Saturday, June 14, 2025

Russia’s summer blitz redraws the war


Ukraine can’t stop it, maps can’t hide it: Russia’s summer blitz redraws the war
RT



As the spring sun gave way to the heat of early summer, a new phase of the military campaign began to unfold across the front lines – and this time, the initiative clearly belongs to Russia.

After months of grinding attritional warfare, Russian forces have launched a sweeping spring-summer offensive that is already delivering tangible results. From the borderlands of Sumy to the contested hills near Chasov Yar and the approaches to Dnepropetrovsk, the tempo has shifted decisively. Ukraine, battered and overextended, is now struggling to contain simultaneous breakthroughs across multiple sectors.

The silence of Western media around these developments only underscores the magnitude of what is unfolding on the ground. A coordinated advance is in motion – methodical, strategic, and, by all appearances, effective.

Following the liberation of Sudzha in early March 2025, the fighting quickly spilled across the border into Ukraine’s Sumy Region. Moscow officially described its objective as the creation of a buffer zone – meant to safeguard the resumption of peaceful civilian life in Russia’s neighboring Kursk Region.

Motivated by political considerations, the Ukrainian Army has been trying to cling to a narrow foothold just across the border, in the village of Tyotkino in Kursk Region. In fact, Kiev has deployed some of its most experienced and ideologically committed units to this stretch of the front. But rather than showcasing Ukrainian resolve, the situation in Tyotkino has underscored the growing imbalance in offensive capabilities between Ukrainian and Russian forces in 2025.

From the Russian side, Tyotkino is essentially a logistical cul-de-sac. But for Ukraine, the village connects to a critical rear supply hub in Belopolye. Even so, Ukrainian efforts to expand their presence in the area have ended in near catastrophe. In mid-May, the commander of Ukraine’s 47th Brigade came close to staging a mutiny, accusing his superiors of issuing reckless orders that led to needless casualties.

Elsewhere along the Sumy front, Ukrainian forces – many of them retreating from Sumy and the surrounding areas – have taken heavy losses. This remains a strategically vital axis for Ukraine. The authorities have announced mandatory evacuations in another 11 settlements, bringing the total number of evacuated towns and villages in the region to 213.

Notably, this marks the first time Russian forces have entered Sumy Region since spring 2022.

As of now, Russian advances appear to be accelerating. The front line has moved to within roughly 20km of the city of Sumy itself.


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AMERICAN BOLSHEVIK REVOLUTION?


There’s no greater threat to the Republic than this…..


It ought to be clear from that rendition of HUGE events to occur this coming weekend that the Trump administration is fully aware of just how well planned and highly organized this communist insurrection really is.  Not only that, it appears that the coordination of this American Bolshevik Revolution is being carefully coordinated with rogue elements surrounding the Oval Office.


So, instead of arresting all the high-level perpetrators, confiscating all illegal funding of this unfolding insurgency, and putting the sanctuary states and their Democrat governments on serious notice, Team Trump permits this bolshevik revolution to proceed forthwith.

Now many will say that the perps first have to be caught in the act so they can all be properly arrested and prosecuted and incarcerated and/or deported back to their enemy nations such as Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, Columbia, etc.  Really? Who in those Democrat-controlled sanctuary cities will ever arrest the hordes of terrorist rioters, most of whom are fighting-age illegal aliens who the woke governments are doing their darndest to prevent from being deported?!?!?!  And, even at the risk of their own arrest by US government law enforcement.

But why are the Democrats so determined to thwart, by every means possible, the immediate deportation of proven illegal aliens who have a great likelihood of joining exceedingly violent crime gangs such as Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Tren de Aragua, Cártel de Jalisco, Cártel de Sinaloa, etc.?  As well as the Mexican Mafia, Vice Lords, Barrio Azteca, Mongols, Motorcycle Club, Crips And Bloods, Latin Kings and many other bankster-funded criminal gangs that have been purposefully set up by the Khazarian Cabal to terrorize American cities which they have done over several decades.

While the NWO cabal accomplished several goals under Biden by flooding the USA with illegal aliens, there was one pivotal objective that reigned supreme.

By staging one border invasion of after another, the globalists were able to secret into the country millions of military-aged males under cover of being amnesty seekers (or war refugees) which they were not.  Many were even purposefully released violent criminals seeking their next crime spree in America.

Once these trained mercenaries, experienced soldiers of fortunes and paid terrorists were over the border, they were ferried to the various 50 states to train for their next missions.

There are essentially 3 duties/destinations for these fighting aged men.


(1) The trained terrorists were transported to certain cities where they will join highly organized terrorists cells.  There they will await their future orders.  Participating in terrorist operations such as the LA riots is a perfect example of their secret missions as everyone has witnessed so many apparently trained young men tearing up the turf with great purpose and zeal in 30 U.S. cities to date. 


(2) The paid mercenaries were sent to extremely clandestine military training camps run by the U.S. Armed Forces to be trained in both urban and rural guerrilla warfare.  Again, they will await their future orders which will be issued prior to the launch of the upcoming American Bolshevik Revolution.  Before many of the most dangerous mercs even set foot inside the USA, they undergo a preliminary orientation at staging areas such as Darin Gap, Panama. 

(3) The willing and less dangerous economic immigrants and war refugees were immediately registered into a “Accelerated Military Path to US Citizenship” program.  By volunteering to enter the U.S. Armed Forces, these future grunts are put on a fast-track to full-fledged citizenship with all sorts of perks.  However, these mercs are particularly put into specially trained regiments and squads where they are stripped of any reservations about firing on Americans. Biden’s communist-run DoD knew that the average US military service member would not kill their fellow citizens, so they run these foreign recruits through highly manipulative mind-control programs as preparation to man what are basically treasonous brigades.

Each of these three groupings of extreme enemies of the American people serve critical purposes in the staging of the long-planned American Bolshevik Revolution.  The  decision-makers at the very top of this CIA-coordinated color revolution scheme will use basically the same war plan that was utilized during both the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and subsequent Russian Civil War, if and when they launch this insurrection to save their necks. 





Jan Markell: As We See The Day Approaching


As We See the Day Approaching
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Jan Markell is a guest on Lamb & Lion’s Christ in Prophecy, with Tim Moore and Nathan Jones. They look at prominent signs that remind us that we are seeing the day of the Rapture approaching. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to former New Ager Jenn Nizza, who offers warnings of the darkness approaching to believers.

Friday, June 13, 2025

Fresh Israeli airstrikes reported in Isfahan


Fresh Israeli airstrikes reported in Isfahan
TOI




Iranian air defenses attempt to intercept Israeli airstrikes in Isfahan in central Iran, the Iran International news site says.

The site posts footage of Iranian air defenses activated over the city.

Iranian air defenses in Isfahan are attempting to shoot down Israeli projectiles amid a new wave of airstrikes hitting several parts of Iran, including Tehran. (Video)


Israeli official says Iran will pay ‘unbearable price’ for its missile attacks on civilian areas


Israeli official says Iran will pay ‘unbearable price’ for its missile attacks on civilian areas
TOI

Amid Iran’s missile attacks across Israel tonight, which have seen some 200 missiles fired, Channel 12 quotes an unnamed Israeli political source threatening Iran with escalated strikes.

“Iran will pay an unbearably heavy price for its fire at civilian areas,” the Israeli source is quoted as saying.

“We know what Israel hit [in its attacks on Iranian targets today], “and we know what Israel decided not to hit. And that’s the next step.”

The remark appears to be a reference to potential Israeli strikes on Iranian energy and infrastructure targets.

IDF Confirms Hitting Isfahan Nuclear Site


IDF confirms hitting Isfahan nuclear site



Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he had given the order to attack Iran as it had become clear that Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs were building into an immediate existential threat to the Jewish state, with the danger so urgent he was prepared to launch the strikes even without US support.

“If we don’t attack, then it’s 100% that we will die,” he argued in a video statement to the nation, hours after Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to attack key facilities and kill top generals and scientists.

Israel, he said, identified tangible steps Iran was taking toward weaponization, beyond just uranium enrichment. Netanyahu said he set the date for the attack on Iran for the end of April 2025. However, he pointed to “various reasons” it couldn’t be done then, without going into detail.

One very pressing reason might have been US President Donald Trump’s announcement in April that he would engage in direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program. Trump said he had given the Iranians 60 days to reach a deal. Friday was day 61.

Netanyahu also said Israel had identified that, after Israeli strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program last year, Tehran embarked on a program to create 300 ballistic missiles a month.

Netanyahu said that would have left Israel facing an arsenal of thousands of missiles, each one topped with a ton of explosives that could be rained down on Israel.

“We decided we couldn’t wait anymore. We are at midnight,” he said.

In addition to Natanz, the Air Force struck an Iranian nuclear facility near Isfahan, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin revealed during a press conference.

“We will not allow Iran to advance toward a nuclear [bomb]. We will not allow the development of missiles intended to harm us,” he said.

His comments came after the Mehr news agency reported a “massive explosion” was heard in Isfahan, a major city in central Iran, in a province that is home to several nuclear facilities.

Besides the nuclear sites at Isfahan and Natanz, which Israel has confirmed targeting, there have also been reports and footage of an attack at Fordo.

Speaking to Channel 12, Tzachi Hanegbi said the overall goal of Israel’s campaign, rather, is to pressure Iran militarily into agreeing to completely dismantle its nuclear program.

However, Channel 12, citing unnamed senior officials, said that Israel had sent a warning to Iran that if civilian population centers were targeted in Iran’s response, Israel would attack the political leaders and major infrastructure, like oil refineries.

Hanegbi specified that the goals of the ongoing operation, as approved by the cabinet, against Iran were four-fold: striking Iran’s nuclear program, striking its ballistic missile capabilities; attacking its capacity to destroy Israel via a ground attack; and creating the conditions for the long-term thwarting of Iran’s nuclear program via diplomatic means.

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DEVELOPING: Iran Strikes Back Against Israel – Launches MASSIVE Missile Attack in Attempt to Take Down Jewish State (VIDEOS)


Iran Strikes Back Against Israel – Launches MASSIVE Missile Attack in Attempt to Take Down Jewish State (VIDEOS)




The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a few moments ago that the Jewish State was taking fire from all over as Iran fires projectiles.

Fox News reports that the missiles are impacting Tel Aviv. The number of casualties is unclear at this point.


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MASSIVE smoke plumes. Dozens more missiIes on the way. Unknown casuIties

Right now, Israel appears to be intercepting most of the missiles, but not all of them. Iran has reportedly launched at least 100 so far.





High-rise buildings in Israel are now on fire with air raid sirens going off.




Air raid sirens once again sounding. At least TWO missiles have already made impact.







Bilderberg Group Gathers in Stockholm with Global Agendas and Prophetic Undercurrents


Secrecy and Power: Bilderberg Group Gathers in Stockholm with Global Agendas and Prophetic Undercurrents
Emmitt Barry



Under heavy security and growing speculation, the Grand Hôtel in central Stockholm has become the focal point of global intrigue, as world elites gather behind closed doors for the annual Bilderberg Meeting. The historic hotel has been fully booked for days, with Swedish police confirming an ongoing operation involving multiple protected individuals.

The Bilderberg Group, established in 1954, is recognized for convening political leaders, corporate executives, media moguls, and academic thinkers from both sides of the Atlantic to foster dialogue and alignment on key global issues. Yet, the group’s hallmark secrecy continues to provoke public suspicion and conspiracy theories, especially in light of the topics rumored to be on this year’s agenda.

“This is a think tank-like constellation,” explains Christina Garsten, professor of social anthropology and author on elite networks. “It’s looser than traditional think tanks, but it brings together extremely influential people. They attend in a private capacity, not as official representatives, which allows them to speak freely—but also leaves the door open for them to carry forward policy ideas through their own networks.”

