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Middle East conflict

Tehran metropolitan converted into 24/7 bomb shelter, says news agency

Both Iran and Israel reported casualties and damage, and admitted that a number of facilities had been hit

TEHRAN, June 16. /TASS/. The Tehran metropolitan has now been repurposed as a bomb shelter, NourNews reported, citing a directive from the capital’s authorities.

The agency stated that the metropolitan has switched to round-the-clock operation.

Overnight to June 13, Israel kicked off Operation Rising Lion aimed against Iran’s nuclear program. Iran responded in less than 24 hours. Israel and Iran exchanged strikes again on June 14 and in the early hours of June 15. Both parties reported casualties and damage, and admitted that a number of facilities had been hit, but said the damage was limited.

Middle East conflict

Israeli, US air defenses have no answer for some of Iran's missiles — US expert

Daniel Davis said that the US should not join Israel’s military operation against Iran

Arrests of LGBT opponents in Moldova to end badly for authorities, says Russian senator

Meanwhile, in Chisinau, police are reported to have detained Orthodox believers protesting in defense of traditional values and family - opposing the LGBT march

Three people killed, 125 wounded in Iran’s attack against Israel — Ynet

About 35 people are missed in the central part of Israel after the strike

Medvedev allows use of nuclear weapons by Russia when ‘patience runs out’

The politician underscored that no one really needs a nuclear conflict - it is "a very bad story with a very difficult outcome."

Turkish Foreign Minister calls for resumption of talks on Iran's nuclear program

Hakan Fidan also noted that "diplomatic measures [for a settlement] should be strengthened, and talks on the nuclear program should be resumed without delay in order to end the conflict as soon as possible"

Israel reports large-scale series of strikes on weapons production facilities in Iran

"Numerous weapons production facilities across Iran were attacked," the press service added

Trump to meet with Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada — White House

The source also specified that the US leader will hold bilateral meetings with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the summit

European Commission proposals on Russian gas include immediate ban on new contracts

According to the report, the ban on new contracts will take effect immediately after the proposal is approved by the EU Council

Criminal case on terrorism opened over Ukrainian UAV attack on Tatarstan

Аs a result of an attack by a Ukrainian UAV on an industrial area located in the Yelabuga district of Tatarstan, one person was killed, Russia's Investigative Committee said

Russia, US know that Iran-Israel conflict must be resolved through diplomacy — ambassador

Anatoly Viktorov stressed that the intervention of external players "in the current situation will certainly not help to defuse it"

Russia to play key role in mediating Israeli-Iranian conflict, says RDIF chief

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with ABC News that he would be open to Russian President Vladimir Putin's initiative to mediate in the conflict between Iran and Israel

Russia stays in touch with Iranian, Israeli officials — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow strongly urged to avoid actions that could put the lives and health of Russian citizens at risk

Russian forces strike Ukrainian army training center, air defense radars over past day

Kiev loses 1,320 troops in all frontline areas over past day

EU surpasses US in aid to Kiev for the first time in March and April

According to the researchers, the EU sharply increased its support to Ukraine over the course of those two spring months, providing 10.4 bln euro in military aid and 9.8 bln euro in humanitarian and financial assistance

Tehran has evidence US military helped Israel in attack on Iran

Araghchi also mentioned "a number of statements by US President Donald Trump" in support of Israel's actions

Iran expects BRICS to condemn Israeli aggression, diplomat says

Iranian MFA Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei noted that the BRICS group will hold a meeting on June 16-17 to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict

IDF eliminates group of Iranian servicemen, destroys missile launcher — army

The press service noted that the goal of the strike was to further gain air superiority over Iranian territory

Iran’s parliament approves strategic partnership treaty with Russia — embassy

On January 17, following talks in the Kremlin, Russian and Iranian Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian signed the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries

Eight IRGC officers die in Israeli strikes on Khomein in central Iran

According to the statement, Israel’s attacks on Khomein "were successfully repelled thanks to the IRGC’s timely and resolute actions"

Underwater gas carriers may be launched on Northern Sea Route — transport minister

According to Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, 12 icebreakers are currently operating on the NSR, including eight nuclear-powered ones, two ice-class tug and rescue vessels and 12 technical fleet vessels have also been built

Iran to continue operations against Israel until its complete destruction — IRGC

Overnight into June 13, Israel kicked off Operation Rising Lion aimed against Iran’s nuclear program

