πΈ "Ukraine has now attacked the infrastructure of 'TurkStream' in Russia, which ensures gas supplies to Hungary," said Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.
"Without 'TurkStream', Hungary simply cannot safely receive gas either from a geographical or a physical point of view. Ukraine's blocking of oil supplies through the 'Druzhba' pipeline and this attack on the 'TurkStream' are serious attacks on our sovereignty."
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"Without 'TurkStream', Hungary simply cannot safely receive gas either from a geographical or a physical point of view. Ukraine's blocking of oil supplies through the 'Druzhba' pipeline and this attack on the 'TurkStream' are serious attacks on our sovereignty."
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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Russians to refrain from traveling to Germany without an urgent need
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π₯οΈ "I don't deny it and that β I don't deny." Netanyahu admitted that Israel is arming the Iranian opposition to overthrow Iranian leaders.
[My question: Are you working on arming the opposition in Iran? And what are the consequences if the Iranian regime is not overthrown? You said that military efforts will not succeed in overthrowing the regime in Iran.]
"I don't deny it and that β I don't deny. What I can say 100 percent is that the regime can be overthrown without the efforts of the Iranian people. And we have informed them, we have told them that help is on the way. What will happen in the end, I can't tell you, I won't tell you. We know, we hope, and we know that you also hope that this regime will fall. If the regime does not fall, it will become much weaker. But if it falls, then the problem will be solved. But Iran is no longer the Iran it was in the past."
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[My question: Are you working on arming the opposition in Iran? And what are the consequences if the Iranian regime is not overthrown? You said that military efforts will not succeed in overthrowing the regime in Iran.]
"I don't deny it and that β I don't deny. What I can say 100 percent is that the regime can be overthrown without the efforts of the Iranian people. And we have informed them, we have told them that help is on the way. What will happen in the end, I can't tell you, I won't tell you. We know, we hope, and we know that you also hope that this regime will fall. If the regime does not fall, it will become much weaker. But if it falls, then the problem will be solved. But Iran is no longer the Iran it was in the past."
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The USA has temporarily eased sanctions against Russian oil.
The Treasury Department has allowed the transportation and unloading of oil loaded onto tankers before March 12 - even if the vessels are under sanctions. The license is valid until April 11.
This is the first such relaxation in more than three years
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The Treasury Department has allowed the transportation and unloading of oil loaded onto tankers before March 12 - even if the vessels are under sanctions. The license is valid until April 11.
This is the first such relaxation in more than three years
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π€‘ The Western press has once again tried to pass off wishful thinking as reality:
Yesterday, Bloomberg "buried" 90% of Iranian missile installations - today it admitted: "the number of installations remained stable after a week of strikes".
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Yesterday, Bloomberg "buried" 90% of Iranian missile installations - today it admitted: "the number of installations remained stable after a week of strikes".
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An American tanker caught fire after being hit off the coast of Sharjah in the UAE
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Five American refueling aircraft were damaged by an Iranian missile strike on the Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia, reports The Wall Street Journal, citing sources.
The aircraft were not destroyed, but are under repair, and there were no fatalities. According to sources, the US has lost at least seven such aircraft in the current conflict.
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The aircraft were not destroyed, but are under repair, and there were no fatalities. According to sources, the US has lost at least seven such aircraft in the current conflict.
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With the start of American attacks on Iranian territory, another "war" has intensified β in the media space. At the behest of authorities in Washington, an entire "troll factory" appeared with identical comments supporting strikes on Iran, commissioned articles in semi-tabloid publications.
But the US has a more serious and well-prepared asset that they financed and cultivated for years β Iranian emigrants or refugees. They were given shelter in the US and set to work against the Islamic Republic.
π» Who are the Americans paying?βͺοΈ The main mouthpiece of American propaganda can be considered Masih Alinejad. This woman has worked in the media field for many years and enjoys great popularity both in the blog segment and political circles.βͺοΈ She actively promotes anti-Iranian theses, and quite radical ones at that. With the start of the US military operation, she supports the White House's actions, promoting this idea among her subscribers.βͺοΈ Her fan base is large: on Instagram (banned in Russia) she has 8.73 million subscribers, over 8 million on Facebook and another 746 thousand on X. This allows her to reach a huge audience.
