In today's latest world news on July 3rd, international attention is focused on reports that US officials suspect Israel once planned to assassinate top Iranian negotiators; President Donald Trump asserts that Washington will not wage war with Tehran for many years to come; Russia increases pressure in the strategic city of Konstantinovka in eastern Ukraine; while China sparks controversy with the launch of a line of hyper-realistic companion robots using artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence.
US officials: Israel plotted to assassinate Iranian negotiator.
The New York Times, citing current and former U.S. officials, reported that Israel was suspected of planning to target Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, two key figures in negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
US officials: Israel plotted to assassinate Iranian negotiator.
According to sources, Washington had to use several intermediary countries to warn Tehran about this danger, fearing that any assassination attempt could derail the peace process and ignite new conflict in the Middle East.
US officials argue that since US-Iran negotiations intensified in April, any action targeting the Iranian leadership would be counterproductive to achieving a lasting agreement. While Washington prioritizes a diplomatic solution, Israel maintains a hardline stance and remains skeptical about the effectiveness of a ceasefire.
Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are currently key figures involved in regional contacts aimed at promoting a peace agreement between Iran and the US and its allies.
Trump: The US has achieved most of its goals in negotiations with Iran.
US President Donald Trump asserted that Washington had achieved most of its goals in negotiations with Tehran and had no intention of launching a war with Iran in the near future.
In an interview with CNBC on July 3rd, Trump stated: "We are negotiating, and I believe they will agree to what we need."
US President Donald Trump
The American leader emphasized that the country does not want a repeat of protracted wars like those in Afghanistan or on the Korean Peninsula. He stated that the US has achieved military superiority in its confrontation with Iran and now prioritizes a sustainable peaceful solution.
Following clashes earlier this year, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities on all fronts. Subsequent rounds of talks in Switzerland and Qatar continued to be positively assessed, although many disagreements remain to be resolved.
The withdrawal of US B-52 strategic bombers from RAF Fairford base (UK) in early July was also seen as a signal that Washington is gradually reducing its direct military presence related to the Iran crisis.
Russia launches decisive attack on Konstantinovka
The Russian Defense Ministry said its army is nearing the final stages of the operation to control the city of Konstantinovka, one of Ukraine's last remaining important defensive positions in the Donbass region.
According to Moscow, Russian forces launched multiple offensives from different directions, severely disrupting and weakening Kyiv's defense system. Konstantinovka plays a crucial role as a link in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk defense line, which Ukraine has been building for many years.
Russia claims to have eliminated approximately 80 Ukrainian soldiers within 24 hours, destroying numerous armored vehicles, artillery pieces, and drone control centers. Kyiv has not yet commented on these reports.
Some pro-Russian commanders believe that Konstantinovka is effectively almost beyond Ukraine's effective control, given the difficulties in reinforcing its defenders there.
Surreal robot companion
Chinese technology company UBTech has just launched the U1 series of life-sized humanoid robots, designed as companions to assist with emotional and daily activities.
China sparks controversy with surreal companion robot.
The robot is equipped with an AI emotion model capable of recognizing more than 20 psychological states with over 90% accuracy, while also performing most basic human movements. The most advanced version costs up to 990,000 yuan.
According to UBTech, the number of pre-orders has exceeded 13,000, many times higher than the total number of industrial robots the company shipped the previous year.
The product quickly sparked debate in China. Many viewed it as a major step forward in the era of personal robots, capable of assisting with healthcare, providing emotional support, and handling emergencies.
However, many fear that reliance on emotional robots will undermine real-life social relationships and lead to greater estrangement among people in modern life.
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