For now, links to EIGHT-plus reports, commentary, interviews, analyses and summaries (about 15): from the Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post, the Associated Press, National Public Radio, Middle East Eye, the Cradle, Behind the Curtain, and ScheerPost; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names as highlighted. (Scroll down for IRAN 3-25-26. and up or down for today’s UKRAINE, CUBA and MEDIA so far.) — MCM
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U.S. source says allies will be equipped as Pentagon weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East: report, by Tim Zadorozhnyy | The Kyiv Independent The Pentagon is considering redirecting military aid intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, the Washington Post reported today, citing unnamed sources. The potential move comes as the U.S. expands operations against Iran. READ MOVE . . .
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Russia moves to arm Iran with advanced drones after U.S.-Israel strikes: report, by Julia Struck | Kyiv Post Russia is reportedly completing a shipment of drones, medicine, and food to Iran, signaling a potential escalation in support for Tehran following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to the Financial Times. READ MORE . . .
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U.S. and Iran harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, by Jon Gambrell and David Rising | AP DUBAI — Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East war appeared to falter today. Tehran moved to formalize its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. troops in the region that . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.
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Iran rejects Trump’s proposal to end the war and lays out its own terms. Reported by Daniel Estrin and A Martínez | NPR Iran’s military command is rejecting a 15-point peace proposal from the U.S., saying it will not “come to terms” with Washington and laid out its own conditions. Click HERE to listen and, later, read; and HERE for links to all five or so Iran war-related reports on NPR’s “Morning Edition.”
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Pakistan says it is relaying messages between U.S. and Iran. From Middle East Eye. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says this is part of ongoing mediation efforts supported by Turkey, Egypt and other countries. READ MORE . . .
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Iran ‘laying traps’ on Kharg Island as Trump mulls ‘high risk’ invasion: report. From the Cradle. “Iran has been laying traps and moving additional military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in recent weeks in preparation for a possible U.S. operation to take control of the island,” sources familiar with U.S. intelligence told CNN on Wednesday. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for several other Iran war-related reports from the Cradle.
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FROM MARCH 25 The 82nd Airborne is headed to the Middle East. Why? Reported by Tom Bowman | NPR Thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy to the Middle East. Iran publicly rejected a ceasefire proposal, though the White House says talks continue. Click HERE to listen and, later, read, and HERE for links to at least two other Iran war-related reports from NPR’s “All Things Considered” on March 25.
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FROM MARCH 24 and 25 Palaver and parable: Trump’s babble, by Edward Curtin | Behind the Curtain / ScheerPost One’s forgettery would have to be operating at full-speed to forget Trump’s past use of “negotiations” as a cover for attacking Iran. Click HERE or HERE to read more.
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TO BE CONTINUED