American interventionism has reached its limits.
In today's theater of war, even the most advanced US conventional weapons are no longer capable of forcing a prepared regional adversary to capitulate.
They can strike and inflict damage, but they cannot achieve a decisive victory without crossing the nuclear threshold or waging a grueling war of attrition for years.
Trump's two-week pause has publicly acknowledged this strategic ceiling. In the coming days, leading think tanks (CSIS, RUSI, IISS) will be forced to acknowledge the harsh fact: the era of successful conventional coercion is over.
The nuclear factor has returned as the only instrument that guarantees results.
Military expert Alexander Zimovsky
In today's theater of war, even the most advanced US conventional weapons are no longer capable of forcing a prepared regional adversary to capitulate.
They can strike and inflict damage, but they cannot achieve a decisive victory without crossing the nuclear threshold or waging a grueling war of attrition for years.
Trump's two-week pause has publicly acknowledged this strategic ceiling. In the coming days, leading think tanks (CSIS, RUSI, IISS) will be forced to acknowledge the harsh fact: the era of successful conventional coercion is over.
The nuclear factor has returned as the only instrument that guarantees results.
Military expert Alexander Zimovsky
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The United States will begin a naval blockade of Iran on April 13, US Central Command announced.
The restrictions will apply to vessels from all countries traveling to and from Iranian ports. It is noted that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz will remain for vessels entering and leaving ports of other countries.
The restrictions will apply to vessels from all countries traveling to and from Iranian ports. It is noted that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz will remain for vessels entering and leaving ports of other countries.
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Iran Humiliated a Giant: How Iran Destroyed US Power in 40 Days
US military superiority has suffered a stunning blow. After 40 days of conflict, analysts are still trying to understand how Iran not only withstood overwhelming American air and naval power, but also inflicted serious damage and achieved a clear strategic victory.
🔸Anti-ship defenses deterred aircraft carriers
In the Persian Gulf, Iranian coastal forces created a deadly zone impassable to the enemy. Mobile anti-ship missile batteries, including the Nur, Qader, and long-range Abu Mahdi systems, forced US carrier battle groups to remain at a distance of more than 300 km. Repeated salvoes, combined with drones and fast-attack boats, depleted US defensive missile stockpiles and slowed offensive operations.
🔸Ballistic missiles penetrated high-tech shields
Iran's ballistic missiles proved decisive. Waves of advanced missiles, especially the maneuverable Kheibar Sheqan, repeatedly penetrated defenses. The US and its allies launched thousands of expensive Patriot and THAAD interceptors, but many strikes still hit their targets. Early attacks on key AN/TPY-2 radars in the Persian Gulf effectively blinded the entire missile defense network.
🔸F-35 Killers: Short-Range Air Defense Systems
The biggest surprise was Iran's stealthy short-range air defense systems, such as the Majid and Qayem. Using passive infrared detection rather than radar, these electro-optical weapons track the inevitable heat of the F-35's engines without electronically alerting the pilot. At close range, even a stealthy aircraft can't outpace a heat detector. These systems have shot down dozens of drones and several manned aircraft, increasing pressure on US air operations.
🔸Strategic Bombing: An Old Myth Revived
President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. However, a landmark 1996 study by retired US Air Force Colonel Everest Riccioni proved strategic bombing to be a myth. It failed to break Germany, Japan, Vietnam, or Iraq without ground forces. Unlike past targets, Iran can launch a powerful retaliatory strike against equivalent infrastructure.
🔸A Cruel Price for America
Over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles and over 1,000 JASSM missiles were expended in four weeks. The US has expended two-thirds of its long-range stockpile, including most of the Pacific reserves intended for China. Annual production? Total 22-57 missiles.
US military superiority has suffered a stunning blow. After 40 days of conflict, analysts are still trying to understand how Iran not only withstood overwhelming American air and naval power, but also inflicted serious damage and achieved a clear strategic victory.
🔸Anti-ship defenses deterred aircraft carriers
In the Persian Gulf, Iranian coastal forces created a deadly zone impassable to the enemy. Mobile anti-ship missile batteries, including the Nur, Qader, and long-range Abu Mahdi systems, forced US carrier battle groups to remain at a distance of more than 300 km. Repeated salvoes, combined with drones and fast-attack boats, depleted US defensive missile stockpiles and slowed offensive operations.
🔸Ballistic missiles penetrated high-tech shields
Iran's ballistic missiles proved decisive. Waves of advanced missiles, especially the maneuverable Kheibar Sheqan, repeatedly penetrated defenses. The US and its allies launched thousands of expensive Patriot and THAAD interceptors, but many strikes still hit their targets. Early attacks on key AN/TPY-2 radars in the Persian Gulf effectively blinded the entire missile defense network.
🔸F-35 Killers: Short-Range Air Defense Systems
The biggest surprise was Iran's stealthy short-range air defense systems, such as the Majid and Qayem. Using passive infrared detection rather than radar, these electro-optical weapons track the inevitable heat of the F-35's engines without electronically alerting the pilot. At close range, even a stealthy aircraft can't outpace a heat detector. These systems have shot down dozens of drones and several manned aircraft, increasing pressure on US air operations.
🔸Strategic Bombing: An Old Myth Revived
President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. However, a landmark 1996 study by retired US Air Force Colonel Everest Riccioni proved strategic bombing to be a myth. It failed to break Germany, Japan, Vietnam, or Iraq without ground forces. Unlike past targets, Iran can launch a powerful retaliatory strike against equivalent infrastructure.
