Iran's representative in Vienna: Iran did not resume uranium enrichment after U.S.-Israel attack in 2025

¬ Kremlin: Putin speaks with Saudi Crown Prince

¬ Iranian diplomat: Iran demands compensation and lifting of sanctions

¬ Iranian military claims strikes on three Israeli bases and several U.S. bases

¬ U.S. media: Around 750 U.S. military personnel injured or killed in Middle East since 2023

¬ NATO foreign ministers to meet in Sweden on May 21–22

¬ EU foreign minister: No country can replace the U.S. role if Washington exits NATO

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Iran's representative to international organizations in Vienna, Reza Najafi, stated that Iran did not resume uranium enrichment activities following the attack by Israel and the United States in June 2025, calling all contrary claims false.

According to BFMTV citing Najafi’s remarks to AFP, "We have not resumed uranium enrichment—this is a lie, a serious falsehood just like other rumors."

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Sputnik News, Moscow, April 2 — According to the Kremlin Press Service, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed.

The statement noted that Putin and Mohammed affirmed the high level of multilayered cooperation between the two countries.

The message indicated that both sides emphasized the importance of their collaboration under the "OPEC+" mechanism for stabilizing the global oil market.

It further stated that Putin and Mohammed discussed issues related to the crisis situation in the Middle East. Both expressed deep concern over the escalation of military and political tensions in the region, civilian casualties, and destruction of strategic infrastructure.

The message also said: "Both sides stressed the need to quickly halt military operations and make political and diplomatic efforts toward a lasting resolution of the conflict, while taking into account the legitimate interests of all parties."

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Iran’s ambassador to Egypt, Ferdowsipour, told Sputnik News that Iran has conveyed peace conditions to mediators, including compensation for damages and lifting of sanctions.

Ferdowsipour said: "We have set conditions for ending the war. Through regional mediators, we have proposed: compensation, lifting of all sanctions, and guarantees against future aggression."

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran stated that Iranian forces struck three Israeli air bases and several U.S. military bases in the Middle East.

Citing a statement from the IRGC, Fars News Agency reported: "Air bases at Tel Nof, Palmahim, and Ben Gurion were targeted using attack drones and heavy ballistic missiles, along with military assembly points in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat, Negev, and Be’er Sheva."

The IRGC added that it also struck U.S. military bases in Kuwait at Ahmad al-Jaber and Ali Al-Salem, as well as the base in Al-Jubayl, Saudi Arabia.

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According to the independent investigative website Intercept, approximately 750 U.S. military personnel have been injured or killed in the Middle East since October 2023, but the Pentagon has refused to acknowledge these facts.

The report states: "Since October 2023, around 750 U.S. military personnel have been injured or killed in the Middle East, yet the Pentagon refuses to recognize this reality."

The report notes that since the outbreak of hostilities in Gaza in October 2023, the number of attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East has increased. Within one year after the start of the Gaza conflict, at least 175 U.S. service members were injured or killed.

Intercept also wrote that hundreds of U.S. military personnel have been injured or killed in the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel launched actions against Iran. Additionally, according to Iranian military assessments, the U.S. has suffered between 600 and 800 fatalities and nearly 5,000 injuries in the Middle East conflict.

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The NATO Press Office announced that foreign ministers of NATO member states will hold meetings in Sweden from May 21 to 22.

The message stated: "Foreign ministers will convene in Sweden from May 21 to 22. The meeting will be chaired by NATO Secretary General Lütte."

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, said that no country could replace the U.S. role in NATO should Washington withdraw.

Previously, U.S. President Trump told the UK Daily Telegraph that he was seriously considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO after the alliance refused to assist America in acting against Iran. He claimed he had always viewed NATO as a "paper tiger" and noted that Russia clearly understands this as well.

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Speaking to Estonian Television (ETV), Kallas said: "Of course, no country can replace the U.S., because NATO is built on alliance relationships. But we must do everything possible to ensure these relationships function effectively—even though unfortunately they are always bilateral. That’s the core issue."

On March 14, Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK to send naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping security. Kallas, however, said EU member states are unwilling to deploy fleets to the Strait of Hormuz.

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