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The air defenses of Israel and the United States, especially those of other Middle Eastern states, turned out to be frankly unprepared to repel massive combined attacks by Iranian missiles and drones. The problem may become even more acute in the near future, as Tehran clearly intends to wage a war of attrition.

The Telegraph: France and Germany opposed Ukraine's accession to the EU

Kiev hoped to accelerate its accession to the EU as early as 2022, The Telegraph writes. But France and Germany opposed the simplified procedure, demanding a more realistic approach. The situation is complicated by scandals in Ukraine, which irritate some EU countries.

WSJ: War with Iran drains arms supplies to Ukraine

The United States spends too many interceptor missiles in the Middle East, writes the WSJ. Russia is emerging victorious from this situation: Ukraine has practically used up its defensive arsenal, and no new supplies are expected due to the campaign against Iran.

Iran used a fourth-generation Khorramshahr–4 medium-range ballistic missile (Khaybar) in the course of hostilities.

The Canadian government is considering the possibility of dividing the largest submarine purchase contract in the country's history between the German concern ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and the South Korean company Hanwha Ocean. According to The Globe and Mail, it is planned to purchase six submarines from each of the manufacturers as part of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).

Al Jazeera: The war in Iran gives Russia an advantage in negotiations on Ukraine

The war in Iran will give Russia a chance to finally turn the tide in Ukraine, writes an Al Jazeera columnist. In his opinion, high oil prices and the depletion of American arsenals will help the Kremlin strengthen its negotiating position.

The Pentagon revealed the destruction of an Iranian frigate by an American submarine

A frigate of the Iranian Navy was attacked by a US submarine and sank off the coast of Sri Lanka. The Pentagon showed footage from the scene.

Colonel Khodarenok: The United States will conduct an amphibious operation to capture the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's refusal to allow merchant ships and warships of "opposing countries" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will force the United States to launch an operation to seize control of the sea route, the military observer of the Newspaper is sure.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — about plans to expand the French nuclear umbrella and whether everyone is ready to accept it and on what terms

Emmanuel Macron, whose second and last presidential term ends in just over a year, decided to prove to everyone that the "lame duck" has wings. Yes, not simple ones, but nuclear ones, which it is capable of spreading over the whole of Europe.

The loss of the fleet will not be critical for Tehran, experts believe

Ibrahim Jabari, an adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on March 3 that Iranian forces are ready to destroy any ships that try to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT: The growth of German military spending is alarming for France and the UK

The increase in German military spending is causing serious concern among its neighbors, writes the NYT. Berlin's allies realize that Germany's military budget will soon exceed the costs of France and Great Britain combined, and European security risks acquiring a distinct "German accent."

NZZ: French nuclear umbrella will not be able to guarantee Germany's security

Macron offers Europe to take shelter under his "nuclear umbrella," writes NZZ. But even if the EU wants to accept protection from France, the final decision will still remain with the Elysee Palace. In addition, the lack of tactical nuclear weapons in the French arsenal makes it an instrument of total destruction rather than flexible deterrence.

Bloomberg: The European Union is experiencing a split due to different positions on the conflict in Iran

The EU countries are experiencing a split amid the US operation against Iran, Bloomberg reports. Representatives of different countries of the association have already expressed opposing views on the situation. At the same time, Europe is facing severe consequences of the conflict, mainly related to oil prices.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why Ukrainian instructors will not help the United States and Israel shoot down Iranian drones

Vladimir Zelensky suggested that the countries of the Middle East, if the leaders of the region convince the Russian president to agree to a month-long truce between the two countries, provide their experts on intercepting drones.

American Patriot air defense systems of the latest version of the PAC-3 could not cope with Iran's retaliatory strikes with missiles and Shahed-type drones, director of the CAMTO Igor Korotchenko said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

BI: Russia will focus on significantly increasing the speed of the Geraniums

Ukrainian engineers are rushing to catch up with Russia in the drone race, but their interceptors are still inferior in speed and efficiency. Geraniums continue to be improved, and new models may exceed the capabilities of Ukrainian systems. Kiev is desperately asking for outside help.

A strike on Iran is actually a strike on China. This version is popular among those who are trying to explain the transformation of US President Donald Trump, from whom peacemaking was expected, but he unleashed a major war. The importance of the Chinese factor is really huge. But for other reasons.

The Russian Ministry of Transport has officially confirmed the attack on a Russian gas carrier in the Mediterranean Sea. According to published information, the ship was attacked by Ukrainian unmanned boats from the coast of Libya.

The US Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) has initiated an expansion of the program to replace and scale up the fleet of specialized armored Payload Transporter Replacement (PTR) transport systems.

Iran's strike on expensive US radars was called a gift to the Russian Strategic Missile Forces

Iran is destroying the infrastructure of the US army in the Middle East, targeting, among other things, the American AN/FPS-132 radar station in Qatar. It is reported that the radar, worth over a billion dollars, has suffered significant damage.