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Strait of Hormuz developments

Iran to oppose attempts to turn Hormuz Strait into security threat — MFA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the United States’ statement on providing military escorts for commercial vessels highlighted Washington’s determination to maintain instability in the region

TEHRAN, July 13. /TASS/. Tehran will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to become a source of threats to its national security, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said at a briefing.

"We will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to become a source of threats to Iran’s national security," he said.

Baghaei added that "the United States’ statement on providing military escorts for commercial vessels highlights Washington’s determination to maintain instability in the region."

Magyar threatens Hungarian president with impeachment in five days

Hungary’s National Assembly will begin proceedings to remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, if he does not sign the bill on the 17th amendment to the Constitution, which envisages his resignation, the Hungarian prime minister noted

Naftogaz CEO Koretsjy seen as most probable candidate for Ukrainian PM

Vladimir Zelensky posted a photo with Koretsky on his Telegram channel shortly after he announced plans to dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko

Russia no longer to be ‘gas station’ — Putin

According to the Russian leader, the country's processing sector already stands for 43% in the structure of economic growth

Zelensky voices plans to replace government, dismiss prime minister

Vladimir Zelensky offered Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko a new position

West seeking to rewrite history to deprive Russia of its source of strength — MFA

"I believe this is exactly why they want to rewrite history for us - those who demolish monuments or engage in attempts to cancel culture, those who, essentially, have denied us the opportunity to remember our heroes in the information space," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Russian Armed Forces hit ferry in Chernomorsk port — Defense Ministry

The strikes were carried out using the Geran-4 Seeker UAV

Oman hands over note of protest to Iranian ambassador following drone attacks

The move followed drone strikes on facilities in the Musandam and Al Wusta Governorates

Russia regrets Belgrade’s lack of response to anti-Russian attacks by Stefanchuk — MFA

In general, as usual, the Ukrainian guest's lies were uninventive but verbose — following the primitive templates of Kiev's agitprop: calculated for the compliant omnivorousness of candidates for EU membership," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova stated

Turkey's first nuke plant to be commissioned later this year — Rosatom CEO

Alexey Likhachev says the project is "a key task" facing Russia’s state atomic energy corporation

Former Emir of Qatar dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013

Russia developed small nuclear reactors for deep space, Arctic

According to Ilya Chekh, the specialists' task is to put the development into serial production with an optimal plan to create one reactor per day

Press review: Trump-Putin call as Russian troops advance while US-Russia OPCW talks fail

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 6th

FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams, Infantino says

Every nation should be allowed to dream of participating in the World Cup, FIFA President told

Israel hits Hamas weapons production site in Gaza — IDF

According to the Israel Defense Forces, there were several militants inside the facility when it was wiped out by the Israeli military

Mediators hold another series of talks on de-escalation with Iran, US — AP

In particular, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi

Russia’s Battlegroup South UAVs disrupt Ukrainian ammunition supplies in Druzhkovka

In addition, Battlegroup South UAV operators struck Ukrainian drone control posts in Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka and Nikolaypolye

At least 10,000 people may be victims of extreme heat in Europe

The highest number was recorded among people aged 65 and older, with more than 9,000 deaths

Ukraine to keep honoring Banderites until government changes, ex-Polish PM says

"Only when this government leaves or is overthrown, and people with a different attitude toward their difficult past come to power, will it be possible to seriously think about reconciliation," Leszek Miller said

Kiev forces lose some 1,465 troops in special military operation zone over past day

The enemy lost up to 495 personnel in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup East

Russian forces effectively strike Ukrainian port facilities — defense ministry

This refers to strikes with long-range high-precision weapons not only against facilities in the supposedly most protected Kiev, where Zelensky has now concentrated practically all available Western missile defense systems, the Russian Defense Ministry added

Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until situation normalizes — PSGA

Once stability and calm are restored, all applications will be reviewed according to the established schedule and the necessary permits will be issued

Visit of Witkoff, Kushner to Russia not removed from the agenda — TASS source

It can be expected, the agency's interlocutor said

Five drones taken down while approaching Moscow

First responders are working at the crash site

Russian emergencies ministry delivers 22 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela

A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela on the evening of June 24

Germany becomes hostage to Ukraine's military-industrial complex — politician

Viktor Medvedchuk noted that no facility in Europe was unattainable for Russia

US perceived possible threat to Trump from Iran as not entirely credible — WSJ

At the same time, the US president used an older jet to return home from the NATO summit in Turkey

Like a Hoover, West sucked out goods from poorest nations, leaving behind scraps — Putin

According to the Russian president, while US imports were about $250 billion a month at the end of 2019, now they have surged to $350 billion

Iran seeking to turn military conflict with US into economic one — expert

Mehran Kamrava highlighted that Iran was keenly aware of the fact that it could not match the United States and Israel militarily

Bangkok fire kills 27, injures 63 — media

The blaze had engulfed the entire building by the time emergency services arrived, Reuters reports

US troops accuse commanders of negligence over Iranian drone threat

US commanders deny the allegations and maintain that the military facility was adequately protected, The Washington Post reported

Press review: MidEast tensions fuel US politics and world economy adapts to Hormuz crises

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 10th

Two women hurt in Ukraine’s attack on passenger bus in LPR

The Ukrainian armed forces attacked a Stakhanov-Moscow bus in the Lugutinsky municipality

Russian forces hammer military infrastructure at Ukraine’s Chernomorsk Port

In addition, the strikes targeted a seiner re-equipped for launching uncrewed boats, a patrol boat and a dry cargo ship

Kiev’s drone supplier Helsing makes its UAVs at secret plant in south Germany — NYT

According to sources cited by the newspaper, the factory can be dismantled and relocated within a day

Russian, Chinese navies successfully complete sea phase of joint exercises

The exercises were aimed at practicing rescue operations, striking targets at sea, and at assisting air and missile defense, the Chinese Defense Ministry said

Iran to oppose attempts to turn Hormuz Strait into security threat — MFA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the United States’ statement on providing military escorts for commercial vessels highlighted Washington’s determination to maintain instability in the region

Russia, US have areas for cooperation, but no conditions yet — expert

Anton Sviridenko noted that exploring potential areas of cooperation did not mean a quick transition to full-scale cooperation

Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Republican Senator passed away from a brief and sudden illness

West’s help to Kiev makes special military operation real war — Kremlin

Berlin, Paris, The Hague, Oslo, and, unfortunately, Washington are behind Kiev, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

US completes series of strikes on Iran, third this week — CENTCOM

The attack was carried out in connection with Iran’s attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Kiev loses over 9,900 soldiers, mercenaries in fighting over week — expert

The greatest losses in manpower were inflicted on the Ukrainian armed forces in the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup East, operating in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye Regions

Russia bans mining in ten regions from January 1

The ban was introduced in Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachai-Circassia, North Ossetia, Chechnya, Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions

Drone attack on Istra outside Moscow kills three, injures three others

Two people were injured after a drone hit an apartment building in Solnechnogorsk

Submarines participation in Chinese-Russian drills demonstrates trust — Chinese expert

Wang Yunfei noted that "underwater communication is complex," in which the parties should exchange information on technical specifications, methods, and tactics

Presenting Crischock as BiH high representative lacks legal basis, Russian MFA says

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova points out that the 1995 Dayton Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina does not provide for the position of acting high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Three killed in Moscow region as Russian air defenses shoot down 342 drones in past night

Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted over 15 Russian regions

US uses naval drones for first time in new attack on Iran — CENTCOM

The US Central Command once again asserted that Iran "does not control" the Strait of Hormuz

Aortic dissection likely cause of Graham's death — senator's office

The statement, cited by US media, said the exact cause of the senator's death will be determined after all necessary examinations are completed

Russia never terminated membership in Peace Implementation Council — MFA

The temporary freeze on Russian's participation in this format is due to the fact that, since 2021, its meetings have been held under the 'chairmanship' of the impostor Christian Schmidt, who, with the support of Western countries, usurped the post of High Representative, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted

Unknown individuals steal Soviet T-70 tank from war memorial in Ukraine

Preliminary information suggests the theft may have taken place during the curfew

Trump orders to lower US flags to honor late Senator Graham

US President said that Senator achieved so much for Washington

Escalation by Kiev to only destroy Ukraine's industry, economy — ex-PM

Nikolay Azarov recalled that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope that Ukraine's escalation of strikes deep inside Russia would help create conditions for negotiations to end the conflict

Aliyev declares full normalization between Azerbaijan and Russia

Ilham Aliyev underscored the significance of Russia-Azerbaijan relations, both on a bilateral level and within a broader regional context

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

Russian forces delivered seven strikes by precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles on Ukrainian military-industrial sites, logistics centers and military airfields over the past week

Slovak PM reports interest in dialogue with Russia from many at NATO summit

Robert Fico added that his country will not participate in NATO’s project to provide €70 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

Russia’s Northern Fleet is very strong — German Defense Minister

The Russian Northern Fleet consists of more than 40 submarines and over 40 surface ships and boats

NATO early warning and control plane spotted off Black Sea coast

A source in the EU air traffic control services says the plane is in Romania’s airspace

Omani authorities rescue 23 sailors from GFS Galaxy, search for missing sailor continues

The rescued sailors received the necessary medical assistance

Russian MP calls Dutch desecration of Soviet war memorial attempt to erase history

That was a cynical attack against the sacred memory of the people who had sacrificed their lives to liberate Europe, deputy head of the State Duma Committee for the Development of Civil Society Olga Zanko

At least 13 Iranian cities come under US strikes — media

No information on casualties from the airstrikes has been reported, according to NourNews agency

Press review: US, Europe may clash over Ukraine as China missile alarms Pacific region

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

Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov

"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added

Russian forces hit fishing vessel used for launching Kiev’s USVs in Odessa port

The strikes were carried out using the Geran-4 Seeker UAV

Russian air defenses shoot down 585 Kiev forces’ UAVs over past day

Russian air defense systems also destroyed 11 guided aerial bombs

US completes latest wave of strikes on Iran — CENTCOM

Dozens of targets at multiple locations were destroyed

Turkish defense ministry posts photos of first batch of S-400 equipment

Activities to deliver S-400 systems to Turkey scheduled for Friday are over

Tanker entering canal in south Russia damaged in drone attack

There were no casualties and there was no threat of an oil leak, Governor Yury Slyusar said

Russia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesman

According to Dmitry Peskov, The Ukraine process is currently on hold

US President Trump instructs Vance, Rubio to continue negotiations with Iran — CBS

A source told the channel that the talks are to take place in Oman on Saturday

IN BRIEF: World Cup quarterfinal results

In the semifinals, reigning European champions Spain will face France, while reigning world champions Argentina will play England

Il-114-300 aircraft to be certified for landing on ground in 2027 — ministry

Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov says no structural changes are required for this

Russian, Chinese warships repel mock drone attack in Yellow Sea drills

Over several days, the joint naval task force carried out live-fire drills using artillery and machine guns to repel a simulated attack by unmanned systems, including aerial drones and uncrewed surface vessels, the Russian Pacific Fleet's press service said

Ukrainian envoy to US resigns due to personal circumstances — agency

It is expected that the new ambassador to the US will be Yulia Sviridenko, who is leaving her post as Ukrainian Prime Minister

Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels — CENTCOM

The US forces being prepared to ensure free navigation along this waterway, the US Central Command said

Vance may face blame over violation of US-Iran memorandum — Politico

Мiolating the memorandum's provisions was inevitable, since it failed to address key issues — the terms of a ceasefire in Lebanon and control of the Strait of Hormuz, the publication says, citing a former White House official

Sviridenko confirms her resignation as Ukraine’s prime minister

Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky announced plans to replace the Cabinet of Ministers and the prime minister of Ukraine

Russian kamikaze drone crew eliminates large network of Ukrainian fortifications

The targets were located in several basements of buildings equipped as command posts and UAV control posts

