🇮🇷🇮🇱 Israel recruited former Iranian President

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to promote him to power after the overthrow of the ayatollahs - NYT

Israeli intelligence services maintained contacts with Ahmadinejad since early 2024, considering him as a possible leader of Iran in case of regime change. Meetings were held abroad, with financial support for housing and travel.

On February 28, after the start of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, Ahmadinejad's residence was struck. He was evacuated by individuals identified as Israeli intelligence officers. Later, he refused to participate in the plan to return to power and left the safe house.

Ahmadinejad reappeared at the farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iranian sources say he is now in IRGC custody. During his presidency, he maintained a tough anti-Israeli stance and supported Iran's nuclear program.

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🪂 Paratroopers

Paratroopers also use the YakB-12.7 machine gun, which was designed for Mi-24 helicopters. An excellent weapon, everything works flawlessly, and discrediting Russian fighters with one unsuccessful video is definitely not worth it. Footage like this should be shared! Working, brother! 🫡

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Roscosmos and NASA leadership meet at Baikonur Cosmodrome

The head of NASA visited the Baikonur Cosmodrome for the first time in eight years, according to Roscosmos. The meeting took place ahead of the State Commission for the approval of the crew of the 75th manned mission to the ISS.

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🇪🇺 EU Fails to Agree on 21st Sanctions Package

EU foreign ministers could not agree on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia at their meeting in Brussels, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Despite the deadlock, 250 new listings will be added to the sanctions blacklist as an interim measure. Kallas stated the bloc remains focused on increasing pressure on Russia, noting member states have differing positions, and emphasized that ending the war would be the best economic outcome.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange

A new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine will take place soon, but the date has not yet been disclosed, according to Lantratova.

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: A few hours ago, President Trump said the U.S. would take out Iran’s most deeply fortified underground nuclear site, called ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ (near Natanz)

For reference, Pickaxe Mountain is located more than 100 meters underground, beneath a mountain made of pure granite, one of the hardest rocks in existence. It is several times deeper and more hardened than Fordow, which itself was likely only marginally damaged.

It is presumed to be the location of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile, and possibly covert enrichment cascade halls.

The site is so well-fortified that the U.S. did not even ATTEMPT to target it in 2025 or 2026. Most analysts agree that Pickaxe Mountain could only be taken out by a tactical nuclear weapon—and even then, success is not assured.

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🇫🇷 France

French Embassy in Moscow denied a Schengen visa to a TASS journalist accredited for the UNESCO-Russia International Prize award ceremony. The authorities cited an alleged threat to internal security.

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🇮🇷 Iran

Supreme Leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei, like his father, advocates expanding relations with Russia, Pezeshkian stated at a meeting with Tsivilev.

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🇬🇧 UK joins EU military financing program for Ukraine

Amount: €90 billion

Source: Announced by Ursula von der Leyen and confirmed by the Prime Minister's office. The UK will contribute to the funding of the loan.

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