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US to Run Out of All Tomahawk Missiles in Couple of Months
31 March 2026 @ 9:03 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Navy retains at least a three-month supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles, as the 3,992-unit strategic inventory objective provides a substantial buffer against the monthly expenditure rate of 850 munitions recorded since hostilities began, according to a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of the US Navy’s budget documents.
Trump Prepared to End Iran Op Without Opening Strait of Hormuz - Reports
31 March 2026 @ 7:27 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump told aides he is ready to end the operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported, citing US administration officials.
Hegseth's Broker Sought Defense Fund before Iran Attack — Report
31 March 2026 @ 3:59 am
Pete Hegseth's Morgan Stanley broker contacted BlackRock in February about a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense ETF — shortly before the US launched strikes on Iran, the Financial Times reported.
Iranian FM Calls Arab Nations to 'Eject US Forces'
31 March 2026 @ 3:46 am
Abbas Araghchi addressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, calling to eject US forces.
Israel Passes Death Penalty Law for Terrorists - National Security Minister
31 March 2026 @ 3:12 am
The Israeli Parliament passed a law on the death penalty for terrorists, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Monday.
US Scheme to Seize Iran's Uranium is Mission Impossible – National Security Expert
30 March 2026 @ 6:22 pm
Any attempt by the US to capture and extract Iran’s sizeable stockpile does not appear feasible for several reasons, national security and political science expert Dr. Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik.
US Troop Surge in the Middle East ‘Symbolic,’ Doesn’t Mean Full Ground Assault on Iran — Expert
30 March 2026 @ 6:17 pm
The US has amassed over 50,000 troops in the Middle East — roughly 10,000 more than usual, the New York Times reports. Would it be enough for a ground operation in Iran?
Israel Overstretched, Lacking Capacity and Interoperability to Join US Ground Op in Iran — Experts
30 March 2026 @ 4:58 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) won't join a potential US ground operation in Iran, Israel's Channel 12 reports. Why is that?
Lavrov Discusses With Foreign Ministers of Persian Gulf Countries Escalation in Region
30 March 2026 @ 4:06 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with the foreign ministers of Persian Gulf countries the escalation in the region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Come and Take It! Deadly Trap Awaits US Forces on Kharg Island
30 March 2026 @ 3:45 pm
Invading Iran’s Kharg Island would be anything but a cakewalk for the US military, since Iranian forces have invested considerable time and resources into preparing a warm welcome for anyone foolish enough to attack this strategic oil hub.