US-Ukraine Mineral Deal | Putin said casually he will tolerate the peacekeeping forces. US’ is a strange way to go into negotiation. Putin is going for victory. Putin is reviving strong authoritarian state: Dr. Leon Aron, Russia Expert | Zakka Jacob n18oc_india n18oc_politics

Iran condemned Israel’s threats as “outrageous” after Israeli FM Gideon Saar suggested a military option to stop Tehran’s nuclear program. President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Iran “will not bow to bullies” amid sanctions. Iran has increased its uranium stockpile, the IAEA reported. Trump reinstated “maximum pressure” sanctions, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israel’s stance. IRGC commander Ali Fazli confirmed “True Promise 3” will proceed, following earlier attacks on Israel in response to assassinations and strikes on Iranian interests. n18oc_crux

A train transporting benzene, a carcinogen, derailed and caught fire on Friday, prompting a large emergency response. 

​A train transporting benzene, a carcinogen, derailed and caught fire on Friday, prompting a large emergency response.