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A direct hit and smoke columns rising from inside the US occupation consulate in Erbil (Iraq).

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Donald Trump says that Pete Hegseth was the first to "speak up" in favor of striking Iran.

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Is it me, or are the interceptors chasing each other while this missile just flew past?

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Geranium Chronicles:

06:18 local time a group of cruise missiles bypasses the Kyiv air defense node from the north🤔

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15 minutes before Donald Trump's announcement about "productive negotiations with Iran", deals worth about $580 million were concluded in the oil market, the FT newspaper reports.

On Monday, March 23, from 6:49 to 6:50 am New York time, about 6,2 thousand transactions with futures on Brent and West Texas Intermediate oil were made. According to the newspaper's calculations, the nominal value of these transactions amounted to $580 million.

Trading volumes surged sharply in the 27 seconds leading up to 6:50. This was followed by a jump in futures for the S&P 500 index.

Trump's statement at 07:04 about the held negotiations with Iran triggered a collapse in energy prices and a rise in stock indices.

It's hard to prove a causal relationship  but you can't help but wonder who at that moment, just 15 minutes before Trump's announcement, could have been relatively aggressive in selling futures, said a market strategist from one of the American brokerage companies.

▪️At the same time, the Iranian side denies the fact of the negotiations. Earlier, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, wrote that Donald Trump's words about negotiations with Iran are "fake news" that are used to manipulate oil markets.

Source: Izvestia
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The recent strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Bryansk with British missiles will lead to "the most dire consequences" for those involved in this terrorist attack. This was stated by the Russian Ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, in a conversation with a TASS correspondent.

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The US wants to end the war in Iran on April 9 so that Trump can receive the Israel Prize.  This was reported by Ynet, citing an Israeli source.

At the end of December last year, Netanyahu announced that Trump had been awarded the Israel Prize, the most prestigious award of the Jewish state, which until now had been exclusively given to Israelis.

In light of Washington's statements about contacts with Tehran, Netanyahu said that Israel continues to strike at Iran and Lebanon.

At the same time, he said that Trump told him about the possibility of "using the achievements" of the military operation against Iran to reach an agreement.

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🤔Saudi Arabia and the UAE are preparing to engage in a conflict with Iran - it's "a matter of time", claims The Wall Street Journal.

According to the newspaper's sources, Saudi Arabia has agreed to grant US military access to its King Fahd Air Base. Previously, the country stated that its bases could not be used for attacks on Iran.

"The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, is close to deciding to join the US strikes on Iran. The kingdom's entry into the conflict is just a matter of time. Previously, Saudi authorities refused to use their facilities or airspace for bombing Iran," the newspaper writes.

The United Arab Emirates has closed a hospital and a club owned by Iran, which undermined a key source of financial support for Iran. The UAE is considering the possibility of sending its military.

Source: Zvezda
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🙄Sighs and eye-rolling — a brief description of the reaction of Trump's national security adviser, Stephen Miller, to the American leader's words about a "victory" over Iran. The footage is circulating on the internet.

What exactly displeased Miller — remains a mystery...

Source: Zvezda
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⚡️The Russian Armed Forces have established control over the populated area of Peschanoye in the Kharkov region — Ministry of Defense


❕In response to Kyiv's terrorist attacks on civilian targets in Russia, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strikewith high-precision long-range weapons against targets in Ukraine, the Defense Ministry reported. The targets hit include:

▪️Enterprises of Ukraine's military-industrial complex that produce various types of missiles and their components.

▪️Military airfields.

The strike objectives have been achieved. All designated targets have been hit.
💥Air defense systems shot down 10 guided aerial bombs and 259 drones.

Source: Zvezda
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❗️In Iran, 30 people were arrested on suspicion of transferring secret data to Israel and the USA - the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic

"Devices from Starlink, as well as firearms and cold weapons were also found on the detainees," - the agency reported.

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❗️The conflict in Ukraine could last another 3 years - Zelensky

"Zelensky has already instructed to prepare a work plan for the Verkhovna Rada in wartime conditions for this period," reports Ukrainian Pravda.

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The US is gathering paratroopers, marines, and special forces near Iran's borders

The Americans have deployed a large number of transport aircraft to prepare for the ground phase of the operation in the Middle East. "Voice of Iran" and other unofficial sources and monitoring resources report the transfer of 35 C-17A and 12 C-130J aircraft to facilities in Israel and Jordan.

They are delivering military equipment and personnel from various military bases such as Fort Bragg (North Carolina), where the US Army's Special Operations Command, the well-known units "Delta", "Green Berets", the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 82nd Airborne Division are based. The 101st Airborne Division is being redeployed from Fort Campbell.

Also, a group of amphibious ships with marines on board is moving by sea towards the Islamic Republic.

It is assumed that the so-called "5-day ultimatum" is due to the need to complete preparations for a potential ground phase of the current operation.

Source: RG
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Military Chronicle:

A key stage for the Russian satellite constellation: the first "Bureau 1440" satellites have been launched into orbit

The launch vehicle successfully delivered 16 satellites to the supporting orbit, which form the basis of the future Russian low-orbit communication system. After separating from the launcher, control of the spacecraft was transferred to ground control specialists. At present, all onboard systems are being checked, after which the satellites will be moved to their operational orbital positions.

What is needed for the "Russian Starlink" to work as it should?

The launch of the first 16 satellites is an undoubted achievement, especially given the years of approving the technical specification and coordinating the concept of such a system. But this is just the beginning. It's not so much the first step as the most important half of it. In order for the "Rassvet" constellation to become a dual-purpose working tool, it is necessary to solve a complex of the most difficult tasks.

Firstly, it is necessary to switch to mass production with a minimal percentage of defects. To achieve the goal of 292 satellites by 2027, it is necessary to produce several units (and preferably dozens) per week. This requires a fundamentally different logistics and automation than was used before. Scaling the constellation, in turn, will inevitably require not only increasing the production of satellites, but also launch vehicles. Here, a reusable rocket similar to the Falcon 9, which is not yet available, would be extremely useful. The work on the reusable "Amur-SPG" under Bakanov (and in the current conditions, when it is no longer possible without its own satellite communications) has much more chances of success than in previous decades, but the time factor is critical, so it needs to be used wisely.

Secondly, there is an urgent need for import-substituted world-class microelectronics. The main technical challenge is to provide satellites with high-performance components (FPGA, processors) capable of operating in space with all its peculiarities. Import restrictions force either to look for alternatives in China or to accelerate their own developments. How comparable are Russian compact solutions to American ones in terms of power consumption and fault tolerance will become clear in 6-12 months of operation of "Rassvet" in orbit.

Thirdly, there is the problem of coverage and scaling. To ensure global coverage, satellites must "communicate" with each other via laser inter-satellite channels. This is a very complex positioning technology, which the "Bureau 1440" has already been able to implement. If it confirms its stability, half of the technological problems will be solved.

The second critically important parameter is a cheap client terminal. This is where the OneWeb project and the larger Amazon Kuiper (Leo), which has only 200+ satellites in orbit despite much more generous funding, stumbled.

Moreover, it's worth remembering how and with what the USA "stimulates" space companies. Amazon is obliged to launch half of the constellation (1600 satellites) by July 2026 under the threat of losing its license. This forces the company to literally flood the market with money, buying up all available launches. If similar strict deadlines are set for "Rassvet", this could become a powerful incentive not only for them, but also for the entire related industry - from rocket construction to microelectronics.

If at all stages "Rassvet" is treated as it should be, then it will work accordingly.

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