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US officials have been told Israel ready to launch operation into Iran — CBS

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff is still planning to meet with Iran for a sixth round of talks on the country's nuclear program in the coming days, according to the publication

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WASHINGTON, June 12. /TASS/. US officials have been told that Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, CBS News reported, citing "multiple sources."

"The US anticipates Iran could retaliate on certain American sites in neighboring Iraq. This is part of the reason the U.S. advised some Americans to leave the region," the TV channel said on its website.

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff is still planning to meet with Iran for a sixth round of talks on the country's nuclear program in the coming days, according to the publication.

A representative of US military circles told TASS earlier that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had authorized "the voluntary departure" of US military dependents from the Middle East due to security issues. In turn, the Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency US government personnel from Iraq due to heightened regional tensions. Commenting on those steps, US President Donald Trump said that Americans were advised to leave the region "because it could be a dangerous place, and we'll see what happens." He also noted that the US did not want Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. "We're not going to allow that," Trump stressed.

In recent weeks, the Washington administration has been concerned that Israel is preparing a strike on Iran despite ongoing negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program. Axios reported earlier, citing sources, that US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a telephone conversation on June 9 to refrain from any action that could hinder the negotiations.

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Israel carried out series of sabotage acts in Iran — Axios journalist

The goal was to damage Iran’s strategic missile sites and its air defense capabilities, the journalist wrote

Israel delivers air strike on Iran — Axios

The targets of the strike were not immediately known

IN BRIEF: Special op lessons, cutting-edge technologies: Putin on state arms program

The new state arms program should become the key tool to elevate Russian arms in the 21st century's fourth decade

Rubio states US’ desire for engagement with Moscow on Ukraine in Russia Day greeting

"On behalf of the American people, I want to congratulate the Russian people on Russia Day," the US Secretary of State said

US officials have been told Israel ready to launch operation into Iran — CBS

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff is still planning to meet with Iran for a sixth round of talks on the country's nuclear program in the coming days, according to the publication

Putin to present awards, meet Time of Heroes participants on Russia Day

The ceremony of presenting the 2024 Russian Federation National Awards for achievements in science and the arts will take place in the Grand Kremlin Palace

Sales of new motorcycles in Russia growing in May — statistics

The Regulmoto brand is the new motorcycles market leader, with its sales surged by 30% year on year to 1,700 units

US returning some diplomats, military dependents from Middle East due to danger — Trump

US President also noted that the US did not want Iran to develop a nuclear weapon

IN BRIEF: What is known about last night’s Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

Three children suffered injuries in a drone strike on a border area in the Kursk Region

Azerbaijani president congratulates Putin on Russia Day

Ilham Aliyev pointed out that "these good traditions create a solid basis for the comprehensive development of relations between our countries and the deepening of cooperation on a wide range of issues"

Mother commits ritual murder of 3-year-old daughter in western Ukraine — local police

The suspect currently remains in custody as pretrial investigations continue

Names of participating countries at Intervision song contest revealed — organizers

Russia will be represented by Merited Artist of the Russian Federation Yaroslav Dronov

South Ossetian president congratulates Putin on Russia Day

In response, Russian president thanked Alan Gagloyev, adding that Russia Day is a holiday in both Russia and South Ossetia

Russian forces eliminate all US-made Bradley IFVs sent to Ukraine — Rostec chief

An infantry fighting vehicle should be quick, mobile and capable of moving across rough terrain and also across rivers afloat without bridges and roads, Sergey Chemezov said

One man rescued, one killed in rock collapse at mine in Yakutia

The Russian Emergencies Ministry's main directorate in the region said earlier that a rock collapse had occurred at the Sarylakh mine in the Oymyakonsky District during cleaning works

Israeli forces bring back remains of two deceased hostages from Gaza — Netanyahu

Prime minister said, adding that Israel "will neither rest nor be silent until we return home all of our hostages"

Israeli defense minister says ‘preventive strike’ delivered on Iran

In this regard, Israel Katz declared the nationwide state of emergency in the country

Lula da Silva to take part in G7 summit in Canada, to meet with Trump

Meanwhile the Brazilian president’s press service has not yet reported whether negotiations with the head of the White House are planned

