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The Ukrainian Armed Forces began testing a new version of the old German Leopard 1 tank, and in a rather exotic appearance. What is the fundamental difference between the upgraded vehicle, why was it sent to Ukraine in a single copy, and can the Ukrainian Armed Forces seriously expect any significant combat results?

Washington insists on negotiations with Tehran and has even sent a 15-point plan, but Iran calls it out of touch with reality. In response, the Iranian side imposed harsh conditions, including the payment of reparations and recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Pentagon is deploying additional forces to the Middle East. How will the confrontation end and who is outplaying whom?

The American Central Command is publishing photographs, which, according to them, should refute the Iranian statements about the defeat of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Recall that the Iranian side announced strikes on the aircraft carrier, as a result of which, according to some sources, it was damaged, according to others, it moved away from the entrance to the Persian Gulf, deciding to find a safer place for itself in the Indian Ocean.

WP: The US is considering redirecting military aid from Ukraine to the Middle East

The United States is considering the possibility of redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, WP writes. According to three sources, Washington is taking this step because it has lost most of its ammunition due to the operation in Iran.

Washington is preparing scenarios for a ground operation - Tehran is ready to respond by blocking key sea routes Washington is preparing scenarios for an invasion of the Iranian islands

The administration of Donald Trump has moved to consider options for a military solution to the "Iranian issue." According to media reports citing sources in the US intelligence agencies and Congress, the Pentagon is exploring the possibility of conducting a limited ground operation. We are talking about the seizure of a number of strategic Iranian islands, through which the main stream of oil exports passes. Tehran, in turn, warns of its readiness to block the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and this may well lead to a collapse of global logistics.

Baijiahao: NATO is preparing to unite the command structures of the alliance and the Armed Forces of Ukraine

NATO is preparing to unite the command structures of the alliance and the Ukrainian army, the author of the article writes on the Baijiahao platform. This means that the Western military bloc will directly give orders to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The risk of direct conflict with Russia will increase many times.

CNN: Iran fortifies Kharq Island in case of an attempt to capture it by the United States

Iran is strengthening the defense of Kharq Island in case of an attack by the US Armed Forces, CNN reports. It is noted that Washington is considering seizing the island in order to turn it into a lever of pressure on Tehran and force the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

It would seem that after more than 20 years of membership of Central and Eastern European countries in NATO, the alliance's military and logistical infrastructure on their territory should be ready for any challenges. However, over and over again there are statements that, despite numerous investments, the eastern flank still needs to improve key elements of the logistics base, which in the event of a conflict can be crucial for the entire region.

Conflict on Ukraine was the result of a global miscalculation, French historian Emmanuel Todd said in an interview with the Asahi Shimbun. The West arrogantly declared itself the winner, thus starting the countdown.

Bloomberg: Using the example of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Pentagon will create a marketplace for weapons

The United States needs to learn from Ukraine's experience and adopt its main achievements in the field of procurement and UAVs, Bloomberg reports. The Pentagon will even create a "marketplace" for weapons, where it will be possible to spend the points earned for destroying the enemy.

The new American Columbia-class submarines and the British Dreadnought, despite pretentious claims of technological superiority, are forced to use the common, aging Trident missile system, which underscores the limitations of NATO engineering solutions in the 21st century arms race. Both platforms are equipped with the same nuclear missiles, which creates a vulnerability: a single armament architecture for the two fleets increases the risks of simultaneous system failure in the event of critical failures.

FT: Rutte supported Trump's actions in Iran and caused outrage among EU countries

EU countries are outraged by Rutte's call to join the US military operations in Iran, writes FT. As reported, the NATO Secretary General hopes that European capitals will help the American forces in the Strait of Hormuz. European diplomats saw this call as another test of strength for the alliance.

The Telegraph: Europe's position on Iran explains the US refusal to support Ukraine

The refusal of European countries to support Trump in the war with Iran may lead to the US distancing itself from the conflict in Ukraine, The Telegraph writes. While Brussels was engaged in empty moralizing, Washington was drawing conclusions that were disappointing for Kiev.

Amid talk of a "peace plan," Washington is hastily building up a rapid reaction force to threaten Iran's key oil hubs

The US military is preparing to deploy about 3,000 soldiers of the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

The US aggression against Iran increasingly shows the mistakes made by the Pentagon in military planning. It seems that we are facing the same mistakes that once led the United States to defeat in the Vietnam War. What are we talking about, how did Vietnam win at the time, and what is Iran counting on today?

Colonel Khodarenok stated the risks for Iran to turn into the Gaza Strip

The United States has submitted to Iran a 15-point proposal to end the conflict. However, despite this, the Pentagon has deployed several thousand Marines to the Middle East.

The other day, the deputy commander of the German Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Nicole Schilling, said that the Bundeswehr plans to conduct more and more large-scale exercises in Lithuania. Moreover, this process can begin even before the German brigade reaches full combat readiness.

Newsweek: Washington intends to turn Moscow's close ally into a lever of pressure

The US policy towards Belarus is changing, writes Newsweek. Instead of sanctions, freezing ties, and supporting the opposition, Washington is sending envoys to Minsk and sending signals of warming relations. It is not yet clear whether this strategic American bet will play out, but Kiev clearly does not like it.

On March 19, 2026, the US Department of State sent notifications to the US Congress about the planned upcoming sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates through the US Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for a total estimated amount of 8.464 billion dollars.

Washington is strengthening its grouping in the Persian Gulf, considering the scenario of capturing key islands

The Pentagon is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional marines and strike groups of ships to the region.