Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is 'postured defensively' as more warplanes and a massive aircraft carrier moved to the region.

"The fact remains that Russia was unable to prevent a mass strike by Israel on a country with which five months ago [Russia] signed a comprehensive strategic partnership. "Clearly Moscow is not prepared to go beyond political statements condemning Israel, it's not ready to provide Iran with military assistance."

As of the morning of June 18, more than 380 Ukrainians have confirmed their desire to leave the territory of Iran and Israel, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Ukraine. Since the deterioration of the security situation in the Middle East began,