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13.06.2025

The night Israel struck Iran's nuclear heart

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.06.2025.

It displays 187 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.06.2025The night Israel struck Iran's nuclear heart
Beginning at midnight, Russian outlets reported Israel launched "Operation Nation of Lions" against Iranian nuclear facilities, with approximately 250 strikes targeting Tehran and other cities. State media emphasized Israeli claims of killing Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander and chief of general staff, while Netanyahu announced targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure as a "point of no return."

Putin positioned himself as mediator through separate phone conversations with both Iranian President and Israeli Prime Minister by evening, offering Russian mediation services. The Kremlin condemned the strikes as "dramatic escalation" while continuing prisoner exchanges with Ukraine - transferring 1,200 Ukrainian military bodies while Ukraine reportedly failed to return Russian remains.

Iran's retaliation materialized by evening with 150-200 ballistic missiles targeting Israeli military installations, including reported strikes on Israel's Defense Ministry headquarters. Russian coverage framed the escalation as potentially triggering regional war while highlighting Iran's "Severe Punishment" operation against Israeli airbases and missile production facilities.
13.06.2025
00:04

00:06 (21:06)Putin Claims 80,000 Air Targets Destroyed

Russian state media emphasizes military achievements as Putin claims air defenses destroyed 80,000 aerial targets since the conflict began, including 7,500 ballistic and cruise missiles (Izvestia, RT). Putin announced creating separate drone forces as a military branch, stating drones now destroy up to 50% of Ukrainian equipment (Kommersant, TASS). The Kremlin held a ceremony awarding Hero titles to civilians including a tractor driver, mechanic, nuclear physicist, and chief doctor, with the physicist promising NATO would "break its teeth" on Russia's nuclear shield (Komsomolskaya Pravda). A plane carrying returned prisoners of war landed in Moscow region (NTV.ru). Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova responded to German Foreign Minister's comments about Russia's unwillingness to negotiate (Lenta.ru). The Moscow Times reports most G7 countries support lowering the Russian oil price cap to $45 per barrel despite Trump's opposition.
00:54
02:17
02:25
RIA Novosti

"Массовые протесты": в Киеве ужаснулись от происходящего на Украине

02:25 (23:25 in your timezone)
03:05
03:21
03:21
RIA Novosti

Израильские ВВС нанесли удары по целям в Иране, сообщил Axios

03:21 (00:21 in your timezone)
03:24
03:30
RIA Novosti

Израиль нанес удары по целям в Иране, сообщил Axios

03:30 (00:30 in your timezone)

03:32 (00:32)Israeli strikes on Iran

Russian outlets report Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, with multiple state media sources covering explosions heard in Tehran and Israel's defense minister describing the action as a "preventive strike" (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). The coverage focuses on Israel's military operation while the US State Department separately warned of dangers in North Africa and the Middle East (Izvestia). Domestic news includes legal advice about property fence regulations and potential fines for violations (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while RT highlights Ukraine's complaints about international Russia Day congratulations, framing Kiev's objections as unreasonable demands that Moscow not be "rewarded" globally.
03:55
03:55
Explosions and missile interceptions reported in Tehran on Friday
03:55 (00:55 in your timezone)
04:03
04:12
RIA Novosti

Израиль нанес массированный удар по целям в Иране, заявила ЦАХАЛ

04:12 (01:12 in your timezone)
05:01
RIA Novosti

Иран сообщил о гибели ряда высокопоставленных военных из-за атаки Израиля

05:01 (02:01 in your timezone)
05:18
05:18
RIA Novosti

При атаке на Тегеран погиб командующий КСИР, пишут СМИ

05:18 (02:18 in your timezone)

