulf escalation with UAE counterpart

"The importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities, which leads to human casualties and causes serious damage to vital civilian infrastructure was noted," the Russian Foreign Ministry stated

US in intense talks on Iran — US leader

President Donald Trump also says he expects a briefing on Pakistan’s proposal to be held soon

Crocus City Hall attack organizers planned second attack in Moscow same day

"The second attack was to be carried out [simultaneously] with the assault on Crocus City Hall. It was to involve two people, while three others would take part in the Crocus attack," the source said

Russia negotiating oil supplies to alternative consumers — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said there is a huge number of requests to purchase Russia's energy resources

Petrochemical plant in Iran’s Mahshahr comes under attack — news agency

In a separate report, Press TV says that Israel and the United States struck an aluminum plant in Arak

US-Iranian ceasefire to come into force when Strait of Hormuz reopens — Axios

US President Donald Trump earlier announced a two-week postponement of the strikes on Iran’s civil infrastructure

Putin opens new, cutting-edge Mercedes-Benz auto assembly plant

The plant’s planned capacity is 25,000 cars per year

Israeli military reports another missile launch from Iran

This is the second missile launch after the announcement of a US-Iranian ceasefire

Iran launches Wave 99 of its operation targeting US, Israel — IRGC

The military of the Islamic republic struck a number of targets in the UAE and Kuwait

Shelling attack on school in Zaporozhye Region morally reprehensible — Russian MP

According to the region’s governor, Yevgeny Balitsky, six people, including five children were injured

State of emergency introduced in Russia’s Dagestan

The response level will be increased to the federal one soon

Kiev has long since crossed 'red lines' with attacks on US tankers — expert

Olzhas Baidildinov said that such actions cannot be justified under any circumstances

Iran breaks off direct contacts with US after Trump threatened its destruction — WSJ

One source claims that Tehran took the step in a sign of defiance to Washington's position

Israeli gas fields included in list of possible targets for IRGC attacks — agency

According to the report by Fars, the Karish and Tanin gas fields "play a key role in the energy supply" of Israel

Russia, China offer well-balanced UNSC draft resolution on Iran — diplomat

Vasily Nebenzya stressed that free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was attainable only through ending hostilities and reaching a negotiated solution

IDF says started to intercept another Iranian missile launch

The statement was published after an announcement of a ceasefire with Iran was made public

Russia’s satellite constellation to grow to 650 devices by 2030

Yury Borisov stressed that the number did not include commercial satellites

Oil production dip in Middle East estimated at 7.5 mln barrels per day — EIA

"Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz continue to be limited causing oil storage to fill quickly in countries that rely on the waterway for exports," the US Energy Information Administration said

US leader not banking on deal with Iran — interview

Donald Trump said that he didn’t want to put odds on it

Iranians take to streets to celebrate ‘US defeat’ — Mehr news agency

A video shot from Tehran's largest street shows people with Iranian flags, loud music is played in the background

US-Israeli actions key reason behind blocked Hormuz — China’s representative at UN

China urges US and Israel strongly to immediately cease its illegal military actions, Fu Cong said

US-Israeli operation against Iran violates UN charter — China’s representative

The sovereignty, security and the territorial integrity of the Gulf States must be fully respected, Fu Cong said

US military denies IRGC report about strike on USS Tripoli ship

"Fact: USS Tripoli has not been attacked and continues to sail in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury," CENTCOM said

More than ten GLONASS ground stations planned for opening outside Russia

Eleven stations are already functioning in Brazil, Venezuela and Europe

Press review: US, Russia may agree on Crimea as US, Israel differ on Iran war

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 18th

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

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 1,500 — health ministry

At least 33 people died and 173 were injured

Press review: Could Iran mine Strait of Hormuz and war riles American public

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 12th

Teacher stabbed by teenager in Russia’s Perm Region dies — governor

Dmitry Makhonin expressed his condolences to the victim's family, friends, and colleagues