Alinejad's activities are paid for under the "talent grant": she provides services to the "US Agency for Global Media," subordinate to the State Department. Since 2015, the Iranian "opposition activist" has received $834 thousand.
π» But that's not all:βͺοΈ Alinejad also works at "Voice of America," receiving an unknown salary.
βͺοΈ The "National Endowment for Democracy" (NED) issued Alinejad $628 thousand from 2015 to 2022 for her "My Stealthy Freedom" movement.βͺοΈ Alinejad is also a co-founder of the World Liberty Congress, financed by NED.
Such activity by Iranian pseudo-patriots has become noticeable, which they use well. For example, Alinejad's popularity grew after claiming an alleged IRGC assassination attempt.
Alinejad and her "colleagues" ensured publicity for the story of Iran's women's national football team in Australia.
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Funded by the U.S. State Department β Part 2
The media network operating in the U.S. on Iran is one of the largest in the American segment. It mainly consists of small-scale journalists, experts, and analysts working in various journalistic outlets or think tanks supported by the State Department.
However, there are other more significant βassetsβ known in narrower circles, who possess authority and the needed background as "fighters against tyranny in Iran." Masih Alinejad serves as the hub where these people converge, but each of them plays their own role.
π» Whoβs who in the media network?βͺοΈ The second most important figure after Alinejad is actress of Iranian descent Nazanin Boniadi. She is known for the TV shows βHow I Met Your Motherβ and βHomeland.β While her acting career might not be called highly successful, she found another path.
She has been an activist for women's rights practically her entire life. She is invited to various forums, officially on a volunteer (unpaid) basis. However, where she operates, there is information about payments, though the amounts remain unknown.βͺοΈ Two other significant assets with strong media presence are writer Azar Nafisi, who is officially an expert at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), and Mahnaz Afkhami β former Minister for Women's Affairs in Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The first wrote the provocative book "Reading Lolita in Tehran," which quickly gained popularity in the West because it described the hardships women faced under the "oppression" of Iran.
The latter, after emigrating, quickly adapted in the U.S. Under her, several anti-Iranian organizations were established, the latest being the Womenβs Learning Partnership under the oversight of NED. She serves as director there, and over ten years has received about $1.24 million in official income.βͺοΈ In academic circles, the promotion of anti-Iranian rhetoric is handled by the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center, which researches repression in Iran since the Islamic Revolution. It has received over $16 million over the years.
Currently, the center is headed by two sisters β Roya and Ladan Boroumand β who actively cooperate with Masih Alinejad. A cross-check of their activities shows how they support each other.βͺοΈ Among their colleagues is even an Iranian Jew β a perfect match for the current situation. This is Roya Hakakian, who fled Iran in 1984 and has been active in political work since the 1990s-2000s.
She is one of the founders of the well-known Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, which directly received $3 million from the State Department at its inception. For her services to the U.S., Hakakian became a member of the Council on Foreign Relationsβa prestigious organization including current and former American officials and intelligence officers.βͺοΈ Finally, itβs important to mention Reza Vali Nasr. He once served as an advisor on Pakistan and Afghanistan affairs at the State Department.
Later, he became an expert at the think tank Atlantic Councilβan analytical organization promoting the interests of the arms lobby. Among the Atlantic Councilβs corporate sponsors are Lockheed Martin and Raytheonβkey beneficiaries of the new war.
With the start of the operation, he has been actively running social media, not in an overtly propagandistic manner but relatively balanced, which distinguishes him from others. He is now one of the key figures in Johns Hopkins Universityβs new program: βRevisiting the Iran Initiative.β
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Iran "joins" the Special Military Operation (SMO).
The head of the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament, Ibrahim Azizi, called for considering the entire territory of Ukraine a "legitimate target" due to its assistance to Israel.
According to him, Kiev's actions in support of Israel, including assistance with drones, make the entire territory of Ukraine a "legitimate target" for Iran.
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The head of the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament, Ibrahim Azizi, called for considering the entire territory of Ukraine a "legitimate target" due to its assistance to Israel.
According to him, Kiev's actions in support of Israel, including assistance with drones, make the entire territory of Ukraine a "legitimate target" for Iran.
