Contents tagged with Iran
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Iran considers closing Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to U.S. strikes on nuclear sites
Iran's parliament has decided that the Strait of Hormuz must be closed in response to U.S. strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities, according to Major General Ismail Kowsari. A member of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Kowsari revealed the decision on Iranian state television Press TV, stating, " The Parliament has reached the conclusion that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed, but the final decision in this regard lies with the Supreme National Security …
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Russia condemns U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
In a stern rebuke, Russia's Foreign Ministry unequivocally denounced the United States' attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. The ministry's statement, issued on Sunday, June 22, criticized the strikes as "a violation of international law," referring to the operations as reckless and in contravention of globally accepted norms.
According to the released statement, the decision to launch missile and bomb strikes on the territory of a sovereign nation, regardless of the pretext, blatantly …
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Putin highlights Russia's nuanced position in Israel-Iran conflict
In a statement made during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on Friday, June 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin shed light on why Moscow has not lent support to Iran against Israel. Emphasizing Russia's "traditionally very good, friendly relations" with the Arab and Islamic world, the Kremlin leader pointed out the substantial Russian-speaking population in Israel—nearly two million—or about a fifth of the nation's populace.
"We must show solidarity with Iran, but conflicts are unique in …
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Iran to supply Russia with Fath 360 ballistic missiles
Iran is reportedly preparing to supply Russia with Fath 360 short-range tactical ballistic missiles, with the systems expected to be dispatched soon. This anticipated development marks a significant escalation in military cooperation between the two nations, Army Recognition reports.
Western intelligence indicates that Iran has already provided the Russian military with thousands of drones, including "Shahed" loitering munitions and artillery shells. The potential supply of Fath 360 tactical …
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Syria halts imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel
Syria's Finance Ministry has banned the import of goods originating from Russia, Iran, and Israel, a development reported by outlet Al Arabiya.
The mandate includes a strict policy of confiscating any products found to originate from these countries.
The government aims to bolster the economy by allowing dollar transactions and implementing a new set of unified customs duties with reductions ranging from 50% to 60%, according to Al Arabiya.
Following this decision, Syria has opened its doors …
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Iran accuses Ukraine of supporting Syrian rebels
Tehran has alleged that Ukraine is supporting a coalition of Syrian rebels and called for an end to "terrorist support in the Western Asia region," reports Mehr.
Mojtaba Damirchiloo, Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister and Director General of Eurasia Department at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, cliams that Ukraine is purportedly supplying weapons, originally provided by the U.S., to Syrian rebels.
He condemned these actions as a blatant violation of international commitments …
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Israeli Forces uncover Russian weapons in Hezbollah's advanced South Lebanon bunker
The Israeli military has reportedly discovered Russian weaponry, including small arms, rockets, and various munitions, in a Hezbollah bunker located in a village near the Israel-Lebanon border. The underground base, serving as a command center for the elite Lebanese militia unit known as "Radwan," was uncovered by Israeli ground forces in southern Lebanon.
According to military officials, the site housed weaponry and munitions of Russian origin. This development was reported by German BILD …
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EU imposes sanctions on Iran over arms transfers to Russia
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iran, targeting individuals and entities responsible for the transfer of weapons to Russia. The measures, enacted by the EU Council, apply to seven individuals and seven organizations linked to Iran's missile and drone programs accused of aiding Russia in its campaign against Ukraine and supporting armed groups in the Middle East that destabilize regional safety.
These sanctions specifically target Iranian airlines, including Saha Airlines, Mahan Air, …
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Russia allegedly supplying Hezbollah with drones and negotiating anti-ship missile deal with Houthis amid Middle East tensions
Russia has been previously supplying drones to Hezbollah and training the group's operators, as reported by Israel's news outlet KAN, citing Lebanese sources. Additionally, Russia is reportedly negotiating with Houthi rebels to provide anti-ship missiles. This transfer of drones and the training allegedly comes from sources cited by Lebanese newspaper "Al-Nahar," backed by intelligence reports. The Russian Foreign Ministry asserts that Hezbollah still maintains structure and control amid Israel' …
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Israel limits Russia ties to critical security concerns amid Iran tensions, says Ambassador
Israel maintains communication with Russia strictly based on vital interests, says Israel’s ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, in an interview with ZN.UA.
“We are deeply concerned about the cooperation between Russia and Iran, especially in the military sphere. We have openly expressed this on multiple occasions. Iran poses a major threat to us in the Middle East; it supports terrorism and seeks nuclear weaponry. If it acquires nuclear arms, it will be a massive destabilizing factor in …