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Russia: Any attack on Bushehr nuclear power plant would be a crime
Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna warns that any attack on nuclear facilities would constitute “a crime and a gross violation of international law.”
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Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
🇮🇷 Reports from Iran about explosions in Bushehr.
Reports from Iran about explosions in Bushehr. Iranian media outlets emphasize that there was no attack on the nuclear power plant in Bushehr or on Kharg Island.(Asaf Rosenzweig)
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Any attack on Bushehr NPP would be a crime: Russia says
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has warned that any attack on nuclear facilities would constitute “a crime and a gross violation of international law.”
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran denies attack on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
Iran denies attack on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
TASS
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian nuclear sector experiences consequences of Ukrainian attacks — Rosatom
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant is the peak of all these concerns, Alexey Likhachev stressed
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran alleges US strikes on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant as peace treaty goes for a toss
With tensions yet again escalating in the Middle East after the United States (US) launched fresh attacks on Iran, the Islamic Republic has claimed that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was targeted the American forces on Thursday; although Washington has not acknowledged the strikes yet.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia threatens nuclear weapon use if existence is endangered
The Kremlin has threatened to deploy nuclear weapons if the corporeality of Russia, which has the most nuclear warheads, faces an existential threat. President Vladimir Putin’s aide Dmitry Peskov pointed to the Federation’s nuclear theory in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Die Weltwoche. The diplomat described Russia’s nuclear doctrine as “bold, simple, and understandable,” [] Russia threatens nuclear weapon use if existence is endangered
RedState
· Jul 10, 2026
Report: Pyongyang Has Plans for Nuclear Surge and Aggressive South Korea Spying
Report: Pyongyang Has Plans for Nuclear Surge and Aggressive South Korea Spying
BRICS News
· Jul 9, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says the US bombed its Bushehr nuclear power plant.
JUST IN: Iran says the US bombed its Bushehr nuclear power plant.@BRICSNews
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
Kremlin Warns Baltic States That Hosting Nuclear Weapons Would Increase Risks, Not Security
MOSCOW, July 8: The Kremlin on Wednesday warned that any decision by the Baltic states to hosting nuclear weapons would increase security risks in the region rather than strengthen them, saying Russia would respond with countermeasures to protect its national interests. The warning came after Lithuanian media reported that the country’s parliament is considering lifting the constitutional ban on hosting nuclear weapons. The proposal follows Finland’s decision to remove its own legislative restrictions on the import and storage of nuclear weapons, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Moscow. According to Lithuanian media reports. Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesman
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
Iranian State Media Says Tanker Attacked After Using US-Backed Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Route
Iranian state media says a commercial oil tanker was attacked after attempting to use a US-backed shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. US officials have accused Iran of firing missiles at commercial vessels, while Tehran maintains ships must coordinate with Iranian authorities. The latest incident raises fresh concerns over security in one of the world's most critical energy routes. #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #TankerAttack #MiddleEast #Oil #BreakingNews #Shipping #US --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
PravdaReport
· Jun 22, 2026
Russian Nuclear Doctrine Limits Use of Strategic Weapons to Extreme Scenarios
Russia would deploy its nuclear arsenal only under circumstances that threaten the country's very existence, political analyst Petr Kolchin, an expert at the Center for Political Process Support said. In comments to Pravda.Ru, Kolchin said Moscow views its strategic weapons first and foremost as a means of deterring aggression rather than as an instrument for battlefield use. His remarks followed renewed discussion about military escalation after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Western countries about the risk of the conflict entering an uncontrollable phase.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 10)
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Drudge Retort
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia Plotting Attack on Poland to Test Nato's Resolve, US claims
Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media
Daily Mirror
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran accuses Trump of striking nuclear plant with active working reactor LIVE
Iranian officials have accused the US of striking the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant after Donald Trump renewed attacks in the Middle East this week
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 6, 2026
Oil terminal and energy infrastructure attacked in occupied Crimea
Attacks have been carried out on the TES company's oil and gas terminal in Kerch, electricity substations near Simferopol and other facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea.
