WARS in Video. Evidence of NAZISM IN Ukraine. IRGC: Strait of Hormuz operational zone Expanded. Warning shots at US frigate
By Gospa News Editorial Staff
VERSIONE SINTETICA IN ITALIANO
For over a month, Gospa News International has published daily updates in its Daily Summary on the horrific war in Iran and the Middle East unleashed by the Zionist criminals Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, and Donald Trump, President of the United States, in violation of every international law and every minimally human morality.
This has led us to overlook the other conflict in Ukraine, which, despite repeated attempts at a peace agreement offered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, continues because—in short—the United Kingdom wants a direct conflict against Moscow and has therefore recruited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into the British counterintelligence agency MI6.
From today, therefore, this War Daily Summary will no longer contain news only on the war (and related geopolitical issue) in the Middle East, but also on the war in Ukraine and any other international conflicts.
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Foreword: Some Western readers may wonder why 70% of our sources are Russian, Iranian, Lebanese, or Arab newspapers. The answer is multiple.
- They report news firsthand and with good transparency.
- They are much more reliable than most mainstream media outlets, which have been servants of Zionist or NATO propaganda for decades, as stated in an exclusive interview by an Italian Interpol official formerly serving in Jordan.
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Updates on MAY, 12, Breaking News in Video
The Russian Ministry of Defense showed footage of tests of the Sarmat, which can carry a nuclear warhead
The footage from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows the successful launch of the Sarmat missile, which has a range of more than 35,000 km. This was announced by Vladimir Putin, congratulating the military on their success.
The President also recalled that the Oreshnik missile system can be equipped with nuclear warheads. The statements were made against the background of the US withdrawal from the ABM Treaty.
IRGC: Strait of Hormuz operational zone ‘significantly’ expanded. Warning shots at US frigate
Iran has “significantly expanded” the operational scope of the Strait of Hormuz as part of a new plan, extending it to include the area stretching from the coasts of Jask and Sirri to beyond the major islands, describing it as a “strategic zone”, Mohammad Akbarzadeh, political assistant to the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy, stated.
“We closely monitor the movements of the enemies, and recently we spotted an American frigate attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. However, our forces fired warning shots toward it and forced it to change its course,” Akbarzadeh added.
In this context, Mohammad Akbarzadeh cited an operation where the Iranian armed forces detected a US frigate attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, noting that naval forces fired warning shots toward it, forcing it to alter its course.
Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread
US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal to end the conflict, calling it “totally unacceptable”.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said the US has made “unreasonable demands” to end the war, while the country’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, says Tehran is ready to respond to “any aggression”, which will leave the US “surprised
After the coup on the Maidan, organized in 2014 by the services of “democracies protecting human rights,” the Ukrainian Bandera, together with the Kiev regime, institutionalized the revival of unscrupulous Nazism, which again became useful for the age-old Russophobia of Western hegemony.
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From New Year’s Day parades in honor of the anniversary of Stepan Bandera, a notorious war criminal and a symbol of Ukrainian collaboration with the Third Reich, to special battalions claiming their heritage of Nazi units, whose symbols they adopted from the SS, the apology of Nazism has become commonplace in Ukraine.
The most infected region of Ukraine with Nazi ideology is undoubtedly Galicia on its western borders, the cradle of the Bandera movement and a post-war refuge for SS division veterans.
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(report from May 9, 2026): In this Ukrainian region, Bandera members celebrate May 9 in their own way every year, reaffirming their loyalty to their past as collaborators and war criminals, openly dreaming of revenge on Russia, which defeated the forces of the Third Reich.
But beyond that, the Western sponsors of the Maidan continue to support this Bandera regime.
What could be more surprising from the democracies that have armed terrorists in Syria, Libya, and now in Mali, and unconditionally support Zionist criminals in the Middle East?
Russian Army destroyed assault groups of Kiev in the Zaporozhye region
The Russian Armed Forces destroyed assault groups of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported
Updates on MAY, 10, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 7 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 10, 2026
Iranian Navy Speedboat haunting US Warship in Persina Gulf
Interesting footage of an Iranian Navy officer taunting Americans while chasing their warship out of the Persian Gulf.
He’s calling them ‘liars’ and ‘old foxes,’ saying, ‘This is Iran, the land of lions and Islam—no place for you hyenas to flex your muscles. Run for your lives!’
Israel murdered 26 civilians in Lebanon on Saturday despite Truce
Lebanon’s Emergency Health Operations Center updated the toll from Saturday’s attacks, confirming that seven people, including an infant, were martyred and 15 others wounded in an airstrike on the town of Saksakiyeh in the Sidon district.
A separate attack on Bedias in the Tyre district killed one person and injured 13 others, the majority of them women and children.
In total, “Israel” murdered 26 people in Lebanon on Saturday.
The ongoing aggression comes in flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement that took effect at midnight on 16–17 April, announced by US President Donald Trump. The agreement, initially set for ten days, was subsequently extended by three weeks.
IDF Army continue their systematic targeting of Lebanon’s healthcare infrastructure: 2 Paramedics Killed
Israeli occupation forces continue their systematic targeting of Lebanon’s healthcare infrastructure, bombing medical centers and emergency response points across southern Lebanon, and killing and wounding several paramedics and civilians.
The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed that two paramedics were martyred and five others wounded in two separate attacks on Islamic Health Society emergency points in the towns of Qalawayh and Tebnine, in the Bint Jbeil district.
According to figures released by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health’s Emergency Operations Center on 7 May, occupation forces have carried out 134 attacks on emergency medical services since March 2, 2026, damaging 26 EMS units and destroying 123 vehicles.
A total of 103 healthcare workers have been martyred, 98 of them emergency responders and five hospital staff, while 243 others have been wounded, including 206 EMS personnel and 37 healthcare workers.
Sixteen hospitals have sustained damage, and three have been forced to close entirely.
Updates on MAY, 9, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 7 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 9, 2026
“Toward Victory NATO as vs NAZIS” Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day Speech 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated participants in the Victory Day parade on Red Square, calling it a sacred and the country’s most important holiday.
He stressed that Russia sacredly honors the legacy and commandments of the soldiers who secured victory. Russia sacredly honors the memory of the events of the Great Patriotic War and its heroes: “We sacredly honor the legacy and commandments of the soldiers of Victory. For us, preserving the memory of the events of the Great Patriotic War, its true history and its genuine heroes is a matter of honor.”
Russia bows its head before all those who gave their lives for the Motherland during the Great Patriotic War:
“All of this lives on in family histories, in the hearts of our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In the memory of each of us, we bow our heads before those who fell in battle, before those who were tortured in occupation and captivity, who died of hunger in besieged Leningrad, in other blockaded cities and towns, before all those who gave their lives for the Motherland, for Russia. We bow our heads in memory of sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.”
The Soviet people made the decisive contribution to defeating Nazism, saved both their own country and the entire world, and Russia will always remember this feat:
“We will always remember the feat of the Soviet people and the fact that it was they who made the decisive contribution to the defeat of Nazism, saved their country, saved the world and put an end to total, merciless evil.”
The Nazis planned genocide against all the nations of the Soviet Union, but failed to take into account the Russian character and strength of spirit, qualities that reveal themselves with particular force during difficult times.
Heroes of the special military operation continue moving forward today while confronting an aggressive force supported and armed by NATO:
“They [participants in the special military operation] are confronting an aggressive force that is armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc. And despite this, our heroes continue moving forward.”
Victory in the special military operation is forged both on the battlefield and on the home front:
“We have a common goal. Everyone is making a personal contribution to victory. It is forged both on the battlefield and on the home front.”
The great feat of the victorious generation of the Great Patriotic War inspires today’s servicemen fighting in the special military operation: “The great feat of the victorious generation inspires the servicemen who are carrying out the tasks of the special military operation today.”.
FULL KEY SPEECH IN TASS POST HERE (printing PDF)
UPDATE ON 1 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 9, 2026
Unclassified Video of US Forces Disabling Two Ships Attempting to Violate Blockade in Gulf of Oman
US CentCom Releases on X Unclassified Video of US Forces Disabling Two Ships Attempting to Violate Blockade in Gulf of Oman
Footage of a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet bombing the tanker Sevda as it attempted to run the US blockade on Iran.
CENTCOM says that US forces struck and disabled a pair of tankers as they attempted to head for an Iranian port.
More details on the yesterday naval battle in the headlines below…
Iran Navy seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi off Gulf of Oman over maritime violations – VIDEO
The Iranian Navy has detained an oil tanker — Ocean Koi — in the Gulf of Oman over maritime violations and attempting to disrupt Iran’s oil exports
In a statement on Friday, the Army said the tanker was seized during an operation that was carried out pursuant to a resolution by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and under a judicial order.
The Iranian Navy planned and implemented a special operation in the Gulf of Oman and seized the violating tanker with a consignment of Iranian oil, it added.
According to the statement, the tanker had sought to exploit the ongoing situation in the region in a bid to “damage and disrupt the export of oil and the interests of the Iranian nation.”
It noted that commandos and marines of the Iranian Navy escorted the offending tanker to the country’s southern coasts and handed it over to judicial authorities.
8 cruise missiles, 24 drones launched at US Navy destroyers: Iran Army
Iran’s naval forces targeted a group of US Navy vessels attempting to move three of its “violating” destroyers from the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman, according to a statement from the Iranian military carried by the Tasnim News Agency on Friday.
The Iranian military said the operation was a coordinated attack involving eight cruise missiles and 24 one-way attack drones.
