Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-04
Today’s Geopolitical and Conflict news from Alternative Media sources. If you are interested in getting a full picture with all perspectives, this is for you. Alternative Media covers events that the MSM will not, and frequently covers news from the other side.
Ukraine Becomes World's AI Weapons Laboratory
Ukraine Becomes World's AI Weapons Laboratory By Craig S. Smith of Eye on AI, I was in Ukraine in February and wrote this piece before the start of the war with Iran, but its implicati...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
This company used to make weapons for the Nazis. Now it will do the same for Israel
Volkswagen is planning to convert one of its factories to produce Iron Dome components Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Trump and the Phantom Dead of Iran
Not long ago, Trump and crew claimed the evil mullahs in Iran slaughtered 30,000 of their own citizens. Since that time, there has been a revision. Now Trump insists the number is 45,000. Larger numbe...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 3, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
UA POV: Ukrainian military deploys 200+ personnel in western Libya at Misrata, Zawiya, and Tripoli sites. They train Libyan forces, operate drones, and carried out strikes on Russian “ghost fleet” tankers - RFI
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion In War Spending, 'Largest In Decades'
Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion In War Spending, 'Largest In Decades' Via The Cradle US President Donald Trump is asking Congress to boost military spending to $1.5 trillion for 2027, the l...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
"Make A Deal Before It's Too Late": Trump Threatens Tehran (Again) As Iran/Oman Draft Protocol To Re-Open Hormuz
"Make A Deal Before It's Too Late": Trump Threatens Tehran (Again) As Iran/Oman Draft Protocol To Re-Open Hormuz Summary World's most important oil price hits record high as Trump threa...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
How massive US footprint in the Gulf became a bullseye overnight
For decades, U.S. policy toward the Middle East has revolved around a simple premise: the forward deployment of U.S. military power would deter adversaries — chiefly Iran — and, if necessary, defend h...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 3, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Is UAE instigating a US seizure of long disputed Gulf islands?
As the Iran war continues in its second month, the United Arab Emirates has positioned itself as the Arab state most closely aligned with the Trump administration against Tehran.Hit by thousands of Ir...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 3, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
The Trillion-Dollar Illusion
We spend all that money and are still unable to defend our Persian Gulf bases. The post The Trillion-Dollar Illusion appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 3, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
️TASS News Roundup, April 3:
▪️Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke over the phone, discussing adverse consequences of the conflict in the Middle East, including in the energy sp...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
EU could become greater military threat than NATO – Medvedev
Russian Security Council Deputy Chair Dmitry Medvedev has called for a reassessment of the security risks posed by the EU Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Second US Warplane Lost: A-10 Warthog Crashes Near Hormuz Shortly After F-15 Shootdown
Second US Warplane Lost: A-10 Warthog Crashes Near Hormuz Shortly After F-15 Shootdown Update(1535ET): Friday has witnessed a sudden spate of disasters for the US Air Force over Iran. The...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Oil Shocks & Recessionary Outcomes
Oil Shocks & Recessionary Outcomes Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, After more than three decades of watching oil markets upend economies, one pattern keeps repeat...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Iran Unwilling To Meet US Negotiators In Pakistan, Talks At 'Dead End', As Trump Says 'A Little More Time' To Open Hormuz
Iran Unwilling To Meet US Negotiators In Pakistan, Talks At 'Dead End', As Trump Says 'A Little More Time' To Open Hormuz Summary Trump: US needs "a little more time" to reopen the Stra...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
The nightmare oil price nobody’s talking about
Brent crude futures are lagging behind real-world prices, meaning oil supplies are being hit harder by the Iran war than headlines suggest Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
NATO will provide Ukraine with space for large–scale production of drones - the former head of the CIA
