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📹💥 Footage of IRGC ground forces missile strike on US Harir base
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🚨🇷🇺🇺🇸Putin makes Iran peace proposals to Trump – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made proposals to US President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
🔶Moscow has put forward several ideas that could help reduce tensions in the Middle East, and the next step will be to see how they can be coordinated, he said.
🔶Peskov insisted that a recent call between Putin and Trump about Iran does not mean that the Russian president has taken on the role of mediator in the conflict.
🔶But he noted that many of the ideas floated by Putin to de-escalate tensions in the region remain “on the table.”
🔶The Kremlin spokesman said the two leaders did not discuss US sanctions on Russian oil in detail during the call.
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🚨 Russian Aerospace Forces down Ukrainian Su-27 fighter — Defense Ministry
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🇷🇺 Russia could stabilize global energy markets amid Hormuz chaos – expert
After the closure of the State of Hormuz, “leading OPEC members are facing significant difficulties in exporting oil due to their high dependence on this route, which has caused a sharp rise in energy prices,” Iraqi expert Omar Al-Halbousi told Sputnik.
He recalled that several Gulf nations, including Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain, have already declared force majeure on part of their energy activities, increasing tension and uncertainty in global oil markets.
💬 “Rising prices put serious pressure on the global economy, as they lead to higher transportation and production costs, which in turn accelerates inflation and slows economic growth,” something Europe could face, Al-Halbousi warned.
🔸 Putin, Trump hold phone call on Iran and Ukraine
🔸 IRGC links Hormuz passage to expulsion of US and Israeli envoys
🔸 Trump threatens to ‘hit’ Iran ‘TWENTY TIMES HARDER’ over Strait of Hormuz oil flows
🔸 Detention of Ukrainian couriers sparks panic in Kiev — Szijjarto
🔸 'Iran also has some Tomahawks' — Trump on strike on Iran girls’ school
🔸 ‘I was disappointed to see their choice’ — Trump on Iran’s new Supreme Leader
🔸 US may lift some oil sanctions to stabilize prices — Trump
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💵 Oil price spike could trigger global economic meltdown – expert
Oil prices above $100 per barrel “increase pressure on consumer prices through transport, logistics, and business costs,” Russian expert Alexey Primak told Sputnik.
💬 “If these levels persist for several months, central banks will have to maintain tight monetary policy longer than the market expects. This adds to the risk of a global economic slowdown," Primak pointed out.
💬 "For now, the market perceives the situation as a risk, not as an inevitable crisis," the expert stressed.
🇭🇺 Detention of Ukrainian couriers sparks panic in Kiev — Szijjarto
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said Ukraine reacted with “noticeable panic” after Hungarian authorities detained Ukrainian citizens transporting large amounts of cash and gold through Hungary.
💬 “Today our ambassador in Kiev was summoned again to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry. The Ukrainians broke into noticeable panic after they were caught red-handed moving hundreds of millions of euros and hundreds of millions of dollars through Hungary,” Szijjarto said at an event in Budapest.
📹 US military releases footage of new strikes on Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a video it says shows new strikes targeting Iranian missile launchers.
💬 “The Iranian regime can try to hide their missile launchers, but US forces won’t stop looking. When we find them, we’re taking them out,” CENTCOM wrote on X.
🚨📹 Israeli tank explodes in clashes in south Lebanon
Circulating footage appears to show an Israeli Merkava tank exploding in the city of Khiam in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reported.
The video reportedly shows the tank being targeted by Hezbollah fighters during clashes as Israeli forces attempted to advance in the area, according to the reports.
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🗣 'Iran also has some Tomahawks' — Trump on strike on Iran girls’ school
US President Donald Trump said it remains unclear who was responsible for a strike on a girls’ school in Minab that killed at least 171 children, adding the incident is under investigation.
Trump noted that Tomahawk missiles are used by multiple countries, including those that purchase them from the United States.
💬 “But I will certainly, whatever the report shows, I'm willing to live with that report,” Trump declared.
🚨🚢 US may lift some oil sanctions to stabilize prices — Trump
President Donald Trump said the US plans to waive certain oil-related sanctions on some countries in an effort to reduce energy prices.
💬 “We’re going to take those sanctions off until this straightens out,” Trump said.
💬 “When the time comes, the US Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the strait, if needed,” Trump added.
🗣 ‘Within a week, they were going to attack us, 100%’ — Trump on Iran
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🇪🇺Europe may face the heaviest burden in the energy crisis - expert
A transport blockade won’t instantly cripple European energy security – but it will expose its lack of true energy independence, energy market expert Vladimir Demidov tells Sputnik.
💬"Europe is capable of weathering the current crisis thanks to its accumulated reserves, but the price of survival will run into billions of euros in additional costs—inevitably borne by industry and households," Demidov warns.
