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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Two Million People Of Soviet Union Reside In Israel': Putin Responds Why Russia Is Not Helping Iran
Last Updated: Putin stated Moscow is neutral in the Iran-US conflict, noting the Russian-speaking population in Israel and Russia's friendly ties with Arab and Islamic nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow is maintaining a neutral stance in the conflict between Iran and the US, which recently saw US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites due to the significant presence of Russian-speaking populations in Israel. Russia and Iran have had close ties for decades. Putin said he is trying to stay neutral in the conflict, as a large number of Russian-speaking people live in Israel. During a St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said, 'I would like to draw your attention to the fact that almost two million people from the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation reside in Israel. It is almost a Russian-speaking country today. And, undoubtedly, we always take this into account in Russia's contemporary history." Putin: 'Israel today is almost a Russian-speaking country, 2 million people from the Soviet Union and Russia live there. We take that into account." — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 21, 2025 Putin also dismissed critics questioning Russia's loyalty to its allies, labelling them 'provocateurs." He emphasised Russia's long-standing friendly relations with Arab and Islamic nations, noting that Muslims comprise 15% of Russia's population. He further noted that Russia was also an observer in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In a late-night address to the nation on Saturday, Trump said, 'There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember, there are many targets left. If peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill." In retaliation, Iran launched several missiles against Israel. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the country won't return to peace talks or diplomacy until it has retaliated first. He added Iran was already at the negotiating table, and it was the US and Israel who 'blew up" talks. Earlier, Putin offered to mediate a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel; however, US President Donald Trump rejected the offer, saying, 'Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let's mediate with Russia first. You can worry about this later." First Published: June 23, 2025, 12:30 IST
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Putin Was Asked Why Russia Is Not Helping Iran. His Reply
Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained why Moscow is staying on the sidelines instead of directly coming to Tehran's rescue, even after the US targeted Iran's nuclear sites. While Russia and Iran have had close ties for decades, Putin said he is trying to stay neutral in the conflict as a large number of Russian-speaking people live in Israel. During a St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said, "I would like to draw your attention to the fact that almost two million people from the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation reside in Israel. It is almost a Russian-speaking country today. And, undoubtedly, we always take this into account in Russia's contemporary history." Putin: 'Israel today is almost a Russian-speaking country, 2 million people from the Soviet Union and Russia live there. We take that into account.' — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 21, 2025 Putin also pushed back at critics who questioned Russia's loyalty toward its allies. He called them "provocateurs" and said that Russia's relations with both Arab nations and Islamic countries had been friendly for a long time, emphasising that 15 per cent of Russia's population is Muslim. He further noted that Russia was also an observer in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). His comments came after the US sent 14,000-kg bunker-buster bombs and carried out Operation Midnight Hammer, attacking Iran's key military sites of Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump hailed the strikes as "a spectacular military success" and claimed that Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated." In retaliation, Iran launched several missiles against Israel. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the country won't return to peace talks or diplomacy until it has retaliated first. He added Iran was already at the negotiating table and it was the US and Israel who "blew up" talks. Earlier, Putin offered to mediate a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel; however, US President Donald Trump rejected the offer, saying, "Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let's mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later."
Argaam
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Argaam
US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran
US President Donald Trump announced today, June 22, that the United States carried out strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: 'We have completed our highly successful strike on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.' 'All aircraft are now out of Iranian airspace. A full payload of bombs was dropped on the main site at Fordow, and all aircraft are safely on their way home,' Trump added, congratulating the 'great American warriors.' 'Now is a time for peace. Thank you for your concern,' he said. Following the post, the US President reposted a tweet from the account 'Open Source Intel,' stating that the Fordow facility appeared to have been completely destroyed after the US strike. The move comes after reports that the US military had deployed B-2 stealth bombers to Guam in the Pacific. These aircraft are capable of carrying the GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb - a 30,000-pound (13,600 kg) conventional weapon that defense analysts say is the most effective tool for destroying the Fordow uranium enrichment facility. US and Israeli media reported that the strikes were carried out in full coordination with Tel Aviv. The attack came despite warnings from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday against targeting nuclear facilities, urging maximum restraint to avoid a 'regional nuclear disaster.' IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council: 'There must never be an armed attack on nuclear facilities. Such an incident could result in radioactive emissions with severe consequences both within and beyond the borders of the affected country.' Last week, the IAEA reported a 'slight increase' in radiation levels above normal at Iran's Natanz facility, but said there was no threat to public health or the environment. Russia also warned the US against launching strikes on Iran, saying such action would fundamentally destabilize the Middle East. Moscow cautioned that targeting nuclear sites could lead to a global 'nuclear catastrophe.' Iran, for its part, has repeatedly warned Washington against intervening in its conflict with Israel. On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the move would be 'extremely dangerous for everyone.'
