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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down an Israeli "Hermes" drone.
According to CCTV News, a reporter learned from the Iranian side on the 19th local time that the Aerospace Force of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down an Israeli "Hermes" drone in western Iran.
Iran launches long-range super-heavy missiles at Israel
According to CCTV International Time Report, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on June 19 (local time) that the 13th phase of the "Real Commitment 3" operation against Israel used the two-stage solid-fuel long-range super-heavy missile "Nour-3" to strike targets within Israel. On the evening of June 18 local time, the Revolutionary Guards side had previously stated that the 12th phase of the "Real Commitment 3" operation was led by two "Nour-3" missiles.
Trump: The U.S. is not seeking a ceasefire but requires "an Iran without nuclear weapons"
According to CCTV News, on June 18 local time, U.S. President Trump said regarding the current conflict between Israel and Iran that the U.S. was not seeking a ceasefire but "complete victory," which means "an Iran without nuclear weapons." In addition, Trump also stated that "a deal is still possible."
Russian President Putin: Iran and Israel should stop the conflict
On the 18th local time, Russian President Putin stated during a meeting with foreign media executives in St. Petersburg that Russia opposes trade wars and various forms of trade restrictions, supports the establishment of a fair international order, and adheres to national trade rules.
Regarding the Middle East situation, Putin said that Iran and Israel should stop the conflict and seek ways to reach consensus and ensure the interests of both sides.
Regarding Germany's relationship with the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Putin said that Germany cannot be a mediator in the Ukraine-Russia conflict because it is not taking a neutral stance but supporting one side in the conflict. In some aspects, Russia views Germany as a participant in the conflict. However, Putin also stated that if German Chancellor Merz calls to express willingness to hold talks, Russia is always ready to contact him.
The Chinese Embassy in Israel will assist Chinese citizens who wish to evacuate in batches to transfer and evacuate starting from June 20
The Chinese Embassy in Israel issued a notice stating that currently, the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, casualties continue to increase, the situation is changing with great uncertainty, and further deterioration cannot be ruled out. A large number of foreign citizens have already evacuated or are preparing to evacuate. Taking into account the current situation, route safety, convenient border crossing, sufficient air tickets, and other factors, the Chinese Embassy in Israel will assist Chinese citizens who wish to evacuate in batches to transfer and evacuate starting from June 20. It is planned to evacuate by bus through the Begin Crossing (located on the Israel-Egypt border), and personnel registration has begun. The registered personnel must hold a Chinese passport or travel document (including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport, Macao Special Administrative Region passport, Taiwan compatriot card; those without a passport must hold a domestic ID card).
Compiled from CCTV News, etc.
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