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WriteerNg:This is more like it. Iran has the means and reach to accomplish this goal. Assassinations from the inside using sleeper cells and moles. Targeted decapitation strikes with the best of hypersonics in its missile arsenals. An eye for an eye is the language they understand. Raze their palaces and comfort zones to the ground. Jordan too must be given the UAE treatment when round 2 resumes. They need to know that they're not the only ones capable of murder and madness. |
HardBishop:What make you so sure they can't eventually? By the way, you said only the US and France produce jet engines, which isn't. UK and Russia produce them too. By the time China masters it, it will overtake them. |
WriteerNg:For the "near peer, not peer" kids in here. |
WriterrNg:Oh Lord, grant this wish, amen. |
WriterrNg:They can no longer hide their casualties anymore, and they're shamelessly running away. When we said hez turned the southern front to graveyards of Merkavas and trucks, the NVBs here thought we were just saying nonsense. War is reality. You can control the headlines, but you can't control the timeline and it's wake of realities. |
Ricchmoen:I tell you. The versions operated by the Russians are more advanced because they modified them and enhanced their sophistication with AI, faster engine and increased payload. |
WriterrNg:Someone that is cognitively disconnected from reality, living in his own make believe world is advocating for cognitive test examination for the POTUS job. Clown. |
WriteerNg:The wounded means they're dead. |
WriteerNg:The rocket man no get time for any non proliferation nonsense treaty. He just dey produce dey go like say tomorrow no dey. |
Namaster:So you're just learning the west hate competition. They thrive on the plundering and sufferings of others. |
LordAdam16:Very shortsighted. Iran can quickly make life difficult for them in round 2 by declaring that all foreign expats and skilled workers should live for their own safety. At least, a good proportion of that would flee the place and the UAE would be brough down to one kneel. When I saw what they did in Sudan, I detest that country so much. Iran must ensure that those two bigger Emirates are hit hardest. I don't understand what kind of influence they're seeking to carve for themselves in the region. You're rich and comfortable. Why not stay that way? Well, I suspect that the dollar swap deal they're asking from the US may also have been behind this recent decision to OPECxit; the US probably demanded it as a prerequisite. Who knows. But, whatever they're doing now would not turn out well for them as time goes on. Make we dey watch. |
Namaster:No. Bird droppings. |
nedu666:When I said we have not seen anything yet, I know what I'm saying. By that single declaration, the UAE has set itself up for harsh consequences from all angles. Some will be covert, some will be overt. Satan Arabia will never let that happen. A lot of shite is gonna hit the fan soon. The UAE should expect triple the amount of strikes it got from Iran the first time when round 2 resumes by Friday or Sunday. |
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nedu666:When I said we have not seen anything yet, I know what I'm saying. By that single declaration, the UAE has set itself up for harsh consequences from all angles. Some will be covert, some will be overt. Satan Arabia will never let that happen. A lot of shite is gonna hit the fan soon. The UAE should expect triple the amount of strikes it got from Iran the first time when round 2 resumes by Friday or Sunday. |
WriiterNg:You have until Friday to resume attacks before the 60 days Congressional approval to wage war reaches it's deadline. Of course, you have flagrantly violated the War Power Regulation, which makes it impossible for any sensible peace deal to be concluded. So, get on with your planned strikes, Persia awaits with bated breath. Aside nukes, you've no surprises left. But Iran still has several waiting for you. Just don't taco please. |
WriiterNg:Frustration and pain is what is driving the UAE, along with US pressure, to leave OPEC. Who wins? Trump. Who will lose by this decision? OPEC and OPEC+? I doubt for good reasons. Leaving the group will increase the market share of the UAE and undermine OPEC and OPEC+ firm control over market price. But here is where things can really go south. The UAE relies on the strait to ship about, if not more than 13% of its oil. It's Habshan-Fujairah pipeline helps to move a huge amount of its oil to the Gulf of Oman, bypassing the strait. Unfortunately, it still need the strait because the pipeline cannot handle the entire volume as needed. Besides oil, 96% of the UAE LNG shipment plus other condescent, goes through the strait, which is currently managed by Iran. Of course, the impact of the UAE's withdrawal will not be felt immediately since that will take effect from May 1st, and that is one excuse they're hanging on to after the announcement, stating that since the strait is closed anyway, the fear they'd increase market share and flood the market with oil, crashing global prices is not there. But, ironically, this excuse is the double-edged sword that can sour this move on the short and long run per Iran. By using the temporal closure of the strait as an excuse to go independent from OPEC, the UAE have acquiesce and submitted to Iran's defacto control of the strait. Currently, the IRGC is operating a toll booth system where it charges certain rates on ships that sails through the strait. It can decide to punish the UAE by charging it higher transit fees when peace returns to the strait. In a worst case scenario, the Iranian parliament have openly stated that the security of the strait is not free, and any country that is currently sanctioning, aiding and abetting sanctions and aggressive policies against Iran should not expect to use the strait either. That means, the IRGC can altogether bar the UAE from using the strait in peace time, which will increase cost for UAE. And should the second round starts, the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline the UAE is so much relying on would become subject to massive Iranian missiles and drone attacks. Furthermore, the move will increase more strain on the already souring relations with Satan Arabia, and potentially with other oil marketing actors in the region. We have not seen the last of this yet. A lot of surprises are still in in the making. |