Russia discussing possibility of easing visa formalities with US — envoy

Russia also "raises the issue that normal contacts between societies and people should be restored", Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander said

US tells Israel it will not participate in strike on Iranian nuclear sites — Axios

According to the report, the US "would almost certainly help Israel defend itself from Iranian retaliation"

Iran closes its airspace — Al Mayadeen

The airspace was closed until further notice

Trump says he seeks diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program issue

In his words, Iran "could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon"

Rostec CEO brands Challenger tank 'a cooking pot'

Russian designers also studied German-made Leopard tank and found no breakthrough solutions to borrow

IAEA Board of Governors passes anti-Iranian revolution — Russian envoy

"Three countries (Burkina Faso, China and Russia) voted against," Mikhail Ulyanov said

Airport in Lugansk to be able to receive widebody aircraft — transport minister

Albert Apshev said that the construction of the airport was planned to be finalized in 2028

FACTBOX: Russia Day

On June 12, 1995, the holiday was celebrated for the first time

IN BRIEF: What is known about plane crash in India

There were 242 people on board the plane, including two pilots and ten cabin crew

Export potential of Russian arms to be increased — Putin

Russian arms are competitive in terms of price and maintenance costs, "which is important for the buyers," the president stressed

Iranian military develops plan to response to potential Israeli strike — newspaper

CBS News reported earlier that US officials had been told Israel was fully ready to launch an operation into Iran

Nuclear physicists, Natanz facility were among Israeli targets - premier

"We delivered a strike into the heart of Iran’s weapons program", Benjamin Netanyahu said

US national intelligence chief says world is close to nuclear apocalypse like never before

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard went on to say that modern nuclear weapons are way more powerful than the bomb used by the United States in 1945

Putin, Mirziyoyev discussed economic, energy projects of two countries — Kremlin

"The successful performance of the 4th Tashkent International Investment Forum, where the Russian delegation took part, was noted from both sides," the statement says

‘Friends of Ukraine’ destroying country by promoting war — prominent economist

Jeffrey Sachs also underscored that the West continues encouraging the war despite its devastating consequences for Ukraine

Business interested in restoration of direct flights between Russia, US — envoy

Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev said in an interview with TASS earlier than Russia expected the talks on restoration of direct flights between the two countries to start in the near future

Russia, US doomed to non-confrontational peaceful coexistence — envoy to Washington

Russia and the US have shifted from monologues to a pragmatic though challenging conversation, Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev noted

Israeli military announces nationwide special guidelines

Simultaneously, civil defense sirens sounded in the country’s central regions

Bars-27 detachment fighters hit Ukrainian army’s UAV control point, mortar in DPR

The detachment fighters also attacked the Ukrainian army’s camouflaged mortar position with drones as it was detected by the air when the crew was camouflaging the position

IAEA cooperated with Israel against Iran — intelligence source

According to the report, the IAEA also allegedly disclosed to Israel the names of Iranian nuclear scientists, who were later assassinated in sabotage attacks

US Ambassador to Moscow Lynn Tracy to complete her mission in Russia soon

She was appointed as US ambassador to Russia under then-President Joe Biden in December 2022

Sanitary watchdog chief states isolated monkeypox cases in Russia

"Those are imported cases," Anna Popova said

Russia hammers Ukrainian military enterprises, sites in Kiev in overnight strike

The ministry said that all the designated targets were struck

Russia to form drone troops as separate branch of the military — Putin

Fighting against various unmanned aerial vehicles has required "new approaches and non-standard solutions," Russian President explained

Americans to participate in Intervision song contest

The names of the participants will be announced later

US wants to stop Ukrainian conflict along the frontline — Kellogg

He went on to say that the recognition will only be de facto, not by the law

Trump says maintained great relationship with Putin

On June 4, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had their fourth telephone conversation since the American leader took office, which lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes

Kiev’s unwillingness to compromise to lead to more territorial losses — Russian negotiator

Vladimir Medinsky said that "if Ukraine keeps being driven by the national interests of others, then we will be simply forced to respond"

