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US, UK nuclear submarines constantly on duty in Barents Sea — Russian Navy
American and British multirole submarines are operating in close proximity of Russia’s territorial waters
A submarine periscope seen in the sea (archive)
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US Embassy in Iraq come under attack — TV
According to unconfirmed information, the target was the air defense systems station located on the territory of the US diplomatic mission in the Iraqi capital
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Israel hits Basij headquarters in Tehran — IDF
The IDF added that the Israeli Air Force struck air defense systems and infrastructure at the first air defense base in Tehran
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US Navy refuses requests for military escorts through Strait of Hormuz — agency
According to the sources, the US Navy says the risk of attacks is too high
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Ukraine’s chemical weapon provocations, terrorism: statements by Russia’s envoy to OPCW
Vladimir Tarabrin said that Ukraine continues to develop its chemical weapons program, "particularly with support and mediation from some foreign countries"
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Scores of people in Cuba cannot get surgeries due to US’ energy blockade — president
"A majority of these people are children," Miguel Diaz-Canel said
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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
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Iran to provide safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz — ambassador
Mohammad Fathali said that Iran and India share common interests in the region
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for downing US refueling plane
The representatives for the movement say "suitable weapons" were used for the purpose
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US recognizes role of Russian energy through oil sanctions softening — expert
Kyle Shostak added that easing of sanctions is dictated by opportunistic pragmatism and is not viewed by the US administration in the context of settling the conflict in Ukraine
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Energy crisis in Europe cannot be overcome without Russia — Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister stated that Brussels does not want to know anything about the suspension of sanctions against Russian energy
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US Embassy in Iraq come under attack — TV
According to unconfirmed information, the target was the air defense systems station located on the territory of the US diplomatic mission in the Iraqi capital
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Those behind attack on Iran fail to achieve their goals, Lukashenko says
The Belarusian president also recalled that Israel had previously bombed the Gaza Strip
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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
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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
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US soldiers wounded in Kuwait, Jordan, other places — Pentagon
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine did not say how many deaths the US army sustained
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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
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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
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Ten medical workers killed in Ukrainian attack on healthcare facility in DPR
The Russian Investigative Committee added that 10 people, including nine medical workers, sustained injuries
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Maximum rate on ruble deposits down to 13.87% in first ten-day period of March — regulator
The rate in the second ten days of February was 14.26% per annum
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Shelling of Zaporozhye NPP, Iran's nuclear program: Rosatom CEO talks with IAEA chief
The IAEA has been operating at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant for five years under the difficult conditions of a military conflict, yet this has not prevented it from establishing cooperation with the Russian side
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Serbian Patriarch calls on Putin, other leaders to prevent expulsion of Serbs from Kosovo
Kosovo is home to approximately 1,300 Orthodox churches, monasteries, and other sacred sites, many of which have been destroyed over the years
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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
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Asia-Pacific countries to actively buy Russian oil exempt from sanctions
India will have the strongest incremental growth of imports, which may increase it to last fall levels, Sergey Kaufman from Finam said
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Bushehr nuclear plant to remain among priorities — Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev said the Russian president is not merely keeping an eye on that, but personally dealing with it
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IAEA head informed of licenses for Zaporozhye NPP power units — Rosatom CEO
Operating licenses for the first and second units have already been issued, and the relevant documentation has been submitted to Rostekhnadzor for Unit 6, Alexey Likhachev said
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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
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US-Israeli strikes leave more than 220 women, 200 children dead in Iran — ISNA agency
A total of 2,729 women and 1,190 minors, among them 41 children under two years old, have been injured
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Diplomatic solution to Ukraine conflict badly needed — Russian ambassador to UK
Andrey Kelin noted the US was "playing a constructive role in this diplomatic effort"
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List of inland waterways in Russia to be updated — presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev said the trend is now being observed to exclude waterways from the list because they are not used
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Hungary demands EU pause Russian oil ban after US move — Szijjarto
The Hungarian foreign minister noted that the war in the Middle East is hindering the transportation of oil from the Persian Gulf, causing a shortage of raw materials and leading to higher prices for petroleum products worldwide
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Iran launches new missiles towards Israel — state television
There is no information yet on the number of projectiles used
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Turkey slams US demand to nix S-400 deal as ‘blackmail’
The Defense News web portal reported earlier on Thursday that Washington was proceeding with its plans to deliver the first 5th-generation F-35 fighter jet to Turkey on June 21