MS NOW
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says no U.N. inspectors scheduled to visit bombed nuclear sites
Esmail Baghaei made the comment to journalists at a news conference in Tehran, Iran’s capital. The post Iran’s Foreign Ministry says no U.N. inspectors scheduled to visit bombed nuclear sites appeared first on MS NOW.
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran contradicts Vance, says nuclear inspectors will not be allowed in country
Iran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war. Following negotiations in Switzerland, Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could be happening []...Click to read more
China Global Television Network
· Jul 9, 2026
Perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant hit by US projectile
Perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant hit by US projectile
Arab Times Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran tells US shipping attacks caused by 'errant' system component: Reuters
TEHRAN, Jul 11: Iran told US officials that recent attacks on commercial shipping were caused by an errant part (undisciplined unit) of its system, senior US officials said on Fr...
ArcaMax
· Jul 11, 2026
Hidden study casts doubt on need for nuclear weapons factories in South Carolina, New Mexico, critics say
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The federal government is being accused of withholding a key report that could shed light on whether the United States needs to build nuclear weapons factories in South Carolina and New Mexico. Four environmental groups are ...
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia’s Energy Crisis: An Exporter Becomes Importer
A well-known Russian city, Nizhny Novgorod, is incredibly famous for its place on the energy map as the location for the largest energy production and refinery for both local consumption and for exports to Europe. But the energy history has suddenly changed in early July 2026, primarily due to unexpected attacks by Ukrainian drones. The [] The post Russia’s Energy Crisis: An Exporter Becomes Importer appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
The Daily Wire
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran Denies Any Agreement On Nuclear Site Inspections
Iran’s Foreign Ministry flatly contradicted U.S. claims that Tehran had agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors into the country, setting up a sharp public dispute over the outcome of talks in Switzerland. Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran had held no meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi and had made no ...
Latestly.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Vladimir Putin Shrugs Off Fuel Shortages in Russia As President Ramps Up Attacks on Ukraine
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Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Iranian Security Official: Any attack on our infrastructure will be met with a similar response
TEHRAN, July 10 (YPA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad Baqer Zolfaghari asserted on Friday that any attack targeting the country’s infrastructure would be met with a similar response. Tasnim News Agency quoted Zolfaghari as saying in a message: “The most detested figure in the world has once again directed remarks befitting him []
NPR News
· Jun 24, 2026
IAEA chief says inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites under Iran-US interim deal
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency has signaled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a day after U.S. and Iran offered contradictory remarks about the issue.
teleSUR English
· Jun 24, 2026
Iran Rules Out IAEA Inspections of Attacked Nuclear Sites
Access to damaged facilities will only be discussed as part of a final agreement and after all sanctions are lifted. On Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Garibabadi reiterated that Iran does not plan to allow inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the nuclear facilities that were attacked. RELATED: Nuclear Deterrence Only Force []
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
'No choice but to build atomic bomb': IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal
'No choice but to build atomic bomb': IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal
The New American
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran Hits U.S. Bases, State Media Says Iran Must Obtain Nukes as Trump Threatens Annihilation
As Iran and the United States traded blows this weekend, Iranian media said the country had no choice but to build a nuclear weapon. ... The post Iran Hits U.S. Bases, State Media Says Iran Must Obtain Nukes as Trump Threatens Annihilation appeared first on The New American.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Refinery, Baltic Oil Ports, Drones Trigger First Air Raid in Chelyabinsk
Ukraine reportedly targeted one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, two major Baltic export ports, and an industrial facility in an overnight drone campaign, according to Russian officials and media. The attacks also reportedly triggered the first air raid alerts in Chelyabinsk since the start of the full-scale war, over 1,000 miles from Ukrainian-controlled territory. Russia claimed to have intercepted 519 drones, while Kyiv has not commented.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran says not seeking nuclear weapon
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated on Sunday that Tehran is prepared to offer assurances that it is not pursuing a nuclear weapon, while underscoring that Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium. “What the United States wants is for Iran not to build an atomic bomb. This is nothing new, and we [] The post Iran says not seeking nuclear weapon appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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