💬"Qatar currently holds about 12% of the European LNG market, and losing these volumes would be a severe test for several EU countries," the expert points out. "Replenishing reserves to the required 90% level before next winter will be extremely difficult."
💬“Ultimately, this will trigger a runaway surge in food and essential goods prices—beyond the reach of European purchasing power if the energy crisis becomes chronic.”
🚨 Black rain: Strikes on Iranian fuel depots aim to stir unrest in Tehran – expert
🇺🇸🇮🇱 US and Israeli bombing of Iranian fuel depots leave Tehran struggling to breathe, with long-term risks for food supply and public health, historian Maksim Alontsev from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) tells Sputnik.
Trapped by its own geography
💬 "Surrounded on multiple sides by mountain ranges, its natural air circulation is blocked, preventing winds from effectively clearing the atmosphere," Alontsev says. "The strikes on fuel depots have turned this chronic problem into a full-scale disaster."
💬 "In the long term, this will deal a severe blow to Iran’s agriculture and livestock sectors," Alontsev says. "Cleaning up areas will demand enormous resources and time. In effect, these events plant a ticking time bomb under the country’s food security and the health of future generations."
💬 "Strikes on fuel infrastructure are part of Israel’s efforts to destabilize the government of the Islamic Republic," Alontsev says. "Tehran is one of the most important targets for the warring sides."
🇷🇺Putin warns Middle East crisis threatens global energy markets
Attempts to destabilize the Middle East risk triggering a major shock to the global fuel and energy sector, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a meeting on the global oil and gas market.
He warned that disruptions to supply chains were already pushing energy prices higher and could reshape global energy flows.
Key statements:
🔶 Oil production in the Persian Gulf could completely halt within the next month and has already begun to decline
🔶 Global oil prices have risen by more than 30% in the past week, with prices briefly topping $119 per barrel before falling back to around $107, while volatility continues
🔶 Gas prices globally are rising even faster than oil prices
🔶 Competition among buyers for reliable energy suppliers has intensified
🔶 Russian energy firms have always shown stability and reliability as suppliers
🔶 Global energy supplies are likely to shift toward more profitable and promising markets
🔶 If Russia redirects supplies to markets with growing demand, it could secure a long-term position there
🔶 Russia is ready to work with European countries on oil and gas supplies if they are willing to cooperate and ensure stable conditions
🔶 Moscow will keep supplying energy to reliable partners in the Asia-Pacific region, Slovakia and Hungary
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🚨🇷🇺💥 RUSSIAN MOD UPDATE: HUGE GAINS AND DEVASTATING UKRAINIAN LOSSES
◻️ Russian forces struck energy and transport infrastructure facilities supplying Ukrainian forces
◻️ Ukrainian losses: around 1,265 troops killed or wounded
◻️ Air defense superiority: 8 guided aerial bombs and 754 drones shot down
Read about the origins of Russia's special military op HERE
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🎥 IRGC releases footage of drone launches targeting Israeli positions
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🇺🇸🇮🇱⚔️🇮🇷 US–Israel war against Iran: Key updates
🔶 IRGC announces 33rd wave of Operation True Promise 4
🔶 Any Arab or European country that expels US and Israeli ambassadors will be granted full right and freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz starting tomorrow, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced
🔶 Israel passes law: Publishing footage of Iranian missile strikes in Tel Aviv risks up to five years in prison
🔶 Iran's FM to PBS: Talks with the US are no longer on the agenda
🔶 Israel strikes school in Khomein, western Iran, Fars news agency reported
🔶 IRGC claims strike on US Army headquarters at Harir base in Iraq
🔶 Missile debris found at Minab girls' school bears US munitions markings, The New York Times wrote
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💵 Global oil prices could skyrocket to $160 a barrel – expert
💬 "In the next few days, there will likely be a downward movement toward $100 if the G7 makes a positive decision to release additional reserves,” Russian expert Igbal Guliyev told Sputnik.
💬 “I think we'll face geopolitical risks again, and there will be an actual shortage of physical supply. If this continues in the long term, we can safely expect a price of $150–160 per barrel," the expert cautioned.
🇮🇷⚔️🇺🇸 Iran poised for war of attrition to thwart US goals – expert
The military operation against Iran has already backfired on the US, which now needs to assess potential far-reaching consequences, expert Su Xiaohui from the China Institute of International Studies told CCTV.
She stressed that the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s Supreme Leader indicates the country’s readiness for a prolonged struggle against the US.
👉 Iran has made it clear that it is unwilling to allow the US to accomplish its predetermined goals and achieve a so-called final victory, according to the expert. Su noted that Iran is prepared to use a war of attrition to contain the US for a longer period.
The expert also pointed to the US making contradictory statements about the planned end of the military operation, which she said shows that the White House is still weighing its options.
