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Iran reportedly assists in smuggling weapons from Iraq to Russia

The Iranian regime has reportedly used its networks to assist in smuggling weapon systems from Iraq to its ally Russia.

While Moscow had initially planned to invade and quickly defeat Ukraine, the Russian military has suffered massive losses in manpower and equipment. After roughly 50 days of fighting, Russia has still not succeeded in capturing the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and its military resources are gradually being depleted.

Transfers of weapons have traditionally been from Russia to its client states in the Middle East. The fact that the reverse appears to be happening, underscores the increasingly dire state of the Russian war effort in Ukraine.

Iran’s Bavar 373 missile system, which is similar to the Russian-built S-300, is one of the weapons that Tehran is transferring to Moscow. The powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) is assisting in smuggling military hardware and munitions bound for Russia.

The PMF, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, reportedly also sent two dismantled Brazilian Astros II rocket-launcher systems earmarked for Russia via Iran. Much of the arms shipments are sent across the Caspian Sea from the Iranian port of Bandar Anzali to the Russian port of Astrakhan.

 This is kind of unexpected but war can make armies resort to all kinds of strategies to replenish their weapons, food reserves, etc.

Tennessee bill would force drunk drivers to pay support for victim’s kids

A bill that passed the Tennessee state Legislature this week would force convicted drunk drivers to pay child support if they’re in a crash that kills a parent of a minor.

Mark Hall, a member of the state House of Representatives who sponsored the bill, said children would have “the best chance of success after a tragedy” if the bill becomes law.
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“Not that they can ever be replaced, but this gives them some kind of financial support until they reach the age of 18 so they’re not financially devastated.”

The bill appears to be the first of its kind in the country. It now awaits Gov. Bill Lee’s signature.

This sounds like a terrific idea indeed!

Biden says US spending billions to make military vehicles 'climate friendly'

President Biden on Friday said his administration is working to make "every vehicle" in the United States military "climate-friendly."

The president, delivering Earth Day remarks from Seward Park in Seattle, Washington, discussed his administration’s efforts to address climate change, and called on Congress to take action.

"One of the things I found out as President of the United States, I get to spend a lot of that money," Biden said. "We’re going to start the process where every vehicle in the United States military, every vehicle, is going to be climate-friendly — every vehicle — I mean it."

He added: "We’re spending billions of dollars to do it."
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"You know, my view of this crisis, as I said, is a genuine opportunity, an opportunity to do things we wanted to do and only now become so apparent," Biden said.

As for legislation to address climate change, the president signaled to Congress: "You know, my pen’s ready. My pen’s ready to sign. I’m anxious to sign this. Get some of these bills to my desk."

So while Russia takes care of replenishing its weapon stocks... US will make their weaponry climate friendly!? And spend a lot of money on that!?  Does Biden think he works for Lockheed Martin or any other military company now?