❗️ IRGC officials stated that Iran disrupted Israeli air defenses during the latest strikes on Israel, enabling them to successfully breach the Iron Dome.

"The initiatives and capabilities used in this operation... made Israel's defense systems target each other," the statement read.

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🚨Iran-Israel Conflict: Rocket lands near US embassy branch in Tel Aviv – reports

Israeli news outlet Ynet reports that during Iran’s retaliatory strike, one of the missiles landed near the grounds of a US embassy branch office in Tel Aviv.

The outlet did not specify which country fired the rocket.

The main US embassy in Israel is now located in Jerusalem, having been relocated there during President Donald Trump’s first term.

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📹Israel carries out strikes on command centers belonging to Quds Force of IRGC and Iranian military - IDF

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⚡️🇮🇷IRGC vows relentless strikes until Israel’s 'regime' destroyed

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has pledged to continue its retaliation “until the complete destruction” of the “Zionist regime,” according to a press statement.

The statement says that Iran’s missile strikes - launched in response to Tel Aviv’s Operation Rising Lion - are disrupting Israel’s command systems using advanced methods and enhanced intelligence and equipment capabilities.

"The enemy’s multi-layered defense systems were thrown into disarray," the IRGC stated.

The IRGC Aerospace Force is achieving its objectives despite US and Western backing of Israel and their access to “the most advanced and modern defense technologies,” according to the statement.

The IRGC promised more “effective, targeted, and increasingly devastating operations against the vital targets” of Israel.

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⚡️The head of the Moldovan Coordination Committee "Pobeda," Alexey Petrovich, reported his detention at Chisinau Airport.

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🚨FSB foils terror attack on Kherson official, arrests Russian recruit of Ukrainian intelligence

While attempting to carry out this criminal plot, the suspect was apprehended. Authorities uncovered and confiscated 1,250g of foreign-made C-4 explosives, along with an electric detonator and a programmable control unit.

Criminal charges have been filed, and the individual faces the possibility of life imprisonment.

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💥US deploys massive fleet of aerial tankers amid Israel-Iran war – Is DIRECT INTERVENTION coming?

In an unprecedented move, the US Air Force has massively deployed KC-135 and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic. This surge is fueling speculation that these aircraft may be intended to support Israeli strikes on Iran—or potentially enable direct US combat operations, according to Military Watch.

The new deployments could support US Navy and Air Force assets should the US escalate its involvement in the conflict, since it's already actively participating by providing THAAD air defense and AEGIS destroyers to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks, the magazine notes.

Are these tankers prepping for a larger US role?🤔

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🇷🇺🤝🇨🇳From Russia with love: Putin sends warm birthday wishes to Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, warmly congratulating him on his birthday and wishing "his friend" all the best, the Kremlin informed.

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🇮🇷💬Negotiations POINTLESS amid Israeli strikes – Iranian Foreign Ministry

US support for Israel has placed the security of the Middle East — and the world — under an unprecedented threat, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated.

“We were engaged in a diplomatic process when we faced the Zionist regime’s aggression — an act unimaginable without US cooperation. This has rendered the diplomatic and negotiation process meaningless,” Baghaei said.

Iran expects the UN Security Council to adopt “binding” resolutions against Israel and urges the international community, as a first step, to label Israel’s strikes as “aggression,” according to Baghaei.

"As a permanent member of the UNSC, the US must condemn this aggression. It cannot ignore these realities due to its ties [with Israel]," the foreign ministry spokesman said.

He slammed Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and residential areas, describing them as “in direct violation of international norms and laws.”

Baghaei also pointed out that Israel used American-made weapons in its attacks on Iran.

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🇷🇺 Russia ready to mediate Israel-Iran conflict

In the wake of escalating tensions, Russia maintains its readiness to mediate the Israel-Iran conflict, with key proposals still on the table, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Here's his other statements:

🔸Moscow condemns actions escalating the Middle East crisis

🔸Russia's offer to transport excess nuclear material from Iran remains active

🔸No set date for the next round of Russia-Ukraine talks

🔸Putin prepares for SPIEF, set to speak at plenary session on Friday

🔸Russia hopes air travel disruptions won't affect VIP attendance at SPIEF

🔸Putin scheduled for international phone talks today

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🚨🇮🇷Four buildings damaged at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site, confirms IAEA Director-General Grossi.

Other nuclear sites remain unharmed.

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