CBS News
22-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Trump to address nation on U.S. strikes on Iran
Washington - President Trump said he would address the nation Saturday at 10:00 p.m. ET on the U.S. strikes on Iran. Mr. Trump announced earlier on social media that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites. "I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran," Trump wrote on TruthSocial. "This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU! In a separate post, the President posted a screenshot of a post on X from "Open Source Intel" that says: "Fordow is gone." Mr. Trump said Fordo is one of the nuclear sites where the U.S. dropped bombs. The president's address will be broadcast on the CBS television network. It will begin at 10 p.m. ET. Find your local CBS station here. The president's address can be streamed on the free CBS News app on your Internet-connected TV or smartphone, on Paramount+, and all platforms where CBS News 24/7 is available, including and YouTube. Coverage of the event will begin on CBS 24/7 at 10 p.m. ET.
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Business Standard
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump believes Israel has enough problems without kidnapping Greta Thunberg
Speaking to journalists, Donald Trump described activist Greta Thunberg as 'a strange person.' Questioning the authenticity of her anger, Trump said Thunberg needs to go to an anger management class Nandini Singh New Delhi US President Donald Trump weighed in on climate activist Greta Thunberg's claim that she was 'kidnapped' by Israeli forces over the weekend, saying Israel 'has enough problems without kidnapping Greta Thunberg.' Trump was responding to a video message posted by Thunberg from aboard a civilian aid vessel bound for Gaza, which was intercepted by the Israeli military. The 22-year-old Swedish activist was participating in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a campaign aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the blockaded Gaza Strip. Greta: 'We have been kidnapped' — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 9, 2025 'Angry young person' Speaking at a press conference on Monday after a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump was asked whether Thunberg's alleged detainment came up during their discussion. 'Well, she's a strange person,' Trump said. 'She's a young, angry person. I don't know if it's real anger – it's hard to believe actually. But I saw what happened. She's certainly different. Anger management. I think she has to go to an anger management class. That's my primary recommendation for her.' ????REPORTER: "Do you have a message for Greta Thunberg?" TRUMP: "She's a strange person. She's a young angry person. She's certainly different. I think she has to go to an anger management class, that's my primary recommendation for her." LOL ???? — Autism Capital ???? (@AutismCapital) June 9, 2025 This is not the first time Trump has publicly criticised Thunberg, whom he has previously mocked on social media for her climate activism. Thunberg's message from the sea In a pre-recorded video posted to social media, Greta Thunberg said the boat she was on had been 'intercepted and kidnapped in international waters' by what she described as 'Israeli occupational forces or forces that support Israel.' 'If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by Israeli occupational forces… I urge all my friends, family and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible,' she said. The vessel was reportedly part of the Freedom Flotilla, a group of civilian boats aiming to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver essential aid to Gaza, which has been under a years-long humanitarian crisis. Israel confirms control of the vessel Meanwhile, the Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that it had intercepted the aid boat. In a statement posted on X, it said the vessel was being redirected to an Israeli port and cited security reasons for the action. 'The 'selfie yacht' carrying Greta Thunberg and the other so-called 'celebrities' is continuing its journey toward an Israeli port,' the ministry said. 'Upon arrival, arrangements will be made for their return to their respective home countries.' Later, the ministry added that all passengers on board were being given medical check-ups to ensure their well-being. ALSO READ:
