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Posted on 01/31/2026 1:48:19 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Iranian officials have warned of an "immediate and unprecedented" response to any US attack
Amid the din of global speculation over US military build-up in the Middle East, Israel's leaders have remained unusually silent.
Aside from some remarks in support of Iran's anti-government protests this month, Israel's prime minister has had little to say publicly about his superpower ally taking on his biggest enemy. His government has remained equally silent.
"It shows you the importance Netanyahu puts on this moment," said Danny Citrinowicz, who served for 25 years in Israel's Defence Intelligence, and is now senior Iran researcher at Israel's Institute for National Security Studies.
"For Netanyahu, being in this position where the US has so many forces in the Gulf, being so close to Trump attacking Iran, this is - for him - a golden moment in time that he cannot forgo."
Asaf Cohen, a former deputy director of Israel's signals intelligence unit, says there's strategy in Israel's silence too.
"The [Israeli] leadership believes we should allow the Americans to lead the way this time, because they are stronger, have more capabilities, and have much more legitimacy in the world."
Benjamin Netanyahu has long seen Iran as the key threat facing Israel, and the biggest source of instability in the Middle East. His public silence does not signal a lack of private discussion with his key US ally.
This week, Israel's military intelligence chief, Shlomi Binder, met US intelligence agencies in Washington. According to Israeli media, the discussion focused on possible targets in Iran.
Netanyahu reportedly asked Trump to hold back in his response to Iran earlier this month
Citrinowicz believes Netanyahu is privately pushing the US towards maximalist strikes aimed at regime change in Iran, and that when Netanyahu reportedly urged Trump to hold back earlier this month, he says, it was because he viewed the planned US...
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The problem is, will it result in civil war in Iran. Not everyone who hates the Mullahs wants the Shah back, neither.
It’s always the jooooooooos with these worthless m-f***ers.
Did it ever occur to these abject Tucker-ite retards that the USA might not want to live with the evil, terror-loving, anti-american ayataollah’s running Iran forever
Iran is a country of 90 million people. This ain’t freakin Panama. There’s no easy, predictable path to installing a friendly regime, and anyone who thinks there is (Lindsey Graham, I’m lookin’ at you) is either lying or a fool.
Good, let them fight it out with the Ayatollohs mussolinied on Tehran lamposts
Well thanks, I thought I was going to have to correct the record until I read your post!
I was in high school when the Islamic regime took control of Iran in 1979, taking American hostages. I watched the news when we lost good Americans in the desert during the failed rescue attempt. And ever since the Iranian regime has been a thorn in the side of the US(killing Americans), and a major state sponsor of terrorism and unrest in the middle east and beyond. They are currently at a very weak point, and there are many Iranians in Iran and throughout the rest of the world that have had enough of the regime. If we even have a 10% chance to help topple this regime now is the time. We will most likely have casualties, and Iran might be in turmoil for a years, but In my opinion, it is worth the risk. There is a possibility we could end up with a stable peaceful Iran. I’m not sure we could do worse that what the current Regime is.
It’s too bad that you’re too old to enlist and personally fight that battle on behalf of our country.
I hope that Trump would seek Congress on this because if the results are bad, he will end up impeached.
I served my time, thank you. Those who serve volunteered to serve, and it is up to the commander in chief to determine what course the US will take. I believe most who serve this commander in chief willingly follow all the legal orders Trump and the current chain of command issues. Most of the military loves Trump.
You are correct without a doubt. Enough is enough. These unholy Mullahs have been killing their own people and people all around the world via their exported terrorism. How many American lives have been lost, and how much treasure has been spent because of Iran's radical theocracy?
A wave of decapitation strikes is a good first step. But there are thousands of pro-regime IRGC, as well as Arab and Afghan mercenaries in Iran. But after the decapitation strike, they will not be coordinated or organized. We can also strike their barracks and safehouses. The Toyota pickups running around with 0.50-cal Dushkas mounted on the back should be easy targets for A-10s.
After that, Hopefully, the people of Iran, the regular army, and the patriotic police can take care of the remnants of IRGC and foreign mercenaries.
Not every Iranian who hates the mullahs wants a monarchy. Many (myself included) believe a constitutional republic is a far superior form of government. But the son of the late Shah has promised free elections once Iran is free. For various reasons, I believe him.
And fortunately DJT is likely more judicious about preserving our troops’ lives than you are.
They had a chance to do it the last time. Why didn’t they?
Iran may be better off with a constitutional monarchy like Jordan.
Let’s say our generals decide that having a base of operations on Iranian soil is beneficial. Let’s say we liberate a small city with a sizeable airport. And let’s say they ask Iranian-American dual nationals to volunteer to go in, as contractors, to defend the base while the regular armed forces do what needs to be done.
Thousands, if not tens of thousands, of Iranian-Americans would volunteer. Myself included. I never served, but I can use a firearm. My first cousin served as infantry. He’d go.
It’s now or never.
There is no doubt that a constitutional monarchy under the son of the late Shah is far superior to the current system.
But I have formulated four coherent arguments as to why a constitutional monarchy is flawed. If the day comes for free debate in Iran, I hope to be able to participate.
have republicans ever impeached a dim?
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