WriteerNg:Chinese and Russian cargo assets keep landing in ports across Iran. What this spokesman is saying is fact. Persia is being armed to the teeth for the inevitable. Yes. A second round is now very certain because the Israeli lobby has gotten the ropes over Trump. He is in a fix. He can't get out. All he does now is type nonsense on Liar Social. He is so much removed from reality. |
dermmy:You can control the headlines, but you cannot control the timeline. When the moment of truth comes, the false reality gives way. The positive energy then takes over. This is what is happening with Iran. Millions of religiously indoctrinated and brainwashed people have seen the light of truth today---the enemy isn't Tehran but the empire of chaos and its Zionist cultist child---and that massive energy of support is a huge driver driving Iran to succeed. Patience is a virtue for a reason, just as sleep is a weapon for the soldier. Iran must never lose track of this reality. Stay focus, stay true to your principles though you get bruised, kicked about, but you'd not yield nor be vanquished. It is no longer possible. |
Masterviolence:Facts. |
Ricchmoen:That is why I have learned never to bad mouth Iran again. No country in the world has done what they're currently doing to the US and Israel simultaneously despite the harsh economic reality around them. My respect to them. |
Masterviolence:I came to bury Iran, not to praise it....but even in death, the living must learn to give the dead their flowers. So, I have learned to respect Iran's choice and rules of engagement even in the face of an existential threat. I understand the frustration among some of us here vis-a-vis why Iran is not striking first, especially with the current US military buildup across the ME and the so-called blockade of the strait by the US from a farther angle, which Aragchi called an act of war. But, the reality is that, Iran's refusal to strike first does not entail weakness, but a strategic strength of its own. Let's look at this from two main perspectives. First, this is war and the stark realities that accompany it exceed any form of emotional overlays. Both sides have suffered damages and irreparable losses. This current cessation of hostilities is a breather that Iran, particularly, needs. Just as the US is using this window to replenish its lost and destroyed assets in the region, Iran has not only restore some critical infrastructure but also regroup its ranks, refine tactics and strategies, and brought in new arsenals from China and Russia. The more it wait out the enemy's first strike, the better and stronger it preparations and strike back capabilities becomes. Furthermore, while a resumption of fighting is now a foregone conclusion, barring a taco from Dumbo Trump, anything short of tactical nukes means the US will only end up repeating the same cycle of failures like we saw in the first round. On this note, Iran's decision to not strike first is a calculated strategy. Moreover, a resumption of war does not serve Iran economically. Yes, this has become a war of necessity, but not of its own choice, but one that was forced on it by the enemy --- a dying empire desperately scrambling to stymied its economic rival (China) in hope of retaining its hegemony. Tehran needs to get past this stagnant stage in their economic life, fix the people's living standard. To do this requires money and stability. Hence, we see Iran currently seeking a permanent end to the war, not just some negotiated truce that will not guarantee no further fighting in the future. Secondly, Iran's rule of engagement are based on stringent principles of legality and morality. By chosing not to strike preemptively, Tehran is showing the entire world that it does not intend to, has never been, and will not be the aggressor. Thus, should war restarts today, it would be the enemy that broke the peace and called for blood. This moral grandstanding enables Iran to retain and attract more support. It's the reason why the entire Internet was crawling with huge supports for Iran and hatred for USreal during the first round. Is the reason for the "no king" protest in the US, and protest in Israel. And it's part of the reasons why US European allies and even people within Trump's inner circle refused to support the US because Iran, as they said openly, was no direct and immediate threat to them. What's more? I dare say this Iranian principle of engagement closely aligns with and reflect divine laws. Of course, I understand that some of us here will dismiss this notion as some religious nonsense but its not. There are unwritten, cosmic rules that governs the universe, and whether we believe it or not doesn't change the fact. Human conducts under specific circumstance, and certain intervals determine when and how these rules respond as an equalizing factor of justice and punishment. For instance, when biblical Israel, Judah and Edom ganged up against the king of Moab and besieged it, he took his heir to the throne and offered him as a sacrifice on the city wall. That single act triggers a divine wrath against the invading forces and all of them went back from whence they came. (2 Kings 3:27). What does that mean? It means a pure sacrifice, uncommon valour and high moral standing even from a heathen could yield unexpected and surprising results. Today, what have we? Iran is the ONLY country in this world that had the guts to punch back, knock off some teeth and tell the US empire and its Israel Zionist pet project to go hug a transformer. Iran is the ONLY country to stand up for the innocent people of Gaza and Lebanon on the battlefield. Iran paints its missiles with inscriptions like "for the victims of Epstein Island," "for the mothers and children of Gaza," and so on. That's pure moral grandstanding, and it's no surprise that the missiles are finding their targets everywhere in Israel. Their quality aside, the cosmic hand of the just can't help but guide them to their destination. The divine does not take sides with the aggressor. So, I elate that Iran continue on this pact of not attacking first. ![]() Lastly, another strength that comes with Iran not attacking first is that it takes from the US and gives to Iran the strategic patience needed to win on the long haul. The only chance Iran has to win against the US and Israel is a war of Attrition, which the current US army in the region isn't designed for. A preemptive strike will defeat that purpose. As Tehran waits, it keeps the enemy waiting as well, making guesses and forcing them to waste money in maintaining those huge ships and other assets in the region. This allows Iran to clarify the right approach, pinpoint their locations, reassign target codes and wait for the perfect moment to hit decisively should the need arise. To conclude, while there is something to gain from a preemptive strike, Iran has more to gain from chosing not to strike first so long as they remain capable of hitting back harder. Just my thoughts. |
LordAdam16:Another overlooked factor that also played against Pakistan's ability to hold the US to its commitment was its military pact with Saudi Arabia. |
Mille:I strongly disagree per the bolded. Look, you can't really blame Russia for everything that goes wrong in other countries simply because it has a relationship with those countries. Being an ally doesn't mean Russia is supposed to be a bodyguard that stands in the room 24/7. At the end of the day, countries like Syria, Venezuela, or Mali are independent nations. Russia gives them weapons, training, and support, but it's up to those local governments to actually run their own security. If a leader gets surprised or a city falls, that’s usually because of internal problems or mistakes made on the ground by their own people. You can’t expect Moscow to swoop in and fix every single local mess, especially when they are already busy dealing with massive pressure on their own borders. While your criticism of Moscow has its constructive points, it's still a bit overstretched. Talking about Syria, Assad was and did enjoyed unprecedented support from Russia in so much that, when the US led west seek to overthrow and kill him, Russia stepped in militarily and the rest was history. But, when the ediot chose to continue being Assad, unwilling to run an all-inclusive government of reconciliation, and his own army turned against him, what could Russia have done? Comparing Russia to the U.S. isn't exactly fair either. Two different nations with different geopolitical worldview, different, foreign policies and different resources and approach aimed at realizing stated goals and objectives. We’ve seen the U.S. spend trillions of dollars and years of effort on their allies, only for everything to fall apart the second they stop watching. Russia’s approach is different; they treat their partners like grown-ups. They provide the tools, but they don't try to micromanage every move. Like I said earlier, when Russia helped Syria years ago, they saved the country from being completely taken over by terrorists. If things are changing there now, it’s because the world is a messy place, not because Russia stopped caring or became unreliable. The idea that Russia is failing because they don't react strongly like the U.S. misses the point. Russia prefers to stay calm and play the long, strategic game. They aren't going to start a massive war every time an ally has a bad day. They focus on steady partnerships and keeping things stable where they can. Russia isn't a failure just because they don't act like an international police officer; they are just a different kind of partner that expects its allies to stand on their own two feet while getting their support. |
Raynald:Guns don't kill people. It's people that kills people. |
WriterrNg:I keep saying it that October 7 was an inside job. Egyptian intelligence said ten days before the attack, they noticed unusual movements/activities in the area and informed the Israeli government. But, surprisingly, no action was taken, which was uncharacteristically reflective of the genocidal regime as we know it. A sane mind can smell foul play from afar off. October 7, just like 9/11, was another false flag operation aimed at creating and legitimizing chaos that would foster the greater Israel Zionist plan. |
kad199: ![]() That economic terrorist. ![]() Always bragging about his wealth Shoodboi2 retired him from this forum and from this thread in particular with revelations of his gigolo, shady deals. ![]() |
WriteerNg:That is 735 dead. Wounded in Israeli reporting means dead. |
Namaster:You forgot to add "friendly fire". |
WriiterNg:Clown. Confused man. From you have until Sunday to no time limit bra bra bra. Come down from your psychosis high horse, down your bleeding gauntlet and raise your hands in defeat. Or just get on with your planned ground troops operations and let Persian vultures feast on your carcasses. You don't fool anyone. You're such a monumental disgrace to the oval office. |
WriterrNg:Hormuz 2.0 loading. ![]() Trump must pull clothes run mad this year in the name of Hormuz, Malacca and River Niger. ![]() |
WriteerNg:In essence, they've been tinkering with their casualty numbers. |