While participants cannot make binding decisions, past attendees have included figures such as NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Spotify founder Daniel Ek, and financier Marcus Wallenberg. Their involvement in shaping the global narrative through economic, technological, and defense initiatives is difficult to ignore.

This year’s list of discussion topics, according to the official website of the Bilderbergmeetings.org, includes:

  • Transatlantic Relationship
  • Ukraine
  • US Economy
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • Authoritarian Axis
  • Defense Innovation and Resilience
  • AI, Deterrence, and National Security
  • Proliferation
  • Geopolitics of Energy and Critical Minerals
  • Depopulation and Migration

Depopulation and the Prophetic Lens

The inclusion of “Depopulation and Migration” on the agenda has raised particular concern among both watchdog groups and Christian observers. In secular discussions, depopulation is often framed in terms of aging populations, shrinking birth rates, and the socioeconomic implications of demographic shifts. Yet, from a prophetic perspective, depopulation evokes far more profound questions.

Biblical prophecy, particularly in the books of Revelation and Matthew, warns of global upheaval, wars, pestilence, and a great falling away—all conditions that some interpret as being accelerated by elite-driven population policies.

“When global leaders discuss depopulation behind closed doors, believers have a responsibility to discern the times,” a prophecy researcher commented. “When the book of Revelation warns that a quarter of mankind will perish through war, famine, and plague, it calls us to pay close attention to global events like this, recognizing that they may carry prophetic significance unfolding before our eyes.”

This year’s Bilderberg meeting also addresses the growing concerns surrounding global migration, where population shifts are no longer viewed solely as humanitarian issues, but as tools of geopolitical influence, cultural disruption, and even deliberate population replacement — topics that blur the lines between humanitarian policy and strategic manipulation.

Garsten acknowledges that the Bilderberg Group’s commitment to confidentiality—no press, no recordings, no official statements—contributes to its controversial reputation. “There’s a value in having a safe space for free dialogue,” she says, “but the lack of transparency naturally leads people to question what’s being discussed and why.”

As helicopters hover over Stockholm and convoys of black vehicles slip in and out of the Grand Hôtel, the world once again wonders what kind of future is being quietly crafted behind gilded doors. For the faithful, it’s a reminder to watch, pray, and remain rooted in the unshakable Kingdom of God—even as earthly powers deliberate the fate of nations.


Iran's First Wave Fails - 100 UAVs Intercepted: Five to seven Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv area; Israel braces for second wave


Iran’s Drone Retaliation Fails; All 100 UAVs Intercepted Prior To Reaching Israeli Territory
HARBINGER’S PRESS


Iran’s retaliatory UAV attack against Israel failed Friday mourning, with the entire wave of drones being intercepted prior to reaching Israeli territory.

The IDF stated that Iran had launched 100 UAVs, which would take several hours to make their way to Israel. The drones were eliminated midair outside Israel’s border by the IDF, with Jordan also reportedly shooting down some over their airspace. 

The Home Front Command rescinded its orders for Israelis to remain close to bomb shelters.



Five to seven Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv area; Israel braces for second wave



Five to seven Iranian missiles landed in the Tel Aviv area late Friday as Iran began its retaliatory attack against Israel, sending dozens of ballistic missiles. According to the IDF, a second missile volley from Iran was launched and was heading toward the country.


Magen David Adom Director Eli Bin reported shortly after the attack that at least seven people were injured in minor to moderate condition due to shrapnel.


The IDF Spokesperson's Unit late Friday warned for a second time Israel was coming under and Iranian attack. "The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. The public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice."

The IDF said on Friday evening that the Air Force completed strikes on Iran's nuclear facility in the area of Isfahan. "The site conducts a 'reconversion' process of enriched uranium. This is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the nuclear weapons production process.

"The strike destroyed a facility for metallic uranium production, infrastructure for enriched uranium conversion, laboratories and additional infrastructure," Spokesperson Brig. Gen Ephraim Dafrin said.


