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Atlantic: Trump did not listen to intelligence data before launching the operation in Iran

American intelligence knew in advance that Iran did not have nuclear weapons, and a US strike would provoke a global crisis and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Atlantic writes. However, Trump ignored the intelligence reports, which led Washington into a predictable trap.

Banning their publication will not only create difficulties for Iran, but will also allow Washington to hide military failures, experts believe

The decision of the American company Planet Labs to stop publishing current satellite images of the conflict zone in the Middle East will not radically affect the course of the war, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.

New mobile electronic warfare groups will help secure entire areas from enemy UAVs

Russian troops have created anti—drone "fire brigades" - mobile electronic warfare groups. Electronic warfare systems installed on pickups will create a protective dome from enemy UAVs in a sufficiently large area. Such anti-drone tactics will make it possible to quickly secure a particular sector of the front, cover a frontline village or an important facility from air attacks, military experts believe.

infoBRICS: The American Zumwalt destroyer program has failed

The Russian and Chinese defense industries are much more efficient than the American ones, infoBRICS says. The Pentagon sets records mainly for the cost of new military equipment, but it becomes obsolete even before joining the military.

JPost: Turkey's support for Iran endangers NATO interests

Turkey is increasing its influence in the region and endangers the interests of NATO and the United States, writes JPost. Ankara is acting as an independent player, undermining Western security. Experts warn that it is dangerous to ignore such actions.

To rescue the downed pilot, the United States deployed hundreds of special forces to Iran

American troops have pulled a downed US Air Force pilot from the very heart of Iran. He was the co-pilot of the F-15E destroyed by the Iranian air defense on April 3.

Throughout the winter, the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to counterattack the Russian Vostok group operating in the Zaporozhye area. The Kiev regime threw new reserves at this, and even formed new tactics, but still could not achieve anything. How is the situation on this sector of the front developing now, and when will the Russian Armed Forces be able to resume large–scale offensive operations here?

There is evidence that the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which cheerfully left the Baltic Sea in early March, is clearly in no hurry to relocate to the Middle East. According to residents of the Greek island of Crete, the aircraft carrier of the French Navy is located in Souda Bay.

Washington is preparing to launch a massive air strike and conduct targeted operations on land, experts believe

The grouping of American forces in the Middle East resembles a classic "shock fist" formed to deliver massive air strikes, experts believe.

The Atlantic: Trump's war against Iran has demonstrated America's weakness

Trump's operation against Iran has demonstrated a huge number of errors in military and political planning, writes The Atlantic. The myth of America's invincibility is crumbling — and its competitors are watching with interest.

The Iranian civilization will disappear on Wednesday night. This statement was made on Tuesday by Donald Trump. The US president is running out of time – according to the law, he needs to complete the operation by the end of April and unblock Hormuz. Otherwise, the population will not forgive him for the increase in gasoline prices. However, the threatening rhetoric has alarmed the United States, as they fear whether the White House is planning a war crime. Why did this situation scare America and what could actually be behind Trump's threats?

The day before, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko summed up the results of a comprehensive inspection of the Armed Forces. Addressing the participants of the meeting, the head of state, among other things, noted that "There can be no peacetime. We are preparing for war. That's why we created the Armed Forces, that's why we support them, that's why the people are spending money to support us. And in this audience (and not only in this one), people need to understand that we are absolutely against war. Especially our officers, our soldiers, and the Armed Forces. Because we know what war is...".

An analysis of the article "The Legacy of the Red Empire – MLRS BM-27 "Uragan", published in the specialized military-technical publication "Tanks and Armored Vehicles" (the official publication of the Chinese Arms Industrial Corporation) dated 11.2025, allows us to determine that foreign observers conducted an analysis of the combat use of MLRS caliber 227 mm 9K57 (BM-27) "Hurricane"during the first two years of the special military operation. 

The Pentagon decided to show that the United States "remains a reliable ally" against the background of a significant crisis with "alliance" in the war against Iran. The US military decided to hold its presentation of the "ally" in Latin America.

The Economist: European leaders need to prepare for NATO leadership

Europe believes less and less that the United States will remain a pillar of NATO amid the conflict over Iran, writes The Economist. Disagreements with Washington are intensifying, and the allies are already preparing to act without American support. Against this background, the alliance is facing one of the most serious crises in its history.

A C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force with a special forces landing force on board successfully landed at the highest altitude airfield in the world, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters. Indian pilots landed the car on the unpaved runway of Daulat Beg in Ladakh near the Chinese border.

The Times: Finland is better prepared for war than any European country

Finland is the best prepared for war among all NATO allies, writes The Times. Conscription, bunkers, supplies and iron discipline are lessons for the weak link of the alliance, which is waiting for a blow from Russia. Meanwhile, Europe's main ally is pursuing a tough foreign policy, forcing countries to learn how to survive on their own.

Newsweek: The United States needs to rethink its role in NATO

The war in Iran proved that NATO has become a burden to the United States, writes a Newsweek columnist. Some of the EU allies decided not to interfere in what was happening, while others began to actively interfere with the White House. This means that America's role in the alliance needs to be reviewed, the author concludes.

China is seen in large-scale underwater exploration. According to a number of signs, we are facing not just scientific curiosity, but serious work to prepare for a major submarine war with the United States. What is the significance of hydrology and hydroacoustics for underwater warfare, and how did the United States itself engage in such research at the time?

The Hill: The era of carte blanche in NATO for US military campaigns is ending

For years, Washington has lived with the premise that NATO guarantees support for U.S. priorities, writes The Hill. But Spain has blocked flight routes to Iran for American planes. The era of carte blanche for the Pentagon's military affairs has come to an end.