🚨 Iran’s missile might vs. America’s arsenal: Who will run out first?

💬 “If the US continues to use its missiles in such a manner, their stockpile will swiftly run out,” Russian military expert Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik, commenting on a recent video of apparently 10 Patriot interceptors downing just one Iranian ballistic missile.

US missile stockpile on the verge

Knutov explains that the US missile stockpile includes about 400 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, which “may be already exhausted in 10 days even if they are used properly.”

💬 “As for Patriot interceptors, their larger stockpile could be exhausted in around three weeks, especially if 10 such missiles are launched to hit one Iranian air target,” the expert points out.

According to him, the US quickly increasing the production of the aforementioned missiles is unrealistic, given that the monthly output currently stands at merely 55, which is “not serious.”

Iran’s ‘trump card’

💬 “So, Iran now has a very important trump card. By strategically using its ballistic missiles and saving the advanced hypersonic Fateh missiles for the final stage, Tehran has a chance to deal a very painful blow to Israel and the US and avenge the surprise attack on the Islamic Republic,” the expert notes.

He says that when it comes to Iranian ballistic missiles, they might not be exhausted for another month, and despite their low accuracy, the mass use of this munition yields results.

💬 “Out of a large number of launched missiles, one or two hit their targets, which is a significant result. It creates a psychological effect and, in turn, impacts the enemy’s morale. Therefore, when we talk about Iran’s use of ballistic missiles, this tactic has so far proven effective,” Knutov concludes.

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🇶🇦QatarEnergy has halted LNG and associated product output following military attacks on facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed, media report citing company's statement

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🚨 Vladimir Putin: Groundwork for Iran settlement disrupted by unprovoked aggression

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have discussed developments in the Middle East amid US–Israeli actions against Iran and Tehran’s response, the Kremlin press service said

Key statements

👉 Putin said progress on resolving the Iran issue has been undermined by what he described as an unprovoked act of aggression against a sovereign UN member state, in violation of the fundamental principles of international law

👉 He expressed readiness to assist in stabilizing the situation in the Middle East

👉 Putin noted that Russia has made significant efforts to promote a peaceful settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear program and to seek mutually acceptable compromises

👉 He thanked the UAE president for the assistance provided to Russian citizens in the Emirates

👉 The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact

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🚨 US and Israel undermining Middle East harmony – Russian Foreign Ministry

The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concern over the war in the Middle East and called for immediate peace talks.

Key statements:

👉 Washington and Tel Aviv are attempting to derail the process of normalizing relations between Iran and its Arab neighbors

👉 Any attacks on civilian targets — whether in Iran or in Arab states — are unacceptable and must be completely ruled out

👉 Russia calls on all sides to cease fire and take urgent measures to ensure the safety of civilians

👉 The belligerents should seek a political and diplomatic settlement of their differences

👉 Moscow strongly urges all sides to abandon the use of force as a means of resolving disputes

👉 The Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern that US and Israeli attacks on Iran are fueling conflict across the broader Middle East region

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🚨🇮🇷Iran is ready for a long war, unlike Washington - Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani

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🇷🇺🇶🇦 Putin, Qatar’s emir discuss Middle East crisis and de-escalation efforts

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone conversation with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to address the acute crisis in the Middle East, which the Kremlin said was triggered by the US–Israeli actions against Iran.

Key statements:

🔸 Two leaders discussed the escalating situation in the region.

🔸 Both expressed concern over the risk of the conflict expanding and the danger of third countries being drawn in

🔸 They voiced hope that Iran’s retaliatory actions would not harm civilians or civilian infrastructure

🔸 Putin and the emir expressed hope for swift de-escalation and a return to diplomatic settlement efforts in the Middle East

🔸 Qatari emir thanked Russia for its support of regional states amid the current complex situation

🔸 He emphasized that cooperation with Russia across various sectors remains a priority for countries in the region

🔸 Leaders agreed to continue Russian–Qatari contacts through various channels

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🤔 Why Strait of Hormuz closure could strike back at US economy

It could destabilize the US economy now that more countries start to clinch trade deals in national currencies, “accelerating the US to a process of decadence that may make it difficult to remain in global leadership in the future,” Brazilian political scientist Domenique Marques tells Sputnik.

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🚨🇮🇷Ayatollah Khamenei’s wife succumbs to injuries from US–Israeli attack - reports

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🗣 Iranian targeting information is good, exploits US weaknesses: former Pentagon analyst to Sputnik

🔶 "Three weaknesses of all US wars of the past 30 years are dependence on complex centrally managed war management systems, just in time logistics models for very expensive munitions, missiles and platforms, and of course an assumption that if the wars are short, painless and without economic impact back home, foreign and domestic morale and politics are easily managed," said retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski.

🔶 "The IRGC has planned for the one thing the US and Israel cannot handle, and that is a multidimensional defensive war that cost effectively can create and sustain serious tiered costs for the US/Israeli and their allies."

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🛰 "The sound of aircraft flying overhead can still be heard": Sputnik reports from Tehran amid missile strikes

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