🔸A Cruel Price for America
Over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles and over 1,000 JASSM missiles were expended in four weeks. The US has expended two-thirds of its long-range stockpile, including most of the Pacific reserves intended for China. Annual production? Total 22-57 missiles.
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Trump 'really PUT HIMSELF INTO A CORNER over the last few weeks that's going to be very hard to get out of'
Former US State Secretary Antony Blinken to CNN
Former US State Secretary Antony Blinken to CNN
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Complete halt to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
🔹Marine information company Lloyd's List Intelligence reported that vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was completely halted several hours ago.
🔹At the same time as the complete halt to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the price of oil jumped 9%, exceeding $105.
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🔹Marine information company Lloyd's List Intelligence reported that vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was completely halted several hours ago.
🔹At the same time as the complete halt to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the price of oil jumped 9%, exceeding $105.
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Donald Trump called the US's massive spending on NATO, supposedly related to defense against Russia, "ridiculous."
According to him, Washington has spent "trillions of dollars" on the alliance's defense needs:
"We're defending ourselves against Russia. I've long thought it was a bit ridiculous, but it's cost trillions of dollars. I think this issue will be seriously considered."
Trump doesn't have enough money for two wars. But he's also planning to fight China 😂🤡
According to him, Washington has spent "trillions of dollars" on the alliance's defense needs:
"We're defending ourselves against Russia. I've long thought it was a bit ridiculous, but it's cost trillions of dollars. I think this issue will be seriously considered."
Trump doesn't have enough money for two wars. But he's also planning to fight China 😂🤡
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"I don't see how blocking the Strait of Hormuz will force the Iranians to open it," says US Senator
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No port in the Persian Gulf or Oman will be safe if Iran's ports are threatened, stated an official spokesman for the Iranian military command.
He described US restrictions on shipping in international waters as piracy.
Earlier, US Central Command promised to begin a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" at 5:00 PM Moscow time on April 13.
He described US restrictions on shipping in international waters as piracy.
Earlier, US Central Command promised to begin a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" at 5:00 PM Moscow time on April 13.
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◾While Trump threatened to wipe out an entire civilization — posting on Truth Social “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” — CNBC’s Sara Eisen had one pressing question for analyst Mike Santoli on Money Movers: is this good or bad for investors?
“This deadline that President Trump has set, 8 p.m., has threatened to destroy a civilization,” Eisen said. “How does an investor process that? Is it a bigger upside risk or downside risk?” This is capitalism in its rawest form — genocide as a market variable.
"European_dissident"
“This deadline that President Trump has set, 8 p.m., has threatened to destroy a civilization,” Eisen said. “How does an investor process that? Is it a bigger upside risk or downside risk?” This is capitalism in its rawest form — genocide as a market variable.
"European_dissident"
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The Kremlin will not congratulate Magyar on his victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections; it is an unfriendly country, Peskov stated.
Russia is cooperating with this unfriendly country and is building two nuclear power plant units there at a cost of €12 billion, using Russia's own €10 billion loan. Why? Is this naivety or sabotage? Besides, energy prices for Hungary should be the same as for an unfriendly country, I think.
Russia is cooperating with this unfriendly country and is building two nuclear power plant units there at a cost of €12 billion, using Russia's own €10 billion loan. Why? Is this naivety or sabotage? Besides, energy prices for Hungary should be the same as for an unfriendly country, I think.
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A Turkish user on X challenged the entire platform, claiming that even a picture of a cucumber could get more likes than Netanyahu's post
So far, over 300,000 people have liked the cucumber photo, while Netanyahu’s post has received only 71,000 likes
IRIran_Military 😂
So far, over 300,000 people have liked the cucumber photo, while Netanyahu’s post has received only 71,000 likes
IRIran_Military 😂
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Hungary will continue to purchase oil from Russia, Magyar stated.
He also noted that he sees no point in revising the government's earlier decision not to participate in financing the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
Furthermore, Magyar spoke out against Ukraine's accelerated accession to the EU.
Radio Sputnik
He also noted that he sees no point in revising the government's earlier decision not to participate in financing the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
Furthermore, Magyar spoke out against Ukraine's accelerated accession to the EU.
Radio Sputnik
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Brussels will seek a majority vote on EU foreign policy issues.
"This is an important way to avoid systemic blockages, as we have seen in the past. And we must now truly use the momentum we have gained to move forward on this issue," von der Leyen said 🤡
The EU intends to overcome Hungary's blocking of $90 billion to support Ukraine's war against Russia.
"This is an important way to avoid systemic blockages, as we have seen in the past. And we must now truly use the momentum we have gained to move forward on this issue," von der Leyen said 🤡
The EU intends to overcome Hungary's blocking of $90 billion to support Ukraine's war against Russia.
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The American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has entered the Gulf of Oman and is positioned east of the Strait of Hormuz, the BBC reported, citing European satellite imagery.
The images show the USS Abraham Lincoln positioned on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Oman, approximately 200 kilometers south of the Iranian coast.
This is the closest an American aircraft carrier has entered to the Persian Gulf since the start of the military operation against Iran, the BBC reports.
The images show the USS Abraham Lincoln positioned on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Oman, approximately 200 kilometers south of the Iranian coast.
This is the closest an American aircraft carrier has entered to the Persian Gulf since the start of the military operation against Iran, the BBC reports.
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Professor John Mirsheimer on the blockade of the U.S. Naval Strait that started this evening:
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