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Putin has taken more steps to ensure Russians' safety at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, says Rosatom head

Putin has taken more steps to ensure Russians' safety at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, says Rosatom head

Alexey Likhachev, who meets with IAEA head in Moscow, says he and Rafael Grossi discussed Middle East situation extensively, particularly in Iran

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4 US crew members confirmed dead after crash of Air Force refueling plane in western Iraq
13.03.2026

4 US crew members confirmed dead after crash of Air Force refueling plane in western Iraq

'Four of 6 crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue,' CENTCOM says, adding that incident's circumstances are being investigated

Israeli airstrike targets bridge over Litani River in southern Lebanon
13.03.2026

Israeli airstrike targets bridge over Litani River in southern Lebanon

Lebanon says bridge links several districts south of Litani River, Israel claims it was used by Hezbollah

US Democrats push ‘Justice for Hind Rajab Act’ amid Oscar buzz for film about death of 6-year-old Gazan
13.03.2026

US Democrats push ‘Justice for Hind Rajab Act’ amid Oscar buzz for film about death of 6-year-old Gazan

Law would compel US departments of state and defense to report on Israel's klling of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab with 5 family members and any US involvement

Israeli forces beat 4 Palestinians in West Bank, settlers torch part of village council building
13.03.2026

Israeli forces beat 4 Palestinians in West Bank, settlers torch part of village council building

Illegal settlers set fire to storage facility at village council building near Nablus

Israeli military says it targeted Iranian cities of Tehran, Shiraz, Ahvaz simultaneously
13.03.2026

Israeli military says it targeted Iranian cities of Tehran, Shiraz, Ahvaz simultaneously

Israeli army claims airstrikes hit missile production sites, air defense bases, and security headquarters as part of effort to weaken Iran’s military capabilities