Middle East Conflict: The Latest Tick-Tock +++ 04:50 Putin: Maintains Support for Iran's Peaceful Nuclear Energy Ambitions
Russia's Leader Maintains Endorsement for Iran's Employment of Nuclear Energy Technologies
Social Media Shares: Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Email, Print, Copy Link The Middle Eastern bustle is heating up once more, with nuclear power playing a significant role. Moscow continues, unflinchingly, to back Iran's aspirations for peaceful nuclear energy. Putin, the boss Kremlin man, proclaimed this statement at the international economic forum held in St. Petersburg. Russia's stance remains unshaken in the face of adversity, even in the face of obstacles. Russia has already built a nuclear reactor in Bushehr and signed contracts for the construction of two more reactors. Progress in Bushehr presses on despite challenges and a trying situation. "We're not implementing evacuation measures for our personnel there," affirmed Putin. Approximately 600 Russians are stationed at the site according to his presentation. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, pledged the safety of the Bushehr nuclear power plant staff, while President Trump is cognizant of Moscow's request for respecting the Russian experts operating there[1][2].
03:43 European Military Flights: German Israelis Safely Land Two military aircraft of the Airbus A400M type, transporting 64 German returnees from Israel, successfully landed in Germany. The aircraft touched down at Cologne/Bonn Airport in North Rhine-Westphalia in the late hours. It marked the German military's initial aerial evacuation of its citizens directly from Israel during the conflict between Israel and Iran, which has been ongoing for nearly a week. The aerial traffic blockade in both nations caused by the war necessitated this unusual maneuver.
03:10 Israel Increases Attacks The Israeli Air Force is back in action, launching a new wave of attacks against targets afar in Iran. The army announced a series of strikes on rocket depots and launch facilities within Iran. Prior to this, Iran had bombarded Israel with rockets, which apparently were intercepted. There have been no reports of any Israeli hits up to this point[1]. The general public was permitted to leave the shelters following the apparent successful interception of the rockets.
02:03 Israeli Foreign Minister: Iran's Nuclear Program Setback of At Least Two Years Israel has significantly slowed down Iran's nuclear program according to Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar. "I believe, based on the assessments we've received, we've already delayed their ability to procure a nuclear weapon by at least two years," Saar stated in a video interview with the Bild newspaper. Israel is determined to continue its efforts against Iran to eliminate the perceived nuclear threat[1].
01:19 Iran: Trump's Statements Could Serve as a Decoy Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi suspects that President Trump's announced two-week deadline for diplomatic efforts to solve the nuclear dispute might be a trick. The United States needs to demonstrate its commitment to finding a negotiated settlement, "or they have something else in mind and wish to strike against Iran perpetually," Araghtschi explained in an interview with US broadcaster NBC News. "They may have had this plan in the works and used the negotiations to conceal it." Iran can no longer place trust in the United States, Araghtschi concluded[1].
00:45 NGO Reports: Over 260 Civilians Slaughtered during Iran Attacks A US-based non-governmental organization estimates that over 657 individuals have been killed in Israel's attacks on Iran. Among these deaths, at least 263 were civilians, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). An additional 164 military personnel are known to have perished. HRANA was unable to determine the status - civilian or military - of 230 deceased individuals. HRANA belongs to the non-governmental organization Human Rights Activists, which was established in Iran in 2005 but later moved to the United States due to repression inflicted by the Iranian government. HRANA regularly releases dozens of reports outlining human rights violations in Iran.
23:59 Israel Targets Iranian Missile Launch Sites The Israeli Air Force continued its assaults in Iran over the past few hours. Approximately 15 fighter jets conducted a series of strikes on missile launch sites located in western Iran, revealed the army. The offensive is now finished. Simultaneously, Israel's air defenses intercepted a drone launched from Iran in the northern Jewish state, near the Mediterranean city of Haifa. Prior to this, at least 23 individuals were injured, three critically, during an Iranian rocket assault in the city.
22:55 Secretary-General Guterres Warns of Global Dire Outlook UN Secretary-General António Guterres sees the current predicament of the world on the brink of humanity's future in light of the Israel-Iran conflict. "We find ourselves in a critical juncture for humanity's future," Guterres said to the UN Security Council in New York. "We're barreling headlong towards chaos: The escalation of this conflict could ignite a wildfire that no one can contain." Diplomacy remains the only viable option to prevent this catastrophe.
22:20 Trump Castigates European Efforts in Israel-Iran Conflict US President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of Europe's efforts to mediate the war between Iran and Israel. "Iran doesn't desire to converse with Europe," Trump stated in Morristown, New Jersey, to the press. "Europe isn't competent to offer assistance." The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the UK had urged Iran to negotiate with the United States over its nuclear program.
21:55 Earthquake Trembles Iran An earthquake has rocked Iran. The tremor in the province of Semnan, approximately 150 kilometers away from the capital Tehran, registered 5.1 on the scales, as determined by the US Geological Survey (USGS). While Iran's state news agency reported a magnitude of 5.5, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries MIA. The earthquake hit the country as it engages in combat with Israel and has experienced a near-total internet shutdown. The area, where the Arabian, Indian, and Eurasian plates converge, frequently suffers strong tremors. In neighboring Afghanistan, a severe earthquake sequence in late 2023 resulted in over 1,500 fatalities, according to the United Nations[3].
21:40 Iran Rejects Talks Amid Israeli Attacks Iran has dismissed talks regarding its nuclear program until Israeli aggression against Iran ceases. "There's no room for negotiations with us until Israeli aggression halts," said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi following negotiations with his European counterparts in Geneva. Araghtchi labeled the United States as "accomplices" of Israel. While Europeans urged Iran to engage in talks with the United States, Israel's key ally, "We anticipate Iran to participate in discussions, including with the United States, to reach a negotiated solution," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
21:15 Iran Remains Committed to Diplomatic Efforts Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi declared, following a meeting with his European counterparts from Germany, France, and the UK (E3) in Geneva, that Iran is prepared to continue diplomatic endeavors. Another meeting in the near future is within reach. The discussions were serious and respectful.
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[1] ntv.de[2] ino/dpa/rts/AFP/DJ[3] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Afghanistan_earthquake
- The ongoing Middle East conflict, primarily between Israel and Iran, has sparked a series of political discussions about nuclear power, peace and security in the region, with Russia continuing to support Iran's peaceful nuclear energy ambitions amidst the war-and-conflicts.
- Amidst the increasing political cooperation needed to maintain peace and security in the Middle East, the international community is closely monitoring the progress of the Israel-Iran conflict, with concerns about civilian casualties and escalation of violence highlighted by non-governmental organizations like the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