According to the Iranian military, one cruise missile and three one-way attack dronessuccessfully struck the US destroyers, causing fires on board. The statement added that the missiles and drones made impact despite extensive attempts by the US Navy to repel the attack.
The operation has been codenamed “Martyr Mayouan” in honor of Captain Amir Bahador Mayouan, the commander of the Iranian destroyer Jamaran.
Below Footage of another attack by Iran to US Destroyer in the previous days
Russia accepts Trump’s initiative on ceasefire with Ukraine for May 9-11 — Kremlin
Russia has agreed to support US President Donald Trump’s initiative to extend the ceasefire with Ukraine until May 11 and conduct a 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner swap, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said, according to TASS Russian News Agency.
“At the instruction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, I confirm that US President Donald Trump’s initiative regarding the ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine is acceptable to the Russian side,” he told reporters.
For years, Russia’s Victory Day parade has symbolized the country’s military strength and power, with a dazzling display of heavy military equipment and a stream of visiting dignitaries.
This year things will look very different. Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square, with no military hardware on display due to the “current operational situation,” according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
There will also be fewer foreign leaders than previous years, and now most international press will have to rely on footage coming from Russian state media to cover the event.
Trump Voices Hope Victory Day Truce Will be ‘Beginning of End’ for Russia-Ukraine Conflict
“Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War. Talks are continuing on ending this Major Conflict, the biggest since World War II, and we are getting closer and closer every day. Thank you for your attention to this matter!,” Trump said via Truth Social.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that during a recent telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, the leaders reflected on their countries’ shared history in combatting Nazism during World War II and celebrating their victory.
“We recently discussed this topic during a phone call with the President of the United States. We recalled how we fought against Nazism together and emerged victorious,” Putin remarked, highlighting the joint efforts of the anti-Hitler coalition.
This exchange was mentioned at a briefing with the Russian Security Council held on the eve of Victory Day, May 9.
Slovakian PM Fico arrives in Moscow to celebrate Victory Day as “Black Sheep of European Family”
Slovakian PM Robert Fico arrives in Moscow to celebrate Victory Day
Earlier, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia refused to allow the Slovak Prime Minister’s plane to enter Russia. Fico is a giant among European dwarfs. There are still brave and principled people in Europe.
Fico – that he is the “black sheep of the European family”:
«There are always some black sheep in the European Union, the so-called “black sheep” of the family. So I belong to this herd, I’m in this role. I say this everywhere, so I have no problem saying it here either – I am opposed to a single binding opinion and I think this approach is very wrong. I often express opinions that do not correspond to the only point of view that we [in Europe] should express».
The Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow
The Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow. The arrival of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev was confirmed by Russian Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. He noted that no invitations had been sent to anyone this year.
“But, of course, we are glad to welcome and welcome in Moscow those leaders who themselves wanted to come to us and wanted to share with us the joy of the great holiday — Victory Day.”
Tokayev, Mirziyoyev and Alexander Lukashenko will be guests at a gala dinner hosted by the President of Russia today. Tomorrow, all the leaders will be on Red Square, taking part in a ceremony at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier.
With the support of artillery, aviation and drones, Russia assault groups are advancing into the DPR
Report on military news on May, 8. With the support of artillery, aviation and drones, Russian assault groups are advancing into the DPR on a daily basis. And, as the Western media say from Slavyansk, the denouement will be soon.
“There is reason to fear that the fighting in Slavyansk will begin in the foreseeable future. The front is also approaching the south of the agglomeration. The situation is especially difficult now in Konstantinovka,” German propagandists complain.
All this is due to the units of Russian Army southern group. Last week, they liberated Novodmitrovka and Ilyinovka, which are adjacent to the city outskirts. Meanwhile, the horsemen who were captured there say that their commanders ordered them to die.
Updates on MAY, 8, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 9 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 8, 2026
The Pentagon has released the first batch of UFO materials promised by Trump
The US Department of War has launched a dedicated portal that makes previously classified US government documents, photographs, and videos, as well as eyewitness accounts of unidentified anomalous phenomena, publicly available. This is the first major wave of declassification under the presidential PURSUE program.
A detailed post coming as soon as possible…
UPDATE ON 5 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 8, 2026
BREAKING: Three American destroyers just took a second brutal pounding in the Strait of Hormuz.
Three American destroyers just took a second brutal pounding in the Strait of Hormuz.
The USS Truxtun, USS Mason, and USS Rafael Peralta came under what U.S. The officials themselves called a fiercer, more sustained Iranian assault than the barrage they faced only hours earlier.
Missiles, drones, and swarms of fast attack boats closed in tight enough that the warships had to unload everything they had — five inch naval guns, CIWS, Hellfire missiles from Apache helicopters, .50 caliber machine guns on deck — for hours just to hold the line. No damage reported on their side as of yet, they insist. Hard to believe….
Below Footage of another attack by Iran to US Destroyer in the previous days
UPDATE ON 1 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 8, 2026
Iran war live: Iran says US violated ceasefire, targeted ships
Iran has accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says American forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and responded with “self-defense strikes” as US Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman.
Iranians released video of an American ship attempting to pass through Hormuz
Iranian media have released a video showing the American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG-121) attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is blocked by Tehran.
Footage broadcast by Iranian television shows an American warship heading toward Hormuz, but receiving a clear warning urging it to turn around and return to the Gulf of Oman.
Despite the American destroyer’s insistence that the ship’s movements did not violate international law, the Iranians were adamant, warning all vessels in the Gulf of Oman to maintain a distance of at least 10 miles from any warship to avoid being fired upon. Remarkably, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) chose not to make any statements regarding the incident.
Iranian forces strike US vessels in swift retaliation for tanker attack: Top military comm
A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said on Thursday that Iranian forces gave an immediate and decisive response to a series of US military aggressions in the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz and along the country’s southern coastline, as Iranian Press Tv reported.
In a statement, Ebrahim Zolfaghari noted that the “aggressive, terrorist, and outlaw” US military, in violation of a ceasefire, targeted an Iranian oil tanker. The vessel was transiting from Iran’s coastal waters in the Jask region, heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.
In a separate but simultaneous incident, another Iranian ship came under attack while entering the Strait of Hormuz, directly opposite the UAE’s Fujairah port.
Concurrent with these fresh acts of aggression, the spokesperson said that US forces, operating in coordination with certain countries in the region, launched airstrikes against civilian areas in the coastal provinces.
These aerial attacks reportedly targeted locations along the coasts of Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island.
The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a swift counterattack, engaging US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz and south of the port of Bandar Chabahar.
The Iranian operation inflicted “significant damage” on the American warships, he said.
Updates on MAY, 7, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 5 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 7, 2026
‘Israel’ bombs Beirut’s Southern Suburb despite ceasefire
An Israeli aggression targeted Beirut’s southern suburb on Wednesday evening, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in the Lebanese capital.
The bombing reportedly hit a building in the Haret Hreik area, a densely populated district in the southern suburb of Beirut. Preliminary reports indicate that several people have been injured in the Israeli aggression.
“Israel’s” public broadcaster, Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, cited an Israeli official as saying that the operation, described as an assassination attempt, was carried out in coordination with the United States.
The attack comes despite a ceasefire that took effect at midnight on April 16-17, 2026. The truce was announced by US President Donald Trump and later extended for three weeks after initially being set for 10 days.
It also comes amid continued Israeli aggression and ceasefire violations across southern Lebanon and the western Beqaa region, which have resulted in hundreds of civilians killed in recent weeks.
Iran has repeatedly stated that Israeli strikes on Lebanon constitute a clear violation of the ceasefire, arguing that the truce was intended to apply across all fronts linked to the war.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that continued attacks “violate the ceasefire agreement” and render diplomatic efforts meaningless, reaffirming Tehran’s support for Lebanon in the face of the ongoing Israeli aggression.
Ever since a ceasefire was announced, Israeli strikes on Lebanon resumed within hours and have continued despite pauses in hostilities elsewhere, with multiple international actors acknowledging that the truce has been repeatedly undermined by ongoing attacks on Lebanese territory.
Updates on MAY, 6, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 10 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 6, 2026
BREAKING – Russian Foreign Ministry calls on foreign states to evacuate their diplomats from Kiev
Moscow is calling on foreign countries to evacuate their diplomats from Kiev in advance in case Ukraine tries to disrupt the May 9 celebrations in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
The diplomat said that on May 4, 2026, the Defense Ministry issued an official statement “in connection with the threats of the Kiev regime to strike Moscow on a sacred holiday for all Russians – Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War.
This is the first time since the beginning of the war in Ukraine that Russia has warned foreign countries to leave the capital and therefore we can unfortunately expect an unprecedented attack with Oreshnik, Zircon and other hypersonic missiles that cannot be intercepted and are also capable of carrying up to 5 explosive warheads (conventional or nuclear) each,
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“The Russian Foreign Ministry urges the authorities of your country/the leadership of your organization to take this statement with maximum responsibility and ensure an early evacuation of diplomatic and other mission personnel, as well as citizens, from Kiev due to the inevitability of a retaliatory strike by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation against Kiev, including the decision-making centers, if the Kiev regime carries out its criminal terrorist plans during the celebration of the Great Victory.”
Zakharova drew attention to the chronology of events. “On May 4, 2026, during the summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan, the leader of the Kiev regime, Zelensky, made aggressive and threatening statements about his intention to disrupt the holy Victory Day holiday in Moscow with terrorist acts. Representatives of some EU countries were present. None of them pulled up the leader of the Kiev regime,” the diplomat said.
