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The United States is strengthening its military presence in the Middle East ahead of upcoming US-Iran talks in Pakistan.
The Wall Street Journal reports that "fighter and attack aircraft have already arrived," and that 1,500-2,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division could be deployed soon.
The publication also notes that the USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group is en route to the region from the Atlantic Ocean, while the USS Boxer and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Force are en route from the Pacific Ocean.
In the Middle East war, Iran has demonstrated its readiness to defend its rights if the US decides to use negotiations for "show or deception."
This was stated by Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf upon his arrival in Islamabad, where a meeting between Washington and Tehran is expected to take place, Tasnim reports.
🟩 RT in Russian
In the Rostov region, more than a dozen UAVs were destroyed overnight in the Millerovsky, Tarasovsky, Chertkovsky, Kasharsky, Konstantinovsky, and Tatsinsky districts.
▪️ Ukrainian media reported nighttime strikes by Geranium missiles in the Kiev, Sumy, and Odesa regions, with footage coming in from the field.
Trump's list of 15 demands has been reduced to one: Iran's renunciation of nuclear weapons, which Iran had no intention of developing before the war. The Strait of Hormuz was also open before the war, if you recall. But Trump has achieved a great victory, of course. 🤡😂
Trump, when asked, "What would an ideal deal with Iran look like?"
First and foremost, the absence of nuclear weapons. I think regime change has already effectively occurred, although we never set that as a condition. The main thing is that there be no nuclear weapons. That's 99% of it. Yes, but then everything else will resolve itself. The answer is yes.
The Strait will open. Even if we simply leave, it will still open—otherwise, they won't be able to make money.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, is possibly piloting his own plane to Islamabad
He’s licensed on the Airbus A321, which is the same plane headed to Islamabad now.
Qalibaf famously flew into Beirut with an Iranian delegation during ongoing bombings in 2024.
Middle_East_Spectator
Two Iranian planes are now on their way to Islamabad, Pakistan
Very likely the Iranian delegation. Unclear of the exact composition of said delegation.
Middle_East_Spectator
The world's top terrorist, Trump, didn't destroy "an entire civilization" in Iran only thanks to the government's decision to negotiate! 🤡😈.
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NEW: Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad, if they take place, will be indirect
Americans and Iranians will sit in seperate rooms, and Iran will not allow the U.S. to have a ‘photo-op’ with J.D. Vance and Iranian officials. – Al Arabiya
Middle_East_Spectator
What did you think Trump needed these two weeks for? 🤡😡
Trump stated that the failure of negotiations with Iran would lead to new attacks on the republic and noted that American warships are already being equipped with the best munitions for this eventuality.
"We're in the process of resetting. We're loading ships with the best munitions, the best weapons ever created, even better than what we used before when we blew them away... And if we don't make a deal, we'll use them, and we'll use them very effectively," he told the New York Post.
According to the Ukrainian General Staff, UAVs attacked two oil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea.
Notably, the operation of Ukrainian Starlink terminals in Russian territory has been confirmed.
Elon Musk is at war with Russia; well, we'll see how it ends.
What is known about the upcoming Iran-US talks in Islamabad:
▪️The talks will take place on April 11, according to Al Hadath TV;
▪️Iranian authorities oppose a ceasefire, which, instead of real diplomacy, would entail rearmament by the US and Israel and a subsequent resumption of hostilities;
▪️Iran's 10-point plan will form the basis for further peace talks in the Middle East;
▪️The Iranian delegation will be led by Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the WSJ reported, citing sources;
▪️Following Islamabad's request, Trump asked Vance to "lead peace efforts," the WSJ writes;
▪️The talks could last two to three days, Iran's Supreme Leader's representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakim Ilahi, told TASS.
▪️He noted that Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz after the war with the US and Israel ends.
✔ TASS
JD Vance takes off for Iran peace talks in Pakistan:
'If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're wiling to extend an open hand
If they’re going to try to play us, they’re going to find the negotiating team is not receptive'
⚡️Sheikhs asked Ukrainian air defense specialists sent by Zelenskyy to the Middle East to leave — L'AntiDiplomatico
The publication reports that all five facilities defended by the Ukrainians were destroyed by Iran. Furthermore, Ukrainian air defense missiles hit two skyscrapers in the UAE while repelling the attack 😂
Putin will hold a meeting today on AI development, Peskov announced.
What else did the presidential press secretary say:
🔹Peace in Ukraine could come today if Zelensky makes a decision.
🔹The Kremlin has seen Zelensky's statement that Kiev will support the Easter truce announced by Putin.
🔹Kirill Dmitriev is visiting the United States, continuing contacts to resume economic cooperation between Moscow and Washington.
