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No Third-Country Meddling in the Strait of Hormuz Allowed — Iranian Supreme Leader’s Adviser
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 12:09pm EDTMohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has reflected on the status of the Strait of Hormuz and US attempts to interfere in regional affairs in an exclusive interview with Sputnik.
OSCE Mission Calls Out Pashinyan for Threats Against Opposition Ahead of Armenia’s Elections
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 11:03am EDT“In some cases, the Prime Minister publicly threatened opposition candidates with investigations and nationalization of their companies,” an OSCE report of “preliminary findings and conclusions” on Sunday’s parliamentary vote in Armenia said.
Israel-Iran Escalation: Trump Trying to ‘Cool Down’ Tensions as Netanyahu ‘Tests’ US’ Boundaries
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 10:14am EDT“Trump is probably seeking to cool down the escalation” in the region which kicked off over the weekend and “avoid a new spiraling down” to another war, security and political analyst Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem told Sputnik.
Armenian Parliamentary Elections: Political Circus Accompanied by All the Usual Dirty Tricks
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 8:58am EDT“The day before the election, six opposition candidates were detained and charged with money laundering -just as the campaign gained momentum. This isn’t democracy – it’s classical administrative leverage at its crudest,” political scientist Migran Shahzadeyan told Sputnik, commenting on Sunday’s highly contentious vote.
Russia to Showcase Its Next-Gen Naval Arsenal at Fleet 2026
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 8:58am EDTThe Russian arms manufacturer Rosoboronexport will unveil a full range of naval innovations in St.Petersburg’s Kronstadt, from AI driven unmanned boats to stealth frigates and killer submarines.
Russia and Pakistan Launch Webinar Series to Boost Cooperation Amid Global Tectonic Shifts
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 8:10am EDTAs part of the expanding strategic dialogue between Russia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a series of webinars titled “Pakistan and Russia: Bilateral Relations at the Cusp of a Shifting Global Order” will be held.
Strike on Moscow–Simferopol Passenger Train Criminal Act by the Kiev Regime – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 6:49am EDTCrimean Governor Sergey Aksyonov said that a drone attacked a Moscow-Simferopol passenger train on Monday morning, injuring the locomotive driver and killing his assistant.
Armenia Grossly Violated Democratic Procedures for Holding Free Elections – Russian MFA
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 6:26am EDTThe Republic of Armenia held parliamentary elections on June 7. Prime Minister Pashinyan’s party received 49.81% of the vote iafter 100% of the ballots were counted, according to preliminary data from Armenia’s Central Election Commission.
Russian Armed Forces Take Control of Khimik Settlement in Donetsk People’s Republic
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 5:43am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian army has taken control of the settlement of Khimik in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Iranian Officials Post Messages After Launch of Strikes on Israel
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 3:24am EDTIranian officials posted a series of messages shortly after Iran launched strikes on Israel.
Houthis Announce Ban on Passage of Israeli-Linked Vessels Through Red Sea
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 3:18am EDTYemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, announced on Monday a ban on the passage of Israeli-linked vessels through the Red Sea.
Iran Warns Israel Against Continued Attacks on Lebanon — Reports
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 3:10am EDTThe spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Israel had crossed all red lines by expanding attacks in southern Lebanon and targeting Beirut’s Dahieh, IRNA reported.
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Iran — IDF
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 12:39am EDTThe IDF said the Israeli Air Force had struck military targets in western and central Iran, adding that details would follow.
Netanyahu Will Have ‘No Choice’ but to Accept US-Iran Deal — Trump
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 12:32am EDTUS President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have “no choice” but to accept a potential agreement between the US and Iran, the Financial Times reported.
Iran Launches Response Operation Against Israel — Reports
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 12:25am EDTThe commander of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters officially announced the start of Iran’s response operation following Israel’s attack on Beirut’s Dahieh, IRNA reported.
Voter Turnout in Armenian Parliamentary Elections at 58.97% – Central Election Commission
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 1:26pm EDTYEREVAN (Sputnik) – The voter turnout for the parliamentary elections in Armenia is 58.97%, the head of the country’s Central Election Commission, Vahagn Hovakimyan, said on Sunday.
Israeli Army Strikes Residential Buildings in Beirut Suburb
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 11:48am EDTBEIRUT (Sputnik) – Israeli military strikes on Beirut’s southern suburb targeted two apartments in two buildings in the Tehwitat al-Ghadir area near Mreijeh, close to the Hashem gas station, with reports of casualties, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported on Sunday.
OPEC+ to Raise Oil Production Cap by 118,000 Bpd From July – Statement
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 10:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The seven OPEC+ countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, have decided to increase the maximum level of oil production by 118,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting in July, according to an OPEC communique following the meeting on Sunday.
French Intel Helps Armenia Detect Anti-Pashinyan Online Rhetoric
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 7:19am EDTFrance’s special VIGINUM unit tracks and blocks online statements that contradict Armenia’s official narrative, something that was endorsed by President Macron during his recent visit to the Armenian capital Yerevan, Journal du Dimanche reports.
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military-Linked Transport and Energy Facilities – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 5:44am EDTAviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery have struck a range of Ukrainian military-related targets across 141 locations, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
Royal Navy Spent Third of Year Chasing “Russian Threats” — Reports
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 3:52am EDTThe Royal Navy spent more than a third of its combat deployments in 2025 tracking alleged Russian submarine activity near the UK and in the North Atlantic, British media reported, citing First Sea Lord Gwyn Jenkins.
Taiwan Deploys Coast Guard Ships Amid China’s Law Enforcement Operation East of the Island
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 3:43am EDTThe patrol frigate CG‑129 Kaohsiung and two patrol boats have been deployed to assess the situation in connection with the sighting of a Chinese survey vessel near restricted waters around the Pratas Islands, CNA reports.
Romanian President Admits Drone That Struck Major Regional Port Was Ukrainian
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 12:34am EDTPresident Nicusor Dan confirmed that the naval drone that struck the Romanian port of Constanta on Friday was Ukrainian. He blamed Russia for the incident anyway.
1US Plots to Loot Frozen Iranian Assets to Pay Gulf Allies — Reports
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 12:22am EDTThe US is planning to use Iran’s own frozen wealth to fund reconstruction in Gulf states following the US-Israeli war of aggression, American media reported.
China Launches Maritime Law Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan Island — Reports
Sputnik - Jun 7th 2026 12:20am EDTChina has launched a special maritime traffic law enforcement operation in the waters east of Taiwan island, Xinhua reported.