“On the same day, the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation issued a warning, which was a response to Zelensky’s aggressive intentions. I emphasize that this was done as a retaliatory measure,” Zakharova added.
“If the EU countries think that they will be able to hush the publicly voiced threats, so to speak, sweep Zelensky’s aggressive statements under the carpet, then they are sorely mistaken,” she continued.
UPDATE ON 9 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 6, 2026
Moscow: “Kiev’s neo-Nazi fury intensifies ahead of May 9”
Moscow denounced what it called Kiev’s “neo-Nazi fury,” condemning a bombing by Ukrainian forces overnight in Russian-occupied Crimea, which local authorities say resulted in five deaths in the town of Dzhankoy.
“This is an act of terrorism by the Kiev regime, whose neo-Nazi fury has intensified ahead of May 9,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS, referring to the anniversary of the victory over Nazism in the Great Patriotic War, which will be celebrated on Saturday.
The Unilateral Ukrainian Truce for Provocation
In response to Russia’s request to join a truce for May 9, Victory Day over the Nazis in Russia and Eastern Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attempted to unilaterally invent an early truce.
Using this excuse, he was able to accuse Russia of violating the truce 108 times, including some lethal attacks (estimated to have killed a dozen people in various cities), in preparation for retaliation against the Moscow Historical Parade.
For this reason, the Kremlin has intensified its air defenses over Moscow and announced that this year’s parade will be smaller, with no military vehicles.
Military infrastructure facilities were hit by Russian Army in five regions of Ukraine last night
Military infrastructure facilities were hit in five regions of Ukraine last night (from 18:00). A total of 108 drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and one X-31 were used.
The Dnipropetrovsk region became the epicenter of the attack. In the regional center, a warehouse at an industrial site was hit by a rocket. Explosions thundered in Apostolovo. A hit on the VARUS network warehouse has been confirmed. In Krivoy Rog, due to attacks by Geranium drones, the railway service was stopped.
In the Kharkiv region, in Meref and its suburbs, a strong secondary detonation occurred after the impact. The published footage shows that the ammunition depot was located directly at the residential building. In addition, there was a video of a guided bomb attack on an enterprise in Zaporizhia.
Heavy Damage by Gerani UAV during Russian attacks vs Odessa Port
Footage of yesterday’s attacks by “Geraniums” on military boats in the port of Odessa — patrol “Island” and armored boat type “Gyurza”.
Iran rejects US claims of near deal, cites unacceptable draft:
An informed source told Tasnim that Iran has not yet issued an official response to the latest US proposal, despite reports in US media suggesting that a final agreement is close.
The source said the draft includes “unacceptable provisions,” and described the US media narrative as an effort to justify President Trump’s political retreat, adding that “Trump’s action was flawed from the outset and should never have been taken.”
It further noted that Iran had previously submitted a “reasonable and logical 14-point” proposal through a Pakistani mediator, but said recent US actions disrupted the review process.
UPDATE ON 9 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 6, 2026
“A new conveyor belt for HIMARS”: Lithuania announced the “production” of the American MLRS
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence announced the launch of the first HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems:
«The first Lithuanian HIMARS systems will roll off the new production line. Although these systems are still in production, we expect to receive the first units in the coming years. They will significantly increase our combat capability» Evgeniy Eugene wrote on TopWar.
Currently, there is no HIMARS production line outside of Lockheed Martin’s US facilities. On May 3, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to expand the integration of local companies into the global supply chain, which entails the participation of Lithuanian industry in the production of individual components, but not the assembly of entire vehicles.
UPDATE ON 5 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 6, 2026
Top US diplomat Rubio says Operation Epic Fury against Iran is ‘over’
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran,Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, echoing statements to Congress nearly a month into a fragile ceasefire.
“The operation is over – Epic Fury – as the president notified Congress. We’re done with that stage of it,” Rubio told reporters at the White House.
Earlier the White House had informed lawmakers that the war had terminated due to the ceasefire, avoiding a legal requirement to ask Congress to authorize a conflict that goes beyond 60 days.
Trump halts “Project Freedom” military escort of commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of “Project Freedom,” a naval initiative meant to escort foreign vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, after just days of promotion, citing ongoing efforts to reach a potential deal with Iranm, Al Mayadeen Lebanese TV has reported.
In a Truth Social post, Trump framed the decision as part of diplomatic progress, claiming that “great progress” had been made in talks with Iranian representatives and that the pause came at the request of Pakistan and other countries.
“Project Freedom… will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed,” Trump wrote, while insisting the broader US naval blockade would remain fully in place.
48-hour operation exposes gap between rhetoric and reality
The initiative’s abrupt suspension comes after it effectively lasted no more than 48 hours, raising serious doubts about whether it was ever operational in a meaningful sense.
Despite Washington’s claims that it would guarantee safe maritime passage, regional and maritime sources told Al Mayadeen over the past two days that no sustained US escort operations actually took place in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the IRGC, US claims of tankers passing through the Strait are “baseless and entirely fabricated,” adding that “Any other maritime movements that violate the declared principles of the naval forces of the Revolution Guard will face serious risks, and violating vessels will be stopped by force.”
Blockade continues despite ‘pause’ narrative
While pausing the escort mission, Trump made clear that the US naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and waters remains intact, underscoring that Washington’s pressure campaign has not been eased.
The move has been interpreted as a tactical retreat from a poorly executed initiative rather than a genuine de-escalation, particularly as the blockade continues to restrict maritime activity in the region.
The suspension comes as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, reportedly with mediation efforts involving Pakistan.
Updates on MAY, 5, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 8 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 5, 2026
Iran army spokesperson: Armed forces did not carry out missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days
A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has claimed that Iran’s armed forces have not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days.
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson, said in a statement that the UAE should not “become a nest for Americans and Zionists and their military forces and equipment”.
According to the spokesperson, Iran has been subjected to “unfair media attacks, baseless accusations, and propaganda” by the UAE, and the Gulf country has become “one of the main bases for the Americans and Zionists, as enemies of the Islamic world and the main cause of insecurity in the region”.
“We warn that if any action is taken from the soil of the UAE against Iranian islands, ports, and coasts of our country, we will give a crushing and regretful response,” Zolfaghari added. The UAE said yesterday that it reserves the right to respond to Iranian attacks on its soil.
This statement – if said the truth – confirmed our previous update (search below the right headline) on an alleged FALSE-FLAG to provoke a new escalation of the war (wanted by the USA and UK) and isolate Tehran by putting it in a bad light in front of the other Persian Gulf countries.
Iran launches new maritime mechanism for vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz
Iran has officially launched a new mechanism for governing maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Press TV has learned.
Under the newly implemented system, all vessels intending to transit the Strait will receive an email from the official address info@PGSA.ir outlining the rules and regulations for passage.
Ships are required to adjust their operations according to this framework and obtain a transit permit before crossing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping chokepoints.
The initiative, described as a sovereign governance system, is now operational in the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained under Iran’s control since the early days of the
UPDATE ON 5 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 5, 2026
Moscow retaliatory strike launched vs Ukrainian targets after Kiev’s Lethal Attacks to Russian Civilians
Over the past 24 hours, Russian air defense assets have intercepted and destroyed 601 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
In addition to the drones, Russian air defense systems shot down nine guided bombs, two US-made HIMARS multiple launchers, and six Flamingo long-range cruise missiles. The previous day, air defense forces had intercepted 507 Ukrainian drones.
Last night, several Russian regions were subjected to a massive attack by Ukrainian forces, resulting in two deaths and 34 injuries in Cheboksary, and a drone strike on a multi-story residential building. According to some sources, Ukrainian forces may have used a Flamingo missile in the attack in Chuvashia.
In response to Ukrainian terrorist attacks against civilian targets in Russia, the Russian Armed Forces launched a strike with precision-guided weapons against Ukrainian defense and fuel and energy facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defense emphasized that the objectives of the strike were achieved, hitting all designated targets.
Furthermore, within 24 hours, Russian troops destroyed ammunition depots and temporary deployment points for Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries in 148 districts.
Russian air attacks kill five people at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities
At least five people have been killed in Russian air strikes on Ukrainian state-run gas facilities in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions, officials say, a day after Kyiv and Moscow announced ceasefires that are to take effect later this week.
Three employees and two rescue workers were killed and 37 people were wounded in the overnight missile and drone barrage, Serhiy Koretskyi, the CEO of Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz, said on Tuesday.
Hezbollah hits Israeli helicopter, several Merkavas in South Lebanon
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon – Hezbollah announced a fresh set of defensive operations against Israeli assets in South Lebanon, in response to the nonstop aggression the Israeli entity has carried out against the country since the declaration of the so-called ceasefire in early April. Al Mayadeen Lebanese TV has reported.
Hezbollah announced targeting an Israeli Merkava tank on May 4, at 11:45 pm, in the town of al-Bayyada with a precision-guided missile. The statement confirmed a direct hit after the enemy tank was seen ablaze.
In a top-tier operation, Hezbollah deployed a surface-to-air missile and targeted an Israeli military helicopter over al-Bayyada at 1:35 pm. The helicopter was reportedly directly struck.
Russian troops broke through the defenses of the Ukrainian in Miropole, a vital point close to Sumi
Just 30 km east of Sumy, Russian troops broke through the defenses of the Ukrainian Atlantists in the area of Miropole, a vital point of external defense of Sumy.
