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One person was killed by shell fragments following US and Israeli airstrikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reporting on nuclear radiation levels.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down and take immediate retirement, amidst ongoing clashes between the Pentagon chief and senior military leadership, with reports also coming from French media and the Independent.
A group of around 50 “volunteers” will remain at the facility to ensure that it remains operational, the state nuclear corporation said.
Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, has reported that the situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant continues to deteriorate.
President Trump and Tehran continue to exchange threats, with Trump having postponed his ultimatum to destroy Iran's energy grid amid mediation efforts. This has led to a sharp fall in European gas prices and increased speculation about a potential US-Iran nuclear deal after Trump indicated an agreement was made.
China has condemned as 'unacceptable' the killing of Iranian leaders, including Larijani, and attacks on civilians, further complicating the Middle East conflict following reported assassinations and intensifying use of force.
Projectile hits premises of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, IAEA says Arab News
Russia has suspended construction activities at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran. This decision comes in response to strikes occurring within Iran. Reuters reports on this development, which could impact the timeline for the nuclear plant's completion.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
Russia's state nuclear agency Rosatom announced it would request a ceasefire in Iran to evacuate nearly all its personnel from the Bushehr nuclear power plant next week, after its perimeter was hit.
Pakistan is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, hosting key US-Iran mediation talks and welcoming foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt for in-depth discussions on advancing peace in the Middle East.
Iran and Russia are pressuring the US and Israel regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's Araghchi contacting Lavrov and Fidan to hold Washington and Tel Aviv responsible, and the Kremlin warning of "catastrophic" consequences from attacks on the Bushehr nuclear plant.
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom announced it would evacuate workers engaged in the construction of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. However, some personnel will remain on the project.
Russia has proposed the creation of a 'safety island' around Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, aiming to enhance security amid regional tensions.
Rosatom has confirmed that the situation at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant remains stable, though an evacuation plan is being prepared.
The United States is reportedly concentrating its foreign policy efforts on Iran, while China's President Xi Jinping faces limitations regarding actions concerning Taiwan.
Iran's envoy to the IAEA has stated that any attack on the Bushehr nuclear plant would be considered a 'war crime', issuing a strong warning amidst regional tensions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
US President Donald Trump has postponed his ultimatum to bomb Iran's electricity grid and announced a tactical pause on strikes, claiming to have begun talks with Tehran and that 'regime change' is underway. However, Iran has denied engaging in talks with the US and warned against targeting its vital infrastructure.
The Kremlin has stated that military strikes occurring near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant pose a dangerous threat.
Iran has launched attacks targeting Qatar and other US Gulf allies, with Qatar intercepting a missile attack and drone attacks disrupting flights in Dubai. This comes despite US intelligence warnings that contradicted claims of surprise regarding Iran's strikes.
Employees of Rosatom have lost contact with the leadership of Iran’s nuclear industry amid the war in the Middle East, the head of the Russian state-owned atomic energy corporation, Alexey Likhachev, said Tuesday.