The military later reported the missile fell in the city of Hebron located in the West Bank after no interceptors were launched against the threat. "A missile launched from Yemen fell in the area of Hebron, no interceptors were launched. The details of the incident are under review."


The IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported Friday that the Israeli Air Force continues to strike missile launchers and drone infrastructure across Iran. The operation has been ongoing for 16 hours. Both The New York Times and Iran's Fars News Agency reported that strikes also targeted Fordow, a fortified nuclear facility built into a mountainside near Qom.








Updates From Israel


Israelis ordered to remain in shelters as second barrage of Iranian missiles en route
























Things To Come (Rapidly): Game On


Game On



If you seek a general theme in this moment’s tempestuous events, try No submission. It’s behind events in the Middle East and in the USA — and across Western Civ ultimately. No submission to what, you ask? To willful evil. Of course, the willfully evil will not see it that way, and great quarrels will arise over who-and-what represents the evil abroad in the world.

Iran advertised countless times its resolve to wipe Israel off the map, in so many words. Israel was not inclined to submit to that outcome and it closely monitored Iran’s practical steps to acquire deliverable nuclear bombs. Israel, in turn, advertised that Iran’s nuclear program would not be allowed to succeed. The world stood by waiting to see whose advertising jibed with reality.

Now you know. Never Again is not an empty slogan. The Shiite jihad has been put down, and the effort will continue until the answer is beyond dispute, days, maybe a week or more. Iran’s civil leadership was willing to talk, or at least pretend to talk down to the last hour, but the mullahs above them obdurately pushed ahead toward nuclear jihad. Not going to happen, Israel assured them. And so, here we are.


The world situation amounts to a set of jihads of different varieties. In our country, the Democratic Party has been waging jihad against order, liberty, truth, and decency. You can tell it’s jihad because it’s irrational, frankly, insane. Americans are asked to submit to propositions that will destroy the country and its traditions, and they have had enough of the hustles aimed at that outcome.

Too many of us do not believe that uncontrolled illegal immigration is okay, that government should replace the family, that all journeys in life can be equally favorable, that men can become women by wishing it, that our history must be erased, that censorship is required to keep the jihad going, and that the punishment against citizens will continue until morale improves.

That is the program of the American left and lately of the Democratic Party it has taken over. They demonstrate it by their deeds. The Party represents a dwindling cohort of the populace, but its forces have already marched through and captured many institutions crucial to our national life. The opposing force, loosely called Populism, will not submit to that program, is now actively putting a stop to as much of it as possible, shaking out those institutions.


The Left and the Democrats have lost a lot of ground in recent months, especially their control on the levers of power. And since power is really all they care about — the power to make everybody else submit — they are growing desperate, seeking to induce as much chaos across the land as they can possibly generate. Hence, the outbreaks of civil disorder in the cities, using illegal immigrants as one set of shock troops and mentally-ill youth as another phalanx.

The object of the chaos is to provoke the Populist opposition to exert its authority to control that chaos, and therefore — in the insane reasoning of the leftists — to prove that authority itself is an intolerable wickedness. This is only possible, of course, in minds that do not comprehend boundaries, differences between right and wrong, up and down, inside and outside, reality and fantasy. That is the mentality that drives itself toward chaos. So, it remains for the Populists to demonstrate that authority is not innately wicked, that it can have a beneficent purpose in the scheme of civilized humanity. Order is not necessarily tyranny.

The other once-great nations of Western Civ — Britain, Germany, France — slump towards collapse, having already submitted to the EU, run by an unelected, dictatorial, bureaucracy, under the occult influence of megalomaniacs such as Bill Gates and the Soros family. The newly-arrived hordes of Islamic immigrants in these countries demand submission of the Europeans, and the Europeans have so far failed to resist. But an inflection point draws near, and the latent ferocity of the indigenous population has yet to express itself. It may be too late to avert some kind of violent civil conflict across the continent. Governments will surely fall. Mighty empires die of old age and are conquered, alas.