After Ukrainian drone attack on Yelabuga, six in hospital, one in serious condition

Among the hospitalized are three children

Advance in Dnepropetrovsk region leads to liberation of Krasnoarmeysk — DPR head

Denis Pushilin also reported intense street fighting in Chasov Yar, noting that the enemy continues to shift reserves in a bid to hold their positions

Russia honors its commitments, transfers 6,060 bodies to Ukraine — chief negotiator

According to Vladimir Medinsky, Russia has received 78 bodies of Russian soldiers from the Ukrainian side

Hungary, Slovakia blocked Brussels plan to reject Russian energy resources

Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister of Hungary Peter Szijjarto noted that this plan will lead to a rise in energy prices in Europe and will do harm to the economy of the entire European Union

G7 members unlikely to support Ukraine, pressure Russia at summit in Canada — media

Politico added that European leaders and a number of American lawmakers, primarily Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal, advocate lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $45 per barrel

Iran rules out talks with Israel amid ongoing strikes — Reuters

The unnamed official told Reuters that Iran made "clear that it will not negotiate while under attack"

Washington cancels Russia-US meeting on eliminating irritants — Foreign Ministry

As Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted, the Russian side hopes the pause they have taken will not last too long

Israel strikes building belonging to Iran's Foreign Ministry, says deputy foreign minister

Several civilians were injured, Saeed Khatibzadeh said

Top Israeli defense official threatens Tehran to 'soon pay the price' for missile attacks

Overnight into June 13, Israel kicked off Operation Rising Lion aimed against Iran’s nuclear program

Senior Russian diplomat warns of risks to Iran’s Bushehr NPP

Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that "the military standoff needs to stop in order to stabilize the situation"

Diplomat calls consequences of Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities 'obvious'

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov is confident that West Jerusalem must show restraint and common sense first and foremost

Conflict between Iran, Israel to be short-lived, experts predict

"Oil markets are heading into a peak demand period in the US and will be looking for signs of stabilization rather than further escalation," Mukesh Sahdev said

About 3,000 Russians cannot fly out of UAE — Consulate General in Dubai

Diplomatic representatives are actively assisting passengers affected by canceled or delayed flights between Russia and the UAE

PREVIEW: G7 summit kicks off in Canada

Main topics of the meeting are expected to be the conflict in Ukraine, the situation in the Asia-Pacific Region and the tariff policy of US President Donald Trump

Trump may ban entry to the US for citizens of 36 more countries — The Washington Post

According to the The Washington Post, the list of countries, whose citizens may face the ban for receiving US visas or other restrictions, comprise 25 African countries

Iran’s closure of Hormuz Strait to become serious problem for India, China — expert

According to Nikolay Gaponenko, closure of the strait will inevitably affect global oil prices

Syria downed Russia's plane because Israeli F-16s used it as cover — Russian top brass

The bombing raid was not far from France’s frigate The Auvergne

US not related to latest attack of Iran by Israel — Trump

Any attack of Iran against the United States will have a response of the US Armed Forces with "full strength and might," the US leader added

Iran strikes Rafael weapons factory, sources say

No further details have been disclosed regarding the extent of the damage or the factory’s specific location

Russia to cease to exist, if it stops relying on traditional values — Putin

The fragment was published on the reporter’s Telegram channel

German newspaper acknowledges failure of Western sanctions policy

The author argues that these restrictions represent "a long-term process reshaping the global economic order," and emphasizes that sanctions "may end up damaging those who impose them just as much, if not more, than those they target"

Iranian president warns of tougher response to Israel if US fails to rein it in

According to the Iranian president, Israel’s attempt to destabilize his country was met with a severe retaliatory strike, and it "sustained heavy losses"

Israeli army detects new missile launch from Iran

The population was ordered to take shelter in secure premises until further notice

At least 13 people detained in northern Iran for supporting Israel's actions

According to Tasnim, those detained had expressed approval online for Israel's attack on Iran

CIS countries want to study Russia's approaches to building first high-speed-railway

Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit noted that the topic of the high-speed railway will be a landmark event during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Israeli airstrikes destroy Iranian missile convoy to Tehran, says IDF

According to the Israel Defense Forces, the targeted trucks were allegedly transporting weapons and missile launchers from western Iran toward Tehran while "attempting to evade" Israeli air attacks

Erdogan welcomes Trump's position on ending Israel-Iran conflict

The Turkish leader also highlighted the destructive spiral of violence initiated by Israel's attacks on Iran, noting the irreversible economic and civilian toll on both sides