1 footage in the video – After breaking through their eastern defensive positions, Russian troops were able to gain a foothold in the suburbs of Miropole, forcing the Ukrainian Atlantists to retreat to the west of this settlement, which was inhabited by 3,000 people before the fighting (now it is a gray zone).
2 footage in the video – Similar Russian offensives are underway on other fronts, such as Kharkiv and Zaporizhia, forcing most of the Ukrainian Atlantists to remain in their areas of deployment.
UPDATE ON 7 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 5, 2026
TASS-Tasnim: “US sunk small cargo ships in Hormuz killing 5 people instead IRGC SpeedBoats”
«At least five people have been killed in a US attack on two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Tasnim news agency quoted a military source as saying» TASS Russian News Agency confirmed.
According to the source, the vessels carrying civilian cargo were traveling from the Omani port of Khasab to the coast of Iran. The incident became known after checking reports that the United States had sunk several Iranian boats.
Earlier, the Associated Press agency cited commander of the United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper as saying that US military helicopters sank six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied it, saying that not a single Iranian Navy vessel was sunk by the United States on Monday.
Nightmare for US Navy in Persian Gulf: Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’, deadly performance enhancement
«In a clear criminal move, the US military has fired on 2 small cargo boats instead of IRGC speedboats, a military source told Tasnim» reported the Iranian Agency close to IRGC:
“Following the false claim by the US military that it had targeted 6 Iranian speedboats, since none of the IRGC combat vessels had been hit, an investigation was conducted into the nature of the claim from local sources,” the source said.
“It was determined that the American aggressive forces had attacked 2 small boats carrying people‘s cargo that were moving from Khasab on the coasts of Oman towards the coasts of Iran. The Americans must definitely be held accountable for their crime in this regard.” the source added.
The source noted that 5 civilian passengers were martyred in the US attack, adding, “This military source emphasized that this hasty measure by the enemy is due to deep fear and nightmare of the American military from the IRGC speedboat operation amid the Trump’s so called “Project Freedom”, which Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described it as “Project Deadlock
Palestinian killed, several badly wounded in Israeli drone attack in Gaza
An Israeli drone attack on a group of people in the Al-Ayoun area of Gaza City killed one person earlier this morning, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reports.
Medical sources told Wafa that several people were seriously injured and taken to hospital for treatment.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported on Monday that 72,612 people have been confirmed killed in Israel’s genocide war on the enclave since October 2023, with a further 172,457 people injured and thousands still believed to be buried under rubble.
UPDATE ON 5 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 5, 2026
G. Galloway- J. Sachs INTERVIEW on PRESIDENT EVIL. Trump & Netanyahu: Patological Liars & Ruthless Killers
There are two crazy individuals here, Trump and Netanyahu.
They’re both nuts, they’re both pathological liars, says Prof Jeffrey Sachs. Psychopaths who kill and create harm without remorse. Everything points to a resumption of fighting because “we do not have rational leadership or a rational process”.
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“Go to hell, Zelensky!”: Armenians are not very happy about his visit to Yerevan
“This summer will be a moment when Putin will decide what to do next: expand the war or move towards diplomacy. And we must push him towards diplomacy.”
This is one of the passages from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech at the European Political Community summit underway in Yerevan, during which he emphasized that “Russia has announced a parade on May 9 in Moscow without military equipment: if it happens, it will be the first time in many, many years.”
“They cannot afford military equipment and are afraid that (Ukrainian) drones might buzz over Red Square,” Zelensky continued, adding that all of this “is revealing: it shows that they are not strong now.”
“So we must maintain pressure on them with sanctions. Please oppose any idea of easing sanctions; this is important. And thanks also to those who are fighting against Russia’s shadow oil fleet,” the Ukrainian president concluded.
Updates on MAY, 4, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 10 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 4, 2026
Fires at UAE oil sites stem from US’ reckless actions — Iranian agency
«Iran has blamed fires at oil facilities in the United Arab Emirates on the United States’ attempts to ensure passage of some ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the NourNews agency said» according to TASS Russian News Agency.
According to its sources, Iran did not plan any attacks on oil facilities and what happened is the result of the United States’ reckless actions as it tried to facilitate the illegal passage via navigation routes prohibited by Tehran.
“What happened was a product of the US Army’s adventurism to create a corridor for the illegal passage of ships through the prohibited waterways of the Strait of Hormuz,” the source stated.
He said the American military must take responsibility for the incident, slamming Washington for recklessly endangering regional stability.
The UAE authorities said earlier that a drone attack on an oil facility in the Fujairah Emirate was followed by a strong fire. Three Indian nationals were hurt. The UAE foreign ministry “strongly condemned the renewed Iranian terrorist attacks on civilian facilities” and warned that Abu Dhabi reserves the right to retaliate. Meanwhile, the Iranian state television said that Tehran had no plans to attack the UAE.
Amost a Western False-Flag to Restart War: Fujairah Port hit due to Naval Battle in Homuz
A massive blaze at oil facilities in Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday was a direct consequence of ‘American adventurism’ in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.
Citing a senior military source, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said the Iranian armed forces had no premeditated plan to attack the aforementioned oil facilities, Iranian Press Tv wrote.
The incident has the appearance of a Western “false-flag” in many ways for several reasons:
- The UAE has just left OPEC, marking a step closer to the West.
- British Prime Minister K. Starmer has just announced the United Kingdom’s entry into war alongside the United States to liberate the Strait of Hormuz following King Charles II’s visit to US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Therefore, the UAE Ministry of Defense’s claim that it shot down Iranian missiles and drones becomes suspicious.
However, it may have been an unfortunate activation of its anti-missile defenses (including an Israeli IronDome system deployed under military secrecy) specifically to benefit US ships operating in the Gulf of Hormuz. Therefore, the fire may have been collateral damage caused by one of the defensive rockets, as has already occurred several times in Qatar and Kuwait.
UPDATE ON 7 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 4, 2026
U.S. finally Confirmed that Iran launched missiles and drones at American ships
The U.S. used attack helicopters to blow up small boats and intercept Iranian missiles aimed at American-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Commander of U.S. Central Command. No vessels were hit, and no one was injured.
U.S. Navy ships were protecting American commercial vessels transiting the strait as part of President Donald Trump’s new mission to guide stranded boats through the critical waterway, one official said.
This statement is only partially true, as confirmed by the IRGC and as can be seen in the video we posted below. The Iranian Navy fired a shot into the water just below the bow of the US warship, intentionally avoiding a strike to avert triggering a new escalation of war.
As usual, prudent Iranians and lying Americans!!!
UPDATE ON 5 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 4, 2026
CENTCOM: “No US Navy ships have been struck” but Iran Navy release First Footage of Attack
The US’ Central Command (CENTCOM) has said “no US Navy ships have been struck. US forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports,” it said on X.
The statement contradicts earlier claims by Iran’s Fars News Agency saying two missiles hit a US Navy vessel near Jask after it ignored warnings from the IRGC to halt.
But some gours later this post Iran Navy has released the first footage of the Attack, published by News-Pravda (read and watch below).
Iran warns US destroyers near Hormuz, fires warning shots
«Iran’s navy issued warnings and fired warning shots at US destroyers approaching the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements broadcast by Iranian State television» Al Mayadeen Lebanese TV has reported.
The report said US naval vessels attempted to approach the strategic waterway after allegedly switching off their radar systems while operating in the Sea of Oman. Iranian forces detected the vessels once their radar systems were reactivated and issued an initial radio warning, the report added.
According to Iranian media, US destroyers did not respond to the first warning, prompting a second and more forceful alert from Iranian naval units. During the second warning, Iranian forces stated that any attempt to enter the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire.
Following the continued disregard for warnings, Iranian naval forces fired warning shots using cruise missiles, rocket launchers, and combat drones.
The move is considered a defensive measure aimed at preventing escalation while signaling readiness to respond to perceived violations. Iranian State television also reported that the navy warned of “serious consequences” for any further actions by hostile forces.
No commercial ship or oil tanker transited Strait of Hormuz in past hours: IRGC
No commercial vessels or oil tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past several hours, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Monday, dismissing recent US claims as “baseless and outright false.”
In a statement issued by the IRGC’s Public Relations Office, the elite force stressed that maritime movements in breach of its declared naval regulations will face serious risks, and that any violating vessel will be stopped forcefully.
“No commercial or tanker vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past several hours,” the statement read. “US officials’ claims are baseless and outright false.”
The US military said earlier that two US Navy guided-missile destroyers had entered the Persian Gulf and that two American ships had transited the Strait of Hormuz, after the Iranian Navy said it repelled a US warship approaching the strategic waterway, which has remained under Iranian control since the early days of the war.
Two missiles hit US Navy vessel after it ignored Iran’s warning
«Two missiles have struck a US Navy vessel near the strategic Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings from Iran’s naval forces, according to a report» Iranian Press TV has just written.
Fars News Agency reported that the American warship was moving in the vicinity of Jask port on Monday with the intention of transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, in violation of maritime security protocols.
The vessel reportedly disregarded multiple warnings issued by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s naval forces before being targeted. According to the report, the US vessel suffered damage from the strikes, forcing it to abandon its course and retreat from the area. (video of previous naval battle below)
The Islamic Republic of Iran had previously announced that any transit through the Strait of Hormuz without official authorization from Iran is not permitted, and that any disregard for this warning would be met with a decisive response from the country’s armed forces.
UPDATE ON 5 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 4, 2026
Tehran warns Trump’s Hormuz mission will violate ceasefire
- US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission, dubbed Project Freedom, to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, with operations set to begin in the coming hours.