06:00 (03:00)Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites

Russian outlets report Israel launched "Operation Nation of Lions" against Iran, with state media emphasizing Netanyahu's announcement of strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and the death of senior Revolutionary Guard commanders (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, RT, TASS, Vesti). Coverage describes Israel's action as a "preemptive strike" targeting dozens of military and nuclear sites, with reports claiming the Revolutionary Guard commander and chief of staff were killed in Tehran attacks. Russian media presents the escalation as Israel preparing for Iran's "large-scale response," framing the strikes as targeting both Iran's military leadership and nuclear scientists.
06:07
06:23
06:32
RIA Novosti

Израиль атаковал ядерную инфраструктуру Ирана, погиб командующий КСИР

06:32 (03:32 in your timezone)
06:48
RIA Novosti

"Массовые протесты": в Киеве ужаснулись от происходящего на Украине

06:48 (03:48 in your timezone)
08:05
RIA Novosti

Трансформация Америки: упущенные возможности и сохраняющиеся альтернативы

08:05 (05:05 in your timezone)
08:22

08:49 (05:49)Iran strikes back with drone swarm

Russian outlets report escalating Iran-Israel conflict with Iran launching over 100 drones against Israel following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, RT). State media emphasize Iranian retaliation promises, with RT quoting Supreme Leader Khamenei vowing "severe punishment" for Israeli attacks. Coverage focuses on high-level Iranian casualties, reporting deaths of Iran's chief of general staff and Revolutionary Guard commander in Israeli strikes. Domestically, Russian air defenses intercepted 125 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions (TASS). The U.S. attempts to merge Russian and Ukrainian peace proposals into a unified framework, though Russian outlets provide limited details on Washington's approach (Lenta.ru).
10:19
Washington was aware of West Jerusalem’s “preemptive” strike on Iran beforehand, but was not involved militarily, the president has said
10:19 (07:19 in your timezone)
10:28

11:03 (08:03)Iran fires back with drone swarm

Russian outlets report Israel's large-scale military operation against Iran has triggered Iranian drone retaliation, with Iran launching over 100 drones that Israeli forces are intercepting (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, Izvestia). State media emphasize Israel conducted approximately 250 strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and killed leading physicists and the chief of general staff (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru). Coverage focuses on Iran's general staff declaring Israel has "crossed all red lines" while Israeli military claims Iran spent years preparing plans to destroy Israel (TASS, Vesti). Oil prices surged 13% following the strikes, with Russian outlets highlighting economic impact (The Moscow Times). State media frame the conflict as potentially escalating into regional war involving the United States, while RT notes Washington denies involvement but pledges to protect American and Israeli forces from Iranian retaliation.
11:18
11:52
12:00
12:09
12:52

12:54 (09:54)Israeli strikes reach "point of no return"

Russian outlets report Israel intercepted all Iranian drone attacks while declaring strikes a "point of no return" in escalating conflict (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru). State media emphasize Israeli Prime Minister's commitment to fight "as long as necessary" to eliminate Iran's nuclear program, with coverage focusing on Israel's readiness for any scenario development (Izvestia, The Moscow Times). The Kremlin condemns Israeli strikes as "dramatic escalation" with Putin receiving real-time updates, while RT emphasizes Russia "strongly condemns" the attacks as violating international law (The Moscow Times, RT). Russian analysts suggest the Israel-Iran conflict will negatively impact Ukraine, with one expert claiming Israeli strikes will "ricochet" against Ukrainian interests (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Coverage includes reports of Israel's secret drone base allegedly located in "the heart of Iran" (RBC.ru).
13:43
13:52
14:17
15:43
15:51
Despite the Israeli strikes, the US president has urged Tehran to comply with Washington’s demands over its nuclear program “before it is too late”
15:51 (12:51 in your timezone)

