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

[Eşbah]

Is this credible? Are the Chinese helping the Emiratis?

Chinese laser weapon system spotted in the UAE

A Chinese vehicle-mounted laser weapon system designed for counter-drone operations has been spotted at the Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, images circulating in open-source defense channels show, marking an apparent export of Chinese directed-energy technology to a

defence-blog.com

 

[kobra]

I don't mean this as a dis but it seems like the US isn't taking Iran serious. It feels like the US is just disciplining Iran like a child or a dog when they are naughty by slapping them on the hand or snout and telling them you're a bad boy. You'd think Iran launching missiles and drones would provoke another nation to strike back hard but instead it feels like US rolls its eyes and chastises Iran.

It gave me this kind of feeling when US officials dismissed the incident and said the war isn't back on. It's funny seeing X accounts get excited thinking the war is back on only to see US have a meh attitude.

"United States is like a scary dog: if you run from it, it will chase you; if you stand firm and stop, it will back off and run away." lol

 

[SolarWarden]

seems like the cease-fire is about to end.

Nah. US isn't taking it too seriously they are holding back when retaliating

 

[mangekyo]

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

Hitting a US vessel at this time, and possibly causing 100s of casualties is not something Iran would want. Thats a serious escalation. They were probably warning shots and the Americans are exaggerating as usual. They always want to make it look sensational.

 

[kobra]

Is this credible? Are the Chinese helping the Emiratis?

Chinese laser weapon system spotted in the UAE

A Chinese vehicle-mounted laser weapon system designed for counter-drone operations has been spotted at the Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, images circulating in open-source defense channels show, marking an apparent export of Chinese directed-energy technology to a

defence-blog.com

China will provide its toys to anyone with $$$, they have a principled stand when it comes to money.. No need wondering

 

[SolarWarden]

"United States is like a scary dog: if you run from it, it will chase you; if you stand firm and stop, it will back off and run away." lol

No. Worst analogy evah!

 

[Watandar]

This is yet another opportunity to hit that UAE pipeline that bypasses Hormuz and drive up energy prices further. The US is out of options and just blindly lashing out until it finally accepts its defeat in this war.

 

[kobra]

No. Worst analogy evah!

Vietnam and Afghanistan says helllllooooo

 

[SolarWarden]

Love him or hate him he knows how to troll.

 

[925boy]

So attacking Oil factories and industries (including recent attacks on UAE and somewhere) are the right answer to push US back?

If it works the you know your answer.

 

[Meengla]

Sounds like US + UAE attacked Iran.

UAE didn’t have the balls to attack Iran without its master alongside them.

I should have known something was coming up because Netanyahu spoke with Trump within last 24 hours.

 

[Persian Gulf]

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.

they didn't fire that many missiles at them to try not to hit them

 

[kobra]

I can easily contradict your post but it will go off topic. Btw you're still wrong.

whatever helps you lol

 

[shapurzolaktaf]

When using a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), such as the US Navy's Phalanx, the "danger" zone is extremely close—typically within 1 mile (1,600 meters) or less from the ship. CIWS is designed as a last-ditch defense against incoming missiles, meaning it engages when threats have already bypassed long-range defenses.

I think Iran fired some warning shots and this is a form of deterrence.

 

[SolarWarden]

When using a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), such as the US Navy's Phalanx, the "danger" zone is extremely close—typically within 1 mile (1,600 meters) or less from the ship. CIWS is designed as a last-ditch defense against incoming missiles, meaning it engages when threats have already bypassed long-range defenses.

I don't know if CIWS were used but I do know that with an E-2D flying (which they likely had) Burkes can shoot down cruise missiles way beyond line of sight.