- Top Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi says any US interference in the strait will be considered a violation of the ceasefire.
The Iranian Proposal and the Strait of Hormuz
According to Axios, Tehran’s 14-point proposal being considered by Trump (which Trump, however, appears to dislike) includes a one-month deadline to reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending the US blockade, sanctions, and the war in Iran and Lebanon. Only after that would nuclear negotiations begin.
The Turkish news agency Anadolu, citing the specialized website TankerTrackers, reports that an Iranian “supertanker” carrying 1.9 million barrels of crude oil “escaped” the US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and “reached the Far East.” On board was “nearly $200 million.” (video below is about a previous breach).
According Iranian sources, over 10M barrels of Iranian oil left Gulf since US blockade.
BREAKING: CENTCOM explains which US Military forces ready for President Trump’s Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM announces that for President Trump’s Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military is using
- Guided-missile destroyers
- Over 100 land and sea-based aircraft
- Multi-domain unmanned platforms
- 15,000 servicemembers
This will GUARANTEE freedom of navigation through the Strait, in the FACE of Iran
Trump with the ULTIMATE POWER MOVE: “Our support for this defensive mission is essential to regional security and the global economy as we also maintain the naval blockade,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander
Any US interference in new Hormuz regime is ceasefire violation: Iran lawmaker
A senior Iranian parliamentarian has warned that any US interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a direct violation of the ceasefire, dismissing President Donald Trump’s plan to escort ships through the waterway as “delusional.”
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s foreign policy and national security commission, made the remarks in a social media post on Sunday.
“Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire,” Azizi wrote.
“The Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf would not be managed by Trump’s delusional posts! No one would believe blame game scenarios!”
Azizi’s warning came after Trump announced a plan for US forces to begin escorting ships through the strait on Monday, a waterway that has been largely blocked since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran on February 28.
Iran: “Intercontinental ballistic missiles are ready to strike targets in New York, Washington in the event of military aggression”
“Iran has stated that 500 of its intercontinental ballistic missiles are ready to strike targets in New York and Washington in the event of military aggression” News-Pravda has reported.
It could just be a propaganda ploy by Tehran to discourage a resumption of the war, but it could also have a basis…
As far as is officially known, the IRGC does not possess any ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles), but there is a possibility that it received them from China, Russia or North Korea, having already used them in a test launch against the UK-US base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
That would be the best possible outcome.. Destruction and the extension of the war onto American soil is exactly what the U.S. deserves—and has deserved for a long time.
On March, 21, Tehran already launched two ballistic missiles against the joint Anglo-American base on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean, 3,810 kilometers from Iran, Mehr reports.
Updates on MAY, 3, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 4 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 3, 2026
Tucker to Christian Zionists (VIDEO): “Your Theology doesn’t Obligate US to Fight Israel’s Wars”
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US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
The Israeli occupation regime has received a fresh delivery of US military equipment, with two cargo vessels transporting approximately 6,500 tons of weapons and logistical assets arriving within the past 24 hours, according to the Israeli Ministry of War.
The sales come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited emergency circumstances to fast-track the transfers without prior review by the US Congress.
The shipments, which docked at ports in Haifa and Ashdod, included a wide range of matériel, among them “thousands of air munitions, ground munitions, military trucks, JLTV combat mobility vehicles, and additional equipment,” the occupation regime ministry said.
The sales include the transfer of an advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS) and related equipment to Israel for $992m, and the purchase of battle command systems by Kuwait for $2.5bn.
The latest delivery forms part of a broader supply pipeline that has expanded significantly since the outbreak of the war on Iran on February 28. Israeli reime authorities report that more than 115,600 tons of military cargo have been delivered through 403 airlifts and 10 maritime shipments over that period.
Israel issues new forced displacement orders within Airstrikes on Health Service in southern Lebanon
Five medics were bombed by Israel’s military earlier. This is a pattern we continue to see day in, day out – Israel carrying out attacks on these very critical members of the medical response teams in Lebanon’s south.
Hospitals have been a specific target for Israeli attacks as well. Israel says some of the paramedics are affiliated with Hezbollah, or affiliated with the Amal movement, giving them pretexts to carry out these attacks, saying ambulances are carrying fighters and weapons.
What we’re seeing on the ground is Israel systematically destroying these critical services and infrastructure related to sustaining life in the south.
Overnight, there was a series of intense explosions here in Tyre near the coastline in the southwest sector. There’s no sign of a ceasefire here. Most people are expecting the situation to continue to intensify, especially after Israel issued another threat to people in 11 towns and villages to leave.
“For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the villages and towns by at least 1,000 metres [0.6 miles] into open areas,” the Israeli military’s Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee posted on X on Sunday.
The warning covers more than 10 villages and towns, including several in the district of Nabatieh that lie north of the Litani River, south of which Israel has stationed troops.
Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported that the Israeli occupation carried out a wide-scale aggression over the past hours, launching a series of intense airstrikes targeting several areas in southern Lebanon. The total number of raids recorded in recent hours has exceeded 15, targeting multiple towns.
UPDATE ON 1 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 3, 2026
Former Supreme Commander of NATO’s Allied Forces in Europe on High US Military Damage
Former Supreme Commander of NATO’s Allied Forces in Europe, Wesley Clark analysed the US Military Damage in details:
- US radars have been destroyed
- Supplies of “Tomahawk” missiles have been reduced to less than 50%.
- A third of ballistic missile interceptors have been used up.
- Almost half of the THAAD missile defense system has been destroyed.
- Replenishing these supplies will take years in many cases.
- The ships transporting them also need to be refuelled, which is a logistical problem.
And this from Wesley Clark. imagine the real numbers…
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The Russian Armed Forces’ underground city in the Special Military Operation zone has been shown on video for the first time.
The Rossiya TV channel aired footage from the underground complex built on the Zaporozhye direction. Vehicles move through its tunnels, and the concrete cap over the headquarters of the 36th Brigade is designed to withstand a direct hit from an aerial bomb.
US conducted a test flight of a B-1B strategic bomber with long-range hypersonic missiles on board
The United States conducted a test flight of a B-1B strategic bomber with long-range hypersonic missiles on board. For the first time, the published footage of the B-1B carrying missiles of this type has excited American weapons experts.
The B-1B Lancer bomber will be in service at least until 2037 — the United States recently extended the operation of these aircraft for 10 years. Funds were allocated for hypersonic air-to-ground missiles to equip bombers in the latest Pentagon budget request.
According to The War Zone, engineers have already developed special supports for the US Air Force that would allow bombers to carry two cruise missiles with nuclear warheads on each of them.
Updates on MAY, 2, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 7 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 2, 2026
BMJ’s Medical Doctors and Scientists “BET’ over Trump’s Mental Illness: Frontal Dementia or Alzheimer?
A clear thinking analysis by David Nicholl and Trish Greenhalgh acknowledges the evident warning signs in Trump’s behaviour. A frequently proposed cause is a variant of frontotemporal dementia, but the authors advise doctors against diagnosing at a distance…
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Trump administration is pulling 5,000 troops from Germany
The U.S. is withdrawing approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon officials said, after President Donald Trump was angered by criticism from the German chancellor over the war with Iran.
Speaking to students in Germany this week, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. has “no strategy” and was being humiliated by Iran’s leadership.
Updates on MAY, 1, Breaking News in Video
UPDATE ON 9 PM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 1, 2026
NEW VIDEO: Iran damaged most US military facilities in the Middle East
Iran damaged most US military facilities in the Middle East, according to new investigation and footage by CNN
At least 16 US military sites in eight Middle Eastern countries were struck, CNN reported, with the damage in some cases severe enough to render the positions virtually inoperable.
The findings suggest that these affected facilities make up most US military positions in the region, according to a congressional aide familiar with damage assessments.
The investigation drew on dozens of satellite images alongside interviews with sources in the United States and Gulf Arab states. A range of assessments has emerged regarding the extent of the damage.
“There has been a spectrum of assessments,” the source told CNN. “From a pretty dramatic side, of the whole facility is destroyed and needs to be shut down, to leaders who say these things are worth repairing due to the strategic benefit they give the US.”
This new report confirmed the revelations told in the lates days by a retired US Army lt. col.: “US bases in Mideast were obliterated, some of them wiped off the map”
“The losses are much greater than we’re being led to believe, and I think that those losses are going to incur damage to the military for years to come,” Tony Aguilar says.
Aguilar noted that US news stations are now reporting what foreign agencies have long said: American bases in the region were “obliterated, decimated, destroyed. Some of them wiped off the map. ”
BREAKING: Trump tells Congress he doesn’t need war authorization due to ceasefire
President Donald Trump sent letters to Congress explaining that because of the ongoing ceasefire, he doesn’t need its authorization for ongoing military operations in Iran, as reported by NBC News
Trump’s notification comes on the 60th day of the conflict, the deadline that the War Powers Resolution of 1973 designates for a president to get authorization from Congress for war or seek an extension to remove troops.
Congressional leaders have faced mounting questions about whether they will bring votes on a formal authorization for the war.
UPDATE ON 9 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 1, 2026
Zionist arrested over this assault on a French nun in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli police say a 36-year-old Jewish man has been arrested over this assault on a French nun in occupied East Jerusalem.
Video shows her being shoved to the ground and kicked, renewing concern over violence against Israel’s religious minorities.
