This kind of buildup either ends with a big negotiation win or a big offensive action.
There is likely no middle ground in this game of chicken
I’d say the sh*t show is about to begin.
May Divine Providence protect our service men and women, and MAY they banish the evil of the Iranian Mullahs from the face of the Earth.
This interesting:
“The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing that Russian and Iranian navies hold maneuvers in the Oman Gulf...”
You don’t hear a lot about it in the press, but the Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz is also just off the coast of Oman.
I’m not really excited about stepping into another quagmire.
The US took one Iranian government in 1953.
Jimmy Carter pulled the rug from under the shah in 1979.
I don’t like the way this is shaping up. That said, the Trump administration knows full well that a quagmire would kill their chances of winning in the fall of this year. Trump would lose the house and get impeached again. Plus 2028 would start to look very shaky.
I’m not sure I understand the risk/reward for Americans. The Iranians do not currently have the capacity to build a bomb. They can’t even threaten the Israelis. That was taken care of last year. So what other vital interest does the US have at stake
The Iranians need to figure out how to shape their own future without outside help.
I’m not really excited about stepping into another quagmire.
The US took one Iranian government in 1953.
Jimmy Carter pulled the rug from under the shah in 1979.
I don’t like the way this is shaping up.
The Iranians need to figure out how to shape their own future without outside help.
Since the Regime believes they are God's gift to the Universe the only way they will stop is if they are stopped by force. Protests to them are merely an opportunity to massacre even more people.
My feeling is they are going to do short probes to get id patterns on their radar systems and once that is done, its BOOM BOOM
I believe negotiations are over, Iran’s future stall tactics will not be considered. Time to commence whoopass.
Iran’s major cities are anchored by the capital, Tehran, followed by large urban centers like Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, Shiraz, and Tabriz. These cities serve as crucial economic, cultural, and industrial hubs, with populations exceeding 1 million in many cases. Key cities are located primarily in the western half of the country, featuring historic sites, bustling bazaars, and significant religious, artistic, or industrial infrastructure. Maybe the people want more of the latter and President Trump wants to help.
Geez I’d love to tour that ship!!
The “island” looks small on that thing.
The open news about the movement of the carrier was last week, with the trip from the Caribbean taking those days to be ready.
In about 2 weeks....
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While we are being invaded by vile devil worshipers.
This is all about Russia.
If Iran goes down Russia will be severely crippled. It will help ending its NeoSoviet aggression in Europe. Massive consequences for the planet.
Trump is successfully strangling Russia like no US president before him has managed to do.
And China and its Russian ally is watching most intensely, studying tactics, communication, looking for points of weakness and infiltration. As usual. Of course, in fallen world in need the redemption, so does the US, but with Wokeism handicaps.