Iran and Russia: How the War in Ukraine Became a Testing Ground for Future War Against Israel and the USA

August 11, 2026 The New York Times published an article by Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper about a troubling change in Iranian tactics. For five days in July, Iran attacked three American bases in Jordan with missiles and drones, forcing air defenses to expend more and more expensive interceptors. On the fifth day, one missile […]
“Go to hell Iran! Go to hell Putin!”: Laura Loomer signed the Ukrainian interceptor P1-SUN – “This one is for you, Iran”

American conservative blogger and great friend of Israel, Laura Loomer, showcased the Ukrainian P1-SUN interceptor drone, designed to destroy Russian Shahed drones, to her audience of over 2,000,000. During her visit to the SkyFall facility, she signed two such devices, leaving a message for Iran on one of them. The post appeared on July 31, […]
One missile could open a new front: Iran considered striking a Ukrainian port
July 29, 2026 The New York Times reported that Iran was considering a direct missile strike on Ukraine in response to an attack on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea. According to individuals familiar with intelligence data, Tehran discussed launching a ballistic missile with a relatively small warhead. The intended target could have […]
Ukraine struck at the artery of Russia and Iran: wars in Europe and the Middle East merge into one global confrontation
Ukrainian strikes on ships and Russian military facilities in the Caspian Sea may prove to be a significantly more important event than the destruction of several individual targets. For the first time, Ukraine has delivered a direct strike on a route that connects the military and economic systems of Russia and Iran, and Tehran has […]
Ukraine struck Russian-Iranian military logistics in the Caspian Sea: Tehran reported the death of a sailor and spoke of a response
Ukrainian long-range strikes have for the first time so clearly linked Russia’s war against Ukraine with the confrontation around Iran and American military facilities in the Middle East. Kyiv reported an attack on a Russian warship and vessels used to transport Iran-related military cargo in the Caspian Sea. Almost simultaneously, Tehran announced that an Iranian […]
The Middle East between two blockades: The US intensifies strikes on Iran, while the Houthis attack Saudi tankers
On the night of July 23, 2026, the Middle Eastern conflict escalated to a new level. The United States continued massive strikes on Iranian territory, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps effectively declared its intention to control tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi oil vessels in the Red Sea. The […]
Moscow may help Iran attack CIA facilities: why Israel should change its attitude towards Putin and Russia – Reuters
American intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia could have helped Iran carry out precise strikes on secret CIA facilities in the Middle East. At the center of the investigation are attacks by modified Iranian Shahed drones, allegedly equipped with the Russian protected navigation system ‘Kometa-M’. At least two CIA-related facilities were hit in March 2026. […]
Trump chooses between a truce and a big war: The US and Israel prepare for decisive days of conflict with Iran
US President Donald Trump faced a choice that could determine the further course of the war with Iran and change the situation throughout the Middle East. American and Israeli officials believe that Washington has two realistic paths left: agree to a ten-day ceasefire proposed by mediators or move with Israel to a significantly larger military […]
The USA is deploying dozens of tanker aircraft to Israel: the aviation group for war with Iran could approach a hundred machines
The United States is preparing a large-scale reinforcement of its air group in the Middle East. Dozens of additional tanker aircraft are being sent to Israel, and F-35 fighters and specialized F-16s designed to suppress air defense systems are being transferred from American airbases in the UK and Germany. This is not just a show […]
The Russian language of the new Mossad chief alarmed Moscow: why Roman Hoffman became a “problem” for Russia and Iran
The Russian state agency TASS disseminated material in which the appointment of Roman Hoffman as the director of ‘Mossad’ is presented as a significant change in Israeli intelligence strategy. Russian analysts are particularly concerned not only about the military experience of the new head of Israeli foreign intelligence. They specifically highlight his background, fluency in […]
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