Russia reaches new heights step by step, Putin says

"We increase Russia’s industrial, technological and scientific capabilities," the head of state pointed out

Talk between Putin, Leo XIV opens new page in relations between Russia, Vatican — envoy

Russian Ambassador to the Vatican Ivan Soltanovsky stressed that in the context of the breakdown of the old paradigm of international relations, Russia is among those who seek to conduct creative work in the name of peace and security

Israel carried out series of sabotage acts in Iran — Axios journalist

The goal was to damage Iran’s strategic missile sites and its air defense capabilities, the journalist wrote

G7 summit to begin one day later, on June 16 — Kyodo

G7 leaders plan to publish more brief thematic statements instead of a universal declarations on the outcomes of their meeting

Israel delivers strike on at least six military bases near Tehran — NYT

According to the report, the strikes also targeted buildings in two heavily guarded residential neighborhoods for the Islamic Republic’s top brass

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."

Russian troops developing an offensive in Dnepropetrovsk Region — top brass

Kiev loses 1,275 troops in all frontline areas over past day

Russian Defense Ministry confirms readiness to conduct daily prisoner exchanges with Kiev

"Unfortunately, Ukraine is not ready to carry out swaps at such a pace," the statement reads

Top Swedish diplomat calls for EU sanctions against Israeli ministers

"We now take the next step to also push for sanctioning individual extremist ministers," Maria Malmer Stenergard said

Putin proposes discussion of key parameters of state armaments program until 2036

Russian President specified that this document will be the main reference point for the development of weapons systems for Russia’s Armed Forces and other troops and units in special services and agencies

Israeli attack on aid distribution site in Gaza kills ten people — TV

Some 200 people suffered injuries, Al-Jazeera reported

Orban replies to Zelensky’s threats to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said, that country doesn't want to give the Hungarian money to Ukraine

National pride rising as Russians rate country among world’s top — poll

The survey found that an overwhelming majority of respondents believe Russia deserves a higher position on the world stage than it currently occupies

Russian ambassador to Ankara says finishes work in Turkey

Alexey Yerkhov worked in Istanbul for six years and in Ankara for eight years

Zelensky requests meeting with Brazilian leader at G7 summit in Canada — TV

Sources did not specify whether the president agreed to have a meeting with Zelensky

Greetings on Russia Day from Rubio are very good news — Kremlin

"The [US] administration favors dialogue and solving the most complicated issues through dialogue which coincides with our approach," Dmitry Peskov said

US did not assist Israeli strikes on Iran — official

"We are aware of the reports of strikes, there was no US involvement or US assistance," the source said

US reviews viability of AUKUS alliance — Pentagon

The alliance's trilateral pact was concluded in 2021 under the previous United States President Joe Biden

State program should focus on cutting-edge weapons — Putin

Sufficient volumes and the nomenclature of weapons and machinery to support current needs and looking-forward requirements must be included in the state program, the Russian leader stressed

Patriarch Kirill of Russia offers condolences to Indian PM Modi over Ahmedabad air crash

"My heart goes out to all those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy", the document reads

Russia to take part in upcoming BRICS summit — Kremlin spokesman

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not specify whether the Russian president was expected to participate in the summit in person

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Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky noted that on Thursday, Moscow and Kiev will begin urgent "sanitary exchanges" of heavily wounded prisoners of war

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Masoud Pezeshkian pointed out that Iran-Russia cooperation continued to develop, "reaching a strategic level"

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The Russian Railways company announced earlier that the train service between Moscow and Pyongyang would resume on June 17

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on ceasefire in Gaza, Israel’s responsibility

The document was supported by 149 countries, including Russia, China, Oman, Saudi Arabia, France, Switzerland and Japan

Russia gave US roadmap on return of diplomatic property — ambassador

Russia reacted to the seizure of diplomatic property as an openly hostile act

Russia's Tu-22M3 long-range bombers perform scheduled flight over neutral Baltic waters

Su-30SM and Su-27 jets escorted the long-range aircraft

Annual inflation totaled 9.88 in May 2025 in Russia — statistics

According to statistics, foods prices gained 0.26% monthly and 12.49% annually in May 2025