Russian forces suppress Ukrainian artillery in Krasny Liman direction — soldier

Crews of Russian 152-mm self-propelled guns of the Battlegroup West carry out fire missions daily, supporting assault units and destroying targets at ranges of over 25 kilometers

Press review: NATO summit pledges 140 bln euros for Ukraine and US ends Iran peace efforts

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 9th

Russia establishes control over settlement of Bachevsk in Sumy region — defense ministry

In addition, Russian troops also struck fuel and energy complex and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military

Argentina becomes last semifinalist of FIFA World Cup

Argentina beat Switzerland 3:1

US intercepts Iranian cruise missile, drone — media

According to CNN, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire toward the route used by commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz about an hour earlier

Iran says strikes on US facilities constitute legitimate self-defense

According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, "it is far from responsible to blame Iran for defending its sovereignty while failing to hold the aggressors accountable for their egregious violation of international law"

Russian forces advance toward Druzhkovka despite Ukrainian air counterstrikes — DPR head

In the neighboring Krasnoarmeysk-Dobropolye region, Russian forces have strengthened their positions following the liberation of Vasilyevka

Israel to hold regular parliamentary elections on October 27

These would be Israel’s first parliamentary elections to be held on schedule since 1988

Supermarket in Zaporozhye Region attacked by Ukrainian drone

The threat of recurrent attacks is still in place, the region’s governor, Yevgeny Balitsky said

Politician blames Germany for being behind terrorist attacks on Russian civilian targets

Viktor Medvedchuk highlighted that Germany had become the main industrial base supporting the Ukrainian defense industry in the war against Russia

Russian strikes hit port infrastructure in Odessa, Chernomorsk

Also a crew of Geran drones has destroyed a gas distribution station used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces in Kramatorsk

FSB thwarts planned drone attacks on Amur, Chelyabinsk military airfields

The Federal Security Service seized 24 FPV drones equipped with neural network control modules of British, American, Canadian, and Swedish production, resistant to electronic warfare, with warheads containing over 1 kg of explosive

Russian forces strike military-industrial complex enterprises in Kiev — top brass

The Russian Defense Ministry added that port infrastructure facilities in Odessa, Chernomorsk, and Izmail in the Odessa region, used for the delivery and storage of military cargo and fuel and lubricants, were also struck

Russian diplomat slams West’s manipulation around high representative for BiH

Russia’s warnings on this matter were ignored, Russia Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told

Iran begins series of strikes at US targets in Middle East — TV

The US earlier reported another wave of strikes against targets in Iran

Kiev air defenses fail to cope with Russia’s new strikes — Le Monde

The report quoted a Ukrainian colonel as saying that the failures were due to a lack of Patriot air defense systems and interceptor missiles

Iran agreed to ‘perfect deal’ for US before attacking ship — Trump

US President did not mention any details of the deal he was talking about but claimed that the United States bombed the hell out of them last night

Air defenses repel attack by 81 drones over Moscow Region — governor

Three people were killed and three others were injured, Andrey Vorobyov said

Over 140 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day

Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 144 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over Crimea, the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Rostov, Smolensk, Tver, Tula, Moscow, and Krasnodar Regions, and the Black Sea

Russia’s Battlegroup West shots down 93 Ukrainian heavy quadcopters during day

Apart from that, the battlegroup spotted and wiped out two field munition depots, 45 drone control centers, and two Starlink satellite communication stations

Iran attacks US base in Jordan with missiles, drones — IRGC

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the strikes on Jordan marked only the first phase of its "retaliation operation," which it said is still underway

Terms for ending conflict in Ukraine to be worse for Kiev than in 2022 — Russian senator

Ultimately, everything will be decided at the negotiating table, Konstantin Kosachev said

Russian strikes hit Odtrans logistics center, Odessa port infrastructure

As previously reported by the ministry, last night, the Russian armed forces carried out group strikes using long-range air-launched precision weapons and attack drones

UAE air defenses repel missile, drone attack from Iran — ministry

The news came shortly after Iran’s Press TV channel reported that the Islamic Republic had started its attacks against US targets in the Middle East