Iran

[NashVol11]

Sorry for your lack of reading comprehension.

He just doesn't have a good answer IMO

 

[NashVol11]

I don't think it's "jaw-dropping" given that they lie about everything, but good to see several of these in one place

 

[VAVol85]

Do you think "number of missiles launched per day" is a 100% match for "missile capability" or are you agreeing with me that it's propaganda?

Missiles launched per day is closely correlated with launch capability, and as a practical matter, missiles launched is the metric of concern.

 

[rekinhavoc]

Why is Iran so important to Russia?
AI Overview

Iran is crucial to Russia primarily as a strategic partner in countering Western influence, providing essential military support for the war in Ukraine, and serving as a key sanctions-busting economic ally. As a fellow pariah state, Tehran provides Moscow with drones, missiles, and alternative trade routes, helping to bypass international isolation.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia

Key Reasons for Importance:
Military Cooperation (Ukraine War): Iran supplies Shahed drones and technology to Russia, which are crucial for the war effort, while also supplying artillery shells and missiles.
Anti-Western Axis: Both nations are under heavy sanctions and share a goal of reducing U.S. influence, forming a "civilizationist" axis against the Western-led global order.
Geopolitical Partnership (Middle East): They collaborate closely in Syria to support the Assad regime and maintain influence in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Economic & Logistics Ties: Due to sanctions, Iran offers an alternative, sanctions-free trade route (the North-South Trade Corridor) and a market for Russian goods.
Defense & Technology Transfer: Russia serves as a source for military technology for Iran, including aircraft, helicopters, and surveillance tech.
CNA | National Security Analysis
CNA | National Security Analysis

Russia views Iran's survival as crucial to prevent a pro-Western power from dominating the Middle East, though this partnership is largely pragmatic and focused on countering Washington, rather than a formal alliance.

 

[CobbVol]

That's a valid question. I don't know, is there evidence they didn't?

I would say history is the evidence with this regime as they have misrepresented their program for decades. With this latest act of theirs, they advised their missile program would not be included in the talks.

To be honest, using the phrase "good faith" in any sentence describing their actions which include murdering 40K of their citizens is not close to being appropriate.

 

[NorthDallas40]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

These clowns have zero idea what they are doing in Iran.

U.S. is allowing Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, says Bessent

The White House believes tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will increase before Navy escorts are deployed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

www.cnbc.com

 

[NashVol11]

 

[CobbVol]

 

[TVOLS]

U.S. Military in the Middle East: Numbers Behind Trump’s Threats Against Iran

Eight months after Operation Midnight Hammer, the United States has again moved large air and naval forces to the Middle East. These can launch punitive strikes on Iran and protect U.S. allies and partners but lack the capability for ground operations, raids, or regime change.

www.csis.org

41% of our navy is in Iranian waters right now with ground troops on the way. That seems likely to increase. We're not as safe as you'd like to think. You need to project ahead a little when trump has turned our elections into a farce and immigrants are disappearing to places worse than what ice detention currently is. It might look like we need a little conquering to restore peace to the world.

Numbers are incorrect, but not going to sit here and break it down it's not worth my time. Should go straight to the source instead of secondhand info. Just how far out at sea is Iranian waters?

 

[hog88]

@85SugarVol

 

[85SugarVol]

@85SugarVol

I saw it in one of his written screeds yesterday- I almost tagged you on it

Look at you two. Who’d a thunk it.

 

[Smokey123]

He just doesn't have a good answer IMO

Has he ever?

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

I don't think it's "jaw-dropping" given that they lie about everything, but good to see several of these in one place

Trumps bosses pulled the strings. It’s all about money. As far as MAGA goes they’ll support anything they do, literally anything.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Enjoy the Flock camera outside your front door.

I think your tin foil hat might be a little too tight

 

[NorthDallas40]

Has he considering using the label Special Military Operation?

 

[BeardedVol]

Trumps bosses pulled the strings. It’s all about money. As far as MAGA goes they’ll support anything they do, literally anything.

Snap polls: More Americans oppose than support the U.S. bombing of Iran

YouGov has run multiple polls to gauge Americans' response to U.S. warplanes bombing nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday. 35% of U.S. adults approve of the bombings while 46% disapprove.

yougov.com

How Americans feel about the U.S. attack on Iran

48% of Americans disapprove of the U.S. attacking Iran, and 37% approve.

yougov.com

Trump says war is good, so war is good now.

 

[Smokey123]

“It’s almost like we do it from habit and we also do it for some very good Allies in the Middle East”

 

[NorthDallas40]

“It’s almost like we do it from habit and we also do it for some very good Allies in the Middle East”

Somewhere Susie Wiles is screaming into a pillow

 

[rekinhavoc]

 

[LouderVol]

Yes and you responded with the actual opposite of that. We have the ability to destroy their supply. They’re isolated. Their economy is destroyed. Weapons don’t just magically appear. They’re running low and can’t continue this forever like you wish

they are much less isolated than Afghanistan.

 

[ButchPlz]

they are much less isolated than Afghanistan.

Not to mention this assumption that they're "running low" is 1. true, and 2. actually matters.

 

[EasternVol]

I would say history is the evidence with this regime as they have misrepresented their program for decades. With this latest act of theirs, they advised their missile program would not be included in the talks.

To be honest, using the phrase "good faith" in any sentence describing their actions which include murdering 40K of their citizens is not close to being appropriate.

I'll take that as you not knowing.

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

I'll take that as you not knowing.

Whatever Trump and his posse say, and Fox News are all that matters. That’s all you need to know

 

[LouderVol]

Not to mention this assumption that they're "running low" is 1. true, and 2. actually matters.

yeah, it was known that they had a list of preapproved strikes to make if anything happened to their leadership.

makes sense to me that they made those initial preplanned strikes, and cut back after that to review what is needed or makes sense.

obviously they have less than before, but to your point, is it less enough to matter to the war? they could easily just be riding the wave out; knowing the fewer strikes they make, the more the US will lose interest.

 

[EasternVol]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

These clowns have zero idea what they are doing in Iran.

U.S. is allowing Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, says Bessent

The White House believes tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will increase before Navy escorts are deployed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

www.cnbc.com

Why is Bessent talking about military matters? edit- Yes the oil flow through the St. of Hormuz affects financial markets, but sometimes he sounds like he's from DoD instead of Treasury.