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Israeli leadership now thinks regime change in Iran is impossible — media
According to sources, Israel and the United States would need to continue military operations for several months to potentially effect a change of government in Iran
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Putin’s envoy calls EU diplomacy chief a vassal lamenting US push to divide Europe
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, told the Financial Times in an interview that the US is seeking to divide European governments, which wield less power individually
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Vessels may pass through Strait of Hormuz with permission from Iranian Navy — MFA
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran does not want the strait to become unsafe
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Russian business ready to share experience with Namibia — VEB.RF
Artem Dovlatov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian development corporation VEB.RF, noted the high potential for bilateral business development and the importance of financial mechanisms for their practical implementation
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Trump says to end operation against Iran when intuition tells him to
The US leader also said that prices for oil and other commodities would begin to decline immediately after the end of the operation
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Mongolia to buy 100% of petroleum products from Russia — vice minister
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is driving up oil prices and could impact Mongolia, Mongolian Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Begzsuren Enkhtuvshin added
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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
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Northern Sea Route is good alternative to Suez Canal — Russian transport minister
Andrey Nikitin said the Northern Sea Route turns out to be even quicker
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Lukashenko says to respond with iron fist to riots in Belarus
The Belarusian president said that a prisoner release is being discussed with the United States
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Temporary lifting of oil sanctions to help Russia gain foothold in new markets — senator
Konstantin Basyuk said this is only a short-term, one-month permit for already loaded shipments, but experience shows that such "temporary solutions" often prove "very sustainable"
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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
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Serbia has no plans to join NATO, will remain neutral — president
Aleksandar Vucic says Serbia, NATO maintain "consistent relations"
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ZALA recon drone crew in LPR conducts up to seven sorties per day — soldier
According to UAV crew chief of the 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of Battlegroup South, call sign "Casper," the flight duration depends on the type of mission and weather conditions
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Afghanistan attacks military facility in Islamabad
The attack precisely targeted the command center and other critical installations of the facility using drones, causing heavy casualties and substantial material losses to enemy forces, said the Afghan Defense Ministry
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Russian economy passes stress test of sanctions, crisis adjustment — research
According to experts, the goal for 2026 is to revive investment without reigniting inflation
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At least 33 wounded in strike on residential building in north Israel — Ynet
A projectile damaged several houses in the community of Zarzir
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Russian Lancet drone destroys Ukrainian army’s substation in Slavyansk at 60 km distance
The Lancet UAV crew has thus demonstrated its ability to deliver strikes on enemy critical infrastructure and disrupt the operation of its military installations, the UAV crew commander with the call sign Kasper stressed
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FACTBOX: Over 170 drones downed over Russian regions, Sevastopol drone attack aftermath
Several homes sustained damage from drone debris, with no casualties reported
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Iran uses solid-fuel ballistic missiles to attack Israel — IRGC
Among the targets were "places of the deployment of American soldiers in the region"
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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
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US Navy set to escort soon oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz — President Trump
US President Donald Trump said in response to the corresponding question from journalists
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Almost 60 wounded in missile attack on northern Israel — newspaper
A building was damaged. Bomb squads are working in the area
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IN BRIEF: What is known about newest Ukrainian attack on TurkStream infrastructure
The Russian Defense Ministry specified that no damage was caused to the facility
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Lukashenko says Belarus purchased Oreshnik missile system from Russia
The Belarusian leader emphasized that he does not consider any "Ukrainian batteries near Kiev" to be legitimate targets
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Russia ready to take measures if NATO expands to its borders, Putin warns
As Putin stressed, Russia "has the full right" to measures intended to ensure its security and sovereignty
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Israel comes under new missile fire from Iran during Netanyahu’s press conference
Air raid sirens sounded in the Tel Aviv area
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US President Trump: 'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon'
Donald Trump noted that for Iran it "would be wise to lay down their arms"
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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
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At least six killed in air attack on Iran’s central province of Markazi — agency
According to the news agency, seven more people were wounded
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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
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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
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Israeli planes attack south of Beirut — source
There is yet no information about the extent of the damage and the victims
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Qatari Interior Ministry announces evacuation of country’s several areas
It was not specified which areas would be affected by the evacuation