🔹RIA Novosti
Peace will come if Zelensky decides to capitulate. Peace will not come in any other case. It's clear that Zelensky can't make any such decisions. The last thing Zelensky promised was to "punch the Russians in the face," as far as I remember.
Yes, Zelenskiy is lying to Trump about his drones
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Qalibaf exits the plane first, Araqchi follows behind.
It’s clear who’s in charge of this delegation, and who is Iran’s new ‘strongman’.
The Iranian news agency Tasnim News has released the composition of the Iranian delegation for the US-Iran talks.
✔️ Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister, who is generally considered a reformer.
✔️ Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who maintains a hardline stance but is considered quite pragmatic.
✔️ Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who is considered one of the most hardline IRGC figures in the country.
It is noted that Zolghadr's participation indicates that senior IRGC commanders want direct representation at the meetings, unlike in previous rounds of negotiations.
The Easter truce announced by Putin will begin today.
It will last from 4:00 PM Moscow time on April 11 until the end of April 12, according to a statement on the Kremlin website.
Russia expects the Ukrainian side to follow suit.
The Artemis II mission crew, which orbited the Moon, splashed down off the coast of San Diego.
🔹RIA Novosti
Renowned political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer disagrees with Trump on the Iran issue. He says the US is the one with no trump cards: "Trump is desperate. We're playing with a losing hand.
This would destroy far more than just the presidency. He knows it.
He threatened destruction because escalation failed. By evening, he's backing down.
Essentially, he's saying: I admit defeat!"
More strikes by Ukrainian kamikaze drones on the Russian Rakushechnoye and Yuri Korchagin drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, more than 1,000 km from the line of contact.
The enemy drones were presumably controlled via Starlink.
It can be seen that the platforms were equipped with light air defense systems or man-portable air defense systems to protect them, which they used to attempt to shoot down the drones, but failed to repel the attack.
Military Informant
Ukrainian drones have again attacked targets in Russia at a depth of 1,000 km, using Starlink.
Elon Musk authorized these attacks.
When will there be a response? We need to shoot down all his fucking satellites.
🇮🇷Ebrahim Zolfaghari (Brigadier General/Lt. Colonel). Spokesman for Iran's unified military command (Khatam al-Anbiya), coordinating IRGC & Army. Multilingual (Persian, Arabic, English, Hebrew) – key for info warfare. Holds Maths BA, PhD in Western Philosophy, and is a Hafiz (memorized Qur'an).
🇺🇸Pete Hegseth, "Secretary of War". War criminal who orders strikes on civilians & "kill everybody" orders. Has a Deus vult tattoo (religious extremist symbol expressing individual interpretation of God's will). His extremism barred him from Biden's inauguration (lol). Hegseth faced 2017 sexual assault allegation, settled for $50k. Accused of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement; sister-in-law testified ex-wife hid from him in fear. Failed in military, became Fox host, sued multiple times – once for throwing an axe at a drummer, causing injury. His ego restricted press access at Pentagon, barring photographers over "unflattering angles."
"explosive_pulse"
Meanwhile, C-17 Globemaster III and C-5M Super Galaxy transport aircraft have begun active flights to and from the Middle East.
It's clear that the Americans are actively resupplying their ammunition and deploying reinforcements to the region, taking advantage of the ceasefire with Iran.
Military Informant
Iran steps up warning: 'CRUSHING retaliation if Israel continues striking HEZBOLLAH — Mehr
Trump and Netanyahu would do well to once again review their disgraceful defeat
We're fully prepared and ready to act'
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament and the Islamic Republic's key negotiator, said: "Two conditions agreed upon by the parties have yet to be fulfilled: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of Iranian assets.
These conditions must be fully implemented before negotiations begin."
China's FM MEETS with Kim Jong Un, calls for CLOSER ties with NK — Reuters
'In the face of turbulent... international situation, [we] should further strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional affairs', says China's Foreign Ministry statement
UPDATE: Talks have been postponed to tomorrow morning
Secret service teams and other U.S. staff are already in Islamabad, but neither J.D. Vance nor the Iranians have landed as of now.
Middle_East_Spectator
All preparations for the talks in Islamabad are complete, the American delegation is present
No sign of the Iranians yet.
Middle_East_Spectator
In southern Lebanon, an Israeli drone strike targeted a civil defense group of the Islamic Medical Organization.
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An Iranian delegation has already arrived in Pakistan for talks with the US tomorrow, according to the WSJ.
▪️Iran's vice president stated that Tehran "will actively participate in the talks."
▪️The Iranian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Araqchi, and the US delegation by Vice President Vance.