Dogalmighty17:
Why this is a war America may find extremely difficult to win.
Sure, America has the upper hand when it comes to military tech. But Iran is surely no push over. Allied with China and Russia, Iran is also bordered by them and is the largest foriegn market for their weaponry. Neither Russia nor China will want to have America on their doorsteps which is why China keeps propping up North Korea as a buffer between it and the American allied South Korea. Russia also keeps a close tab on its border neighbors. Should any of the countries that border Russia even think of becoming allied with the US, Russia invades that country. We saw them do it to Georgia in 2008 and more recently, Ukraine. Russia and China will not hesitate to side with Iran against America should this conflict become hot.

Now, unlike Iraq and Afghanistan, Iran does have some bite behind it's bark. The thousands of yakhont missiles Iran possesses are enough to shut down shipping in the strait of homuz.

THE STRAIT OF HOMUZ AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT.
This strait is where a majority of the ships humanity depends for international movement of goods must pass. It lies very close to Iran. If this strait is filled with anti-ship mines, global shipping will be drastically reduced. Also, the strait lies very well within the range of thousands of Iranian artillery and missiles. Any American war vessel that finds itself within this strait, will be sunk. America may posses some of the finest anti ballistic missile technology there is, but none of them have been battle tested. The Patriot missile system is garbage. Iran has also recently purchased the most advanced aerial denial missile system in the world. The Russian built S-400. This system can engage and bring down simultaneously, around 96 different targets! The Americans have nothing close to this.

IN WHAT OTHER WAY CAN IRAN RETALIATE?
For one, the Iranians have a very advanced cyberwarfare department. Expect to see them attacking American electricity grids, banking systems and even healthcare industry.

The Iranians also have sleeper cells all over the world that can be activated to Target specific Americans. One such sleeper cell they had deep in Washington DC, was able to carry out an attack on a Saudi Arabian General that was on their list.

Expect the Iranians to also Target all Trump properties across the globe. These are legitimate Targets.

Iran has equipped Hezbollah in Lebanon with thousands of missiles. At Irans word, Hezbollah can launch these missiles into Israel. The iron dome anti missile system Israel possesses can't cope with such massive volume of incoming projectiles. Remember that 14 years ago, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in serious military combat. Israel could not defeat Hezbollah and a truce had to be called.

This conflict will likely become a war of attrition. Iran can afford to lose thousands of its soldiers. Can the United States do same?

In all, this was a poorly thought out decision by Trump. The world awaits the consequences.

Solorrman:
my friend what do u know about war ? Iran is not Afghanistan or Iraq and u need to know that since ur birth u never witness such a big country looming for war it would be devastating and u must be nuts if u think Iran alone would be fighting the states. Iran has many proxies in many countries including Europe. Just say what u have to say but if this is not averted then u will witness it.

atiku4President:

The same way your Buhari is making the captured Boko Haram terrorist face the law. In case you dont know Iranians are the same shia Muslims that your Buhari is tormenting here in Nigeria. So why the change of loyalty to the Iranian SHIA Muslims? Is it cos it's now Trump trying to be decisive and take out terrorists? Not like the killer herders that your Buhari has refused to do anything about? You haven't seen anything yet. Despicable Nigerian

Vortex369:
America will shoot down the flag and nothing will happen.

They should start the war abeg.

Life is so boring without some war games.

Ladyhippolyta88:

Don't mind some of these Nairalanders talking trash looking down on Iran.

Cc. Efewestern, flye I need your intelligent opinion as regards this issue. Thank you

realestniggah:
I don't see how any sane individual can support the US who are known for war mongering.

First of all the United state are wrong to enter an international air space to fire using a drone on a citizen of another country.

I don't see in the news where a foreign government come into the USA to unleash a weapon. It never happen.

Why does the United state feel they can do that and get away with it?

Did Iran government ask for help before firing that drone?

How ever I you loom at it the United state are wrong.

Up until yesterday this was the first time I'm hear of that man.. And from images and videos I've seen he seem like a man who was loved by Iranian citizens.

If y'all support this.. I hope y'all are gonna support the USA when they come in here and fire a weapon killing Nnamdi kanu or sowore simply because someone labeled them terrorist.

Ikio:
wat was e doing with terrorist after those terrorists attacked us embassy

Correcto:
Iraq is conquered territory, that is why it was easy
to kill Solemani. American raining bombs in all cities in Iran will make Iran be like Iraq.

Onlyonebuhari:


US never said he attached US embassy, the only excuse they gave was that he was planning to attack US bases and the US citizen killed was masterminded by him. Don't worry US is going for a nuclear war with Iran, North Korea, China and the Russian federation. Just last week north Korea promise a new yew gift to the US. And that's nuclear weapons that will reach the entire US. Keep prasing the US till you guys push them to rumbles.

Vortex369:
America will shoot down the flag and nothing will happen.

They should start the war abeg.

Life is so boring without some war games.

chronique:


You apparently don't know the story of that war. The Talibans were funded secretly by the Americans and supplied huge amount of weapons. This made the war linger on for years. The Americans felt the Russians supported Vietnam secretly which made them to lose the Vietnam War and as such, saw the Afghan war as a way to pay back the Russians. They went as far training and creating the terrorist called Osama Bin Laden. That was how he became a menace to the whole world. After using him against the Russians, he got out of hand and became a terror to the world. In conclusion, the Afghan war fought between Russian forces and the Taliban movement, was one of America's proxy wars that has caused problems in the world at large.

