Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

[Ron in Regina]

Operation Epic Failure.

“If you see CNN, you think they [Iran] are winning the war,” Trump complained in the Oval Office on Thursday. “If you read The New York Times, it’s actually seditious, in my opinion. You read The New York Times, you actually think they’re winning the war. I read some of these columnists, but it all starts with the top. It’s a terrible thing.”

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war (that is both over, and not over) but also expressed doubt it would lead to a deal…since both sides have already won…decisively.

(YouTube & The Moment Hegseth Made Up A War Powers Law That Doesn't Exist — Senator Caught Him)

 

[Taxslave2]

…& do they remain in Germany strictly because of Russia (?) or for other logistical and geographical reasons?

You can bet it is very profitable for the right people.
Of course the question to go with that is "Does the US really need to be the world''s policeman?"

 

[Taxslave2]

Are you sure? It's not an integral part of all members militaries rely on?

Well I know that NATO supplies the batteries for Comox Airport crash trucks. Even flies them out from somewhere in Ontario.

 

[Taxslave2]

Operation Epic Failure.

It was anything but a failure. Oil prices rose astronomically, Close to a billion dollars worth of futures changed hands 15 minutes before the guns started firing. Ship loads of ordinance that has reached best before date got disposed of, requiring certain contractors to keep the doors open. Many military personal got real time training. Trump got his name in the news. Overall, I would say it went exactly as planned.

 

[Ron in Regina]

It was anything but a failure. Oil prices rose astronomically, Close to a billion dollars worth of futures changed hands 15 minutes before the guns started firing. Ship loads of ordinance that has reached best before date got disposed of, requiring certain contractors to keep the doors open. Many military personal got real time training. Trump got his name in the news. Overall, I would say it went exactly as planned.

President Trump has declared the US-Iran war a "total and complete victory" and stated that hostilities have "terminated," citing the destruction of Iran's navy and drone capabilities, even as Democrats and critics argue the conflict remains unresolved. Trump has repeatedly claimed "100%" success, telling reporters on April 7 that the U.S. "met and exceeded all military objectives".

Critics argue the claim is premature, noting that thousands of US service members are still in danger, the Strait of Hormuz remains contested, and the war lacks clear, long-term success, according to The Guardian and BBC. Despite the declaration of victory, reports indicate lingering issues, including rising petrol prices, shaky peace negotiations, and continued Iranian defiance in the region.

Donald Trump’s use of the term "losers" is a key component of his rhetoric, often used to describe political opponents, allies, critics, media, competitors, comedians, or individuals he believes do not agree with his current version of reality.

 

[petros]

It was anything but a failure. Oil prices rose astronomically, Close to a billion dollars worth of futures changed hands 15 minutes before the guns started firing. Ship loads of ordinance that has reached best before date got disposed of, requiring certain contractors to keep the doors open. Many military personal got real time training. Trump got his name in the news. Overall, I would say it went exactly as planned.

They planned to fail or was failure always in the cards?

 

[Taxslave2]

They planned to fail or was failure always in the cards?

The outcome of the war is irrelevant. It was all about futures trading. And cash flow for defence contractors.