Air defenses down 12 Ukrainian drones over Russia’s Oryol, Voronezh regions last night

Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz said that there were no casualties or damage on the ground

Ukrainian army can only meet a quarter of its troop shortage with mercenaries — lawmaker

Yury Kamelchuk also highlighted the problem of the forced selection of conscripts by military commissars and called it terrible

IS threat of resurgence continues in Middle East, warns Russian envoy to Iraq

According to Russian Ambassador to Iraq Elbrus Kutrashev, while this has not yet led to anything substantial, "anything could happen at any moment"

Iran to intensify attacks on Israel if it keeps targeting residential buildings — media

"Until now, Iran has refrained from deliberately targeting residential areas in the occupied territories," the Iranian official said

Ukraine, Europe plotting 'bloody provocations' against Russia — SVR

According to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Ukrainian special services have established the closest cooperation with the intelligence agencies of Britain

What is known about repatriation of fallen troops’ remains, Russia-Ukraine POW swaps

The Russian Defense Ministry said that Moscow is ready to hand over an additional 2,239 Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to Kiev

Recent Israeli strikes on Tehran kill more than 70 women and children — Iranian MFA

Esmail Baghaei noted that the bodies of 10 of the 20 children killed in the collapse of a residential building in the city of Shahid Chamran are under the rubble

Int’l community’s reaction to Israeli attack on Iran 'good lesson for everyone' — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia continues monitoring the situation in this regard

Russia recognizes that US-Iranian talks will not take place — senior diplomat

Russia believes that there is no alternative to political and diplomatic methods, Sergey Ryabkov said

Russia hands over another 1,200 bodies of Ukrainian servicemen to Ukraine — source

Kiev has not handed over a single body to the Russian side

Press review: Iran-Israel conflict deepens and anti-Trump protests divide US society

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

Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure could paralyze Israel’s economy — TV

According to the media, Israeli attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure would not have the same destabilizing effect

Brent oil price rises by more than 4% amid conflict in the Middle East — ICE

By 01:20 Moscow time (10:20 p.m. GMT), Brent futures had slowed significantly and were trading at $77.78 per barrel

Kremlin aware of Israeli PM’s statement about 'change of government in Iran'

Dmitry Peskov added that the Kremlin condemns "the actions that have led to such a dangerous escalation in tensions" in the Middle East

Oil prices may climb to $300 per barrel due to escalation — Iraq’s Deputy PM

Continuation of the conflict in the region and closing of the Strait of Ormuz may lead to serious economic shocks, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussein said

Many in West share Russia’s position on traditional values — Putin

When the political situation changed, including in the United States, which is "one of the leading countries in the world, has a very large information resource, and influences the global economy and the economies of many countries on the planet greatly," people who shared Russia’s values also began to express them, Putin explained

Iranian MP calls on government to withdraw from nuclear proliferation treaty

Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on the night of June 13, targeting Iran's nuclear program

Sandu gave order to disperse opponents of LGBT march, says Russian MP

Konstantin Zatulin further claimed that the perceived attacks on the Orthodox Church and traditional values are part of a broader pattern, describing them as "the common line of Ms. Sandu's friends in the European Union"

Putin holds phone conversation with Trump — Kremlin aide

This is the fifth phone conversation between the two leaders since the American president took office

Man detained in Kherson Region confesses to plotting attack on district official — FSB

SBU officers recruited the man in August 2024

Russian Orthodox Church condemns violence against Moldovan clergy who opposed LGBT march

Earlier on Sunday, police in Chisinau, tasked with protecting the LGBT during a street march began detaining clergy and believers who had taken to the streets bearing icons and church banners to defend traditional values

Kremlin notes great consolidation of Iranian society following Israeli bombardments

Dmitry Peskov mentioned it while commenting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier statement that an attack on Iran could allegedly lead to a regime change in that country

Iran attacked key energy facilities in Israel — news agency

The missile strike resulted in interruptions of the power supply in central districts of Israel and made a portion of the critical infrastructure inoperative

Consular section of Russian embassy in Tehran suspends operation

The resumption of the consular section's work will be announced later

Tehran metropolitan converted into 24/7 bomb shelter, says news agency

Both Iran and Israel reported casualties and damage, and admitted that a number of facilities had been hit

Sandu regime wages war against priests, supporters of traditional values — party leader

