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US to Strike Iran 'Harder Than Ever' if Peace Talks Fall Through - White House
25 March 2026 @ 6:55 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is very close to reaching all "core objectives" it set under Operation Epic Fury, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Wednesday.
US to Focus on China as Valid Competitor in Space - Commercial Space Federation
25 March 2026 @ 4:38 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – China has emerged as a serious competitor in space, and the US needs to focus on that, President of US Commercial Space Federation Dave Cavossa said on Wednesday.
Speaker Johnson Says US Likely Ending Operation Against Iran Shortly, On Schedule
25 March 2026 @ 4:36 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States Armed Forces is likely going to end Operation Epic Fury against Iran shortly and on schedule, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday.
Protracting Conflict in Iran to Lead to Global Financial Collapse – Ret. US Army Lt. Col.
25 March 2026 @ 2:46 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Protracting the conflict in Iran would lead to a global financial collapse, former Vice President of the Washington-based Eurasia Center and retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.
West Must End NATO Expansion Policy Because Russia Capable of Stopping It Anyway - Orban
25 March 2026 @ 2:32 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West must end NATO's policy of the eastward expansion because Russia is capable of stopping it anyway, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday.
Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Involving US on Hold 'for Obvious Reasons' - Kremlin Aide
25 March 2026 @ 2:31 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday that trilateral negotiations on Ukraine with the participation of the United States are currently on hold "for obvious reasons."
Iran Rejected US Proposals to End Conflict, Sets Its Own Conditions for This - Reports
25 March 2026 @ 2:28 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran rejected the US proposal to end the conflict and set its own conditions, Iranian broadcaster Press TV reported on Wednesday, citing a source.
Russia Hopes US Ground Operation on Kharg Island Will Not Take Place – MFA Spokeswoman
25 March 2026 @ 1:58 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is hearing speculation about preparations for a ground operation on Iran's island of Kharg but hopes it will be limited to words and threats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Each Bomb in Middle East Hits Spanish Families' Pockets - Spanish Prime Minister
25 March 2026 @ 1:12 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that the consequences of the Middle East conflict directly affect the standard of living of Spanish citizens, adding that every bomb falling in the region ultimately hits the wallets of Spanish families.
Majority of Americans View US Strikes on Iran as Excessive - Poll
25 March 2026 @ 1:08 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Most Americans believe the US military action against Iran has been excessive, with many voicing growing concern over rising gas prices, according to an AP-NORC poll.