Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/opinion/trump-iran-general-mcchrystal.html

https://farsnews.ir/Qaysar/1774438398843134762/Iran-Denies-Reports-of-Negotiations-with-US

https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-24-2026-8bb5e79a98ea72fccc5c50b4931ad778

https://x.com/MiddleEast_24/status/2036613511153848582?s=20

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Today we're looking into new assessments that boots on ground are likely in Iran. From General Mattis saying we're in a tough spot, to the Wall Street Journal publishing an article saying it's the only way forward, it seems like this has turned from a maybe to a matter of time. We also look at a Washington Post article suggesting that we're moving towards the Strait of Hormuz as the overriding priority right now, which does seem to line up with recent statements, and would show that we're reacting now to Iranian moves.

Sources:

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/american-credibility-is-on-the-line-in-iran-84c13e6a

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/23/mattis-ending-iran-war-now-cede-hormuz-00841109?ICID=ref_fark&utm_campaign=fark&utm_content=link&utm_medium=website&utm_source=fark

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/22/marines-hormuz-strait-decisive-battle-iran-trump/

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2026-03-24/karag-82nd-airborne-marines-iran-21167074.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/strait-of-hormuz-mines-iran-talks-officials/

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Today we're looking into a recent event where Ukrainian drones brought down two Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters. We look at the footage released by Ukraine and the explanations offered by a number of Russian analysts. 
Source video from Madyar: 

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https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/2034969304383304065?s=20

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Today we're looking into a new red line drawn by President Trump where he says Iran needs to open the Strait of Hormuz or we'll start hitting their energy infrastructure. This risks a broader escalation in the region and Iran has already said they'll consider all energy in the area viable targets. This comes as additional US forces surge into the area.

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Today we're looking into a new report of life in a Russian assault unit. A Russian soldier writes about the problems with these units being used more for punishment than anything else and how little the commanders there care for the lives of their soldiers. We also have more Russian armored assaults starting to take place, an indicator for what we can expect in coming months.

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Today we're looking at the Israeli strike campaign that is steadily eliminating Iran's senior leadership. Over the past 24 hours, they've taken out three senior officials and have been hitting police checkpoints with the hope of providing an opportunity for the people to rise up. The Hudson Institute talked to this suggesting that, as of now, hardliners are solidifying their power and there doesn't seem to be an internal organization pushing back.

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Today we're looking into reports that suggest the US is considering using military force to open the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after our allies from around the world rejected President Trump's call for support in the region. We also have the first senior US official resigning over the war.

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Today we're looking into some ways that US forces in the Middle East can augment their drone defense as we start to see FPV and recon drones appear over key facilities. Bottom line, find nets and fencing and start covering overhead of key facilities. These will help stop FPV drones and catch drone dropped munitions.

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