🚨 The US has canceled consultations with Russia regarding the normalization of embassy operations, MFA Spox Maria Zakharova said.

The meeting was canceled at the initiative of the American side.

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🚨 RUBLE BECOMES RUSSIA'S MAIN CURRENCY FOR PAYING IMPORTS ACROSS GLOBE — Central Bank data

This shift occurred after the trend spread to Asia. In April, Russia used rubles to pay for 51.9% of its imports from the region.

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🗣🇵🇱 Everyone's tired of Ukraine - Poland's National Defense Minister

"Many are saying, 'This is not our war.' This slogan has become very popular in Poland recently and is gaining more supporters. We are tired of the war. Yes. Poles are tired, Europeans are tired, the world is tired," said Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.

He also reminded that over 90% of Western military aid to Ukraine is delivered through Poland's Yasinka Airport and that around 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained in Poland.

"Without Poland, without Polish involvement, there will be no fighting Ukraine," the minister added.

Russia believes that the supply of weapons to Ukraine hinders a peaceful resolution, directly involves NATO countries in the conflict, and is "playing with fire."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that any shipments containing weapons for Ukraine will be considered legitimate targets for Russia.

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🚨 Israel's Iron Dome: The cracks in the armor

New evidence suggests that Iran successfully compromised Israel’s vaunted air defense systems during recent attacks — forcing Tel Aviv to fire on its own positions. How?

Iran overwhelmed Israeli defenses by breaching the data transmission and correction system early in flight, explains military expert and historian of the Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov.

The attack included:

🔸100+ Shahed drones (swarming tactics)
🔸Decoy ballistic missiles (old models to waste interceptors)
🔸Fattah hypersonic missiles (unstoppable by Israeli Arrow/PAC-3)

As a result, the Iron Dome’s interception rate dropped drastically to just 10-15%.

Masterful deception

Iran’s hypersonic Fattah missiles and Haj Qassems guided ballistics hit critical Israeli targets, including the Defense Ministry HQ and a major airbase housing F-35 and F-16 fighters. Despite Israel’s marketing of its advanced defense systems, the Arrow and Patriot systems failed to stop them.

Iran also deployed decoys so effectively that Israeli strikes repeatedly hit fake targets. The Iron Dome, which covers only 144 sq km and is good for single rockets, but seemingly couldn’t handle mass attacks or the hypersonic gap — Fattah missiles reach Israel in 7 minutes, while the Iron Dome needs 11 minutes to reload.

Iran has learned from past Israeli strikes and improved tactics, establishing backup command centers and more efficient maneuvering to increase its chances of success.

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🚨Israel strikes Iranian media corporation during live broadcast 🎥

Israel targeted the IRIB building (Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran) while it was live on air.

Despite the attack, IRIB resumed broadcasting, with the host boldly asking Israel to "target us again."

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🚨🎥 Footage of Israeli attack on Iranian broadcast channel

Sputnik correspondent confirms that the explosion hit the heart of the broadcaster’s offices, with smoke billowing from the site.

The blast was so powerful that its sound was heard kilometers away.

Meanwhile, multiple explosions are reported across Tehran.

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🚨🎥 LIVE FOOTAGE FROM TEHRAN AFTER ATTACK ON IRIB

Elham Abedini, Iranian TV and radio host, went live after the Israeli attack targeted Iranian TV and radio, reporting on the aftermath.

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🚨Dozens of homes damaged in Tel Aviv after Iran’s overnight missile strike

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🚨 SEVERAL INJURED IN ISRAELI STRIKE ON IRAN'S BROADCASTING CORP

Several IRIB employees were injured in the Israeli attack, Tasnim reports.

While most evacuated quickly, some staff were hurt in the blast.

Fires at the glass building are currently being extinguished.

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🚨🇮🇱🇮🇷 LATEST UPDATES ON ISRAEL-IRAN ESCALATION

🔸 Iran reports 224 dead and over 1,200 injured due to Israeli strikes.

🔸 Israel reports 24 dead and 592 injured as a result of Iranian retaliatory strikes.

🔸 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns of tougher responses if the US does not intervene to stop Israel.