NATO will provide Ukraine with space for large–scale production of drones - the former head of the CIA. Ukrainian drone manufacturers should be able to locate production facilities in NATO countries i...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Alexander Sladkov: Dmitry Astrakhan. "Bolts in a tomato" for connoisseurs of military equipment, weapons and equipment
Dmitry Astrakhan. "Bolts in a tomato" for connoisseurs of military equipment, weapons and equipmentThe UK is saying goodbye to the army Land Rover - a good reason to talk about the appearance of a mas...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
#the main news of the world for this hour:
#the main news of the world for this hour:1The efforts of the mediators aimed at achieving a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have reached an impasse, The Wall Street Journal reported.Earl...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Oleg Tsarev: Radio France Internationale found out that about 200 Ukrainian military specialists are present in Libya
Radio France Internationale found out that about 200 Ukrainian military specialists are present in Libya.It is reported that the Ukrainian contingent is distributed in three locations. The first is th...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump’s ‘just for fun’ strikes on Iran could be ‘war crime’ – experts
Over 100 US-based international law experts warn that US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, citing violations of the UN Charter Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Iran Launches Fresh Strikes as US, Israel Continue Attacks, War Shows No Sign of Slowing
The U.N. Security Council is set to meet on April 4 to discuss Iran's hold over the Strait of Hormuz and vote on a Bahrain-proposed resolution.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 3, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
NATO's military presence in the Arctic is growing rapidly, expert says
NATO's military presence in the Arctic is growing rapidly, expert says. NATO is significantly increasing its military presence in the Arctic, although it does not officially declare this.Dmitry Danilo...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Iran War Enters 35th Day: F-15 Shot Down
State of the Union: Trump says the U.S. could “open the Strait” and “take the oil,” days after directing foreign governments to “go get your own oil.” The post Iran War Enters 35th Day: F-15 Shot Down...
The American Conservative
Apr 3, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
EU ‘15 years too late’ to prepare for energy shock – Kremlin envoy
The bloc’s Green and Russophobic ideology has left it unprepared for long-lasting energy shocks, Kirill Dmitriev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Only half of Iran’s launch systems and drones destroyed – CNN
US intelligence estimates suggest that only half of Iran’s long-range strike capabilities have been eliminated, CNN reports, citing sources Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Rybar's Main Points. digest of materials for April 3
Rybar's Main Pointsdigest of materials for April 3Americans are getting content for new Hollywood films: a remake of "Saving Private Ryan" can be shot. Losses have increased, and the ground operation ...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Is Trump Purging Generals Opposed to a Ground War in Iran, or is it Something Bigger?
Soldiers talk, and the talk on social media from active duty and retired US Army Rangers and others is largely expressing shock and outrage over the forced resignations of Gen....
Sonar21
Apr 3, 2026 - sonar21.com
Iran shoots down US fighter jet as US searches for crew, new strikes on oil infrastructure (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A search is underway for the crew of a downed F-15E fighter, US officials confirm, while Tehran claims it is an F-35 Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Top Democrat admits liberals ‘lost the plot’
Rahm Emanuel has called on the Democratic Party to abandon its left-wing activism as he prepares for a potential 2028 campaign Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Moscow and Cairo reaffirm ‘strategic’ partnership
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
How Russia fits into India’s plan to secure LPG supplies from Hormuz
With 90% of imported cooking gas running through the Iran‑controlled chokepoint, New Delhi is testing Baltic and Pacific routes Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
EU refuses to reverse Russian LNG ban despite looming energy crisis – FT
The EU is bracing for a prolonged energy crisis due to the Iran war, but will not reverse its decision to ban Russian LNG import Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Military Situation In Ukraine On April 3, 2026 (Maps Update)
Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Chernihiv, Mykolayev, Poltava, Odesa, Kherson and the DPR regions; The... The post Military Situation In Ukraine O...
South Front
Apr 3, 2026 - southfront.press
RU POV: VOSTOK Group 5th Army 57th Guards Brigade Fiber-Optics FPV drone operator engages UAF infantryman in the Zaporizhia region.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Fire in the city of Korosten, Zhytomyr Oblast.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
The US Army is "sitting on a tungsten needle" — a critical shortage of metal threatens to undermine combat capability
The US Army is "sitting on a tungsten needle" — a critical shortage of metal threatens to undermine combat capability.The American edition of Foreign Policy is sounding the alarm: the US military mach...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Ukraine was crossed out: there is not a word about assistance to Kiev in the US budget for 2027
Ukraine was crossed out: there is not a word about assistance to Kiev in the US budget for 2027The White House has submitted a draft US budget for 2027, and the 92—page document does not mention the w...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Hegseth: Military Bases Are No Longer Gun-Free Zones
Hegseth: Military Bases Are No Longer Gun-Free Zones Authored by Catherine Salgado via PJMedia.ocm, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has overturned the controversial rule banning firearms f...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Germany's Economy Minister Urges Nuclear Rethink As Energy Prices Surge, Growth Forecasts Slide
Germany's Economy Minister Urges Nuclear Rethink As Energy Prices Surge, Growth Forecasts Slide Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has openly called for a fundamental reassessmen...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Allegations Of Pentagon "Casualty Cover-Up": The Intercept
Allegations Of Pentagon "Casualty Cover-Up": The Intercept Well-known national security news site The Intercept has issued fresh reporting which alleges a Pentagon cover-up when it comes ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Iran claims downing of US F-35 (PHOTOS)
The Iranian media claim a US F-35 jet has been shot down, while American officials say it was an F-15, with the search for the crew underway Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Iran war is ‘the end of American empire’ – Tucker Carlson
Donald Trump has essentially acknowledged that the US is unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Hegseth fires top US Army officer in ‘race and gender’ row – NYT
Pete Hegseth has fired US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George amid a promotion row over black and female officers as the Iran war rages Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Russian Military Plane Crashes in Crimea, Killing 29 People on Board
MOSCOW—A Russian military plane crashed in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board, officials said Wednesday. The An-26 military transport plane went missing Tuesday while flying over the Crimean P...
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 3, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
RU POV: VOSTOK Group 14th Guards SpN Brigade Fiber-Optics FPV drone lying in ambush targets UAF troops in the area of the settlement of Novoe Pole.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: VDV Airborne Reconnaissance Fiber-Optics FPV drone operator with thermal vision targets UAF soldier as he tries to shoot UAV down, Zaporizhzhia direction.
$1 submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: NORTH Group Fiber-Optics FPV drone operators with thermal vision detected the movement of UAF quad bike with troops and delivered a targeted strike, Sumy region.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: VOSTOK Group 14th Guards SpN Brigade Fiber-Optics FPV drone combat operations in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Work from 291st Guards Motor Rifle Regiment Electronic Warfare Company to intercept and jam UAF attack drones.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Dmitry Medvedev's latest Telegram, regarding Trump, NATO, The EU, and Ukraine. @-Dmitry Medvedev's Telegram
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
US is running out of tungsten: that could make its guns fall silent
The super-strong (metal x2), superdense, ultra-heat resistant (melting point 3.4k°+) metal is an indispensable ingredient for a wide array of weaponry, from kinetic penetrators for tank shells and hea...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Iran claims downing of US F-35 (PHOTOS)
American officials have confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet, with a rescue and retrieval operation underway, according to Axios The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Russia will not kidnap Zelensky the way US kidnapped Maduro — Matviyenko
If the Russian Federation continues to use such methods, it will lose its credibility, the Federation Council Chairwoman saidMOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Russia will not kidnap Vladimir Zelensky the way t...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
️ "Do as little harm as you can, and try to preserve innocent lives."
️ "Do as little harm as you can, and try to preserve innocent lives. "The head of the US Military Archdiocese, the bishop with direct authority over every Catholic chaplain in the armed forces, has de...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump's Call for a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Is Irresponsible, Wasteful, and Unrealistic
The proposal is "an enormous waste of taxpayer dollars and would make Americans less, not more, safe." Thankfully, Congress is unlikely to adopt it.
Reason.com
Apr 3, 2026 - reason.com
The Real Meaning of the Holy Sepulcher Contretemps
Worldly power fears the man on the donkey. The post The Real Meaning of the Holy Sepulcher Contretemps appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 3, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Senior Iranian Official Involved In Reaching Out To Vance Severely Wounded In Airstrike
Senior Iranian Official Involved In Reaching Out To Vance Severely Wounded In Airstrike A top Iranian official who was involved in diplomatic outreach and indirect talks or messaging with...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Hegseth Ousts Chief Of The Army As Iran War Persists
Hegseth Ousts Chief Of The Army As Iran War Persists The Pentagon shake-up under Trump has not ended, as on Thursday Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, aski...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Cash Is King, Dowd Sees $10,000 Gold As The Credit Market "Is Starting To End The Party"
Cash Is King, Dowd Sees $10,000 Gold As The Credit Market "Is Starting To End The Party" Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, Wall Street money manager and financial analyst Ed Dowd of Phi...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Iraq Revives Syria Land Route, Post-Assad, To Export Oil To Europe
Iraq Revives Syria Land Route, Post-Assad, To Export Oil To Europe Via Middle East Eye Iraq has restarted overland oil exports through Syria, marking a significant shift in regional ener...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 3, 2026 - zerohedge.com
IDF plants flag near UN position, putting peacekeepers at risk – spokesman
The IDF has erected an Israeli flag near a UN peacekeepers’ post in southern Lebanon, putting personnel at risk amid clashes, the body says Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
South African vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz – Iran
Iran has assured South Africa that its vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing tensions with the US and Israel Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Indian Navy inducts BrahMos-capable warship
India’s 4th stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, is expected to strengthen the country’s combat readiness and operational might Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Russian deputy PM holds talks with India’s Modi
Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov and Indian leader Narendra Modi discussed cooperation in energy and fertilizers amid the Middle East crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 3, 2026 - rt.com
Ukrainian SBU Planned Terrorist Attack in Moscow — FSB
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) planned to remotely detonate a bomb hidden in an electric scooter near a business centre in Moscow, The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 3, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Hormuz Strait Is a Strategic Bottleneck, US Can’t Pry It Open With Military Force: Expert
It’s effectively impossible for the Pentagon to force the critical waterway open “because Iran has the longest shoreline in the Persian Gulf” and the missile and drone capability to control it, says A...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 3, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Nears Deadline With No Breakthrough in Talks as Escalation Looms
Pakistan-mediated talks are showing little progress as the U.S. president signals broader strikes if no deal is reached by April 6.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 3, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
RU POV: 37th Motor Rifle Regiment Fiber-Optics FPV drone with thermal vision observes UAF drone operators carrying a "Baba-Yaga" type heavy-bomber drone and engages.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Budanov: mobilization will remain necessary as long as the war continues - Suspilne
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Evacuation from a train due to threat of Russian drones: passengers are being led out of the wagons and are waiting out the danger right by the tracks
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: After Trump mocked Macron, the latter got so upset he even said some smart things about the US operation in Iran being a futile adventure. Wait till Trump slams him harder. Maybe he’ll concede that Russia is right in its conflict with Banderite Kiev and sanctions are useless. @-Medvedev's X
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 3, 2026 - reddit.com
Revealing report by The Intercept on the U.S. military’s attempt to conceal 750 deaths and injuries in the war with Iran
The Pentagon is covering up U.S. casualties in the Middle East.Independent investigations show that the total number of American deaths and injuries since the start of hostilities in February 2026 has...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Medvedev - about the fact that the EU is turning into a "disgusting rabble of rabid European parasites":
Of course, no Trump and America will withdraw from NATO. There's no point in it, and Congress won't allow it. Trump's rhetoric is pure provocation. Although symbolic actions like reducing the size of ...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
A spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters: Iranian attacks on the United States and Israel continue
A spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters: Iranian attacks on the United States and Israel continueA spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said that Iranian strikes against the Unite...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Iran taunted US's 'America First' slogan after Hegseth-linked broker found to be on prowl for war profit
PressTV, March 31, 2026Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mocked the US administration’s "America First" slogan after reports emerged that a broker linked to the US war secretary explored profitin...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Tomahawk deliveries to Japan delayed as US missiles burn in Iran war
Hegseth launches full purge of US top war-fighting generals — right in the middle of the Iran war. 'War is women’s business': Ukraine forces women into the meat-grinder What we know about the missile...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING BY 22:00:
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING BY 22:00:Vladimir Putin discussed by phone with Turkish President Recep Erdogan the ongoing escalation of military and political confrontation in the Persian Gulf region.Vladim...
Pravda USA
Apr 3, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Orban urges EU to ditch Russia sanctions to avoid energy crisis
The EU needs to lift sanctions on Russian fuel imports to survive the looming energy crisis, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has urged Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 2, 2026 - rt.com
Artemis II: Why is the US returning to the Moon?
Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, and will supposedly pave the way for a permanent American base on the Moon Read Full Article at RT.com