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Global Tensions Rise: US-Iran Standoff Dominates Headlines Amidst Ukraine Conflict

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The US and Iran are at the center of escalating global tensions, with talks in Switzerland, threats over the Strait of Hormuz, and accusations of terrorism.
Meanwhile, the Ukraine conflict continues, with Russia claiming advances and the UN supporting language diversity.

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The article compiles various international news snippets, primarily focusing on the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and related geopolitical maneuvers.

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Germany says moment to mull formats, participants of dialogue with Russia inappropriate

According to Federal Government Spokesperson Stefan Kornelius, such an issue is not on the agenda yet

Trump says US may charge ships for passage through Strait of Hormuz

The US president added that this would happen if Washington and Tehran did not reach final agreements

Pakistan’s PM, army commander go to Switzerland for US-Iran talks

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said earlier that technical consultations between the US and Iran would take place in Burgenstock on June 21

US wants Iran to get Hezbollah stop attacking Israel — diplomat

The US side insists that "if Iran doesn't get Hezbollah under control to stop attacking Israel, that will be a violation" of agreements between Washington and Tehran, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said

Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador

Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically

US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV

Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation

Polish president angry that soldiers trained by Poland will serve under UPA banners

Karol Nawrocki called Kiev's decision to name one of the army’s units after the "heroes of the UPA" unacceptable

West mistaken in its hopes of defeating Russia — Kremlin

Yury Ushakov noted that Western countries "are playing their own games, which are ultimately aimed at defeating us; everyone is talking about this"

UN declares support for language diversity over Kiev’s law on Russian language

Vladimir Zelensky earlier signed a bill removing the Russian language from the list of languages protected under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

Qatar announces start of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Doha expressed hope that these meetings "will lead to a comprehensive and lasting agreement covering all aspects addressed in the memorandum of understanding" between the US and Iran

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon — Command

The Iranian military stated that the decision is also related to the clear violation and non-fulfillment by the United States of the first paragraph of the memorandum on ending the war

Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"

IN BRIEF: CIS official condemns Kiev attack on bus with Belarusian kids as terrorist act

First Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Igor Petrishenko called on the entire world community to take necessary actions to ensure that an appropriate investigation is conducted

Vance departs for Switzerland for talks with Iran — aide

The US vice president said earlier on Saturday that he could travel to Switzerland "within a couple of days"

Ukraine’s former presidents prove themselves to be Nazis in matter of orders — Medvedev

Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko, and Pyotr Poroshenko announced their refusal of the Order of the White Eagle

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said

Activities of biolabs in Ukraine, US role: statements by Russian chemical troops

According to chief of the Russian army's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops Lieutenant General Alexey Rtishchev, American intelligence materials confirmed that biolabs in Ukraine were funded from the US state budget

Accusations of neo-Nazism against Ukraine gaining new evidence base — Russian lawmaker

Head of the Federation Council Commission on Information Policy Alexey Pushkov says Vladimir Zelensky risks "miscalculating" by publicly praising the UPA through his actions

US wants to monitor Iran’s spending oil proceeds — US diplomat

On June 14, official representatives of the United States, Iran, and Pakistan, which acts as a go-between, confirmed that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to end the war in the Middle East

EU demands Turkey does not supply Russian gas to union

As German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche noted, Turkey takes into account the great importance that the EU places "on weaning itself off Russian commodity supplies," but made it clear that replacing Russian supplies is impossible overnight

Ukraine to repay about $1.5 bln to IMF by year-end

Overall, the country owes the IMF more than $10 bln

US keen to resolve Ukrainian crisis — Trump

The US president says he thought the resolution of the conflict probably being "the easiest of all" but found it "to be a little more difficult"

Switzerland warns of serious challenge to implementation of US-Iran agreement

According to Swiss officials, "in the current context, the simple fact that the parties are present" in Burgenstock, their interaction, and the continuation of dialogue already constitute "a significant contribution to the implementation of the agreement"

Israel government orders army to cease fire in Lebanon, but remain in position — TV

The Israeli army will continue to hold its positions in southern Lebanon along the so-called Yellow Line

Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran

Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days

UKMTO reports attempted tanker seizure off Yemeni coast

The Master of a product tanker reported being approached by a skiff carrying five armed persons who appeared to be attempting to board the vessel. In response, the vessel conducted evasive manoeuvres and altered course away from the skiff

Fico says he will not miss opportunity to engage in dialogue with Russian president

The Slovak prime minister explained that the country "should be interested" in friendly and mutually beneficial relations with those who treat it in the same way

Large demonstration for peace with Russia marches through Berlin center

Several hundred people are participating under the slogan "Peace! Russia is not our enemy!" near the Brandenburg Gate

There can no longer be any rules against Kiev attacking cities in Russia — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council emphasized that "back then, it was not customary to steal or kill the leaders of even hostile countries"

Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping — news agency

According to Fars, the naval forces of the IRGC are not issuing permits for ships to pass "until further notice"

US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president

It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024

Russia liberates 94 buildings, destroys 95 Ukrainian soldiers in Konstantinovka

Servicemen of Battlegroup West destroyed up to 30 Ukrainian soldiers and one Dzhura armored vehicle in the settlement of Krasny Liman in the DPR over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism

US may return Iran’s assets in exchange for UN inspectors’ access to nuclear sites — Axios

According to the portal's sources, the US would like Iran to invite UN inspectors to the facilities as part of the outcome of the first round of talks

Ukrainian forces attack ferry in Kerch Strait, killing one civilian and injuring another

In addition, the drone attack caused a fire at an oil terminal in the village of Chushka

Trump accuses Meloni of ingratitude, trying to 'boost her rating' with G7 photo

US President also stated that Meloni did not allow the US to use Italian landing strips and runways, creating "a great logistical inconvenience," despite the fact that Washington spends "hundreds of billions of dollars" annually to protect Italy and other "so-called NATO allies"

US, Iran to discuss Lebanon situation first at talks — newspaper

Next, they will discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, the Financial Times reported

History of UPA glorification gives Warsaw legal grounds to keep Ukraine out of EU

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik called a decision by Vladimir Zelensky, a number of Ukrainian officials, and former presidents to renounce Polish state awards a "theatrical demarche"

Resident of Moscow region detained for intimidation acts against three servicemen — FSB

The suspect was recruited via Telegram and in May 2026 carried out intimidation acts at the servicemen's residential addresses

General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv

The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"

Deal with US shows that Iran did not lose the war, but Israel will take revenge — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council noted that "the third participant - Israel - is offended in its expectations of the complete defeat of Iran's political regime, which means it will take revenge, and Trump cannot do anything about it"

Two civilians killed in Ukraine’s attacks on Kherson Region in past day

Nine others were injured, the region’s governor, Vladimir Saldo, said

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Further escalation of US-Iran tensions, potentially involving military action.
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Continued diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the US-Iran conflict.
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