Politics

Putin making every effort to contribute to detente in Middle East

The day before, the Russian president spoke over the phone with his colleagues from Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia

IN BRIEF: What is known about Israeli offensive in Lebanon

The Shia group Hezbollah will not leave the battlefield and will continue its resistance, the organization's Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said

Putin tells Bahrain's king ready to help stabilize Middle East situation

The current development of events "also threatens the security of many Arab states, with which Russia maintains friendly relations," according to the Russian side

Six US troops killed during operation in Middle East

US forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region

Epic Fury timing, US goals in Iran: statements by Pentagon

When conducting a military operation against Iran, the United States is ready to go "as far as we need to advance American interests," Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said

Prospect for dialogue and assessment of situation: IAEA chief on situation around Iran

The agency continues attempts to resume contacts with Iran’s nuclear regulators, but so far without success