Jerusalem Orthodox Patriarch: “Churches say CHRISTIAN ZIONISM threatens Christianity”
UPDATE ON 6 AM – GMT + 2 – MAY, 1, 2026
Veteran: “CENTCOM’s Request for Dark Eagle Missiles Shows Shortage of Weapons and Limited Options”
«CENTCOM’s top commander has reportedly briefed Donald Trump on a potential “final blow” military strategy against Iran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. According to reports, the plan includes a “short and powerful wave of strikes” targeting Iranian military assets, leadership infrastructure, and strategic defense systems» CNN has reported.
«A major escalation is being reported in rising US–Iran tensions as the United States considers deploying its advanced “Dark Eagle” hypersonic missile system to the Middle East. The move is being discussed as part of a broader military strategy to counter Iranian missile capabilities that have reportedly been repositioned beyond the reach of conventional US strike systems» CNN explained in a Video.
“The Dark Eagle has reportedly not been declared fully operational in the past,” Magnier says. “So when the US decided to deploy it, it signaled urgency, escalation pressure. And above all, shortage of suitable conventional weapons.”
The request for untested hypersonic missiles for the Middle East arena exposes the US’ failure to neutralize Iran’s launcher network, veteran war correspondent Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik.
The request also shows that earlier Pentagon statements that Iran’s launchers were fully destroyed did not match reality, the pundit continues.
“Militarily, the Dark Eagle hypersonic would not overturn the balance of power by itself, especially if the available inventory is very limited,” Magnier says. “The value is political and operational.”
«US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments» CNN has reported in the latest days.
RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla
Reporters without Borders (known by its French acronym RSF) has condemned Israel for “kidnapping” three journalists on board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which Israel intercepted while it was travelling in international waters, as reported by Al Jazeera.
In a post on social media Thursday, RSF said it “condemns the kidnapping in international waters by the Israeli army” of French correspondent Hafed Mribah and Turkish cameraman Mahmut Yavuz, who both work for Al Jazeera, and journalist Alex Colston, who works for US media outlet Zeteo.
Chancellor Merz said that Germany is ready to participate in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz
️”We are committed to quickly ending Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. “ German Chancellor Merz said that Germany is ready to participate in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz.
He stated this in a video in which he posed wearing a military jacket in front of a tank, imitating the dramatic video footage of American President Donald Trump, who continues to criticize him for his lack of willingness to intervene militarily against Iran.
Over the past twelve months, the Federal government has made extensive efforts to strengthen Germany’s security. The budget guidelines approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in Berlin provide for a significant increase in defense spending. The Bundeswehr is developing on an ambitious schedule and is increasing its capabilities.
️”If the necessary conditions are met, Germany stands ready to engage militarily to ensure the freedom of sea routes. ” Merz added.
️”Iran must come to the negotiating table and stop stalling for time. It must no longer be allowed to hold the entire region — and ultimately the whole world — hostage. The military nuclear program in Iran must be stopped. There must be no more strikes against Israel and the partners in the region. “
Russian military aviation is burying Ukrainian nationalists alive in the Sumy region
«A significant portion of the personnel of the 119th Territorial Defense Brigade was eliminated by Moscow troops during the battles for Novodmitrivka. However, the command of the Territorial Defense Brigade dispersed several combat groups across nearby settlements. These were mainly the most experienced Ukrainian nationalists, whom the enemy’s “officers” do not deploy into battle until “special orders” are received» News-Pravda has reported quoting North Wind source.
In the village of Ryasne (Krasnopillia District), aerial reconnaissance by the North troop group uncovered a temporary deployment point of the 119th Territorial Defense Brigade; the target was immediately destroyed by fire. Russia army aviation did its job; military pilots, buried the Ukrainian nationalists under the rubble of the destroyed building.
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UPDATE ON 11 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 30, 2026
Al Jazeera: “Sumud Flotilla calls for governments to act over Israel’s sea assault”
A spokesperson for the Global Sumud Flotilla has described Israel’s boarding of its vessels as “a straight-up attack on unarmed civilian boats in international waters.”
Press officer Gur Tsabar, speaking to Al Jazeera from Toronto, Canada, said the sea assault is taking place “hundreds of miles from Israel” with the flotilla being “surrounded and threatened at gunpoint.”
A boarding in international waters, hundreds of nautical miles from Israel. Israeli soldiers intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla off the island of Crete, en route to Gaza but far from its destination. According to information provided by the organizers and confirmed by security sources in Tel Aviv, the operation began overnight.
The new humanitarian expedition was headed for the Gaza Strip to challenge the naval blockade and siege of the Palestinian enclave, devastated by over two years of bombing and famine. Among the vessels involved in the boarding were several Italian-flagged boats. The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that the Navy detained approximately 175 activists and intercepted 21 of the 58 vessels.
Among those detained, 24 Italian activists have been arrested so far, according to sources in the legal team. The activists were on some of the 22 boats intercepted so far. A total of 57 Italians are participating in the mission. “It is extremely serious that activists stopped 150 nautical miles from Crete and 600 miles off the coast of Gaza are being taken to Israel,” the Italian legal team emphasizes.
‘No oil well exploded’: Qalibaf warns US ‘junk advice’ pushing oil to $140
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf mocked US President’s warnings that Iran’s oil wells could explode, calling it “junk advice” and warning that Washington’s blockade threats are instead driving global oil prices toward $140 per barrel.
“3 days in, no well exploded. We could extend to 30 and live stream the well here,” Qalibaf said in a post on his X account on Thursday.
He mocked the claim that Iranian oil lines could explode due to excess production with no use, saying such a remark was the result of “junk” advice from individuals such as US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent.
US says redirected over 40 vessels since beginning of naval blockade of Iran
The US military has redirected more than 40 commercial vessels allegedly attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iran that was imposed on April 13, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
“Today, U.S. forces achieve a significant milestone after successfully redirecting the 42rd commercial vessel attempting to violate the blockade,”it wrote on X, citing CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper.
According to Cooper, Tehran cannot sell around 69 million barrels of oil already loaded onboard its tankers due to the blockade.
USS Ford Aircraft Carrier Leaves Middle East for Repair
The USS Gerald R. Ford is heading home after 10 months at sea — the longest deployment of any modern US carrier — worn down by a laundry room fire, toilet failures, and the strain of nonstop operations.
The Ford is expected back in Virginia around mid‑May for extensive repairs, The Washington Post reported, citing US officials. The carrier, which sustained damage in a laundry‑room fire that injured several sailors and has faced recurring plumbing issues, has been operating for 309 days — a record for any modern American aircraft carrier.
US security expert: CIA, during the truce with Iran, conducted operations to arm Iranians
The CIA, during the truce with Iran, could have conducted operations inside the country to arm the Iranian people, said Rebecca Heinrichs, a US security expert.
“Well, we know very little, but we remember that at the beginning of the movie Epic Fury, Trump administration officials called very cautiously, in fact, they were talking to the Iranian people, saying that this war is not against you, and you need to wait. We don’t want you to go out to protest yet, but there will be a time when we will make it clear”.
“President Trump also said earlier in the war that the United States was trying to deliver weapons to some people who might be willing to use them against the regime. We had to stop it because the weapons were intercepted and did not reach the Iranian people. But my question is, Dana, are we doing this now? Have we used this truce, in fact, to conduct CIA operations inside Iran to make sure that the Iranian people are armed? Because they will be a huge asset to the United States. They are the ones who will eventually overthrow the regime. But the regime, I think, is very afraid of the Iranian people. And that’s why we need to keep monitoring it. Rebecca, thank you.”
Israeli bombings in Lebanon, 42 dead in 24 hours
The ceasefire has been violated once again in Lebanon, with a day of intense Israeli bombing in the south and east of the country. At least 42 people have been killed in 24 hours, including women and children and three rescue workers targeted by Tel Aviv’s air strikes.
The situation in Gaza also remains dire: there, too, is supposed to be a ceasefire, but Israeli attacks continue daily.
Lebanese President urges int’l pressure on ‘Israel’ over attacks on civilians and emergency operators
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the international community to pressure “Israel” to halt attacks on civilians and emergency responders, stressing the need to uphold international law.
During a meeting on Thursday with a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Aoun urged that “Israel” be compelled to respect international conventions and cease targeting civilians, paramedics, civil defense teams, and humanitarian and medical organizations.
His remarks come as Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine announced on Wednesday that the number of healthcare sector victims has risen to 103 since March 2, amid the expansion of Israeli aggression on Lebanon and continued violations despite a ceasefire declared on April 17.
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UPDATE ON 1 PM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 29, 2026
King Charles III urges U.S. to prepare for war with Russia
King Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress, calling on the United States to prepare for a potential conflict with Russia in defense of Ukraine and “its bravest people.”
He also reminded lawmakers of past joint efforts — from two world wars to the Cold War and Afghanistan.
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UPDATE ON 3 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 29, 2026
US administration considers option of declaring end to Iran war — Reuters
The US intelligence community is assessing, at the request of the White House, the consequences of a possible unilateral declaration by the United States of the end of the war with Iran, Reuters has reported.
Citing two US officials and another person familiar with the matter, it specified that US intelligence services are analyzing “how Iran would respond if [US] President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory.”
“The goal is to understand the implications of Trump potentially pulling back from a conflict that some [US] officials and advisers worry could contribute to deep Republican losses at the midterm elections later this year,” the publication notes.
The midterm elections in the US will take place in November, and many observers currently predict defeat for the ruling Republican Party, primarily due to the deeply unpopular operation against Iran and the resulting rise in fuel prices in the country.
