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US Trying to Oust Russia From All Energy Markets - Lavrov
21 March 2026 @ 3:12 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow does not currently see any US commitment to respecting Russia's interests, with Washington attempting to push Moscow out of all energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
Attack on Natanz Facility Blatant Violation of International Law - Russia's MFA Spox
21 March 2026 @ 1:25 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The attack on the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Iran is a blatant violation of international law, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
Iran Has No Intention of Conflicting With Neighboring States - President
21 March 2026 @ 12:39 pm
DUBAI (Sputnik) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday in an address to neighboring Muslim countries that Iran has no intention of entering into conflict with its neighbors.
Iran Notifies IAEA of Attack on Natanz Nuclear Facility - Statement
21 March 2026 @ 12:35 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility, the IAEA said on Saturday.
Russian Armed Forces Strike Ukraine's Infrastructure Facilities
21 March 2026 @ 10:13 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces struck energy and transportation infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
German Military's Costly Digital Overhaul Poses 'Danger' to Soldiers
21 March 2026 @ 10:12 am
A second field test of the Digitalization of Land-Based Operations (D-LBO) project, which costs the equivalent of over $12B and aims to network vehicles, troops, and sensors to enhance command, had to be aborted last year due to critical failures, reports Welt.
Israel, US Attack Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility, No Leaks Reported
21 March 2026 @ 9:49 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel and the United States attacked the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Iran on Saturday, with no leaks reported, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said.
UN Would Like to Contribute to Resolving Crisis in Strait of Hormuz - Secretary-General
21 March 2026 @ 7:57 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Nations wishes to contribute to resolving the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Airlines Suffer Losses Estimated at $53Bln Due to Middle East Conflict
21 March 2026 @ 6:52 am
On February 28, the United States and Israel began striking targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes on Israeli territory, as well as on US military targets in the Middle East.
Iran's Foreign Minister Says Tehran Will Not Agree to Ceasefire With US, Israel
21 March 2026 @ 5:48 am
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran responded by striking Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.