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Another round of exchanging POW may be due on Wednesday — Donetsk People's Republic
On Sunday, September 21, the sides exchanged prisoners of war on the “28 for 28” basis
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US court releases what is believed to be Epstein’s suicide note — NYT
According to the publication, the note was found by Epstein’s cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, in July 2019
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Kiev 'goes wild' ahead of Victory Day to attack Russian civilians — senator
Natalya Nikonorova condemned the Kiev regime’s actions
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Russia takes into account Britain’s hostile adventurism in military planning — ambassador
Andrey Kelin added: "Any actions that undermine Russian interests will be met with the strongest response"
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Warsaw to forgive Fico's visit to Moscow if he unblocks aid to Ukraine — MFA
The Slovak prime minister plans to visit Russia on May 9
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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia
The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April
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Oil production in OPEC countries down to 36-year minimum — Bloomberg
The largest disruption on the oil market in history entailed a spike in gasoline, jet and diesel fuel prices
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Nationalists carried out provocation on Chernobyl NPP power lines — Defense Ministry
According to Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Nikolay Pankov, currently, the Ukrainian side avoids organizing any repairs
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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Putin sends New Year, Christmas greetings to several world leaders — Kremlin
Among European leaders, he sent greetings only to Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic
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Trump believes deal with Iran could be signed before May 14
The US president believes the conflict has "a very good chance of ending"
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German foreign minister presents six-point plan to reform European Union
Johann Wadephul called for replacing the principle of unanimity in foreign policy issues with a qualified majority vote
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Lebanon’s death toll from Israeli strikes reaches 2,715 — Health Ministry
8,353 people have been injured since the start of the conflict's escalation
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Iran must export nuclear fuel to US as part of potential deal — Trump
The American president also confirmed that one of the conditions of the agreement is that Iran will suspend the operation of its underground facilities
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Rosatom receives offer from Turkish President to build second NPP in Turkey — CEO
According CEO of the state corporation Alexey Likhachev, Turkish business "has developed a taste for nuclear technology."
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FIFA World Cup in 2030 to be held in six countries
The first three games of the World Cup will be played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, while the final is to be held in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium
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Any attempt to remove missile weapons from Kaliningrad to be fatal for EU — expert
Andrey Kolesnik drew attention to the active formation of military units in NATO countries bordering the Kaliningrad Region, in particular, the tank battalion being created in Lithuania
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Denmark uses Bornholm to threaten Russia’s security, including Kaliningrad — ambassador
Vladimir Barbin stressed that Denmark's activity in Russia does not go unnoticed
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Militants active in Mali receive Western funding — Russian helicopter commander
According to the officer, the militants have good weapons and communication devices
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German chancellor points to epic global turning point
The current process is "not just a conjunctural crisis or a structural failure," Friedrich Merz says
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Air defenses down another drone heading towards Moscow — mayor
Response teams are working at the site where debris fell
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Washington to continue using force against Iran until it no longer poses threat — strategy
According to the document, the US will also continue to focus its "kinetic, intelligence, and cyber operations against Iranian-backed terror proxies"
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Russian Foreign Ministry calls on foreign states to evacuate their diplomats from Kiev
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that on May 4, 2026, the Defense Ministry issued an official statement "in connection with the threats of the Kiev regime to strike Moscow on a sacred holiday for all Russians - Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War
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Trump believes memorandum with Iran to be signed within week — Fox News
Anchor Bret Baier said after a conversation with the American leader over the phone that the official considers the memorandum "a game changer" in resolving the conflict
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Critics label Elon Musk US 'shadow president' — media
The report says that "Musk’s rapid-fire messages - which included numerous false claims about the contents of the spending bill - ricocheted" across Washington
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News agency reveals number of Iranian students, education workers killed in conflict
In addition, 245 students have died as a result of attacks on Iran since the start of the conflict
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Morocco
There was no information about casualties or damage
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PSG clinches spot in Champions League final
The French club will now face Arsenal
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Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert
In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months
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Kiev uses ceasefire rhetoric as cover for attacks threatening Zaporozhye NPP — legislator
Stepan Kuvachev noted that such actions, especially during the ceasefire regime, must be condemned
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US proposal to end war contains terms unacceptable to Iran — Tasnim
According to the source, Washington aims at justifying US President Donald Trump’s statement regarding the end of Operation Project Freedom, which was designed to facilitate the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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Iran urges UN members against adopting new Security Council resolution on Hormuz Strait
According to the permanent mission, "the US is pushing a flawed, politically motivated UN Security Council draft resolution under the pretext of 'freedom of navigation' to advance its political agenda and legitimize unlawful actions"
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US seeks to develop interceptor that costs less than $250,000 — newspaper
According to The Wall Street Journal, the army wants to launch the project in the coming weeks
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Zelensky's ‘ceasefire’ bluff shows Kiev doesn't want to end war — Zaporozhye lawmaker
Renat Karchaa sharply criticized Vladimir Zelensky’s move, describing it as "a cheap, transparent ploy"
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Iran announces introduction of new mechanism for vessel passage via Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the report, vessels intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, "after notifying the Iranian authorities, must receive an electronic message from them, containing information about the rules of movement through the strait"
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Ukrainian forces attacked Energodar 20 times, no casualties, governor says
Yevgeny Balitsky said that emergency services are currently assessing the extent of the damage
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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"
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Russian government boosts support for electronics manufacturing in Far East, Arctic
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted that the government has allocated over $2.39 bln for these purposes over the next three years
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Ukraine’s economics ministry expects 2014 inflation at 19%
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Ukraine continues to send drone swarms at Energodar despite own truce pledge
Mayor Maxim Pukhov said that a massive raid on the city continues
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UK regulator launches investigation into Mastercard, PayPal, and Visa
