This dude should have listened to himself.
Posted on 07/29/2026 10:08:14 AM PDT by Mariner
President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the Middle East war reignited and once again drew in the Islamic republic's proxies.
The warning came after a short lull in the fighting that had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations appeared to draw to an end, sending oil prices jumping five percent over fears of disruptions to global supplies.
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while US ally Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of a truce violation.
- 'War by other means' -
A Saudi security analyst and researcher, Hesham Alghannam, told AFP: "Tehran is now using its proxy network to sustain leverage while the diplomatic track absorbs international attention.
"The proxy war is the continuation of the direct war by other means, and it is being run with considerable strategic coherence."
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They will pursue their goals relentlessly and to the last man.
Civilization has but one option.
How many times is he gonna tell us this? Over and over, like a broken record. He should just say nothing.
Trump says US to hit Iran hard“
This on/off stuff is wearing damn thin. He must know this.
Until I see other evidence, it looks like Trump talked himself into believing he can do a “The Art of the Deal” here. Deal making, poker playing takes rational actors/players where at least on set doesn’t think setting the room on fire killing every one in it including themselves is a win.
<< “We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating,” >>
Take Tuco’s advice, for once.
STFU and do it Trump!!
just more.......”Strut Loudly and carry an itsy-bitsy teenyweeny stick?”
Hit them harder than the first time Iran was obliterated or the second or third time Iran was obliterated?
Iran’s Islamic Republican Guard Corps and Hezbollah/Hamas/Houthi proxy network must be finally dealt with.
It has grown and metastasized into a monster.
This dude should have listened to himself.
Going to blow up another rural shed and post a video with like “Iran getting destroy. Biggest most beautiful bombing ever. They know now to give up.”
Bridges and dams be warned.
We”ve been hitting them very hard for months. Let’s start carving off pieces of Iran now. Just start with some small islands.
Maybe I missed something in the last several months, but haven’t we been “HITTING THEM HARD” since February?
now now ... :)
“How many times is he gonna tell us this? Over and over, like a broken record. He should just say nothing.”
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bla, bla, bla!!
Enough talk!!
Get it done!!!!!
Yup. He just loses more credibility every time he talks about it.
Cut Iran off by destroying its ports, rail and highway out of the country and work inward on railways, bridges, power plants, water, fuel, etc.
And finally support some internal resistance.
“And finally support some internal resistance.”
Agree. But apparently Erdogan has veto power:
<< Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğa persuaded U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon a joint U.S.-Israeli plan to arm Iranian opposition and Kurdish groups. Former Israeli military intelligence chief Tamir Hayman confirmed that this covert regime-change strategy was cancelled following direct intervention from Ankara.
Background of the Plan
The Proposal: A joint CIA-Mossad operation intended to supply weapons to Iranian opposition factions and Iraqi-based Kurdish militias to pressure or topple the government in Tehran.
Tactical Scope: The scheme envisioned a potential ground incursion or uprising backed by a localized no-fly zone and air support.
Turkey’s Intervention
National Security Fears: Ankara fiercely opposed empowering armed Kurdish factions near its borders, viewing it as a direct threat to its internal security and domestic peace process.
Diplomatic Pressure: President Erdoğa raised strong objections with President Trump, leading to an immediate halt and the complete termination of the equipment and arms transfers. >>
Without putting troops on the ground nothing will ever get accomplished.
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