US Perspective on the Iran - Israel / US War

F-22Raptor said:
The problem for the Iranians is Trump doesn’t care at all about energy prices. Meanwhile, the Iranian economy will be wiped out if the war continues on its current trajectory.
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You are correct in pointing out that USA is more insulated from high energy prices than most other countries, and that takes away much of the direct leverage Iran currently has over the Strait.
 
RescueRanger said:
Interesting noise on the old HFGCS. Skyking airborne again... Another missile test?
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Turns out it was launch of sensors for mission Artimis II
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This aircraft is so super rare to spot on track. The ugliest and one of the most secretive of US Aircraft.
 
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Their aircraft were vintage and not in the air in the first place.

Their navy was practically a second thought and not serious.

And the fact that they're continuing to shoot down US and Israeli drones means that their air defense systems are still operational.

Their missiles are still flying.

This tweet sounds like what we heard from Afghanistan about how the US was making great progress, even though the opposite was true.

Not only does no one have any reason to believe USCENTCOM right now, history shows USCENTCOM is extremely unreliable when it comes to information shared with the public.
 
VCheng said:
Each side is going to try and build up the strongest negotiating position for talks, when they do happen. And happen they must, at some point.
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I don't think there will be any useful/meaningful negotiating talks. Iranians are dug in. The war will end when Trump gets bored and does not want to spend money or effort anymore. Or the domestic opposition and political costs get too high. That is how Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars ended. U.S. politics trumps military objectives.
 
F-22Raptor said:
The problem for the Iranians is Trump doesn’t care at all about energy prices. Meanwhile, the Iranian economy will be wiped out if the war continues on its current trajectory.
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Yes and no.

Iran's economy, much like Ukraine, is switching to a war time economy. Unless we see targeting of banks and financial institutions, which we are not, the economy will remain battered but intact. Meanwhile, Iran is continuing to sell oil in the open market, mostly thanks to US waivers...ironically.

I do agree that Trump does not care about energy prices.
 
j_hungary said:
lol, I think probably only you and me here understand this joke......

If you (Talking to other folks here) don't understand the joke. Here's another one.

Trump looks at a red button and says, "What's that?"

And only one way to find out.......

LOL
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*Ahem*
 
That_Guy said:
Yes and no.

Iran's economy, much like Ukraine, is switching to a war time economy. Unless we see targeting of banks and financial institutions, which we are not, the economy will remain battered but intact. Meanwhile, Iran is continuing to sell oil in the open market, mostly thanks to US waivers...ironically.

I do agree that Trump does not care about energy prices.
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That along with everything else downstream.

Sure, he spoke last night about US energy production and the "partnership" with Venezuela. He also misspoke about US energy reserves. I could spend all day, which I won't, discussing everything in the downstream economy that is being impacted by current oil prices.
 
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Good summary on US plans over the next 2-3 weeks.
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No. It's because Trump only has 60 days. The clock is winding down. If he wants to continue the effort, he's going to have to seek Congressional approval.

Three weeks from now is April 23rd. That will be 55 days from the time the attacks started. Expect him to reach out to Congress around that time for continuing hostilities.
 
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France won't be among them. Read Macron's comments earlier.

They will likely pay what ever extortionist tolls Iran will apply to pass through international waters.
 
spammmmer said:
US alone is done in this war, ground invasion with marines will be the final nail in the coffin.

But tables can turn if NATO troops enter the war OR trump and saudi convinces pakistan army to go shoulder to shoulder with US ARMY agianst iran just like how pak army dominated soviet union i believe pak army with US forces will easily contain IRAN.
IT WILL also solve pakistans need of oil forever if they can cut a deal with US and then can force US to help against afghanistan war and push the LOC into bufferzone.
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Why should Pakistan bow to KSA and send troops in on their behalf? How about KSA step up instead and send their own troops in?

I highly doubt there will be a US-Pak partnership where US troops set foot again in A'stan. I would like to think the PA is more than capable of dealing with the Taliban.

Maybe @RescueRanger can correct me on the capabilities of the PA in dealing with the Taliban.
 
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