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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
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Ensuring Iran's security will bring oil prices down, ambassador to Moscow says
Kazem Jalali also pointed out that it was the United States and Israel that had destabilized the situation
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US distorts facts claiming that Tehran enriched uranium to 60% — envoy to UN
Amir-Saeid Iravani says Washington "ignores the real root of the situation"
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FACTBOX: What is known about US softening of sanctions against Russian oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that Russia would not benefit significantly from the temporary easing of sanctions
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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
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US decision to soften anti-Russian sanctions will not lead to their cancellation — Macron
Countries of the Group of Seven, the European Union and France in particular do not intend to cancel anti-Russian sanctions, the French president noted
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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
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Russia, US have similar interests in stabilizing energy markets now — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that the Kremlin sees the actions of the American side as an attempt to stabilize energy markets
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Inflation in Russia accelerates to 0.11% over week — statistics
Consumer prices in the country ticked up by 0.14% from early March
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Annual inflation reach 5.91% in February — statistics
In monthly terms, consumer prices gained 0.73%
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Iran attacks IDF headquarters in Beersheba area in Israel on March 13
According to the statement, the strikes on other Israeli army facilities will further continue
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UNESCO cannot send its experts to Middle East amid continuing hostilities
The UNESCO spokesperson said that the organization continues its close collaboration with the United Nations Satellite Centre to jointly monitor the protection status of cultural properties
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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
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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
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Ships in Russia to be protected against drone attacks — official
Tour operators at present note higher interest in new routes on inland waterways, which are difficult for implementation in particular because of the low water level in Moscow and Oka rivers, Nikolay Patrushev noted
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Moldova's Dniester River contaminated with oil coming from Ukraine
The latest samples taken near the village of Naslavcha showed level 5 contamination, a significant deviation from the norm that poses a risk to human health
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Bahrain’s air defenses down over 120 missiles, 190 UAVs as Middle East conflict erupted
It was reported by the press office of the Bahraini military command
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Oil companies have lost over $15 bln since start of Middle East crisis — FT
The value of oil products and liquefied natural gas on ships blocked in the Strait of Hormuz totals at least $10.7 bln
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ISS orbit increased by 1.1 km — Roscosmos
It amounted to 421.54 km above the Earth's surface
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Kiev running out of both NATO, Soviet-made weapons — Akhmat unit commander
According to Alaudinov, Russian forces are closing in on the city of Artyomovsk (known as Bakhmut in Ukraine) in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Iran made it clear to Arab countries it is unwilling to end conflict with US — Axios
The report indicates that Iran remains unwilling to de-escalate the conflict until it receives concrete international assurances that aggression against the country will not resume
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Some WMD nonproliferation bodies want to 'play politics' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister expressed Moscow's support for the values of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
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Street artist Banksy born under name of Robin Gunningham — Reuters
According to the news agency, the artist changed his name as he grew up
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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
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Algeria strengthening defense potential to repel potential threats — top brass
According to the chief of staff of the Algerian people's national army, his people remember the former Soviet Union's stance during the Algerian revolution in 1954
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Pink Floyd legend’s guitar fetches record $14.55m at auction — Rolling Stone
This sale makes David Gilmour’s Fender the most expensive guitar in history
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Ukraine shells Zaporozhye nuclear power plant satellite city of Energodar — mayor
Maxim Pukhov urged residents to refrain from staying in open spaces
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US Army delivers powerful strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, says President Trump
Donald Trump emphasized that the US armed forces "totally obliterated every military target on the island"
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Swedish prosecutor’s office decides to detain Sea Owl captain
He is suspected of using forged documents
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it attacked another US plane
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq movement says the crew escaped
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Press review: Could Iran mine Strait of Hormuz and war riles American public
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 12th
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US has no plans to seize Iran’s enriched uranium so far — Trump
The US president did not exclude such a possibility nonetheless
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Over 20 Russian companies took part in Russia-Namibia business forum — Russian envoy
Yury Trutnev said that both countries are bound by a strong and long-standing friendship
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Annual inflation in Russia gearing up to 5.84% over week — Economy Ministry
Inflation in the consumer market stood at 0.11% over the period from March 3 to 10, 2026
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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
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