Global Tensions Escalate: Gulf Conflict, US-Iran Standoff, Ukraine War Intensify

Guterres warns of risk of new full-scale war in Gulf region According to the UN chief, civilians and civilian infrastructure in several countries across the region have come under attack

What to know about Trump's plans of new strikes on Iran, oil market reaction According to the US president, Washington used $250 million worth of ammunition in the latest strikes on Iran

US to launch harsh strikes on Iran in coming hours — Trump The US president explained the upcoming strikes by Iran’s alleged downing of American helicopter Apache

Italian PM calls for building dialogue with Moscow Giorgia Meloni also called for appointing a single EU representative on Ukraine but did not give any names

Russia insists on US nuclear weapons withdrawal from Europe — Russian diplomat Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov mentioned the existing possibility of inflicting damage on the most important civilian and military infrastructure facilities in Russia

Gulf countries slam Iranian attacks as closing 'doors of dialogue' According to the Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Council, "these hostile acts do not serve any understanding or rapprochement, but rather distance peoples from one another"

US hopes strikes on Iran not going to derail deal — media According to the report, Qatari mediators were holding talks in Tehran in hopes of getting the negotiations back on track and closing the remaining gaps

Opposition party wins enough votes to enter Armenian parliament after recount Iveta Tonoyan added that as a result of cooperation with the Central Election Commission of Armenia, the counting of ballots at the polling stations continues

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until further notice — government agency "Applicants who have already obtained transit permits are kindly requested to remain patient and await further notice by the PGSA," the agency said

Russia ready to help Africa develop infrastructure — top diplomat Sergey Lavrov highlighted the Africans’ desire to make the utmost use of what was given to them

US, Israel take global economy hostage, Iranian envoy says According to Peyman Saadat, oil prices could rise to $150-200 per barrel, if they continue in the same way

What is known about Russian Deputy Foreign Minister's meeting with EU Three ambassadors The meeting lasted around an hour and a half

US struck Kuwait with copied Iranian drone to sell it air defense systems — diplomat The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority said on June 3 that the passenger terminal T1 at Kuwait International Airport has been attacked by drones and missiles launched from Iran

Gulf countries call on UNSC to hold Iran accountable for attacks against them The top Gulf Cooperation Council diplomats placed full responsibility for the hostile actions "and their grave repercussions on the security of the region, international navigation and energy supplies"

Ukrainian attacks kill civilian, leave another ten injured in Russia’s Belgorod Region The Ukrainian armed forces attacked the Belgorod Region 78 times in the past 24 hours

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for all vessels — top brass The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that they have already hit two vessels trying to pass through the Strait

Gulf states declare right to collective response to Iranian attacks The document stressed that the security of GCC member states is indivisible and that an attack on one of them would be regarded as an assult on the bloc as a whole

US military denies reports of warship damaged in Strait of Hormuz The media reported earlier that Iran had carried out strikes on US targets in the Middle East in retaliation for an attack by Washington

Russian envoy expects Europe to adopt more realistic stance on Ukraine According to Kirill Dmitriev, Russia has made its vision of a peace settlement very clear, with President Vladimir Putin having put it forward

Russia, China show exemplary model of cooperation between neighboring powers — ambassador Igor Morgulov emphasized that the sustainable, comprehensive nature of bilateral ties fully met the fundamental interests of both nations, served the goals of comprehensive national development, and contributed to the advancement of a just, multipolar world order

No country was under so much pressure as Russia now — Medvedev Dmitry Medvedev called "the unprecedented external pressure" one of the challenges of our time

All services can return to Russia if they comply with its laws — Kremlin Dmitry Peskov cited the example of Roblox online game platform

New UN secretary-general unable to resolve Ukrainian conflict alone — Russian envoy The next UN secretary-general may play an important role in resolving it, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya noted

IN BRIEF: Key statements from Kremlin spokesman Peskov briefing According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia is concerned about the latest escalation between the US and Iran and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and return to negotiations

Russian Foreign Ministry says to receive British, French, German envoys, listen to them Sergey Lavrov recalled that the West, represented by the Eurotroika, had already had the opportunity to influence the conflict resolution, but they "distinguished themselves with a minus sign" by acting as "antiheroes of this whole story"

Trump says might not extend trade agreement with Canada and Mexico The US president said that he has the right to terminate this agreement

FACTBOX: What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Panorama of Siege of Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the historical building housing the Panorama of Siege of Sevastopol was virtually destroyed

Russia’s Almaz-Antey unveils radar capable of intercepting 50 UAVs at Fleet 2026 show The system can spot an FPV drone at a distance of 2 km and fixed-wing UAVs at a range of 5 km

US forces escort over 200 vessels through Strait of Hormuz, including tankers — Trump The US president said that more than 100 million barrels of oil making its way through the Strait

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 205 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and a US-made armored vehicle in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Vucic says may resign as president to run for prime minister Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that he may resign from his post "even sooner" than in three or four month

Eurotroika’s terms of Ukrainian settlement unacceptable — Russian diplomat Maria Zakharova pointed out that the Europeans are pursuing a course aimed at "preventing the creation of conditions for negotiations on a truly comprehensive, just and lasting peace"

Pashinyan does not rule out stripping diaspora Armenians of voting rights The Armenian prime minister said that there is a public demand for the establishment of a residency requirement

Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, casualties in Krasnodar Region Drone debris struck a multi-story residential building in the city of Krasnodar, injuring two people

Russia needs 'serious reassurances' from Europe to begin dialogue, says Lavrov According to the foreign minister, Moscow should be convinced that European proposals are of a serious nature and not just another attempt to protect and preserve, as well as strengthen, the Kiev Nazi regime

Russia promises to do its best to prevent escalation in Transnistria According to Igor Dodon, the most dangerous development of events would be Moldova's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine through the escalation of the situation in Transnistria, which, in fact, the radicals in Kiev and Chisinau are seeking, Maria Zakharova said

Russian envoy expects next meeting with US negotiators to take place in June Kirill Dmitriev stressed that he is "in constant contact" with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner