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Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by mablie(m): 6:23pm On Mar 14
Lordspicy:
Trump is a mad man. I never thought a day would come when I'll support Iran but here we are. After posturing, the so called almighty US military has been demystified by Iran and everyone is closely watching. Iran will pound Isreal and US ships harder than pounded yam. USA lost this war right from day one.
Chai !!undecided cheesy
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by Sundaymessi: 6:24pm On Mar 14
QuinQ:
😅 You people will keep writing stuff like this till Iran disappears. Hagseth was trying to justify wiping Iran off. A country with absolutely no defence against anything US wants to do to it - it's entirely up to US. What sort of a "war" is this?
Stop deceiving yourself. Iran has won this war strategically. No defence systems yet America's planes are going down at an alarming rate in the middle East.
Right now, US has ran out of interceptors such that they are now force to relocate the South Korea defense system into the middle East.
This is not Libya or Venezuela or Syira. This is the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Hegseth has changed the US war plan 5 times in 10 days! This is a strategic defeat.
All their military bases and assets in the middle East are being ripped apart by cheap Iranian drones worth less than $10k. So what exactly is the essence of any country signing a defense pact with the American if they can't even protect their own military bases? America deployed one-third of their naval assets into the middle East for this war yet a country with no so called air and naval defense system is still able to block the strait of Hormuz.
It seems to me that we are really joking. Despite over 47 years of sanctions, Iran has achieved great things with little.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by kingthreat(m): 6:26pm On Mar 14
11doubledee:
Supporters of ISLAMIC TERRORISM,haters of peace and promoters of chaos and violence, can you clearly see that Islamic terrorism has no place in a today's era of civilisation.
The longer the wars lingers ,the more difficult Iranian lives become in comparison to the west before it finally collapses from within.
WISDOM is golden!
Do you know how much oil Iran produces? That country is nowhere near a poor country. Food is not their problem. They have one of the biggest drone production in the world that they even donated to Russia. At the moment, there is zero military uprising within Iran. The West thought that by now Kurdish militias in some border lands will rise up but the Kurds have learnt from the US/Iraq war. The only solution to this war is for the West to sue for peace. Trump is sounding foolish as the day goes by saying Iranian military is obliterated then still warns Iran not to use their military. At the moment, 5000 marines have been dispatched to Iran and many may not go back home.
The only solution right now is to call for peace and end to aggression on all sides. The more it goes on, it won't favour the US most especially. This war will cost republicans badly in the next election.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by QuinQ: 6:27pm On Mar 14
Sundaymessi:
Iran is not planning to win the war with US but to make the the cost of US winning the very expensive such that the America along with American allies' economy will think twice before attempting such a foolish thing in future.
What "future"? Iran is gone (at least this Iran of this regime). You just don't know it yet
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by dappydozzy(m): 6:27pm On Mar 14
saddler:
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Once they send it there and and the death toll multiplies, you guys start shouting genocide.
By the time boots are deployed on the ground and millions of terrorists are sent back to Allah, you guys will shout genocide
Who are the terrorists sef ?Is it the Iranian army defending the nation against aggressors or what ? Because i dont really understand, colonialism is a disease i swear, All what the US under Donald Trump is doing to Iran, the US itself cant accept such bullshit. That is why i see it as a needless and unjust war. You dont attack a country in the middle of negotiations, that is Pearl harbour episode 2. I pray to you God Almighty, in this life and in the one to come, never give me the chance to ever be a western imperialist asslicker.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by QuinQ: 6:33pm On Mar 14
Sundaymessi:
Stop deceiving yourself. Iran has won this war strategically. No defence systems yet America's planes are going down at an alarming rate in the middle East.
Right now, US has ran out of interceptors such that they are now force to relocate the South Korea defense system into the middle East.
This is not Libya or Venezuela or Syira. This is the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Hegseth has changed the US war plan 5 times in 10 days! This is a strategic defeat.
All their military bases and assets in the middle East are being ripped apart by cheap Iranian drones worth less than $10k. So what exactly is the essence of any country signing a defense pact with the American if they can't even protect their own military bases? America deployed one-third of their naval assets into the middle East for this war yet a country with no so called air and naval defense system is still able to block the strait of Hormuz.
It seems to me that we are really joking. Despite over 47 years of sanctions, Iran has achieved great things with little.
Do you know what iis defence? It is ENTIRELY up to US when and how to hit Iran. Any restraint is from within US itself not because of Iran. See circled below. What has Iran done since US obliterated the island?
If this were a boxing match the referee would have since stopped the fight

Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by Fujiyama: 6:33pm On Mar 14
grin

Strange choice of words.

That's just like me saying" The only thing stopping me from having more wives and girlfriends is that women no wan gree for me". angry
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by olarent: 6:37pm On Mar 14
they are learning already,it's becoming true I hope the rumors,about Natayahu that the strike 4days ago killed him along is brother and Mossad director
OnionBandit:
Worshippers of the West, I hope you all can now see that wars aren't won just by missiles, tough talks, boots on the ground or other forms of gragra.

Una go learn lesson
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by dappydozzy(m): 6:37pm On Mar 14
QuinQ:
What "future"? Iran is gone (at least this Iran of this regime). You just don't know it yet
Iran has natural resources so you can't say it is gone. The war will teach US future leaders who may want to tow the path of arrogance and impunity like Trump that wars are not won by brute force but by strategy and ingenuity . The US should just pray before the end of Trump era he does not create too much enemies that will eventually lead to the end of the empire like Genghis Khan. This is a president who talks to leaders of allied nations anyhow yet you expect them to rally support for you when fighting an unjust and needless war .
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by olarent: 6:42pm On Mar 14
have.been following war now since the killing by hanging of sadam Hussein,they are not what will they they are,they can not win a war alone except they go with 10 to 20 countries I mean nato,but Trump believes they are better without Allie that do destroy things together.
madridguy:
Pete Hegseth should send the US war ships there to clear the strait of hormuz grin Donald Trump claimed Iran don't have Navy, Airforce or Army, so I will say the news about Iran blocking the Hormuz is a lie grin
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by Mccullum: 6:42pm On Mar 14
It's getting serious beyond the expectations of aggressors, let's watch as events unfolding on this conflict.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by grandstar(m): 6:44pm On Mar 14
Iran aiming at ships in the Strait is the equivalent of a deadly sniper you can't see. The fear is demoralising. No one wants to be next to get killed

In this scenario, no ship wants to be next.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by dappydozzy(m): 6:45pm On Mar 14
madridguy:
Pete Hegseth should send the US war ships there to clear the strait of hormuz grin Donald Trump claimed Iran don't have Navy, Airforce or Army, so I will say the news about Iran blocking the Hormuz is a lie grin
Dont mind them.
They couldn't stop the Houthis in the Red Sea, so it is Strait of Hormuz where you would stop Iran. Even naval ships escorting oil tankers is suicidal, while passing through a narrow waterway. The US go learn in a hard way, meanwhile i am expecting them to do father christmas with billion barrels oil reserves.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by olarent: 6:45pm On Mar 14
rumors has it that Natayahu was killed in Tuesday missiles attack along with brother and Mossad director,but is becoming true,no tweet for him which is unused from him.
ChiefOloye:
The only reason Anyatullah died was because he was hid by US bomb
Iran should sustain the tempo, they're winning, somehow, they will win, because one of or both Trump and Netanyahu may not survive the war.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by ChiefOloye(m): 6:49pm On Mar 14
olarent:
rumors has it that Natayahu was killed in Tuesday missiles attack along with brother and Mossad director,but is becoming true,no tweet for him which is unused from him.
I doubt, I asked grok on X if he's dead or alive, grok answered that he's alive that he issued press statements and attended state functions on Thursday and Friday.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by ogaemma: 6:50pm On Mar 14
OnionBandit:
Worshippers of the West, I hope you all can now see that wars aren't won just by missiles, tough talks, boots on the ground or other forms of gragra.

