Professor Jiang
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That we agree on!
Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds
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Persian Gulf
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The U.S. did not attack any bridges in Iran.
Iran stopped attacking U.S. bases in Jordan.
These bastards are negotiating again.
Iran stopped attacking U.S. bases in Jordan.
These bastards are negotiating again.
Hayabusa
Registered Member
One event that stands out is the rescue operation involving a special base established directly inside Iran. Despite being deep within hostile Iranian territory, two pilots were successfully rescued, an outcome that under normal circumstances, would have almost certainly resulted in capture. US was able to penetrate Iranian airspace and territory, largely by exploiting the country's vast terrain and gaps in its radar coverage. If anything Iran has definitely a lack of plan here or the very least, proper execution of a plan for such scenario.
Second one is the lack of a backup plan to effectively counter or take down US warships operating in the area. Although the US has pulled back some of its naval vessels from the immediate area to maintain a blockade, Iran has never get been able to secure a dominant position. Any tactical gains Iran has made amount to nothing more than a minor advantage. The situation remains a strategic stalemate and Iran will still to be unable to export its oil as freely.
Don't get me wrong. Iran has performed extremely well beyond my expectations. But there are some obvious jarring weakness that has to be highlighted as well. That's how the thought of it came to my mind. That's why I question if they take notice of such insertions as the intentions cannot get more obvious than that.
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"We should negotiate even if there's 10% chance of success." - Aragchi the Rat.
Meengla
Elite Member
NY Times has long major article today. Basically, the war is too costly for both sides. It must be noted Iran, when it is negotiating, it is doing so because of its own dire needs and sad to see some Iranians here--especially the expats in Western countries--dismiss the Iranian compulsions. But then people know my views about Pakistan's own expats in Western countries when it comes to Pakistan's domestic politics: Expansive views from the comfort of their Western abodes.
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Iran’s economy was so dire before the war that it sparked nationwide protests that were suppressed in a deadly crackdown. Now, battered by wide-scale destruction, it faces a dangerous economic reckoning that is worsened by the U.S. blockade on its ships.
The very factors that make escalation so dangerous for Washington and Tehran may also be what is pushing them to riskier attacks, as they seek to increase the pressure on each other.
“The conflict has now become a contest against time and a war of endurance,” wrote Hamidreza Azizi, an Iranian security expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, on social media. “The decisive question will be whether Iran’s deteriorating economic and infrastructural conditions outpace the rise in energy prices driven by instability in the Strait of Hormuz, or vice versa.”
Discontent over the human and economic cost of war is starting to be more palpable in Iran. On Saturday, 268 prominent Iranians, including academics, politicians, athletes, clerics and trade unionists, signed a “No to war” petition — a risky move at a time the government, backed by a fiercely pro-war hard-line base, has continued to crack down fiercely on dissent.
“The government will have a very difficult time convincing people that they should continue fighting this war at the cost of Iran’s destruction,” said Omid Memarian, an Iran analyst at DAWN, a Washington-based Middle East research institute. “So time is ticking for them too.”
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Iran’s economy was so dire before the war that it sparked nationwide protests that were suppressed in a deadly crackdown. Now, battered by wide-scale destruction, it faces a dangerous economic reckoning that is worsened by the U.S. blockade on its ships.
The very factors that make escalation so dangerous for Washington and Tehran may also be what is pushing them to riskier attacks, as they seek to increase the pressure on each other.
“The conflict has now become a contest against time and a war of endurance,” wrote Hamidreza Azizi, an Iranian security expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, on social media. “The decisive question will be whether Iran’s deteriorating economic and infrastructural conditions outpace the rise in energy prices driven by instability in the Strait of Hormuz, or vice versa.”
Discontent over the human and economic cost of war is starting to be more palpable in Iran. On Saturday, 268 prominent Iranians, including academics, politicians, athletes, clerics and trade unionists, signed a “No to war” petition — a risky move at a time the government, backed by a fiercely pro-war hard-line base, has continued to crack down fiercely on dissent.
“The government will have a very difficult time convincing people that they should continue fighting this war at the cost of Iran’s destruction,” said Omid Memarian, an Iran analyst at DAWN, a Washington-based Middle East research institute. “So time is ticking for them too.”
Shags101
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Yeah I saw that on the Postwas going to post it on the American perspective but damn liberal paper can’t be believed but I saw someone boasting 300% tomahawks production rate I’m like 7 to 21 and since much of these attacks are done by this missile production can’t keep up with use
what alternatives are there ? it is quite evident that Iran cannot do anything about US air superiority, and also evident that US cannot defend & does not want to defend small GCC countries. at this rate the only end would be destruction of Iran, Oman, Kuwait etc, while israel will be laughing at everyone.
FUB
Trusted Member
The psy ops are on full display. The spin and lies will reach new heights . If the Yemen really is closing the Red Sea to the Saudis , then there will be no negotiations from the Iranian side anytime soon.
Arab speakers are funny people . Did they really think all of shiny toys the US sold PGCC were really meant to be used to defend their fake borders ?
Arab speakers are funny people . Did they really think all of shiny toys the US sold PGCC were really meant to be used to defend their fake borders ?
