holdover
.475 A&M Magnum
Im kinda hoping the Iranians attack Los Angeles and Portland, always looking for the bright side.
US and Iran conflict thread. ( merged threads)
- Thread starter TEOTWAWKI inc.
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livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
The top US general for the Middle East said Tuesday that China has been providing financial support to Iran, contributing to what he described as Tehran’s “malign behavior” across the region.
“The challenge we have with Iran… 85 to 90 percent of their oil is purchased by China. So, China is effectively supporting and financing Iran’s malign behavior,” US Central Command chief Gen. Erik Kurilla said.
Kurilla pointed to massive amounts of funds still going to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF), which runs proxy networks outside of Iran.
“The challenge we have with Iran… 85 to 90 percent of their oil is purchased by China. So, China is effectively supporting and financing Iran’s malign behavior,” US Central Command chief Gen. Erik Kurilla said.
Kurilla pointed to massive amounts of funds still going to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF), which runs proxy networks outside of Iran.
Bigfoot
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Bigfoot
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Bigfoot
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It appears that Israel built a drone base inside Iran.
"These strikes included the use of drones and missiles launched by operatives from deep within Iran."
"establish a covert drone base “in the heart of Iran,” to neutralize Iranian air defenses and create other critical effects to kick off the long-awaited campaign."
www.twz.com
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"These strikes included the use of drones and missiles launched by operatives from deep within Iran."
"establish a covert drone base “in the heart of Iran,” to neutralize Iranian air defenses and create other critical effects to kick off the long-awaited campaign."
Israeli Commandos Attacked Iranian Air Defenses With Drones From Inside The Country: Report
Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets. Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets.
www.twz.com
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livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
It appears that Israel built a drone base inside Iran.
"These strikes included the use of drones and missiles launched by operatives from deep within Iran."
Israeli Commandos Attacked Iranian Air Defenses With Drones From Inside The Country: Report
Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets. Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets.
That's pretty incredible.
Just remember
China and other enemies are taking notes.... On everything that happens and thinking of how to leverage a new tactic or strategy to exploit a US vulnerability. Think it's a coincidence they own so much farmland and near military bases????
Think of what a semi organized and coordinated terror group could do setting up a coordinated drone strike within CONUS.
I definitely think the US is at risk of a drone pearl harbor or 9/11
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
Honestly,
I'm waiting for China to be like.....
Hmmm Europe is focused on Ukraine and Russia....
The US is now drawn into supporting Ukraine and Israel/Iran...
Welp, the timing might not be perfect, but we're never again in the near future going to have so many simultaneous distractions to make our move on Taiwan.
China has to be looking at this very closely.
And, on top of it, they are likely royally pissed off because 80% of Iranian oil is sold to China. So China already is experiencing economic slowdowns and problems, now compound that with reduced oil. This will economically impact China.
The more that comes out about AI is that it really will be viewed as a game changing weapon. Whoever controls AI will likely win WW3. All the more motivation for China to either seize the Taiwan chip plants or have them destroyed so the US can't use them.
I absolutely think China is having serious discussions about making their move in the very near future, both motivated by opportunity and necessity.
I'm waiting for China to be like.....
Hmmm Europe is focused on Ukraine and Russia....
The US is now drawn into supporting Ukraine and Israel/Iran...
Welp, the timing might not be perfect, but we're never again in the near future going to have so many simultaneous distractions to make our move on Taiwan.
China has to be looking at this very closely.
And, on top of it, they are likely royally pissed off because 80% of Iranian oil is sold to China. So China already is experiencing economic slowdowns and problems, now compound that with reduced oil. This will economically impact China.
The more that comes out about AI is that it really will be viewed as a game changing weapon. Whoever controls AI will likely win WW3. All the more motivation for China to either seize the Taiwan chip plants or have them destroyed so the US can't use them.
I absolutely think China is having serious discussions about making their move in the very near future, both motivated by opportunity and necessity.
We are very exposed. Hopefully we don't find out the hard way but that is not the safe way to bet.
Cavalry
.338 Win Mag
It would be a cake walk. Modify shipping containers and to serve as a launcher of 50000 one pound drone IEDs, drive them close to the target and send it.
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
My friend the average person is ill prepared for this scenario .... For me the covid issue gave a good rundown on how things could play out... ...The lock downs .... Had a relative purchase toilet paper off of Amazon as he could find none in his city. Look to the start of the war in Ukraine ...80 year old women carrying plastic grocery bags with all their important belongings ... Walking to the Polish border ... 30-40 miles away... Cars ran out of gas and one had a 40 mile long parking lot ... I stocked up on a lot that my girlfriend still thinks I am crazy... Backpacks, sleeping bags,tarps, water filtration systems.... Still paying it off....
Point is.... If we have an attack on our soil ... What one has in their stash is what they will survive with... It will be the covid plan on steroids .... Think back to when they roped off gardening supplies but one could buy beer at the same store.... How far can we push the public ...
Point is folks .... The average person cannot prevent an attack ... EMP and the like. The only thing we can do is prepare for what could come after.
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
Why is it that we, the US or the people of Israel have any say in what another country has in the way of weapons and weapons systems?
9 nations can have them, but not 10?
How come??
9 nations can have them, but not 10?
How come??
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
When it comes to the people of Israel, I would say that it's a matter of their very survival.
That's a good reason for Israel to have a say in what kind of weapons and weapons systems Iran has. IMO
Considering the crazy leadership in Iran and Iran's track record with terrorism. I think that they are, and should be, a special case when it comes to other countries having a say.
You know, the whole "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" thing.
Nobody wants to get nuked by Iran's crazy mullah regime.
Therefore, Israel is having its say about it.
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Beerman
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So, by your accounting, the US authorized North Korea to possess nuclear weapons. Or am I misunderstanding you?
spat
.700 Nitro Express
You're not wrong.
But our enemies would do well to remember what the result of Pearl Harbor was.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
Because we can. That's it.
It is not in our interest to allow Iran to have nukes, and it is within our power to stop them.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
China also has a very short fuse on their demographic bomb. They have a decade more or less to make whatever move they want to make.
After that they're going to be a country of elderly with nobody young to take care of them.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
What thread discussing this topic is considered the "official" thread?
This thread or the other thread in the off-topic section?
This thread or the other thread in the off-topic section?
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stokes
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Makes no difference to me. I get an email when either has a new response, so I kind of consider them the same.
Bigfoot
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spat
.700 Nitro Express
If they become the same topic they may just get combined.
holdover
.475 A&M Magnum
I have to say the Isreali tactics were pretty impressive They've been doing their homework.
The battle had been decided before it ever began.
The battle had been decided before it ever began.
DAMN HOOTIES
holdover
.475 A&M Magnum
Iran promises severe response , sending the Iron shiek If Isreal keeps it up.
TEOTWAWKI inc.
.338 Win Mag
Israeli target: 1234 Mullah Street, 8th floor, Apt. B, south facing bedroom, guy sleeping on the left side of bed. (Don't wake anyone up)
Iranian target: Try to make further than Jordan.
Iranian target: Try to make further than Jordan.