Una go learn lesson
The Iran won was won the very day the Grand father of all the terrorist organizations in the world 🌍 was slaughtered like a common criminal.

Iran is just trying to lose in honour.
Even their new supreme Leader is not even supreme. He is half human being.
Iran is a drowning man they don't want to drown alone.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by HacheNoire: 6:51pm On Mar 14
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by TheGift: 6:54pm On Mar 14
Magnetic010:
Iran will shoot at ships- Iran will shoot at a maternity ward if given the chance those guys no really send anybody.
Don't get it twisted. IRAN was sending everybody, until US ( Trump actually) goaded by Isreal (Netanyahu actually) decided to stop sending them. It is now that they don't send anybody. At least, not anybody that supports US and Israel.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by DeepSight(m): 6:55pm On Mar 14
Opmic:
Iran will bomb Mecca, Kaaba to kill one American if given the chance.
Muslims supporting Iran are just deceiving themselves.
Their fellow Arab nations know them well
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Iran is not Arab.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by FunnyDude(m): 6:57pm On Mar 14
masterfactor:
A word from a wise man***Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake****


Japan that USA used nuclear weapon on should send there assets for a war they never started, USA GO TE

China want to become world power, so if American is vulnerable, is to their advantage.


UK that trump insulted their prime minister, baba phone is in flight mode.

South Korea got NORTH KOREA TO WORRY ABOUT, SO USA IS ALONE IN THIS
The mumu president was sanctioning all nations with various tariffs in the last one year. Low key those nations are laughing at Trump and no one want to be part of his fight
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by dappydozzy(m): 7:04pm On Mar 14
jaxxy:
Obviously but it also depends on what they are shooting. undecided

At the end of the day Iran should be militarily degraded and Liberated..
What they are shooting doesn't really matter here as long as it inflicts damage, we are talking about oil vessels and tankers here. They will explode easily. US don buy market really. Even all the US aircraft carriers are in international waters, nothing near Strait of Hormuz, the Strait is no go area.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by tnerro1(m): 7:07pm On Mar 14
02Kebreal:
He should send Both Abraham Lincoln and Gerrard Ford carriers there na....
Just Bleep around and find out
Ha, China supplied them with carrier killer missles and Iran is just itching to test them, China will provide the coordinates if that ship comes within range😁
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by sweetjohn(m): 7:07pm On Mar 14
HacheNoire:
Unbelievable. The most “powerful” country in the world is begging the world to help it fight Iran. A country with 47 years of sanctions.

Iran—-you have brought America to its knees.
You guyz don’t have sense. Is America fighting Iran or for a regime change? If America is fighting Iran it won’t take them 2weeks to completely wipeout every living souls there. But they are not after Iran but the regime. That why they said they must be involve in who rule Iran.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by FunnyDude(m): 7:09pm On Mar 14
Ramanto:
Whatever makes you sleep. They are fighting with restraint yet killed 170 school students coupled with all the atrocities they committed in Gaza? grin

And whatever losses you think Iran has suffered, is US has suffered the equivalence. They lost their personnel, lost their bases across the gulf, lost their prestige, and are committing billions of dollars to the war. So what are they winning exactly?
You see that PRESTIGE, they've lost it forever. Countries now know the weakness of US.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by dappydozzy(m): 7:23pm On Mar 14
DeepSight:
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Iran is not Arab.
Saudi is an host to an aggressor making it a target, especially military bases.These military bases geographically surround Iran which justifies why Iran is attacking them especially in Wartime like this . What would an American be doing inside Kabba for Iran to consider it a target, will that American be a diplomat or a soldier or what ? And what will be the mission of such at Kabba ?
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by Privatepart00: 7:27pm On Mar 14
Danisaint112:
IRAN cannot win this war. I guess this is the first time they are fighting a war on two fronts unlike Israel who does so on 7 fronts for months.