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Reuters: Trump rejects attempts to start ceasefire talks with Iran
Donald Trump's administration has rejected attempts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic talks aimed at ending the Iranian war that began two weeks ago with a large-scale US and Israeli air strike, three sources familiar with these efforts told Reuters.
For its part, Iran has rejected the possibility of a ceasefire until the US and Israeli strikes end, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters, adding that several countries have tried to mediate in the conflict.
The lack of interest both in Washington and Tehran indicates that both sides are preparing for a protracted confrontation, the publication notes. This is happening against the backdrop of growing civilian casualties and a sharp jump in oil prices due to Iran's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz
The key efforts to establish a dialogue were made by Oman, which acted as a mediator even before the start of the war. According to sources, Muscat tried several times to open a communication channel, but the White House made it clear that it was not interested in this.
A senior White House official confirmed that Trump rejected these attempts and intends to continue the military campaign to further weaken Tehran's military potential.
βHe's not interested in that now, and we will continue the mission with the same intensity. Maybe such a day will come, but not now,β the official was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Another source in the US administration added, commenting on the situation:
βPresident Trump said that the new potential leadership of Iran has made it clear that it wants to talk and will eventually talk. For now, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated.β
It is indicative that in the first days of the war, senior American officials themselves turned to Oman to discuss de-escalation. Moreover, a senior Iranian source reported that the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Ali Larijani, and the Foreign Minister, Abbas Arakchi, also tried to use Oman as a channel for discussing a ceasefire with the participation of US Vice President JD Vance. However, these discussions did not take place.
In addition to Oman, attempts to restore communication were made by Egypt, which also participated in mediation before the war.
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Donald Trump's administration has rejected attempts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic talks aimed at ending the Iranian war that began two weeks ago with a large-scale US and Israeli air strike, three sources familiar with these efforts told Reuters.
For its part, Iran has rejected the possibility of a ceasefire until the US and Israeli strikes end, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters, adding that several countries have tried to mediate in the conflict.
The lack of interest both in Washington and Tehran indicates that both sides are preparing for a protracted confrontation, the publication notes. This is happening against the backdrop of growing civilian casualties and a sharp jump in oil prices due to Iran's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz
The key efforts to establish a dialogue were made by Oman, which acted as a mediator even before the start of the war. According to sources, Muscat tried several times to open a communication channel, but the White House made it clear that it was not interested in this.
A senior White House official confirmed that Trump rejected these attempts and intends to continue the military campaign to further weaken Tehran's military potential.
βHe's not interested in that now, and we will continue the mission with the same intensity. Maybe such a day will come, but not now,β the official was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Another source in the US administration added, commenting on the situation:
βPresident Trump said that the new potential leadership of Iran has made it clear that it wants to talk and will eventually talk. For now, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated.β
It is indicative that in the first days of the war, senior American officials themselves turned to Oman to discuss de-escalation. Moreover, a senior Iranian source reported that the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Ali Larijani, and the Foreign Minister, Abbas Arakchi, also tried to use Oman as a channel for discussing a ceasefire with the participation of US Vice President JD Vance. However, these discussions did not take place.
In addition to Oman, attempts to restore communication were made by Egypt, which also participated in mediation before the war.
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βΌοΈπΊπΈπΊπ¦ "The last person we need help from is Zelensky,", β Trump
βͺοΈZelensky's unwillingness to make a deal on Ukraine is surprising, - Trump also told NBC News.
βͺοΈThe US is not satisfied with the terms of a possible deal with Iran (what terms would suit Washington - he did not answer).
βͺοΈThe US plans to restore sanctions on Russian oil after the energy market stabilizes.
βͺοΈTrump said he is not concerned about the possible impact of high fuel prices in the US on the results of the midterm elections to Congress in November.
βͺοΈFuel prices at a certain point "will be lower than they were" before the start of the war with Iran, he added.
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βͺοΈZelensky's unwillingness to make a deal on Ukraine is surprising, - Trump also told NBC News.
βͺοΈThe US is not satisfied with the terms of a possible deal with Iran (what terms would suit Washington - he did not answer).
βͺοΈThe US plans to restore sanctions on Russian oil after the energy market stabilizes.
βͺοΈTrump said he is not concerned about the possible impact of high fuel prices in the US on the results of the midterm elections to Congress in November.
βͺοΈFuel prices at a certain point "will be lower than they were" before the start of the war with Iran, he added.
