Politics
Trump said that Iran's new supreme leader will not last without US approval
US President Donald Trump said that Iran's future supreme leader would not be able to remain in power for long without the approval of the United States. He also did not rule out the possibility of further military action, including operations to seize Iran's enriched uranium.
Europe needs to urgently increase missile production
Growing global demand for missiles and pressure on arms supply chains are forcing Europe to urgently ramp up production, according to European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius.
Iranian Foreign Minister rejects calls for ceasefire and acknowledges cooperation with Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his country is not ready to agree to a cessation of hostilities. He also noted that cooperation between Iran and Russia continues in various areas.
The US and Israel are discussing a possible ground operation to seize Iranian uranium
The United States and Israel are considering the possibility of conducting an operation involving special forces to gain control of Iran's stockpiles of highly enriched uranium. Discussions are focused on potential actions at a later stage of the war.
BlackRock limits withdrawals after surge in investor requests
Investment company BlackRock has restricted withdrawals from one of its debt funds following a sharp increase in redemption requests. The situation arose amid investor concerns about the private lending market.
Angela Merkel called on Europe to be more independent and engage in dialogue with Vladimir Putin
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the European Union should act as an independent force in world politics. She also advocated diplomatic dialogue with Moscow alongside support for Ukraine.
The UAE denied involvement in the attack on a desalination plant in Iran
There have been reports in the media about a possible attack by the United Arab Emirates on a desalination plant in Iran. A representative of the UAE stated that his country was not involved in this attack.
The US approved the sale of $151.8 million worth of weapons to Israel without congressional review.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved the possible sale of $151.8 million worth of weapons to Israel. To do so, it used emergency powers that allow it to bypass the congressional review process.
An explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Oslo
An explosion occurred near the US Embassy in the Norwegian capital last night, causing minor damage. No one was injured, and the police are investigating.
Saudi Arabia warned Iran of a possible response in the event of new attacks
Saudi Arabia has signalled to Iran its readiness for a diplomatic settlement of the conflict with the United States, but warned against attacks on its territory and energy infrastructure. If these continue, Riyadh may respond.
Russian military navigation system found in drone that struck RAF base in Cyprus
The Iranian drone that attacked the British RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus was equipped with Russian navigation equipment. Parts of the aircraft were sent to a laboratory in the UK for further investigation.
The war with Iran has accelerated the Pentagon's negotiations with Ukraine on drones.
The Iranian counterattack exposed the vulnerability of the United States and its allies in the region and added urgency to negotiations on cooperation with Ukraine in the field of countering drones. For Kyiv, this was another opportunity to offer Washington the practical experience gained during the war with Russia.
