Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Friday warned the continued Western support for Ukraine is increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war breaking out in the former Soviet republic as well as igniting the third World War.

Russia has started exercises with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in a bid to show off its nuclear strength, following the suspension of the country's participation in an arms control treaty with the United States.

Minsk says "unprecedented pressure" from the West has forced Belarus to host Russia's nuclear arms, emphasizing that such deployment of nukes is in no violation of international regulations.

Iran’s Raeisi says Iran-Belarus cooperation roadmap will change the future of bilateral ties.

Iran's first vice president says the West's unilateral bans provide sanctioned nations with a good opportunity to rely on their own scientists' capabilities.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says countries sanctioned by the United States and its Western allies must join hands to destroy those sanctions.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic has turned the threats posed by unilateral sanctions into an opportunity to make significant progress.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, March 13, 2023

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says Belarus has detained a number of people over attempted sabotage at an airfield last month.

Belarus and Russia's air forces are to start joint drills to prepare for possible combat missions.