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world17 hours ago•20 min saved

Ceasefire breach slows US-Iran strikes as Trump assassination plot surfaces

Amid renewed US-Iran tensions, Washington reportedly paused planned strikes after Iran breached a ceasefire; Israel allegedly informed Trump of a new Iranian assassination plot against him, underscoring the ongoing security threat. The day’s other headlines included sanctions on a senior Iranian financier, Iranian clerics calling for Trump’s death, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and maintain shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.

via Fox News|

#assassination #ceasefire #iran

world7 days ago•185 min saved

U.S. Warns Iran of Possible Israeli Assassination Plots Against Mediators in Talks

US officials warned Iran that Israel could attempt to assassinate mediators during spring talks, relayed through intermediaries, with potential targets including parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi; no evidence of a specific plot has been found. The warning was first reported by The New York Times, and CNN notes the broader context of ongoing US-Iran negotiations amid public Israeli pressure on Iran and past remarks by Trump, all within a 60-day ceasefire framework.

via CNN|

#assassination #diplomacy #iran

world9 days ago•49 min saved

Iranian Clerics Urge Death for Trump and Netanyahu

Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the country’s senior clerical body, published a 10-point statement calling for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing them as “deserving of death” and saying their killing is a religious duty; about 63 of its 88 members signed the text, and the assembly’s secretariat later distanced itself, underscoring fractures within Iran’s clerical establishment as peace talks continue amid broader regional tensions.

via Yahoo|

#assassination #assembly-of-experts #iran

world10 days ago•23 min saved

Iranian clerics urge assassination of Trump and Netanyahu, call it religious duty

Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts issued a 10-point memorandum declaring the assassinations of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as a religious duty, saying avenging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death is paramount; the text urged supporters to take to the streets in the leader's name and warned that cease-fire negotiations are a delay tactic that could allow a new round of attacks.

via New York Post|

#assassination #benjamin-netanyahu #donald-trump

world21 days ago•2 min saved

Poland arrests Georgian-flagged suspect in Putin critic’s killing, with possible Russian intel links

Poland has arrested a 36-year-old Georgian-flagged suspect in the killing of Robert Kuzovkov, a Russian activist critical of Vladimir Putin, with officials suggesting ties to organized crime and possibly a foreign intelligence service as part of a broader alleged Russian sabotage effort in NATO states. The broader war picture includes Kyiv’s drones striking Moscow in what Kyiv calls revenge for a strike on Kyiv’s monastery, Russia’s vow of wider counterstrikes, the EU renewing sanctions on Russia for another year, and Britain’s plan to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones by 2026; Zelensky says diplomacy plus pressure could end the war before winter, but winter aid and missiles may be needed if fighting persists, as Belarusian drone activity and a war-dead exchange also feature in the updates.

via The Guardian|

#assassination #intelligence #poland

world22 days ago•3 min saved

Suspect in politically charged murder of anti-Putin Russian artist arrested in Poland

Polish police arrested a 36-year-old man suspected in the daylight killing of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky near Biała Podlaska; the suspect reportedly uses a Georgian passport and is linked to organized crime, with authorities considering possible involvement by foreign intelligence services. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the death likely a political murder with potential Russian involvement.

via Euronews|

#assassination #intelligence-services #poland

world24 days ago•4 min saved

Putin critic and dissident artist shot dead in Poland; Belarusian suspects detained

A Russian dissident artist and Putin critic, Robert Kuzovkov (Semyon Skrepetsky), was shot five times in a parking area in Biała Podlaska, Poland; two Belarusian nationals were detained as the investigation continues. Kuzovkov, who had lived in Poland since 2021 and recently protested at the Venice Biennale and in Berlin, had faced threats from Chechen supporters, highlighting risks faced by Kremlin opponents beyond Russia’s borders.

via Financial Times|

#assassination #belarus #dissident

world24 days ago•3 min saved

Putin critic Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland as Belarusian suspects detained

Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky, real name Robert Kuzovkov, was shot dead in eastern Poland; two Belarusian nationals were detained in connection with the killing, and no charges have yet been filed. Skrepetsky, known for provocative caricatures of Putin and other Russian figures, had lived in Poland since 2021 seeking refuge, and his death is seen as part of a broader pattern of repression against Kremlin critics in exile.

via Euronews|

#assassination #belarus #poland

world24 days ago•0 min saved

Putin critic cartoonist shot dead in Poland, investigation underway

Robert Kuzovkov, a Russian artist who drew anti-Putin caricatures under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead in Poland; authorities have not released details on suspects or motives.

via BBC|

#assassination #caricatures #poland

world24 days ago•3 min saved

Polish Probe Probes Slaying of Russian Dissident Artist

A Russian dissident artist known for anti-Putin satire, Semyon Skrepetsky (Robert Kuzovkov), was shot dead in a parking lot in Biała Podlaska, eastern Poland. Two Belarusian citizens were detained near the Belarusian consulate as police investigate, with no charges yet filed. Skrepetsky, who moved to Poland in 2021, had recently protested at the Russian Embassy in Berlin and faced online threats; his polarizing work targeted figures including Putin and Stalin.

via The Moscow Times|

#assassination #dissident #investigation

world25 days ago•1 min saved

Exiled Russian Artist Skrepetsky Killed in Poland, Prosecutors Say

Polish prosecutors are investigating the execution-style murder of Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, who was shot five times in a car park in Biała Podlaska near the Belarus border; five shell casings and a 9mm bullet were recovered, and an autopsy is scheduled.

via BBC|

#assassination #exile #opposition

world29 days ago•10 min saved

Russian artillery chief killed in Moscow-area car bombing as second blast emerges nearby

A senior Russian military official, Col. Damir Davydov, who headed the defense ministry’s artillery procurement, was killed in a car bombing outside Moscow’s Balashikha. The Insider cited Ukraine’s SBU as responsible, but Kyiv has not commented and the Kremlin would not confirm Davydov’s identity. In a separate incident, investigators found a second car bomb in southwestern Moscow meant to target an employee of a scientific production enterprise; there were no casualties, suspects have been charged, and reports describe a teenage girl and boy involved with a GPS tracker.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#assassination #car-bombing #moscow

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Car bombing near Moscow claims senior Russian military official, intensifying security alarms

A car bomb killed Col Damir Davydov, 57, head of Russia’s artillery and ammunition supply directorate, as he drove near his Balashikha home outside Moscow. The blast, captured on video, prompted the Kremlin to confirm the explosion and say Putin was informed. The killing fits a pattern of assassinations targeting Russian military and pro-war figures since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Ukrainian intelligence activity suspected though not directly attributed. The incident comes as security around top officials has been tightened, and state media separately reported a separate alleged Ukrainian-led plot in Moscow involving two teenagers and an explosive device.

via The Guardian|

#assassination #car-bombing #russia

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Car Bomb Kills Driver in Moscow Suburb Near Site of Past General Killing

A driver was killed when a car exploded in Balashikha, a Moscow region city, near where a senior military official was killed in a similar attack last year; investigators say the case is being probed by the Investigative Committee, with no suspects or motives disclosed.

via The Moscow Times|

#assassination #car-explosion #investigation

defense-news1 month ago•9 min saved

IDF reportedly targets Hamas' new military chief Mohammed Ouda in high-stakes operation

The Jerusalem Post reports that the IDF, just 11 days after killing Hamas' previous military chief, announced an attempted assassination of the group's newly named military chief Mohammed Ouda. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz said the operation occurred on Tuesday night, with the success assessment potentially taking hours to days. If confirmed, Ouda would join Hamas' top leaders and would mark a significant intelligence achievement, though its impact on the broader conflict remains unclear amid ongoing ceasefire and disarmament talks. Ouda previously headed Hamas' military intelligence during the October 7 attack and has survived previous assassination attempts.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#assassination #defense-news #hamas