US Perspective on the Iran - Israel / US War

[F-22Raptor]

US consumers are glad to know that. Definitely showing at the pump, the grocery store, air line tickets, and just about everything else that has a reliance on the petroleum industry.

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US core retail sales ex energy rose 0.7% in March beating expectations.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

We'll see how long that holds up once the credit card bills come due.

 

[fameen]

I’ve posted multiple articles from the WSJ and NYT that prove the blockade is indeed working. Cope however you need to

The Iranians understand their current position is not tenable, as stated above in NYT. They know they’re economically cooked but can’t concede to US demands because it’s effectively defeat.

Well, if the NYT has said this then I'm sure Iran will surrender soon. America wins... again

 

[SolarWarden]

CENTCOM has denied that 26 tankers have broken blockade and call these allegations false so enough of this claim already.

I've done my research and Iran is in huge trouble. They are going to have an environmental disaster if they can't find storage for their oil which will overflow since shutting the rigs down is out of the question. Once you shut them down in days the oil still inside the rig's pipes will coagulate and once that happens you can't turn it back on or a much bigger disaster than overflow will occur.

 

[Watandar]

CENTCOM has denied that 26 tankers have broken blockade and call these allegations false so enough of this claim already.

I've done my research and Iran is in huge trouble. They are going to have an environmental disaster if they can't find storage for their oil which will overflow since shutting the rigs down is out of the question. Once you shut them down in days the oil still inside the rig's pipes will coagulate and once that happens you can't turn it back on or a much bigger disaster than overflow will occur.

Copium after losing a war.

I didn't watch the below video but Trump claims they are "in control". Whole world is laughing at them.

To Iran's Regime: The blockade is tightening by the hour. We are in control.

www.whitehouse.gov

 

[F-22Raptor]

CENTCOM has denied that 26 tankers have broken blockade and call these allegations false so enough of this claim already.

I've done my research and Iran is in huge trouble. They are going to have an environmental disaster if they can't find storage for their oil which will overflow since shutting the rigs down is out of the question. Once you shut them down in days the oil still inside the rig's pipes will coagulate and once that happens you can't turn it back on or a much bigger disaster than overflow will occur.

Iran is royally screwed if this blockade extends into month/s territory.

 

[F-22Raptor]

Iran's top security council holds meeting over fears of renewed protests​

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has held a meeting to address growing concerns among security agencies over a possible resurgence of protests, sources familiar with the discussions told Iran International.

The meeting, chaired by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, was convened following internal assessments and intelligence reports warning of potential unrest in the coming days, the sources said.

According to information presented at the meeting, officials believe mounting economic hardship—driven by rising prices, unemployment, and damage to key industries such as petrochemicals and steel—could become the main trigger for renewed protests.

Security agencies reportedly presented a highly critical picture of Iran’s economy, highlighting widespread job losses linked to the shutdown of industrial units in the oil, petrochemical, and steel sectors, as well as the impact of prolonged internet disruptions.

Estimates shared during the meeting suggested that Iran’s economy may not be able to withstand more than six to eight weeks of a naval blockade. The blockade began on April 13, and around two weeks have now passed.

Another major concern raised was the near-total shutdown of production centers in key sectors, including oil, petrochemicals, and steel. According to the assessments, rebuilding these industries could take years.

Security officials also said internet shutdowns have left around 20% of the workforce dependent on online activity unemployed. They warned that, based on economic forecasts, an additional two million people could lose their jobs in the private sector by the end of spring.

In the financial sector, the closure of markets—including banks, the stock exchange, gold markets, and currency exchanges—has effectively halted economic activity, leaving real prices for goods unclear.

During the meeting, representatives of security bodies expressed particular concern over a possible call for protests by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the likelihood of his supporters taking to the streets.

Renewed protests inevitable

According to sources familiar with the meeting, security agencies concluded that public protests are inevitable, with the only uncertainty being the timing of their outbreak.

Calls for protests around International Workers’ Day have further heightened concerns among officials and were discussed during the council meeting.

Workers, retirees, teachers, and other wage-earning groups have repeatedly staged protests or issued statements over living conditions, delayed payments, job insecurity, and the suppression of independent labor organizations.

Ahead of International Workers’ Day, labor groups inside and outside Iran have again emphasized demands including wage increases, the release of detained labor activists, the repeal of repressive rulings, and the right to form independent unions.

Sources said members of the Supreme National Security Council believe that protests occurring during ongoing talks with the United States or following an extension of the ceasefire could pose a real risk to the survival of the Islamic Republic.

Iran has experienced several waves of protests, strikes, and civil disobedience in recent years, often driven by economic hardship, inflation, and widespread dissatisfaction with living conditions.

Authorities have responded with widespread internet disruptions, communication restrictions, deployment of security forces, and, in some cases, violent crackdowns.

The most brutal crackdown came on January 8 and 9, when at least 36,500 people were killed after millions of protesters held rallies across the country following a call by Pahlavi.

Iran's top security council holds meeting over fears of renewed protests

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has held a meeting to address growing concerns among security agencies over a possible resurgence of protests, sources familiar with the discussions told Iran International.

www.iranintl.com

 

[SolarWarden]

Iran is royally screwed if this blockade extends into month/s territory.

I think the kinetic war with Iran is pretty much over I don't think strikes will occur unless Iran opens fire at US in region. The blockade is doing more in getting IRGC to talk than the bombings did even though the reason why blockade is working is because of taking out vast majority of Iran's navy. In a nutshell the US has the IRGC by the balls and are squeezing them not in a good way.

 

[Watandar]

I think the kinetic war with Iran is pretty much over I don't think strikes will occur unless Iran opens fire at US in region. The blockade is doing more in getting IRGC to talk than the bombings did even though the reason why blockade is working is because of taking out vast majority of Iran's navy. In a nutshell the US has the IRGC by the balls and are squeezing them not in a good way.

Meanwhile in the real world...

Germany's Merz: US 'humiliated' by Iran, no end in sight to conflict

The United States is being "humiliated" by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday, warning that the conflict is not likely to end soon. "The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected ...

www.yahoo.com

Iran caused more extensive damage to U.S. military bases than publicly known

U.S. bases and equipment across the Middle East came under attack — including from an Iranian F-5, despite American air defenses — and repairs could cost billions of dollars.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[F-22Raptor]

I think the kinetic war with Iran is pretty much over I don't think strikes will occur unless Iran opens fire at US in region. The blockade is doing more in getting IRGC to talk than the bombings did even though the reason why blockade is working is because of taking out vast majority of Iran's navy. In a nutshell the US has the IRGC by the balls and are squeezing them not in a good way.

Most of Irans strategic military facilities have already been destroyed. They still hold a decent sized stockpile of missiles and drones, but their core production is gone. They might want to target more IRGC leaders and military targets along the Strait though. The US actually has more military capability in the region today than they did on Feb 28.

 

[F-22Raptor]

Meanwhile in the real world...

Germany's Merz: US 'humiliated' by Iran, no end in sight to conflict

The United States is being "humiliated" by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday, warning that the conflict is not likely to end soon. "The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected ...

www.yahoo.com

Iran caused more extensive damage to U.S. military bases than publicly known

U.S. bases and equipment across the Middle East came under attack — including from an Iranian F-5, despite American air defenses — and repairs could cost billions of dollars.

www.nbcnews.com

Merz is a clown, and we could care less what a Euro leader thinks.

Second article states almost nothing we didn’t already know. $5B in infrastructure damage which is a drop in the bucket for the US. BTW, US forces are operating out of those bases today.

 

[F-22Raptor]

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Treasury Secretary says Iran has already started shutting oil production

 

[SolarWarden]

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Treasury Secretary says Iran has already started shutting oil production

If true that is a big oh eff! Shutting down the rigs is going to be very damaging to its pipes as the left over oil will coagulate. I guess in their mind it's better than an environmental disaster with oil spilling all over.

 

[lightning f57]

I’ve posted multiple articles from the WSJ and NYT that prove the blockade is indeed working. Cope however you need to

The Iranians understand their current position is not tenable, as stated above in NYT. They know they’re economically cooked but can’t concede to US demands because it’s effectively defeat.

And I have posted numerous sources which are countering this fake narrative of a blockade, so you can continue to cope in your delusion.

If Irans closure of SOH continues, the US economy will be cooked in 6 months time as well.

 

[lightning f57]

CENTCOM has denied that 26 tankers have broken blockade and call these allegations false so enough of this claim already.

I've done my research and Iran is in huge trouble. They are going to have an environmental disaster if they can't find storage for their oil which will overflow since shutting the rigs down is out of the question. Once you shut them down in days the oil still inside the rig's pipes will coagulate and once that happens you can't turn it back on or a much bigger disaster than overflow will occur.

And whos going to believe centcom whos marking their own homework.