NB: point of correction. Afghanistan wasn't invade by Russian forces. They were invited by the Afghan government which was a Russian ally, to quell the Taliban uprising.

salford1:

The US couldn't conquer Vietnam too, but it's likely not going to be a Vietnam type of war. It's going to be more of attacks on soft targets.
There are lots of Iranians all over the world including the USA.

Dpharisee:
Iraqi militia has ordered people living within 1km of US bases to evacuate by Sunday evening.
US and UK have ordered all their non essential citizens to leave Iraq.
NATO has suspended all activities in Iraq.
Several rockets and mortars have been fired at the US embassy and base.
This can get ugly as Iranian forces can hide under the cover of Iraqis to do something to US interests in Iraq Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Lebanon.

The shares of the major weapons makers in US has skyrocketed.
Oil price has just increased by 3%
I like Trump but this assassination was a big blunder, even his western allies are unhappy because he didn't give them prior notice

Onlyonebuhari:


US this time around want to fight a war with Iran, Russia, China, North Korea and the Afghanistan. It was a great mistake for the US to kill a man that u just accused of planning to attack US bases violating Geneva conventions of the UN. And the US haven't won a war without army from other countries. Now which country will support US?
Social media miscreants don't understand this.

GogobiriLalas:
Not sure where you're getting your history from Mister, operation desert storm lasted only weeks by which time Saddam was hiding in a hole where he was dragged out by his beard. The Ayattollah will be treated worse if he makes any stupid move.

Expert17:


No mind her......

She's only supporting IRAN, because dey r Muslims.....
Nigerians and tribal/Religion sentiments are like 5&6....

harrend:
when am saying it people think am joking many of these asia countries even with chemical weapon must join in...muslims are one oo even if its to hide and attack..

funmike83:
Hmmm, no traveling anywhere for now, nowhere is safe. God bless my country Nigeria

CAPSLOCKED:
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE EXCITING, BUT I'M DISSAPOINTED WITH AMERICA. THEY SHOULD HAVE DIRECTED THOSE MISSILES TO BUHARI'S HEAD INSTEAD.

realestniggah:
I don't see how any sane individual can support the US who are known for war mongering.

First of all the United state are wrong to enter an international air space to fire using a drone on a citizen of another country.

I don't see in the news where a foreign government come into the USA to unleash a weapon. It never happen.

Why does the United state feel they can do that and get away with it?

Did Iran government ask for help before firing that drone?

How ever I you loom at it the United state are wrong.

Up until yesterday this was the first time I'm hear of that man.. And from images and videos I've seen he seem like a man who was loved by Iranian citizens.

If y'all support this.. I hope y'all are gonna support the USA when they come in here and fire a weapon killing Nnamdi kanu or sowore simply because someone labeled them terrorist.

Kantanka:



How about your own family, why do you attack his innocent family instead of attacking him directly?
Now you're not different from him.

Fvck off

realestniggah:
I don't see how any sane individual can support the US who are known for war mongering.

First of all the United state are wrong to enter an international air space to fire using a drone on a citizen of another country.

I don't see in the news where a foreign government come into the USA to unleash a weapon. It never happen.

Why does the United state feel they can do that and get away with it?

Did Iran government ask for help before firing that drone?

How ever I you loom at it the United state are wrong.

Up until yesterday this was the first time I'm hear of that man.. And from images and videos I've seen he seem like a man who was loved by Iranian citizens.

If y'all support this.. I hope y'all are gonna support the USA when they come in here and fire a weapon killing Nnamdi kanu or sowore simply because someone labeled them terrorist.

realestniggah:
I don't see how any sane individual can support the US who are known for war mongering.

First of all the United state are wrong to enter an international air space to fire using a drone on a citizen of another country.

I don't see in the news where a foreign government come into the USA to unleash a weapon. It never happen.

Why does the United state feel they can do that and get away with it?

Did Iran government ask for help before firing that drone?

How ever I you loom at it the United state are wrong.

Up until yesterday this was the first time I'm hear of that man.. And from images and videos I've seen he seem like a man who was loved by Iranian citizens.

If y'all support this.. I hope y'all are gonna support the USA when they come in here and fire a weapon killing Nnamdi kanu or sowore simply because someone labeled them terrorist.

realestniggah:
I don't see how any sane individual can support the US who are known for war mongering.

First of all the United state are wrong to enter an international air space to fire using a drone on a citizen of another country.

I don't see in the news where a foreign government come into the USA to unleash a weapon. It never happen.

Why does the United state feel they can do that and get away with it?

Did Iran government ask for help before firing that drone?

How ever I you loom at it the United state are wrong.

Up until yesterday this was the first time I'm hear of that man.. And from images and videos I've seen he seem like a man who was loved by Iranian citizens.

If y'all support this.. I hope y'all are gonna support the USA when they come in here and fire a weapon killing Nnamdi kanu or sowore simply because someone labeled them terrorist.