Press review: US weighs Iran assault as Middle East war disrupts Kiev air defenses

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 20th

Russia’s Battlegroup East destroys seven Ukrainian Starlink stations

Russian heavy flamethrower crews struck Ukrainian positions

Soyuz-5 rocket to be launched soon — Roscosmos CEO

Soyuz-5 is a medium-class carrier rocket developed and manufactured by the Samara-based Progress Rocket and Space Center

Romanian authorities developing contingency plan for fuel supply crisis

"Romania is in a slightly better position than other European countries because a portion of oil production and refining takes place domestically, and supply chains are shorter," President Nicusor Dan noted

Press review: US eyes unblocking Strait of Hormuz as Israel moves to expand ops in Lebanon

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 13th

Six cruise missiles intercepted over Iran’s Qazvin province

According to a report by Press TV, a Tomahawk was among the missiles

Hungary confident Ukraine’s oil blockade will end soon — Orban

According to the Hungarian prime minister, Budapest has a plan to accomplish it

Russia-China draft UN Security Council resolution calls for talks — China’s representative

Fu Cong criticized the hurriedness of UN Security Council’s decision to vote on Bahrain’s draft resolution amid serious reservations of Beijing and Moscow

Press review: US nears Iran ground invasion as Ukraine hits Russia with Flamingo missiles

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 30th

Trump announces two-week bilateral ceasefire with Iran

The US has "already met and exceeded all Military objectives" and is "very far" advanced toward a long-term peace deal, the president says

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

Vice president says US military hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island

According to JD Vance, the strikes had nothing to do with US President Donald Trump’s deadline for a deal with Tehran

United States eyeing control over Iranian oil as method of pressure on China — Bloomberg

According to the report, the administration in Washington is discussing the weakening of Chinese positions as a result of US operations in Venezuela and the Middle East

New motorcycle sales in Russia up 9% annually in Q1 2026 — statistics

From January to March 2026, 5,693 new motorcycles were sold in Russia

Trump says he would prefer to seize Iran’s oil, but Americans want US forces home

The US president added that the American people would like to see America win

US lost aircraft worth more than $500 million during rescue of pilot in Iran — expert

Alexander Stepanov opined that the rescue operation was primarily a public relations effort, driven by the Trump administration’s desire for some form of victory

Zelensky is crossing ‘red lines’ by attacking Russian schools — Russian diplomat

On the morning of April 7, Ukrainian artillery struck the school in Velykaya Znamenka, resulting in multiple casualties

Floods kills six people in Dagestan, over 200 rescued — emergencies minister

Alexander Kurenkov said a repeated cyclone ripped through the region on April 4-5

Israel urges US against agreement with Iran without Strait of Hormuz deal — Axios

The portal reported that the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also urged Washington against concessions on the Strait of Hormuz

Russia achieves major progress over course of special military operation — Roscosmos CEO

Dmitry Bakanov revealed that 1,357 Roscosmos staff were taking part in the special military operation

Vance, Witkoff, Kushner expected at US-Iran talks in Pakistan — CNN

Pakistan agreed to mediate the negotiations at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Iran seeks $2 mln vessel fee for Strait of Hormuz passage under its peace plan — NYT

According to the newspaper, Tehran also intends to split the fees from vessels with Oman, which lies across the strait

Catastrophic oil shortage inevitable — Russia’s envoy

"For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia is charging a $20 per barrel premium over the already sky-high benchmark for its oil," Kirill Dmitriev said

Kiev is building bridges to Moldova for military cargo delivery — Russian military

The Ukrainian government plans to allocate 14.3 million euros in May for the reconstruction of the bridge in Mayaki, Odessa Region, as well as for the construction of additional roads in the area

Russia will reach Mars in 50 years, says cosmonaut Kononenko

Russia's training program and methodology is among the best in the world, the head of the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center emphasized