VIENNA -- Two centrifuge production facilities in Iran, the TESA Karaj workshop and the Tehran Research Center, have been struck, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Wednesday.
Both sites were previously under the monitoring and verification regime of the IAEA as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the agency said in a post on the social media platform X. (IAEA-Iran-Centrifuge)
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JERUSALEM -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israeli Air Force fighter jets had destroyed "the headquarters of Iran's internal security forces."
The minister added Israel will continue to target "symbols of Iran's rule", without providing further details on the operation or its objectives. (Israel-Iran-Conflict)
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JERUSALEM -- Several Iranian missiles were launched toward central Israel on Wednesday evening, as the conflict between the two countries entered its sixth day.
The Israeli military released a statement saying its air defense systems were operating to intercept a new missile attack launched from Iran, urging residents to enter shelters. (Israel-Iran-Conflict)
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ST. PETERSBURG -- Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are prepared to resume direct talks after June 22, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a meeting with the leaders of major global news agencies in St. Petersburg.
Putin reaffirmed Russia's openness to dialogue, including a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he raised concerns over the legitimacy of Zelensky's authority. (Russia-Ukraine-Peace Talks) ■