Pentagon disagrees US should employ 'every tool' to pressure Russia

Pete Hegseth stressed that the United States had "a lot of tools in a lot of places"

Russia seeks to end conflict with Ukraine as soon as possible — top negotiator

Vladimir Medinsky noted that the Ukraine conflict is instead a fratricidal fight between two states with a common language and culture that are essentially one people and are destined to be close allies

Trump eager for peace in Ukraine, even if most in US Congress are not — Pentagon chief

"As a result, a negotiated peace in Ukraine makes America look strong," Pete Hegseth said

Trump says is disappointed in Russia, Ukraine

"That’s a terrible bloodbath that’s going on," the US leader commented on the conflict

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

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

India secures status of reliable energy partner of Russia — expert

India's energy deals are commercial, transparent, and anchored in mutual benefit, Manish Vaid emphasized

TASS correspondent denied accreditation to cover NATO summit

The North Atlantic Alliance will hold a summit on June 24-25

Russia, Ukraine carry out another prisoner exchange

The Russian service members are currently in Belarus, receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance, the Russian Defense Ministry added

Plane bringing Russian POWs from Ukraine lands in Moscow Region

All these Russian soldiers will undergo treatment and rehabilitation at the Defense Ministry’s medical organizations

West forces Iran to implement JCPOA without lifting sanctions — Russian envoy

Mikhail Ulyanov stated that the Eurotroika and the United States submitted to the IAEA Board of Governors a draft resolution on the Iranian nuclear program, which he described as "extremely negative and unfair"

Pentagon chief authorizes departure of US military dependents from Middle East

US Central Command (CENTCOM) is monitoring the developing tension in the Middle East

Russia bans association, which includes Ukrainian oligarch

The Koshekhablsky District Court of Adygea banned the association in March 2024 at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office

German defense chief arrives in Kiev for unannounced visit — agency

Boris Pistorius plan to discuss more military aid for Ukraine, the DPA new agency reported

US, West betrayed Moscow’s trust after Soviet Union’s breakup — diplomat

The first ten years of modern Russia’s history were "very difficult, very challenging," and the country was "really on the brink of collapse," he said

Israel does not exclude military action to resolve Iran issue `at any time’ — PM’s adviser

"it will act for the sake of its security", the Israeli prime minister’s adviser Dmitri Gendelman said

Air India Boeing 787 crashes right after takeoff from India’s Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport suspended operations following the plane crash, a spokesperson told reporters

After striking Iran, Israel announces closure of its airspace

The goal of the closure is to reduce the risk for passengers and planes

Rubio’s greetings on Russia Day on June 12 `polite gesture’ — Russian MP

Leonid Slutsky also recalled that Russia and the United States have agreed to hold a new round of bilateral talks, "and in Moscow, this time around"

Sixth round of US-Iran talks to be held in Muscat on Sunday — Oman’s foreign minister

Badr Al Busaidi acts as a mediator between the parties

Vladimir Putin offers condolences to Indian authorities over plane crash — Kremlin

An Air India plane crashed near the airport in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday

Armenian PM expects relations with Russia to strengthen

"On this day, the Russian people celebrate the anniversary of the country’s sovereignty and the start of a new stage in Russia’s history," Nikol Pashinian said

No agreements on Putin-Trump meeting so far — envoy to Washington

Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev answered reporters’ questions at a reception at the Russian embassy in the US on the occasion of Russia Day

Ukraine loses up to 1,380 troops in special military operation zone in past day

In particular, the Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 155 troops in the area of operation of Russia’s Battlegroup North, over 240 troops in the area of operation of Battlegroup West, over 190 soldiers in the area of operation of Battlegroup South

Police say 265 bodies recovered from site of India plane crash

The London-bound plane crashed into a medical college hostel soon after takeoff from the airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday

Russia’s Ufa submarine heads from Baltic Sea to Pacific — Russian Defense Ministry

The main attack system is the Kalibr-PL armed with high-precision missiles

Israel may strike Iran on Sunday — WSJ

According to the sources, Israel wants Iran to stop producing fissure material, which may be used for making an atomic bomb