15:53 (12:53)Israel's 250-strike assault on Iran

Russian outlets report Israel conducted approximately 250 strikes against Iranian cities, with casualty reports ranging from nearly 80 to 78 deaths concentrated in Tehran (RBC.ru, Vesti, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Coverage emphasizes attacks on nuclear facilities and infrastructure in western Iranian cities Kasre-Shirin and Kangavar (Izvestia, Interfax.ru). State media highlight US provision of "the world's deadliest weapons" to Israel while Trump threatens Iran with "even more brutal strikes" and demands nuclear program compliance (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RT). Iranian retaliation appears imminent, with Fars news agency reporting Iran will attack Israel with drones "in the near future" (TASS). Russian analysis describes Trump's position as "ambiguous" following collapsed nuclear negotiations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
17:16

17:53 (14:53)Netanyahu seeks Putin talks on Iran strikes

Russian outlets report Israel's operation "Nation of Lions" involved 200 aircraft with zero losses, according to Israeli claims, while strikes were planned for several years (NTV.ru, The Moscow Times). Netanyahu intends to discuss the Israeli strikes with Putin, marking potential diplomatic engagement following Russia's condemnation of the attacks (Izvestia). Meanwhile, Russia transferred 1,200 Ukrainian military bodies back to Ukraine, with multiple sources confirming the handover (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, TASS). RT frames the strikes as pushing the Middle East "into the abyss" and undermining diplomatic resolution, while Vesti reports the US is deploying additional forces to the region.
18:08
18:17
20:09
20:18
RIA Novosti

Путин поговорил по телефону с президентом Ирана и премьером Израиля

20:18 (17:18 in your timezone)

20:25 (17:25)Putin mediates Iran-Israel crisis

Russian outlets report Putin conducted separate phone conversations with Iranian President and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu following Israeli strikes on Iran (Izvestia, RIA Novosti, TASS). State media emphasize Netanyahu's explanation that Israeli attacks constituted response to "unbearable threat" from Iran's nuclear program (NTV.ru). Coverage focuses on reports that Israel's operation specifically targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, with NYT sources confirming death of Suleimani's successor in the strikes (RBC.ru, Lenta.ru). RT reports Iranian state media denies launching drone retaliation but warns of strikes "in near future," contradicting earlier Russian reports of active Iranian drone attacks. A separate story emerges about Putin's alleged daughter working at Paris gallery, raising questions about collective responsibility for Russian artists in exile.
20:26
20:26
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с президентом Ирана и премьером Израиля обострение конфликта между странами

20:26 (17:26 in your timezone)
21:01
RIA Novosti

Трансформация Америки: упущенные возможности и сохраняющиеся альтернативы

21:01 (18:01 in your timezone)
21:27
21:44

21:46 (18:46)Iran strikes back with ballistic missiles

Russian outlets report Iran launched ballistic missile strikes against Israel following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, including the uranium enrichment plant at Fordow (Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, RT, TASS, Vesti). State media emphasize Iranian forces initiated a military operation against Israel with rockets fired toward Israeli territory, prompting shelter orders for Israeli civilians. Coverage highlights Putin's diplomatic intervention through separate phone conversations with both Iranian President and Israeli Prime Minister, positioning Russia as mediator in the escalating conflict (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Iranian retaliation represents the actualization of earlier threats reported in previous coverage, marking the transition from anticipated drone attacks to active ballistic missile strikes.
21:53
23:02
23:11

23:21 (20:21)Iran's 200-missile barrage hits Israel

Russian outlets report Iran launched 150-200 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with multiple sources confirming the operation targeted Israeli military installations and airbases (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, TASS). State media emphasize Iran's missiles reportedly hit Israel's Defense Ministry headquarters while Israeli leadership was present in the building (RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Coverage highlights Iran's naming of the operation "Severe Punishment" and "True Promise 3," with Iranian Revolutionary Guards claiming successful strikes on military targets (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, TASS). Russian correspondent reports Iranian weaponry proved more powerful than Israeli expectations (Vesti). Separately, the EU announced a ban on Russian LNG at European terminals, marking new sanctions against Russian energy exports (The Moscow Times).
23:54
RIA Novosti

"Осталось пять лет". В НАТО рассказали о подготовке к третьей мировой

23:54 (20:54 in your timezone)