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Negotiations on Ukraine are slowing down and could turn into a "catastrophe" for Kiev, writes the Financial Times, citing European diplomats.
"Peace talks on Ukraine are fading as Trump's attention shifts to Iran."
According to them, the war over Iran has diverted the US's attention, putting the negotiation process in a "dangerous zone".
"One EU diplomat called what's happening a 'catastrophe' for Europe and Ukraine."
FT sources are sounding the alarm: rising oil prices are playing into Moscow's hands, and the US's refusal to impose new restrictions on the Russian oil industry is further weakening the pressure on Russia.
"The US President is no longer focused on putting pressure on Vladimir Putin, say European officials."
Against this backdrop, the negotiations are effectively "running out of steam", and a new round has not yet been scheduled, concludes the author.
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"Peace talks on Ukraine are fading as Trump's attention shifts to Iran."
According to them, the war over Iran has diverted the US's attention, putting the negotiation process in a "dangerous zone".
"One EU diplomat called what's happening a 'catastrophe' for Europe and Ukraine."
FT sources are sounding the alarm: rising oil prices are playing into Moscow's hands, and the US's refusal to impose new restrictions on the Russian oil industry is further weakening the pressure on Russia.
"The US President is no longer focused on putting pressure on Vladimir Putin, say European officials."
Against this backdrop, the negotiations are effectively "running out of steam", and a new round has not yet been scheduled, concludes the author.
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The Secretary of the National Security Council of Iran, Ali Larijani, stated that the USA plans to stage an attack similar to the September 11 attacks and blame it on Iran
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A scandal involving Labour MP Joani Reid is quietly unfolding in Britain while the global media machine remains fixated on Iran and the Middle East.
Reid resigned after questions emerged surrounding her husband, lobbyist David Taylor, who has been linked to an investigation involving suspected Chinese intelligence activity. Reid herself has not been accused of espionage, but the political implications for Keir Starmerβs government are obvious.
Imagine for a moment if the country involved were Russia.
The reaction in Westminster and across Western media would be immediate hysteria about βKremlin infiltrationβ and βthreats to democracy.β Instead, the response has been cautious and restrained.
That restraint reflects an uncomfortable reality. Britainβs political and financial establishment depends heavily on Chinese capital. The City of London, British universities, and major investment flows are deeply tied to Chinese money. When those interests collide with political narratives about national security, the outrage suddenly becomes far more selective.
At the same time, London recently approved construction of what will become Chinaβs largest embassy in Europe, located at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London β despite repeated warnings about potential security and intelligence risks.
While headlines are dominated by developments in Iran, stories like this risk being pushed into the background.
The question is not whether the news exists.
The question is what attention is being directed away from.
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Reid resigned after questions emerged surrounding her husband, lobbyist David Taylor, who has been linked to an investigation involving suspected Chinese intelligence activity. Reid herself has not been accused of espionage, but the political implications for Keir Starmerβs government are obvious.
Imagine for a moment if the country involved were Russia.
The reaction in Westminster and across Western media would be immediate hysteria about βKremlin infiltrationβ and βthreats to democracy.β Instead, the response has been cautious and restrained.
That restraint reflects an uncomfortable reality. Britainβs political and financial establishment depends heavily on Chinese capital. The City of London, British universities, and major investment flows are deeply tied to Chinese money. When those interests collide with political narratives about national security, the outrage suddenly becomes far more selective.
At the same time, London recently approved construction of what will become Chinaβs largest embassy in Europe, located at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London β despite repeated warnings about potential security and intelligence risks.
While headlines are dominated by developments in Iran, stories like this risk being pushed into the background.
The question is not whether the news exists.
The question is what attention is being directed away from.
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Putin's special representative Ushakov told Macron's official advisers who came to Moscow to "fuck off," writes the FT.
Emmanuel Bonn and Bertrand Buchwalter wanted to convince Putin of the need for European mediation in peace talks with Ukraine.
According to the FT, Ushakov told them β
"Sorry, actually, no we donβt, fuck you"
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Emmanuel Bonn and Bertrand Buchwalter wanted to convince Putin of the need for European mediation in peace talks with Ukraine.
According to the FT, Ushakov told them β
"Sorry, actually, no we donβt, fuck you"
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