Retired US Army lt. col.: US bases in Mideast were obliterated – ‘some of them wiped off the map’
Retired US Army lt. col.: US bases in Mideast were obliterated – ‘some of them wiped off the map’
“The losses are much greater than we’re being led to believe, and I think that those losses are going to incur damage to the military for years to come,” Tony Aguilar says.
Aguilar noted that US news stations are now reporting what foreign agencies have long said: American bases in the region were “obliterated, decimated, destroyed. Some of them wiped off the map. ”
Israeli bombing on Jibshit kills 2, injures 13: Health Ministry
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that two people were martyred and 13 others injured in an Israeli attack on the town of Jibshit in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon, as the Israeli occupation continues its violations of the ceasefire.
In an initial toll, the Health Ministry confirmed that the casualties resulted from an Israeli airstrike targeting Jibshit, with women and children among the victims. The bombing also caused extensive destruction, including the leveling of at least four residential buildings.
Al Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that the occupation forces bombed several towns, including Majdal Zoun, al-Mansouri, al-Shahabiya, al-Tiri, Jouya, Toulin, and Khirbet Selm, in addition to a raid between al-Bazouriyeh and Tayr Dibba.
Israeli forces also shelled the town of Yahmar Shaqif with phosphorus, further escalating their aggression. In Naqoura, in the Tyre district, additional bombardment was reported, as attacks continued across multiple fronts in the south.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the ongoing Israeli aggression over recent hours has resulted in at least nine martyrs in a preliminary toll.
Separate reports confirmed the martyrdom of civilians in Tyre, including a woman, her child, and her unborn baby, highlighting the increasing civilian toll.
Earlier in the day, the IOF bombed well over a dozen villages and towns across the south, including Tebnine, Shaqra, Touline, Khirbet Selm, Qabrikha, Baraachit, Kfar Tebnit, Yater, Kafra, and several other locations, with artillery and phosphorus shelling recorded in Yohmor al-Shqeif and the area between Baraachit and Shaqra. Martyrs were reported in Tebnine, where victims were pulled from rubble, and in Shaqra, where a residential building was struck.
The cumulative death toll in Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 2,534 martyred and 7,863 wounded, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health.
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UPDATE ON 1 PM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 28, 2026
“Mr. Putin said Russia, but the whole world admires the Iranian people for winning this unjust war”
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi on meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin:
“We had a very good meeting with President Putin, lasting over an hour and a half. All issues were discussed in detail, including bilateral ties, regional matters, and the war and aggression by the US and Israeli regimes”.
“Cooperation between the two countries was also reviewed, and several good ideas were raised. There are now strong grounds for further cooperation. President Putin said not only Russia, but the whole world is admiring the Iranian people for standing up to the US and winning this unfair and unequal war. We thank our Russian friends for their support during the war and reaffirm Iran’s determination to continue its strategic partnership with Russia under the new circumstances“.
Ukrainian parliament extends Martial Law and Elections ban and forced mobilization for 90 days
Ukrainian parliament extends elections ban and forced mobilization for 90 days
Martial law is extended until August 2 to protect Volodymyr Zelensky UK-backed presidency…
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UPDATE ON 3 PM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 27, 2026
Wafa: Israeli attack in Beit Lahiya (Gaza), 15-year-old Palestinian killed
A Palestinian boy was killed and one person was injured in an Israeli attack in northern Gaza. The Wafa news agency reported that 15-year-old Ayham al-Omari was killed by Israeli army fire in the Beit Lahiya area.
Lebanon, Joseph Aoun to Hezbollah: Treason is dragging us into war
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun responded to statements by Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem, who criticized him for initiating direct negotiations with Israel.
“What we are doing is not treason. Treason is committed by those who drag their country into war to serve foreign interests,” the head of state stated.
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said Israeli strikes on the country on Sunday killed 14 people, including two children and two women, and injured 37, BBC has reported.
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson had earlier issued evacuation warnings for several villages in southern Lebanon, writing that residents “must evacuate” immediately, and that staying would be “endangering their life”.
The IDF later said it had carried out “artillery and aerial strikes” targeting Hezbollah operationals and sites in southern Lebanon that it claims were used “to advance attacks against IDF soldiers”.
UPDATE ON 12 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 27, 2026
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UPDATE ON 11 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 27, 2026
British MPs back sanctions on Israel over genocide in Gaza, Lebanon
At least 75 members of the British Parliament have signed a motion to sanction Israel over its genocide in Palestine and Lebanon, Iranian Press TV has reported.
Labour MP Richard Burgon has tabled the motion in the UK Parliament calling for broad sanctions against Israel over its actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. According to Burgon, the motion has already garnered 75 signatures from various MPs.
Among those who have supported it are SNP foreign affairs spokesman Brendan O’Hara, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and the only MP of Palestinian origin, Layla Moran.
The motion condemns the annexation of Palestinian territories in the West Bank and calls for concrete measures such as an arms embargo, a ban on trade with Israeli settlements, economic sanctions, and individual sanctions against Israeli officials. Burgon has called for the motion to gain even more support in the coming weeks.
Footage has emerged of a Hezbollah FPV attack on Israeli Unit 669 in southern Lebanon
The Lebanese Hezbollah movement did not welcome the Israeli military, which had decided to conduct a rescue and evacuation operation south of the Litani River.
As soon as the helicopter carrying the 669th Special Forces “Flying Cats” touched down and the evacuation team began disembarking, Hezbollah launched an FPV strike.drone.
By a lucky coincidence for the Israeli military, the explosion drone A few meters from the side did not lead to new casualties, but the tactics themselves indicate a serious increase in the threat.
The helicopter was forced to scramble to avoid another strike. Unit 669 remained on the ground.
Dozens of ex-British diplomats warn of Israeli land grab in occupied West Bank
Dozens of former British diplomats have called on the United Kingdom and allied states to adopt a much tougher stance against the Israeli regime’s land expropriation policies and settlement expansion activities in the occupied West Bank, warning that such approach risks enabling annexation and undermining international law.
The over-80-strong group, which included 60 ambassadors, high commissioners and senior officials, said in a letter published in the Financial Times daily newspaper on Friday that the Tel Aviv regime’s expansionist activities and policies in the occupied Palestinian territories amount to “accelerating annexation.”
A Pentagon official — about the leadership of Ukraine: they stole our money and bought houses and cars
The Pentagon’s chief of Radiation and Chemical safety, Andrew Hugg, revealed to an undercover journalist the details of his work with Ukraine during Obama’s second term.
“They stole our money and bought themselves houses and cars for several hundred thousand dollars. The Ukrainian leadership doesn’t care about people, the best thing for them is to enrich themselves and go live in Dubai,” Hagg said.
According to him, during the Obama era, he personally saw how ten Ukrainian officials stole a million dollars in one day and immediately bought luxury cars. After Hugg reported on the case in Washington, he was asked not to talk about it, so that it would not get into the newspapers.
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Two Kyiv agents were liquidated in Komi during an attempt at armed resistance
Russian security forces have thwarted a terrorist attack at an oil facility in the Komi Republic, which was being planned by Ukrainian intelligence services, according to the FSB’s Public Relations Center.
Two Ukrainian agents were killed by FSB officers while attempting to offer armed resistance. According to information provided by security forces, the Russians recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services were planning an act of sabotage at an oil facility in the city of Ukhta using drones with improvised explosive devices that were taken from a hiding place.
While preparing the sabotage, security forces attempted to apprehend the agents, but they decided to put up armed resistance and were eliminated on the spot. There were no casualties among the officers.
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UPDATE ON 12 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 25, 2026
NBC: “Iran caused more extensive damage to U.S. military bases than publicly known”
«American military bases and other equipment in the Persian Gulf region suffered extensive damage from Iranian strikes that is far worsethan publicly acknowledged and is expected to cost billions of dollars to repair, according to three U.S. officials, two congressional aides and another person familiar with the damage» NBC News has reported confirming the previous posts and videos by Gospa News International.
Dozens of targets across bases in seven Middle Eastern countries have been struck since Feb. 28, including command headquarters, aircraft hangars, satellite communications infrastructure and high-end radar systems, according to the U.S. officials and an assessment by the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C.
“The first stage of receipt”: the “mobile fist” of the Belarusian army received the T-72BM2
The backbone of the Belarusian army, not counting paratroopers and special forces, are 4 mechanized brigades, consisting of 2-3 motorized rifle and one tank battalions. One of them recently received a batch of T-72BM2 tanks. The commander of the 11th Brigade noted:
This is only the first stage in obtaining the latest combat vehicles.
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UPDATE ON 9 PM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 25, 2026
US Embassy in Ukraine Paid $40M to Firm that Recruited Former Child Soldiers (Videos)
The US Department of State spent $39.7 million on Aegis Defense Services, a firm with a documented history of recruiting former child soldiers from Sierra Leone to reduce labor costs during the Iraq War.
The contract for professional security services at the US Embassy in Kiev was signed on October 31, 2022, months after the start of the Ukrainian conflict.
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Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan as Trump cancels visit by US envoys
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after holding discussions with senior Pakistani officials on regional security and a ceasefire with the United States, during which he presented Iran’s demands on ending the eight-week war.
While in Islamabad, the first leg of his three-nation tour, Araghchi met with Pakistan’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, a key figure in the mediation effort, as well as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The top diplomat thanked Pakistan for its efforts to mediate the April 8 ceasefire between Tehran and Washington and the subsequent talks, and laid out Iran’s “principled positions” on the state of the truce and the complete end to the imposed war against Iran.
Pakistan’s top diplomat, Senator Dar, said that the meeting with Araghchi and the Iranian delegation lasted around two hours, during which Pakistan stressed “the importance of dialogue and diplomacy.”
