Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds

[kobra]

Events: the US attacked an Iranian oil tanker (Iranian claim), so 3 US destroyers were attacked by Iranian missiles and drones as they exited the Strait of Hormoz (US claim).

The US intercepted all the targets and responded by hitting Iranian missile/drone launch sites, C&C and ISR targets in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island (US claim). US insists these were self defence strikes and not a resumption of the war.

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the fact three US destroyers were able to pass so close to Iran without getting hit once is not good news. we knew Iranian subsonic cruise missiles were outdated and not good enough to hit modern US ships. so much larger numbers of missiles are needed in successive waves to achieve any hits.

Dont believe claims of US and its Pets states completely.. According to them they were having 200% interception rates against Iranian missiles and Drones, only to be exposed by their own WSJ, CCN and CBS about 18 of their bases almost obliterated with close to 300 structures completely destroyed with billions of loses.. Be ready to hear stories like Bab ul mandab about how two sailors fell from board and died, or how wile evading missiles few planes fell from their Aircraft Career,

 

[Taimoor]

David Hearst saying Iranian HEU will be transferred to Pakistan! First time hearing this.

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[shapurzolaktaf]

Events: the US attacked an Iranian oil tanker (Iranian claim), so 3 US destroyers were attacked by Iranian missiles and drones as they exited the Strait of Hormoz (US claim).

The US intercepted all the targets and responded by hitting Iranian missile/drone launch sites, C&C and ISR targets in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island (US claim). US insists these were self defence strikes and not a resumption of the war.

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the fact three US destroyers were able to pass so close to Iran without getting hit once is not good news. we knew Iranian subsonic cruise missiles were outdated and not good enough to hit modern US ships. so much larger numbers of missiles are needed in successive waves to achieve any hits.

Navigable part of strait of Hormuz is just 10 km. Iran should spread mines all over the place except at the 3.2 km lane on the Iranian side.

 

[ghazi52]

Iranian state media says explosions in multiple Iranian cities
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BBC
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reports that "several explosions" were heard near the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas. It says the "exact origin and location" of the sounds is still "unknown".

Fars adds that its investigations show that there was "exchange of fire" between Iranian armed forces and "the enemy" with commercial parts of a pier in Qeshm - the largest island in the Gulf - being "targeted".

Meanwhile, Tasnim news agency says "several explosions" were heard near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas.

It also says there is still "no exact information", but adds that "some sources" say the sounds are related to the operations of the IRGC Navy "to warn some ships about unauthorised passage through the Strait of Hormuz".

Explosions have also been heard in Tehran, local media says.

The US has not commented on the situation so far, and the BBC has not yet independently verified the reports.

 

[EliasMC]

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[ghazi52]

US has violated ceasefire, Iran says
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BBC
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has released a statement, saying the US has violated the ceasefire.

In a social media post, the IRGC says the US army acted against an Iranian oil tanker near the port of Jask.

Iran's navy responded with "intense explosive warheads" and "intelligence surveillance indicates significant damage to the American enemy, and three enemy invading ships quickly fled the Strait of Hormuz area", it posted on X.

 

[ghazi52]

US Central Command responds to 'unprovoked Iranian attacks'​

BBC

Image source, US Central Command

We've just received a statement from US Central Command (Centcom).

Here's what it says in full:

"U.S. forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman, May 7.

"Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and USS Mason (DDG 87) transited the international sea passage. No U.S. assets were struck.

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes.

"CENTCOM does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces."

 

[Immortals]

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Not looking good for Iran for maintaining deterrence and leverage

 

[ghazi52]

Explosions in Strait of Hormuz, says Iran's state​

Ione Wells
BBC Foreign correspondent

Iran’s state broadcaster has reported explosions in the Strait of Hormuz which it has described as an “exchange of fire” between Iranian armed forces and the “enemy”.

An Israeli source has told the BBC there was “no Israeli involvement” in reported attacks on Thursday evening in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s state broadcaster, citing an unnamed military official, said it followed an attack by the US military on an Iranian tanker, saying that “enemy units” in the strait came under Iranian missile fire.

The US has so far not commented on the reports.

On Tuesday, the US paused an operation to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” that Donald Trump said had been made toward a deal with Iran.

On Wednesday, Trump said that the US military operation towards Iran dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” would end if Iran “agrees to give what has been agreed to”, without giving more detail. Iran’s foreign ministry said the latest US proposal was being considered.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing his security cabinet on Wednesday evening, said that there was “full coordination” between the US and Israel; there are no surprises”.

 

[Immortals]

a combined attack of missile 358/359 (to disrupt aerial interception operations) + torpedos + UUVs + ASBMs is needed to hit a US ship when it passes the Strait of Hormoz

Houthis managed pretty large saturation attacks, without major success but they came close a few times, at a much further distance from their coastline as well

Like it or not you are in a ceasefire. There is 0% chance Iran tries to sink a U.S. warship during a ceasefire. Not going to happen. U.S. also knows this that’s why ships are much closer than during the war.

 

[RedRock]

a combined attack of missile 358/359 (to disrupt aerial interception operations) + torpedos + UUVs + ASBMs is needed to hit a US ship when it passes the Strait of Hormoz

Houthis managed pretty large saturation attacks, without major success but they came close a few times, at a much further distance from their coastline as well

Are you a 100% sure none hit the destroyers. They were anchored. How could they have missed unless they fired 1 or 2 for each destroyer just to scare them

 

[Immortals]

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[Eşbah]

For nearly six decades the U.S. has voluntarily remained in the dark on Israel's nuclear capabilities.

The ambiguity ends now.

There is too much at stake to accept ignorance. We are at war alongside Israel against Iran without knowing what their red lines are for using a nuclear weapon.

I led a group of 30 lawmakers to demand an end to the ambiguity.

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[RedRock]

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You have got to hand it to the americans. If infact the iranians were genuinely trying to hit and sink them and the US managed to fight it off. Respect where its due man. That is impressive

Especially if they were anchored and could not manuever around

 

[mangekyo]

I dont understand UAE. Why ask Egypt. What do they mean "they dont want to look isolated". Who are they trying to show that to. What can Egypt planes do that uae planes cant do better.

Same goes for saudi. They have better and more planes than us yet they asked us to deploy jets. What do they think? If us uses their airspace iran wont hit them because paf is based there?? The arab mindset is really hard to understand at times. I think they themselves are confused and dont have a clue what to do and are hoping for other countries to help them figure out their own next move. LOL

They are acting exactly like what they are - spoiled kids living on dads money. They can’t function on their own and need outside help for everything. What have they ever produced on their own? They think money can buy them everything. The arrogance they have is beyond anything we will ever understand.