Details of the investigation have not been disclosed
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Ban on putting Soviet Union, Nazi Germany on same footing submitted to State Duma
The document aims to prohibit denying the decisive role of the Soviet people in defeating Nazi Germany or the humanitarian mission of the USSR in liberating the countries of Europe
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Gazprom Neft in talks on NIS stake sale with MOL only
According to the company, the required corporate and regulatory procedures are being implemented now
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Israel gets US permission to eliminate Radwan commander in Beirut — Kan
According to the state television and radio company, this was the first Israeli attack on the Beirut area since the beginning of the current ceasefire with Lebanon
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Russians purchased almost $7.91 bln worth of international tours in 2025 — expert
Alexander Osaulenko said the average cost of an international tour last year stood at $1,230
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Air defenses down 14 Ukrainian drones over Russia's central Tula Region
There were no casualties
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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US leader says no deadline set for Iran talks
Donald Trump expressed confidence that Iran and the United States would reach an agreement to end the conflict
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US businessman, CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87 — TV
Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide Mark Thompson said said that Ted Turner was an intensely involved and committed leader
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier heads to Red Sea
According to Le Figaro, the deployment of the aircraft carrier takes place against the background of plans for an international mission to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Terror against journalists helps West hush up Donbass truth — LPR Union of Journalists
Yevgeny Murylev says that the truth about the events in Donbass has begun to "seep into the minds of Europeans"
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Ukrainian attack leaves 13 civilians injured in Russian city of Bryansk
A child was among the wounded
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Sales of electronic rail tickets in Russia could grow by at least 75% by 2030 — ministry
Regions will be able to plan transportation parameters for periods ranging from 3 to 15 years
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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US sees European countries as financial, logistical hubs for terrorists — strategy
Europe "must significantly increase its counterterrorism efforts immediately," the document emphasized
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Trump claims Iran agreed to give up nuclear weapons
Earlier, CNN quoted sources as saying that Washington and Tehran were discussing a moratorium on uranium enrichment for more than 10 years
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Readying new swaps, missing soldiers found in captivity: commissioner’s statements
Tatyana Moskalkova noted that negotiations with Ukraine on the next exchange are going on daily
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Iran may respond to US proposal on May 7 — TV
Axios reported earlier that Washington and Tehran were close to signing a memorandum to end the armed conflict
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Russophobic position leads EU, UK to serious agricultural crisis
Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev said the US is wise to significantly increase its purchases of Russian fertilizer to the highest level in history
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Russia to respond to security threats by instilling 'primal terror' into Europe — Medvedev
Russia is being dictated to accept the 'peace through force' concept, Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said
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Ukrainian army carries out five attacks on DPR in past day
A civilian was reported injured
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Iran ready to provide assistance to commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz — authorities
According to an official address, Iran’s ports are ready to provide "services and technical support, as well as medical assistance"
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Press review: Russia preps for Ukrainian V-Day attacks as US nears striking Iran again
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, May 6th
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Ukraine stages provocations along entire front line — adviser to DPR head
Igor Kimakovsky said the provocations take place where the nationalist brigades are stationed
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Aeroflot limits use of power banks on board
Changes are associated with the update in international safety requirements
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Israeli army storms Palestinian town of Tubas in West Bank
Earlier, the IDF press service reported the completion of a 60-hour raid in the city of Jenin
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Putin: Russia stands for demilitarization of Ukraine
Russian President said he wished the Donbass problem could be settled through talks and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, but "regrettably, this is no longer relevant"
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US attacks cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz killing five people — Tasnim
According to the news agency, the vessels carrying civilian cargo were traveling from the Omani port of Khasab to the coast of Iran
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Next year’s Russian manned missions to ISS due in March, September — source
The spring mission will take to the orbit Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, Belarusian cosmonaut Marina Vasilevskaya and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Saudi Arabia refuses to support US Operation Project Freedom — media
According to NBC News, this happened because the US failed to notify Riyadh of the initiative in advance
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Switzerland ready to host US-Iran talks — MFA
Spokesperson Melanie Gugelmann says the foreign ministry "maintains contact with all parties involved"
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Pentagon awards $500 million contract to Scale AI company — agency
According to Bloomberg, the agreement is a five-fold increase of a $100 million deal the company received in September 2025
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India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on Moon
According to an ISRO live broadcast, the spacecraft has successfully completed a soft landing on the Moon’s surface
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Kiev uses Zaporozhye NPP, radiation hazard issue to draw attention — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik pointed out that IAEA experts stationed at the plant are fully aware of these developments, noting that "they have been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian militants"
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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Annual inflation total 5.6% from April 28 to May 4 — Economy Ministry
Prices declined by 0.02% over the week from April 28 to May 4
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Venezuela’s acting president plans to call on Trump to lift sanctions
Delcy Rodriguez pointed out that Venezuela and the US are building "good relations"
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Trump says threatened Thailand and Cambodia with new duties
US President said he was sure that the duties is an important tool in the foreign policy for his administration
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US envoy may meet with Ukrainian security official in Miami later in the week — agency
Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said earlier that Rustem Umerov would skip a meeting of Verkhovna Rada’s temporary commission investigating the case of businessman Timur Mindich
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Nuclear powers continue to modernize their arsenals — report
In January 2024, there were some 12,121 nuclear warheads in the world, of which 9,585 were on alert
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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Israel not surprised by US statement on Iran deal, government source tells TASS
According to the source, the prime minister’s team and the US president’s office are in direct communication
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Iran refutes Axios report that Tehran, Washington near agreement
According to a member of the Iranian parliament’s Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, Iran will deliver a harsh response if the US and its allies refuse to make concessions
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says
"We always want to be ready", US president added
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