IRAN is just building experience with their over compromised army.
Over hyping in progress
Israel were only striking those without means of retaliation, those who can't manufacture their weapon

Iran is totally different from anything they engaged in
A country under sanction since 1979, believed in themselves and ventured into weapons production to secure their land? Give honour when you witness such courage.

PM of Israel is dead already with his war generals and intelligence officer and some ministers

Persia isn't by word of mouth

US air tanker refuelling aircraft destroyed in Saudi Arabia airbase

Iran should take their flowers, I didn't expect they withstand this far with all arrogant speeches from US and Israel leaders?

Truly is not by weapons but dedication to service

NB: Deluded ones will tell us they fighting for regime change and not at war with Iran. They already humbled is expected they switch narrative

So much for US-Israel the deluded ones were saying they will teach Russia how to perpuate war. With their narrative of after two days Iran is toast to a new beginning

They never seen anything
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by olarent: 7:28pm On Mar 14
Lol it's was AI with 6 fingers,but still rumors things we.be more clearer in week time.
ChiefOloye:
I doubt, I asked grok on X if he's dead or alive, grok answered that he's alive that he issued press statements and attended state functions on Thursday and Friday.
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by HacheNoire: 7:31pm On Mar 14
sweetjohn:
You guyz don’t have sense. Is America fighting Iran or for a regime change? If America is fighting Iran it won’t take them 2weeks to completely wipeout every living souls there. But they are not after Iran but the regime. That why they said they must be involve in who rule Iran.
Stop giving excuses for failure! Iran humbled the US and Israel at the SAME time!

Childish excuse!

Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by mrkia(m): 7:33pm On Mar 14
This one go explain taya smiley

After all your 5000 troop supposed to dey start work na
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by Maroshak: 7:35pm On Mar 14
The thing surprised me.

]So, should they be waving and cheering at ships? Weytin Dem they smoke for that US self?[/quote]
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by dappydozzy(m): 7:37pm On Mar 14
FunnyDude:
You see that PRESTIGE, they've lost it forever. Countries now know the weakness of US.
Most countries know it before that they are being fleeced by their Military industrial complex and that the cost of running their wars is expensive, that is why Iran went into local production of cheap drones but effective and deadly, mass production of missiles to run out patriot and THAAD interceptors. Everyday, the cost of the war keeps piling up for the US. The day, China finally takes over the Island of Taiwan, that day wont be funny at all. Even all these Patriot , Iron Dome and THAAD defense systems na wash, barrages of hypersonic missiles carrying cluster warheads will penetrate these systems and deliver massive damage and destruction on targets. The US needs to upgrade miltarily as quick as possible else gobe dey smell.
What is preventing other countries from confronting US is because of the 30 nation NATO alliance. Not because of their military armaments. They dont even have the largest navy in the world, China has the largest .
Re: The Only Thing Prohibiting Transit In Hormuz Is Iran Shooting At Ships - Hegseth by sweetjohn(m): 7:38pm On Mar 14
HacheNoire:
Stop giving excuses for failure! Iran humbled the US and Israel at the SAME time!

Childish excuse!
Says people who repeatedly said Iran have destroyed the US warplane carrier 4times, killed Nathanyanhu 10times starting from last year 12 days war, destroyed Israel and Tel Aviv 1000000times and yet planes keep flying from the US warplane carrier, the dead Nathanyanhu keep resurrecting, and Israel and Tel Aviv still looks beautiful before the 12 days war and after the 12 days war uptil now. Is it the same set of brain dead cells I will now believe. You people have never get one single fact right so how would people take you guys serious. Tomorrow now you people will now propagate yet another one that trump has been killed by Iran missiles. Bunch of confused terrorists
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