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📹 US MQ-9 drone reportedly shot down over Basra
Circulating footage appears to show the moment an American MQ-9 drone was shot down in Iraq’s Basra province.
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🕯🇷🇺 US considering easing Russian oil sanctions amid price surge — reports
The Trump administration is weighing options to ease sanctions on Russian oil in an effort to calm rising global energy prices following disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
According to Reuters, the measures under consideration could include broad sanctions relief or targeted steps allowing certain countries, such as India, to purchase Russian oil without facing US penalties.
🔼 A temporary US waiver issued last week covered Russian crude already stranded on tankers at sea, enabling purchases by Indian refiners as markets reacted to supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict, the report said.
🗓 A decision on additional measures could be announced as soon as Monday, sources told Reuters.
A White House spokesperson said the administration continues to review options to stabilize energy markets.
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🚨 Trump threatens to ‘hit’ Iran ‘TWENTY TIMES HARDER’ over Strait of Hormuz oil flows
💬 “If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far,” President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
🗣 Trump raises tally of Iranian ships sunk from 46 to 51
US President Donald Trump increased his estimate of Iranian naval vessels destroyed during the conflict while speaking about the US-Israeli aggression.
💬 “Most of Iran's naval power has been sunk. It's on the bottom of the sea… It's almost 50 ships,” Trump said, adding he had just been informed the number was “51 ships.”
🚨 ‘I was disappointed to see their choice’ — Trump on Iran’s new Supreme Leader
US President Donald Trump said he was disappointed with the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
💬 "I was disappointed because we think it's going to lead to just more of the same problem for the country," he added.
🚨🇮🇷 IRGC links Hormuz passage to expulsion of US and Israeli envoys
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said any Arab or European country that expels the ambassadors of Israel and the United States from its territory will, starting the next day, receive full freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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🚨🇷🇺🇺🇸 Putin, Trump hold phone call on Iran and Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
According to Ushakov, the call was initiated by Trump, with the two leaders focusing on the Iran conflict and negotiations on a settlement in Ukraine.
Putin outlined proposals aimed at a swift political and diplomatic resolution of the Iran conflict and gave positive assessments of US mediation efforts on Ukraine, including those by Trump personally.
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🔸 Putin warns Middle East crisis threatens global energy markets
🔸 Bahrain’s main energy company declares force majeure amid US and Israel war with Iran
🔸 Iran FM: US strikes launched from residential areas in neighboring countries
🔸 Strikes on US data hubs expose Pentagon’s strategic blind spot in Mideast
🔸 Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader
🔸 Resistant Russia back in top-10 economies — analyst
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🇮🇷🇺🇸🗣 Iran war shows US cannot arm all its allies - expert
🔊 Washington’s allies are especially concerned about shortages of “critical weapons,” including air and missile defense systems and drones, Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov tells Sputnik.
👉 US allies in Europe and Asia fear that the Iran war will leave them without US weapons they bought, reports say.
🟠 Stepanov says the US has an image problem “which is becoming noticeable to users and potential buyers of American military products.”
🟠 Surface-to-air missiles like the Patriot were “previously considered extremely effective” but “failed to demonstrate their reliability during the Ukraine conflict,” he noted.
💬 “Most of the important facilities they were supposed to protect haven’t withstood,” Stepanov pointed out. “When a battery costs a billion dollars and fails to fulfil its tasks, this raises doubts.”
💬 “Limited production capacities affect Europe's ability to use weapons in other regional conflicts, weakening their actions against Russia.,” Stepanov says. “Ongoing conflicts could speed up Europe's and other allies' distancing from the US in defense and armaments, leading to a perception that the US is unreliable and a need for stronger national security systems.”
🇷🇺📈 Resistant Russia back in top-10 economies — analyst
🗣 Russia's return to the top ten global economies was driven by the stronger ruble, economist Anton Tabakh said.
🇮🇹🇨🇦 National statistics showed Russia ranked eighth by GDP in 2025, overtaking Italy and Canada.
📍 The Rosstats estimate puts Russia’s economy at 216 trillion rubles ($2.6 trillion). The US remains the largest economy at $31 trillion, followed by China ($20 trn) and Germany ($5 trn).
🇯🇵🇮🇳 Japan and India complete the top five, with the UK and France ranking sixth and seventh.
🔊 “One can debate the pros and cons of exchange-rate policy over the past year, but in this case the change in ranking is largely arithmetic,” Tabakh, associate professor at the Higher School of Economics and the Faculty of Economics at Moscow State University and chief economist at Expert RA, tells Sputnik.
💬 “The Russian economy has performed quite well, remained resilient, and is undergoing structural transformation," he said.
💬 “Russia’s position in PPP rankings and the dynamics of its foreign trade show that the economy remains adaptive and capable of developing even under pressure,” he said.