🇷🇺🗣 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the situation in the Middle East alarming, especially in light of recent remarks by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Moscow urges all sides to exercise maximum restraint and shift toward a peaceful, diplomatic resolution.

His other statements:

🔸Russia sees no willingness from Israel to pursue a peaceful settlement with Iran or to seek mediation.

🔸The Kremlin agrees with Trump’s view that Russia’s exclusion from the G8 was a major mistake.

🔸The G7 has lost practical relevance and now appears rather lackluster and largely useless.

🔸In the coming days, there may be progress on understanding possible timelines for continued work on the Ukrainian track.

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🚨 IRAN CLAIMS MAJOR BLOW TO ISRAELI INTEL

Tehran has eliminated a significant number of senior officers in strikes on Mossad and military intelligence centers, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.

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📹 Tel Aviv streets deserted after Iranian missile strikes, Sputnik correspondent reports

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🇷🇺 The Kremlin has revealed the topics of Putin's speech at the SPIEF plenary session this year

The president will talk about the current situation in the Russian and global economy, and will also assess the prospects for Russia's relations with foreign partners.

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🚨NEW ROCKETS LAUNCHED TOWARDS ISRAEL - IRANIAN TV

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🇷🇺 SPIEF: 20,000 attendees from 140 countries confirmed — Putin aide

Here’s what Yuri Ushakov shared:

🔹 Over 150 events will take place as part of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum (SPIEF), including SCO and BRICS forums, as well as the regional G20 business forum.

🔹 Political figures from around 50 countries will attend this year’s forum, including Indonesia, South Africa, China, Iraq, Vietnam, and Laos.

🔹 US business delegates have confirmed, despite geopolitical tensions

Ushakov also revealed Putin’s upcoming plans for SPIEF:

▪️Putin will hold a plenary session with:

🇮🇩The president of Indonesia,
🇧🇭A Bahraini representative,
🇨🇳The vice premier of China,
🇿🇦The vice president of South Africa.

▪️Tomorrow, Putin will meet with the President of the New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff.

▪️ On Thursday, he will hold talks with the president of Indonesia.

▪️ Also on Thursday, the president will meet with South African Vice President Paul Mashatile to discuss the development of bilateral relations.

Here are the planned meetings for Friday:

🔹Meeting with China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.

🔹 Discussion with the secretary general of OPEC.

🔹 Meeting with the national security advisor of Bahrain.

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🚨IRAN HAS LAUNCHED A NEW WAVE OF MISSILE AND DRONE STRIKES ON ISRAEL, reports Tasnim news agency.

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📹 Rostec shifts into high gear

The chief of the Russian state arms manufacturer Sergey Chemezov reported to Putin that the production of ammunition, light armored vehicles, and MLRS shells has grown dozens of times since 2021.

Russia’s defense industry is scaling up at a record pace.

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump boasts total air dominance over Iran

"We now have complete control of the skies over Iran," says Trump, claiming US tech outshines Iran's defenses. "They had good gear, but nothing compares to American-made."

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🚨🇮🇷🇮🇱 KEY UPDATES ON THE IRAN-ISRAEL CONFLICT

Here’s what’s happening in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict as of June 17:

🔸Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli intelligence infrastructure, targeting Mossad and the military intelligence command center Aman. Media outlet Tasnim reports a significant number of casualties among Israeli personnel.

🔸Tehran confirmed the use of a new missile in its strikes on Israel, marking a significant escalation in their military capabilities.

🔸Nineteen Mossad agents were arrested in the Iranian provinces of Ilam and Lorestan, signaling an increased crackdown on Israeli operatives within Iran.

🔸Donald Trump states he is "not in the mood to negotiate with Iran," emphasizing his hard-line position on the issue.

🔸Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov urged both Iran and Israel to exercise maximum restraint, emphasizing the need for a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

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🚨IRAN'S 10TH WAVE OF STRIKES TARGETS ISRAELI AIRBASES

The IRGC said that its 10th wave of missile attacks was aimed at Israeli airbases, from which fighter jets are launching strikes on Iran.

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🚨TEHRAN HAS 'TRUMP CARDS' — ISRAEL WILL SOON 'SEE THE UNEXPECTED'

A source in Iran’s security forces warns that Tehran holds powerful "trump cards" and Israel is about to face what it never expected.

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🚨IRAN’S TOP GENERAL CALLS FOR TEL AVIV AND HAIFA EVACUATIONS

Iran’s military chief urges residents of Tel Aviv and Haifa to leave amid escalating tensions.

Meanwhile, sources confirm the US has already intervened, engaging in missile interception during the Israel-Iran conflict.

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⚛️ IAEA spots strike damage at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site

After analyzing satellite imagery, the IAEA confirmed hits on underground uranium enrichment halls at Natanz.

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🇮🇱🇮🇷 How a conflict between Israel and Iran could wreck the global economy?

Experts weigh in on the potential fallout from an Israel-Iran conflict:

"Closing the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions in Bab el-Mandeb would spell disaster for the global economy," Moroccan economist Rashid Sari from the African Center for Strategic Studies tells Sputnik. "Oil could skyrocket to $120 or $150 per barrel, and shifting shipping routes via the Cape of Good Hope would cause supply chain crises and food delays. Inflation could hit 6-7% globally, with gulf countries bearing the brunt."

He was echoed by Saudi economist Mohammad Ben Dalim Al-Kahtani: "Closing key Middle Eastern straits like Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, or the Suez Canal would disrupt global trade, sending oil prices above $100 and increasing maritime insurance by over 300%."

"Food prices could jump 15-25%, and inflation could surge by 6.5-8% globally, with some regions like North Africa facing 10-13% inflation. Vulnerable countries could even face hyperinflation," he adds.

Economically fragile nations, such as Lebanon, Tunisia, and Sudan, could see hyperinflation exceed 30%. The cost of living in gulf countries would rise by 8–12%, while Egypt and Jordan could experience an even steeper increase of 20–25%. As a result, the middle and lower classes would suffer the most, leading to higher poverty, unemployment, and social unrest.

If tensions continue to rise, the world economy could face severe and long-lasting damage.

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📹🇮🇷 MOTOR RALLY IN TEHRAN SUPPORTS IRAN'S GOVERNMENT, BACKS TRUE PROMISE 3

A massive motor rally in front of Iran’s state TV shows strong backing for the government and the continuation of True Promise 3 military operation in retaliation to Israel’s strikes.

The message is clear: Iran won’t back down.

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🔸IRAN FIRES NEW MISSILE AT ISRAEL — FIRST OF ITS KIND USED IN COMBAT

🔸WHAT IF IRAN CLOSES THE HORMUZ STRAIT?

🔸G7 SUMMIT DERAILED BEFORE IT EVEN WRAPPED UP

🔸G7 HEADED FOR DUSTBIN OF HISTORY - Ex-Sri Lankan President

🔸SPIEF: 20,000 attendees from 140 countries confirmed — Putin aide

🔸Rostec shifts into high gear

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🚨 Trump's meeting with National security council is over, CNN reports

The meeting lasted for over an hour

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