Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks
Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks on each other's capitals.
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Israel’s election may change its leader, but not Iran war policy
The upcoming Israeli election might result in a change of leadership, but its policies toward Iran are expected to remain the same. Experts believe that regardless of the election outcome, Iran will continue to be seen as a primary adversary.
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Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit over past day
Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit over past day Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that four vessels involved in illegal oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf were targeted by its forces on Wednesday, and caught fire as a result. It added that three other vessels collided with mines west of the Strait of Hormuz. "With this enormous national support, the IRGC Navy sailors continue to manage and control the Strait of Hormuz," it said in its statement, adding th…