Here in the USA, we await the “No Kings” actions planned for hundreds of cities and towns across the land, meticulously organized by a host of NGOs, even funded by grifts run through government itself, such as the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), gifted with $34-million from California taxpayers. Billionaire Walmart heiress Christy Walton is allegedly behind the NGO that styles itself as “Indivisible,” the principal org promoting Saturday’s “No Kings” actions. You can suppose that the idea is to flood-the-zone with so many demonstrations in so many places that at least some of them will get yeasty with violence — tempting populist authority to assert itself. . . so that the left can call them “fascists.”

That label has probably lost its mojo. The Populist opposition has drawn a line against this shuck-and-jive, just as Israel drew a line against its declared enemy acquiring nuclear weapons. The lines, you see, are clearly drawn. The game is on.



OpenAI’s Sam Altman thinks we may have already passed the point at which AI surpasses human intelligence


OpenAI’s Sam Altman thinks we may have already passed the point at which AI surpasses human intelligence


To OpenAI chief Sam Altman, the point of singularity — where artificial intelligence has surpassed the intelligence of humans, and is effectively no longer under the control of people — may have already passed.

“We are past the event horizon,” Altman said. “[T]he takeoff has started.”

In a blog post late Wednesday, Altman said that, even with that being the case, “so far it’s much less weird than it seems like it should be.”

He continued: “Robots are not yet walking the streets, nor are most of us talking to AI all day. People still die of disease, we still can’t easily go to space, and there is a lot about the universe we don’t understand.”

But the co-founder and CEO of the company best known for its ChatGPT platform said systems in effect now are smarter than people in many ways. “Hundreds of millions of people rely on it every day and for increasingly important tasks; a small new capability can create a hugely positive impact; a small misalignment multiplied by hundreds of millions of people can cause a great deal of negative impact,” Altman said.

Right now, Altman pointed out, writing computer code will never be the same. Next year will see the arrival of systems that can arrive at novel insights, he said, and 2027 may see the arrival of robots that can complete tasks in the real world. By 2030, “intelligence and energy — ideas, and the ability to make ideas happen — are going to become wildly abundant.”


Trump Warns Iran Of More Brutal Attacks


Trump Warns Iran Of More Brutal Attacks
Stefan J. Bos


U.S. President Donald J. Trump told Iran on Friday that the overnight Israeli strikes it experienced were just the beginning of “even more brutal” lethal force unless the Islamic Republic makes a nuclear deal that would prevent it from developing atomic weapons.

Trump noted on his Truth Social media platform that “Certain Iranian hardliner’s spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!”

He said he had given Iran “chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to ‘just do it’, but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done,” he wrote.

Trump added that “I told them it would be much worse than anything they know, anticipated, or were told, that the United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it.”

After mentioning the Iranian leaders who he says were already killed and that “there has already been great death and destruction,” he said, “there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end.”

Iran, he warned, “must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. God Bless You All!”

Trump also said Friday he had given Iran a 60-day ultimatum on a nuclear deal before Israel’s strikes, but added Tehran now has a second chance.

“Two months ago I gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum to ‘make a deal.’ They should have done it! Today is day 61. I told them what to do, but they just couldn’t get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.


Russia On Schedule: ‘Strongly Condemns’ Israel’s Attack On Iran


Russia ‘strongly condemns’ Israel’s attack on Iran
RT


Russia has strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, warning that the operation risks triggering a dangerous escalation across the Middle East. In a statement on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the attack violated both the UN Charter and international law.

The strikes, carried out early Friday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), reportedly targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iranian media outlets said the attack killed several senior officials, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Salami and Deputy Chief of the Army General Staff Gholam Ali Rashid. At least six nuclear scientists were also reported among the dead.

“We strongly condemn the violent action of the State of Israel,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “Unprovoked military strikes against a sovereign UN member state, its citizens, sleeping peaceful cities, and nuclear energy infrastructure facilities are categorically unacceptable.”

The ministry noted that the timing of the attacks – amid a session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors and ahead of another round of nuclear talks – “adds particular cynicism” to the situation.

