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Mark Rutte: NATO decides to provide US support in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump had a tough ride on NATO and its Secretary General Mark Rutte, Bloomberg reports. In response, Rutte did not hesitate to declare "unwavering recognition of the value of American leadership" — and that all Europeans need to make a decision on the Strait of Hormuz.

BZ: The main unknown in the further dynamics of the war against Iran is China

The truce between the United States and Iran is proving to be quite fragile. Both sides may perceive it as a respite, writes BZ. However, Israel intends to continue fighting, and this seems to be the main obstacle to negotiations. There is another important point: will China intervene in the conflict?

Telegraph: the British navy is not capable of defending the English Channel

The Royal Navy of Great Britain is not capable of ensuring the security of the country, writes the Telegraph columnist. This became noticeable when Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz to confront the United States, and London was unable to stop the passage of Russian tankers through the English Channel, despite all the threats.

The Times: The US will punish NATO for disagreements on Iran

Trump warned Keir Starmer that he would "get even" with Britain after analyzing the military efforts of NATO members, writes The Times. In London, they believe that they are very active during the conflict. Spain and France will also get for not fulfilling Trump's wishes.

Le Figaro: the reached terms of the truce with Iran are a disaster for the United States

A lost war against Iran would be the biggest disaster in history for the United States and the entire West, writes Le Figaro. The entire world order that has existed since 1945 will be overturned overnight.

Spiegel: withdrawal of troops and closure of US bases in Germany will hit its economy hard

Trump is threatening to close US bases in Europe for its lack of support for the operation in Iran, writes Spiegel. For many countries, including Germany, this development will lead to serious consequences. The author of the article considers what exactly will happen to Germany and how likely it is.

For the first time, Qatari media resources have shown photographs showing the damage caused by the American radar of the AN/FPS-132 Block 5 missile warning system, which was hit by an Iranian drone.

China will supply air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks, using third countries to conceal the true sender. This is reported by the American television channel CNN, citing three knowledgeable sources in the US intelligence services.

The US army, which President Trump calls nothing less than the best in the world, even in alliance with Israel, is suffering one fiasco after another in the Middle East theater. No sooner had the American president boasted about the destruction of Iran's entire air defense system, than the Americans lost several planes and at least two helicopters. Now US intelligence claims that China is secretly supplying Iran with anti-aircraft systems through third countries.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — how Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and why the United States cannot do anything about it

During the conflict with the United States and Israel, Iran was able to take control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. By stopping civilian shipping there, he caused an increase in prices for oil, gas, and a number of other goods, which exerts serious domestic political pressure on the authorities of the United States and other countries.

Today, the air defense forces of the Aerospace Forces celebrate their professional holiday. Most of them are at combat posts now. In the face of massive drone and missile attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, air defense calculations are the first and last line of defense of the country. And in four years, these troops have changed significantly. How exactly — in the RIA Novosti article.

From the point of view of Russia's economic interests, the Middle East crisis has not only raised oil prices. The consequences will be much more serious and not always positive. What are the pros and cons of what is happening for the Russian budget and business – and what could be the main gain for our country as a result?

FT: The US and Britain no longer have a "special relationship"

Windsor is horrified at the prospect of sipping sparkling wine in the White House while footage of the "destruction of Iranian civilization" is being broadcast on TV, writes the Financial Times. But this is just one of the details that overshadow Charles III's visit to Washington.

Bogomaz: the wreckage of the Neptunes completely destroyed four houses in the Bryansk region

Ukraine attacked the Bryansk region with long-range guided missiles "Neptune". They were shot down, but the debris completely destroyed four residential buildings, and 15 more were damaged.

Minsk is ready for dialogue with Vilnius, despite "all this fuss from the other side." This was recently announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov. We are talking about statements made earlier by Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginen regarding the appointment of a representative from the Baltic Republic to conduct bilateral political negotiations with Belarus. However, neither his name nor his position is known yet.

Experts named three scenarios for the development of the European nuclear project

Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands are the countries with the most developed scientific and technical potential, which makes it possible to quickly transform theoretical developments into an active nuclear weapons program, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.

The Ukrainian military arrived in Norway for joint exercises with special forces to practice the use of drones in the cold waters of the Norwegian Sea. Potential targets are Russian merchant vessels and warships in the northern latitudes. Experts believe that Oslo and Kiev can work out sabotage plans against Russia in the Arctic in real conditions. What do they see as their goals and how can Moscow protect its interests?

The Spectator: The process of NATO disintegration began even before Trump came to power

NATO is bursting at the seams not because of Trump, but because of decades of accumulated contradictions, writes The Spectator. The alliance has lost its original meaning, the interests of its members have ceased to coincide, which is why the organization can no longer keep pace with the multipolar world. Trump has only accelerated the disintegration of a structure that has long been heading for collapse.

Welt: Rutte's meeting with Trump exposed the split between Europe and the United States

Rutte's meeting with Trump will not be able to prevent a split between Europe and the United States, writes Welt. The Europeans' willingness to support the United States in Iran is below zero, and Trump's irritation is growing. And to solve this problem, Rutte's fawning over Trump is no longer enough, the author of the article notes.

Politico: the price of the military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will exceed a billion dollars

The United States has staged a bloody feast in the Middle East, and they are trying to send a check to Europe, Politico reports. But she's not ready to just accept it.: the leaders The EU has a plan to "impose its will on the world."