🔸 Israel has eliminated the head of IRGC's intelligence and several high-ranking officers.

🔸 The Israeli Defense Forces claim to have destroyed one-third of Iran’s missile systems.

🔸 A Mossad drone assembly workshop was uncovered in Isfahan, with four individuals detained.

🔸 Russia offers to mediate the Israel-Iran conflict, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

🔸 Israel struck the building of Iran’s broadcast corporation IRIB.

🔸 Iran's foreign minister suggests Trump could "rein in" Netanyahu, possibly paving the way for diplomacy.

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🚨 IRAN READY FOR 'VERY BIG STRIKE' ON ISRAEL

Iran is preparing a major strike on Israel, Fars News reports, citing a senior source in security services.

Meanwhile, SNN reports that Iran is set to launch the attack in the coming hours, targeting Israel’s military infrastructure, with evacuations ordered in Israeli-occupied territories.

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🚨 MISSILES LAUNCHED FROM IRAN TOWARDS ISRAEL

The IDF has confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran toward Israeli territory.

Defense systems are actively intercepting the threat.

Residents are urged to enter protected areas and remain there until further notice.

Meanwhile, Israeli TV channels are evacuating staff amidst the missile alerts.

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🚨BLASTS REPORTED IN ISRAEL’S HAIFA

📹 Video of Iranian missiles being intercepted in Northern Israel (per social media)

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🚨 MOSSAD'S SABOTAGE PLAYBOOK – HOW IRAN CAN FIGHT BACK

Israel’s operation in Iran follows a clear playbook for dealing with sabotage, and Andrey Popov, retired FSB Lt. Col. & Alpha vet, explains the tactics to defeat these attacks:

🟠SPIDERWEB TACTICS

Israel’s approach mirrors Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” tactic: decentralized attacks using "sleeping drones" and hidden logistics networks. These drones can lie dormant for years, activated through shipping loopholes or modified vehicles.

🟠CIVILIAN TIPS ARE KEY

80% of plots are uncovered through human intelligence. Hunters, villagers, and truck drivers spotting unusual activity are more reliable than expensive surveillance.

🟠INFILTRATE BEFORE A STRIKE

Agents map entire logistics chains, tracking suspicious containers and modified vehicles.

🟠LOGISTICS IN FOCUS

Start by identifying how drones would enter the country. Develop algorithms to trace their origins and delivery routes, plus monitor electronics purchases that could indicate drone production.

🟠FROM SCI-FI TO REALITY

Russia is using innovative methods, including AI scanning of creative works like movies, to predict and prevent potential attacks. Fictional blueprints? Not so fictional anymore.

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🚨MISSILE PARTS FALL IN NORTHERN ISRAEL

Three ballistic missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. One was intercepted, and two have dropped in northern Israel.

Earlier, the IDF recommended residents stay in protected areas.

(Photo: Social media)

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🚨 IRAN DOWNS ANOTHER ISRAELI F-35

Iran's air defense has successfully shot down another Israeli F-35 fighter jet in Tabriz, according to Tasnim, marking the fourth F-35 destroyed by Iranian forces since the conflict began.

Meanwhile, the IDF reports downing two Iranian F-14s at Tehran's airport.

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🚨IRANIAN TV RELEASES VIDEO SHOWING TARGETS FOR IMMINENT STRIKES

Iranian channel SNN has unveiled a detailed 3D image of key military and intelligence sites in Israel, including the Ramat David Airbase, a focal point in recent Israeli attacks.

These sites are now listed as legitimate targets for upcoming missile and drone strikes.

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🇮🇱🇮🇷 ISRAELI ATTACK ON IRANIAN TV: A NEW FRONT IN HYBRID WARFARE

It is "an unprecedented attempt to silence the country at a critical moment, something typically seen in the most brutal conflicts," political analyst Ali Shir Yazdani tells Sputnik.

IRIB isn't just a TV station — it's a vital part of national security. Despite damage, broadcasts continued. "This is our response to those who wanted to silence us," said the network.

The incident is being called a dangerous precedent, with a request for investigation filed at the UN. Experts warn: when media becomes a target, freedom of information itself is under threat.

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