“The hard-won multilateral efforts to reduce confrontation and find solutions that eliminate any suspicions and prejudices regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear energy have been undermined and set back,” it added, accusing Israel of making “a conscious choice to further escalate tensions” with the strikes.

“There have been repeated warnings about the danger of military actions that threaten stability and security in the region. Responsibility for all the consequences of this provocation will fall on the Israeli leadership,” the ministry stated.

It added that Moscow is closely monitoring the actions of the IAEA regarding the situation, noting that the agency’s staff “have also found themselves under Israeli fire,” along with Iranian citizens. Russia expects the agency to provide an assessment of the situation and analyze the potential radiological consequences of the Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

The ministry reiterated that Moscow sees no military solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, insisting that it “can only be achieved through peaceful political and diplomatic means.”

“We hope that this approach will ultimately prevail. We call on the parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation and a slide into full-scale war.”

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization accused the IAEA of colluding with Israel following the attacks on the country’s nuclear infrastructure. It slammed the IAEA’s failure to condemn Israel as “a sign of the Agency’s lost credibility,” as cited by ISNA news agency.

Tehran has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following the airstrikes. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei earlier warned that Israel “should expect severe punishment” for Friday’s attack.


Times Of Israel Liveblogging: Israel Renews Strikes On Iran


Israel renews strikes on Iran as Trump hails ‘excellent’ attacks, warns ‘a lot more to come’

Times of Israel is liveblogging Friday


















Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue Bombing Iran Until ‘Threat’ Removed


Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue Bombing Iran Until ‘Threat’ Removed




Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that his country will continue to bomb Iran until the “threat” is removed, following initial strikes already launched.

Israel carried out preemptive strikes against Iran Thursday, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) saying that dozens of Air Force jets completed the “first stage” on multiple military targets. In an over seven-minute address to his nation, Netanyahu said the “tyrants of Tehran” have “called for Israel’s destruction,” adding that the country has reportedly “taken steps” in its production of “uranium for nine atom bombs.”

“Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival. This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat. For decades, the tyrants of Tehran have brazenly, openly, called for Israel’s destruction,” Netanyahu said. “They’ve backed up their genocidal rhetoric with a program to develop nuclear weapons.”

“In recent years, Iran has produced enough highly enriched uranium for nine atom bombs,” Netanyahu added. “In recent months, Iran has taken steps that it has never taken before. Steps to weaponize this enriched uranium. And, if not stopped, Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in a very short time. It could be a year. It could be within a few months, less than a year.”

According to the IDF’s released statement on the attack, the military targets in Iran included that country’s nuclear weapons. Netanyahu said Israel “struck the heart of Iran’s nuclear weaponization program,” going after their main enrichment facility in Natanz.

Netanyahu went on to allege that Iran is working on a “new plan to destroy Israel,” saying Iran and its proxies have attempted to “encircle Israel with a ring of fire.” He pointed to the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack by Hamas.

“So, too, do the brave people of Iran. And I have a message for them. Our fight is not with you. Our fight is with the brutal dictatorship that has oppressed you for 46 years. I believe that the day of your liberation is near,” Netanyahu said. “When that happens, the great friendship between our two ancient peoples will flourish once again. I want to assure the civilized world, we will not let the world’s most dangerous regime get the world’s most dangerous weapons.”

“Remember, Iran calls Israel the small Satan. It calls America the great Satan. This is why, for decades, it’s led millions in the chants of death to Israel and death to America,” Netanyahu said. “Today, Israel is responding to those genocidal calls with action and with a call of our own. Long live Israel, and long live America. Our action will help make the world a much safer place.”

Shortly after the strikes, the U.S. said it had no involvement in the operation, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing the non-involvement.

“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” Rubio wrote.

“Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners,” Rubio added. “Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”

Prior to Israel’s strike, President Donald Trump warned about a “massive conflict” that could potentially unfold in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, according to NPR. The incident comes as the Trump administration had been slowly closing in on a deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program.