Ilan Shor emphasized that these individuals are being targeted solely because they "stand up for traditional values and oppose LGBT propaganda"

UK, Germany, France may pose ‘more conscience’ attitude regarding Iran — diplomat

"They are putting it the way that Iran must be blamed for suffering attacks," Sergey Ryabkov noted

Iran hasn’t hit Israel with all its missile might yet — IRGC

When the time comes, Iran will deploy its most advanced systems, Ahmad Vahidi said

Iran repels Israel’s attempted attack on Tabriz airport — agency

The current situation in the city is reportedly calm, being controlled by the law enforcement

Zelensky, Israel seek to draw US into conflict — Ukrainian politician

Viktor Medvedchuk recalled that the new US administration, led by President Donald Trump, came to power with a peace-oriented agenda

Israel asked the US to join conflict with Iran over last two days — Axios

US President Donald Trump hinted in the recent conversation with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would do that in case of necessity, the US-based web portal said

Iran ready for deal guaranteeing republic’s absence of nuclear weapons — Foreign Ministry

Araqchi added that in the sixth round of nuclear negotiations with the United States, Tehran "was going to present its own proposal

Moldovan authorities crack down on people to please Brussels, says ex-prosecutor-general

Speaking shortly after police employed violence against opponents of an LGBT march in Chisinau an event involving a movement blacklisted as extremist and banned in Russia - Alexandr Stoianoglo voiced his concerns

Situation around Iran's nuclear program more complex now — Kremlin

Previous reports have suggested that Russia might take custody of Iran’s uranium stockpile

Iran shoots down MQ-9 Reaper drone launched from Israel near Iraqi border — TV

According to the report, the aerial target was destroyed over the city of Dehloran

Israel underestimates Iran’s ability to regroup after losing military commanders — expert

Trita Parsi added that "Iranian missiles are successful in penetrating all layers of Israel’s air defense systems"

Iran’s parliament considering withdrawal from nuclear proliferation treaty — MP

Earlier, member of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy of the Mejlis, Ebrahim Rezai, stressed that this document was supposed to ensure Iran's security, "and not become the reason for its absence"

Battlegroup East liquidates over 170 servicemen of Kiev forces in one day

The head of the group's press center, Alexander Gordeyev, said the group continues to carry out combat missions in the special military operation zone

Ten Iranian servicemen killed while repelling Israeli attacks — news agency

According to the report, the deceased were serving in the third division of the air defense forces

Friendly countries want to participate in Trans-Arctic transport corridor project

The Northern Sea Route is a shipping route and the main sea line in the Russian sector of the Arctic Ocean

Iran intercepted cruise missiles, drones during last Israeli attack

Dozens of small Israeli military aircraft were also intercepted

Israeli military command’s calculations groundless — senior Russian diplomat

"Common sense and the return to the negotiating table are needed instead of the escalatory pathway and the military spiral," Sergey Ryabkov said

Air defense systems activated in Tehran again

On Sunday alone, anti-aircraft defenses in the Iranian capital were engaged approximately six times

Russia hopes Iranian-Israeli conflict will not impact SPIEF — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would keep an eye on the development of the situation

Iran used hypersonic missile to attack Haifa — news agency

Medium-range ballistic missiles Emad, Ghadr and Kheibar Shekan were used to strike the territory of Israel

Iran attacked Israeli fuel, power supply facilities — IRGC

Operations of the Iranian armed forces will be "tougher and of greater scale" if Israel continues its attacks, an IRGC spokesperson said

Iranian diplomat calls on UN Security Council to condemn Israel's aggression

Ismail Baghaei urged to adopt "a resolution with clear and unambiguous wording that condemns the attack"

US allows Israel to attack Iran, says Iranian president

Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that "the Iranian people must unite and strongly resist aggression"

Iran carries out missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa, says IRNA

Reports confirm that a missile struck its target in Haifa

Israel, Iran will most likely agree to cease hostilities, Trump reiterates

The US President assured that Washington would continue to provide defense assistance to Israel

Press review: Moscow sees no peace intent in Kiev as US aids Ukraine strikes

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 11th

Ukrainian troops fire more than 90 munitions at Belgorod Region over day — governor

According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, two shells and ten drones were fired at the Graivoronsky district, damaging a social infrastructure facility

Duma committee chief slams violence in Chisinau against anti-LGBT protesters as inhuman

Yana Lantratova emphasized that the majority of Moldovan citizens uphold traditional Christian family values