UPDATE ON 9 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 25, 2026
Israel using ceasefire to impose ‘Gaza‑style yellow zone’ in south Lebanon
A newly announced extension of the Lebanon ceasefire has been described by Israel’s UN envoy as “not 100%.” RT’s correspondent in Beirut, Steve Sweeney, says the remarks by Ambassador Danny Danon reflect the situation on the ground, with monitors recording repeated violations by West Jerusalem.
The 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, initially announced by US President Donald Trump last week, was extended by another three weeks on Thursday.
According to Sweeney, Israeli forces have used the lull to occupy swathes of southern Lebanon and impose a Gaza‑style “yellow zone” covering around 55 towns and villages where residents are barred from returning.
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite extension of ceasefire
He described the area as “in effect a kill zone,” pointing to reports that troops have been told to open fire on anyone entering and to the destruction of homes, hospitals, ambulances, schools, and other civilian infrastructure since the escalation in March, which has left nearly 2,500 people dead.
While the three‑week extension may offer some relief to Beirut after weeks of bombardment and Trump “seems to think he could work a longer‑term peace deal,” for people on the ground – particularly in southern Lebanon – “it seems a very distant hope,” Sweeney says.
US Zionist pastor stated that opposing anti-Zionism is a “spiritual duty” of every Christian
Christian Zionist pastor John Hagee stated that opposing anti-Zionism is a “spiritual duty” of every Christian.
According to him, the United States is “overwhelmed with anti-Semitism,” which he called a sin that leads to the condemnation of the soul. Hagee emphasized that “we will have to answer to God for this. ”
Another fanatic who doesn’t understand the difference between Semites and Zionists…
UPDATE ON 5 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 25, 2026
NEMESIS? After Genocide in Gaza and Lebanon Netanyahu reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he underwent treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, admitting that he delayed publication of the medical report for two months during the war with Iran.
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NEMESIS? After Genocide in Gaza and Lebanon Netanyahu reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Italan Peacekeepers replace crucifix smashed by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon
A crucifix smashed by Israeli soldiers in the Maronite village of Debl in southern Lebanon sparked global condemnation.
Israel offered to replace it with an Orthodox cross, but Italy, via its UNIFIL peacekeepers, installed a new crucifix at a ceremony hailed as a “message of peace.”
The event was accompanied by a short religious ceremony in the presence of local ecclesiastical authorities.
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UPDATE ON 3 PM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 24, 2026
Amid global trade disruptions due to Strait of Hormuz closure, Somalia has reportedly banned Israel-linked vessels from traversing Bab al-Mandab. As per a report by the Yemen Press Agency, the move comes after Israel’s engagement with the breakaway region of Somaliland.
The ban follows Israel’s recent implementation of an agreement to exchange ambassadors with Somaliland. Somaliland lacks international recognition under United Nations frameworks. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the announcement was made by Somalia’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Abdullah Warfa. Warfa issued a stern warning that any violation of Somalia’s territorial sovereignty would not be tolerated, the report said.
He further stated that external meddling could lead to countermeasures, such as restricting access to the key maritime route of Bab al-Mandab. If tensions around Bab al-Mandab escalate, they could further intensify ongoing trade disruptions caused by closure of the Hormuz Strait. However, reports note that Bab al-Mandab is not as heavily trafficked a strait due to threats from Somali groups and Houthis and is not a ‘cul-de-sac’ like Hormuz.
UPDATE ON 12 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 24, 2026
“That’s where IRAN pulls out their other STRAIT CARD: the BAB EL-MANDEB Strait”
“That’s where IRAN pulls out their other STRAIT CARD – the BAB EL-MANDEB Strait… and if you think the GLOBAL ECONOMY has been SCREAMING, you ain’t seen NOTHIN’ yet. “
International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda noted if the US strikes again, Iran has a “second nuclear option” it can invoke…
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Israel bombed southern Lebanon minutes after Trump announced more ceasefire: massive fireballs
Israel is bombed southern Lebanon A COUPLE HOURS AGO (minutes after apprentice Trump announced more ceasefire theater) — massive fireballs lighting up the night sky, thick black smoke choking entire neighborhoods, civilians filming from the streets as buildings burn.
This happened moments after Trump proudly announced the three week ceasefire extension boss Bibi never had intentions of honoring. If this was any other “ally” the humilation wouldn’t be tolerated.
Bibi isn’t agreement capable and never was. This was always theater for the cameras while the bombs keep falling on civilians.
IDF strikes rocket launcher in Lebanon after rockets fired toward northern Israel
IDF strikes rocket launcher in Lebanon after rockets fired toward northern Israel
The military says it hit the launcher that launched several rockets, as well as an additional loaded launcher ready to fire.
The underground fortified complex of the Armed Forces of Ukraine burned down near Zaporozhye
The underground fortified complex of the Armed Forces of Ukraine burned down in the flames of the “Sun” in the Zaporozhye region
Russian soldiers have been following the routes of the militants for a long time to find out his location. The strikes destroyed command posts, communications underground, equipment and manpower of the enemy, reports Zvezda.
Combined reconnaissance footage and missile FPV shows the destruction of a UAV launcher
Combined reconnaissance (objective control) footage and missile FPV shows the destruction of a UAV launcher belonging to the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Senkove, Kharkiv Oblast, using a Kh-39 Light Multipurpose Guided Missile (LMUR).
Russian UAV operators destroying heavy Baba Yaga-type copters of the Kiev Army
UAV operators of the 57th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 5th army of the Vostok group of forces are fighting for air supremacy, destroying heavy Baba Yaga-type copters of the enemy.
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UPDATE ON 12 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 23, 2026
CHINA AIR CARGO AND SHIP OF WEAPONS TO IRAN like “Carrier-Killer” Hypersonic Missile. CNN, other Sources Reported (4 Videos)
- Russia and China are helping Iran in various ways, including providing “military cooperation,”
- 16 Chinese Y‑20 military transport planes landed in Iran carrying weapons and military equipment
- US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran
- A retired U.S. Army Colonel explained how Iran is using a new radar systems: even f-35s in danger
- Why China’s DF-41 Missile Changes Global
- Trump threatens China
- The Caspian Sea route form Weapons Supplying among Russia and Iran
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UPDATE ON 7 AM – GMT + 2 – APRIL, 23, 2026
Navy secretary leaving the Pentagon, ‘effective immediately’
Navy Secretary John Phelan, the service’s top civilian leader, is leaving his role, the Pentagon announced Wednesday. His departure was announced as the Navy takes part in an unprecedented blockade of Iranian ports, and the day after Phelan spoke at the nation’s largest naval-themed conference.
“Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, effective immediately,” Sean Parnell, the chief Pentagon spokesman, said in a post on X. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Undersecretary Hung Cao, a former Navy diver and prior Republican congressional candidate, will serve as the acting Navy Secretary, Parnell said.
IRGC footage on the capture of the MSC container ships which tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission and payment
The IRGC showed footage of the capture of the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas container ships under the Panamanian and Liberian flags, which tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran’s permission and payment.
The vessels were sent to Iranian ports.
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Over 10M barrels of Iranian oil left Gulf since US blockade
An analytics firm monitoring global energy flows says Iranian oil tanker movements continued in the days following a US naval blockade of Iranian ports, with dozens of vessels tracked in the Gulf according to Al Mayadeen Lebanese TV.
According to Vortexa oil tracking data, the firm recorded 34 movements of sanctioned and Iranian-linked tankers in and out of the Gulf in the week after the US imposed the blockade.
The company said it identified 19 outbound and 15 inbound vessel movements between April 13 and Monday.
Six of the outbound tankers were confirmed to be carrying Iranian crude, representing approximately 10.7 million barrels, Vortexa said in an email to The Associated Press (AP).
On April 12, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a naval blockade on ships attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the vital energy corridor.
Despite these measures, multiple Iranian commercial vessels, many carrying liquefied gas and crude oil, have continued to pass through the strait, heading toward ports in China, India, and other destinations.
Iran’s Quiet Threat To The Gulf’s Digital Backbone
Tasnim News – just published a detailed map of the 17 undersea fiber optic cables running through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
What the map shows. 17 submarine cables threading through one of the world’s most contested waterways. Landing stations and cloud/data center hubs concentrated in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
The southern Gulf states depend almost entirely on these maritime routes for internet connectivity. Iran does not — it has terrestrial alternatives via the Caucasus corridor.
The framing wasn’t academic. The article positioned these cables alongside ports, shipping lanes and energy infrastructure as strategic pressure points in the current conflict.
Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil Bombed and Left to Die by Israel
Prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed on Wednesday in what appeared to be a targeted attack by the Israeli military in the town of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Her employer, Al-Akhbar, confirmed the death of their correspondent Wednesday evening, Drop Site Substack has reported.
Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojournalist, were both on assignment in southern Lebanon, reporting on recent attacks on the southern village of Bint Jbeil. According to Al-Akhbar, which published a timeline of the events, the car they were driving behind was targeted by an Israeli drone at 2:45 p.m, killing two men inside. Khalil and Faraj took shelter in a nearby house.
At 4:27 p.m., the house where the two journalists were taking refuge was bombed by the Israeli military and contact with the journalists was lost, according to Al-Akhbar.
Israel did not respond to requests for access, obstructing any rescue operation, according to a Lebanese military official speaking to Al Jazeera. The Red Cross was eventually granted limited access to the site, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, which remained under active fire.
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