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

[Ron in Regina]

They admitted that they had 400+ (kg? I'm not sure of the measurement used), to put on ballistic missiles that could reach not only Israel but Europe & the U.S. In an interesting conversation I listened to,

Well, sort of. If Iran used a ballistic missile, and instead of a payload of explosives (or a tiny explosive), they use that space/weight for fuel for that missile…they could reach a long ways…but they do have the range to reach the Strait of Hormuz from pretty much anywhere in Iran.

…they were talking about N. Korea and altho' they have nuclear weapons, they're not as threatening as Iran…

North Korea also isn’t being threatened in the same way because it doesn’t have anything that anybody wants for the most part, & it DOES have nuclear weapons.

…because they don't have religious extremists like Iran does.

Or pretty much anything else. It does have untapped wealth in the ground, but it’s untapped & in the ground.

These extremists value death over life which is the difference. And, Iran said they wouldn't hesitate to use them. Threat or not? Hmmm? Maybe they were just blustering, maybe not.

Who knows at this point, as there’s so much propaganda from every direction in this current goat rodeo/chapter of stupidity.

 

[Ron in Regina]

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached “shortly.”

On the ground, the conflict showed no sign of letting up: Tehran struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, and an oil refinery in Israel came under attack. Israel and the U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran.

Trump’s new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize the country’s Kharg Island oil export hub highlight a frequent tactic. On the one hand, he has repeatedly said that talks with Iran are going well — though Tehran denies negotiating directly. On the other hand, he has continually ramped up his threats, as thousands more Marines and other U.S. troops pour into the Middle East.

Iran reportedly letting ships through the Strait of Hormuz — for a price | About That

Andrew Chang explains why Iran is reportedly charging ships steep fees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and why these tolls are illegal under i...

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(YouTube & Iran reportedly letting ships through the Strait of Hormuz — for a price)

It remains unclear where the diplomatic effort facilitated by Pakistan stands. Iran’s attacks on its Gulf neighbors could add another element of uncertainty to any talks. The United Arab Emirates — which has long billed itself as a beacon of safety and stability in a volatile region — has been hard hit in the war, and increasingly is signaling it wants Iran disarmed in any ceasefire. Iran’s theocracy likely won’t accept that.

Trump issues new threat to Iran's civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly' — The Canadian Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday thre

apple.news

Trump says diplomacy is going well but suggests military expansion is possible.

In a social media post, Trump said “great progress is being made” in talks with Iran to end military operations. But he bristled that if a deal is not reached “shortly” and if the Strait of Hormuz (also now known as the “Strait of Trump” & a kill box militarily) is not immediately reopened, the U.S. would broaden its offensive by “completely obliterating” power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island and possibly even targeting desalination plants that supply drinking water.

Twice during Trump’s second term, the U.S. has attacked Iran during high-level diplomatic talks, including with the Feb. 28 strikes that started the current war.

 

[petros]

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached “shortly.”
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On the ground, the conflict showed no sign of letting up: Tehran struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, and an oil refinery in Israel came under attack. Israel and the U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran.
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Trump’s new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize the country’s Kharg Island oil export hub highlight a frequent tactic. On the one hand, he has repeatedly said that talks with Iran are going well — though Tehran denies negotiating directly. On the other hand, he has continually ramped up his threats, as thousands more Marines and other U.S. troops pour into the Middle East.
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Iran reportedly letting ships through the Strait of Hormuz — for a price | About That

Andrew Chang explains why Iran is reportedly charging ships steep fees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and why these tolls are illegal under i...

www.youtube.com

(YouTube & Iran reportedly letting ships through the Strait of Hormuz — for a price)

It remains unclear where the diplomatic effort facilitated by Pakistan stands. Iran’s attacks on its Gulf neighbors could add another element of uncertainty to any talks. The United Arab Emirates — which has long billed itself as a beacon of safety and stability in a volatile region — has been hard hit in the war, and increasingly is signaling it wants Iran disarmed in any ceasefire. Iran’s theocracy likely won’t accept that.

Trump issues new threat to Iran's civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly' — The Canadian Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday thre

apple.news

Trump says diplomacy is going well but suggests military expansion is possible.

In a social media post, Trump said “great progress is being made” in talks with Iran to end military operations. But he bristled that if a deal is not reached “shortly” and if the Strait of Hormuz (also now known as the “Strait of Trump” & a kill box militarily) is not immediately reopened, the U.S. would broaden its offensive by “completely obliterating” power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island and possibly even targeting desalination plants that supply drinking water.

Twice during Trump’s second term, the U.S. has attacked Iran during high-level diplomatic talks, including with the Feb. 28 strikes that started the current war.

Did the regime change yet? Are they still Persians?

 

[Ron in Regina]

Did the regime change yet? Are they still Persians?

Is the Persian thing relevant when it comes to the IRGC Regime? And no, neither have changed.

Based on recent surveys and reports from 2024–2026, a significant majority of Iranians, including the Persian majority, are against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regime, with roughly 70–80% of the population wanting to see a change in the political system, so not sure why asking if Persians are still Persians is relevant.

 

[petros]

Is the Persian thing relevant when it comes to the IRGC Regime? And no, neither have changed.

Why not?

Based on recent surveys and reports from 2024–2026, a significant majority of Iranians, including the Persian majority, are against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regime, with roughly 70–80% of the population wanting to see a change in the political system, so not sure why asking if Persians are still Persians is relevant.

Do you wholeheartedly believe that or you want to believe it or it's all the propagandists have given you to believe?