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[mythbuster]

Shame on you for getting jollies by beating up a dead horse.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

11/03/2026: Romania Allows US to Use Air Bases for Operations Against Iran: Militarnyi

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the agreement would allow for the temporary deployment of troops and military equipment to refuel aircraft and use defense equipment, including satellite communications and monitoring systems.​

 

[F-22Raptor]

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[KAL-EL]

Those B1Bs have been around for a while, but they are still seemingly one hell of a weapon.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Those B1Bs have been around for a while, but there's still one hell of a weapon.

The newest of the B-52 fleet is only a couple years younger than I am.

 

[F-22Raptor]

The US is destroying city after city in Iran, and they've only managed to hit 17 US sites so far?

They’ve hit some airbase radars and infrastructure in the Gulf, but most of those air bases are huge. They’re not hitting those bases with enough volume to take them out of operation. With that said, the US is not operating out of them anyways.

 

[LeGenD]

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Max Blumenthal explains why America is in a trap that may be impossible to escape

An Englishman living in the old town in Bucharest: blogging about Romania; politics; travel; whatever..

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Following the 12-day war, Israel actively worked to replenish its defenses. Gulf countries have also created a sophisticated defense grid. These defenses have significantly blunted Iranian strikes.

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I agree that Iran wasn't lacking in military strength, but nothing suggests that the US and Israel are paying a heavy price in the ongoing war. The Iran-led axis of resistance have failed to produce the kind of shock and awe effects that Professor Mohammad Marandi had in mind. Iranian ballistic missiles failed to destroy landscapes because most are intercepted. Iranian drones scored hits on Gulf infrastructure and even on some American military assets but the US and its allies are introducing new methods to intercept Iranian drones. However, the ongoing war does not resemble a WW1 style slugfest. The US-led forces are conducting a large number of strikes in Iran on a daily basis to degrade Iranian military capability and options on a broader level and the outcome of that is becoming increasingly apparent:

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Iranian naval forces have also suffered heavy losses and could not close the Strait of Hormuz. Cargo ships are getting through but they are vulnerable to Iranian drones as some were struck recently. However, Iranian military options are in decline and Iran cannot replenish its defenses because the US-led forces are attacking the entire Iranian military industrial complex and other countries cannot provide the type of arms to Iran that can keep it in the fight like Ukraine as the US-led forces have achieved air superiority over Iran and will not accept that. Another carrier strike group is also approaching the Middle East and might be used to secure the Persian Gulf. There is also political dissent in Iran that Professor Marandi overlooked, Iranian clerics are losing their grip on people in different locations. Under these circumstances, the Iranian state is in a bind. It is absolutely naive to assume that the Iranian state can go about its business like in the past because the rules have changed (i.e., the US and Israel are now willing to impose significant costs on Iran to reshape its ground realities unlike in the past). I am not sure how that ends well for Iran from any perspective. The ongoing war will cripple Iran in its wake.

Many in Iran might turn on the Iranian state if it does not finds a way out of the crisis. Syrian rebels disposed the seemingly strong Assad regime with foreign support. Never underestimate such sentiment. People in different regions are not willing to live in stone age like in Afghanistan. They desire a better conflict-free life.

 

[F-22Raptor]

Following the 12-day war, Israel actively worked to replenish its defenses. Gulf countries have also created a sophisticated defense grid. These defenses have significantly blunted Iranian strikes.

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I agree that Iran wasn't lacking in military strength, but nothing suggests that the US and Israel are paying a heavy price in the ongoing war. The Iran-led axis of resistance have failed to produce the kind of shock and awe effects that Professor Mohammad Marandi had in mind. Iranian ballistic missiles failed to destroy landscapes because most are intercepted. Iranian drones scored hits on Gulf infrastructure and even on some American military assets but the US and its allies are introducing new methods to intercept Iranian drones. However, the ongoing war does not resemble a WW1 style slugfest. The US-led forces are conducting a large number of strikes in Iran on a daily basis to degrade Iranian military capability and options on a broader level and the outcome of that is becoming increasingly apparent:

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Iranian naval forces have also suffered heavy losses and could not close the Strait of Hormuz. Cargo ships are getting through but they are vulnerable to Iranian drones as some were struck recently. However, Iranian military options are in decline and Iran cannot replenish its defenses because the US-led forces are attacking the entire Iranian military industrial complex and other countries cannot provide the type of arms to Iran that can keep it in the fight like Ukraine as the US-led forces have achieved air superiority over Iran and will not accept that. Another carrier strike group is also approaching the Middle East and might be used to secure the Persian Gulf. There is also political dissent in Iran that Professor Marandi overlooked, Iranian clerics are losing their grip on people in different locations. Under these circumstances, the Iranian state is in a bind. It is absolutely naive to assume that the Iranian state can go about its business like in the past because the rules have changed (i.e., the US and Israel are now willing to impose significant costs on Iran to turn it around unlike in the past). I am not sure how this ends well for Iran from any perspective. The ongoing war will cripple Iran in its wake. And many in Iran might turn on the Iranian state if it does not finds a way out of the crisis.

Many talk about how the Iranian regime wins if they survive. What they don’t talk about is post war Iran with a devastated military and industrial base and hundreds of billions of dollars worth of infrastructure damage that Iran has no ability to pay for.

Even if they survive, they’ll be the weakest they’ve ever been. And it wouldn’t surprise me if the US/Israel continue to target the Iranian leadership. The regime is not viable over the long term. There’s clearly a breaking point even if that’s several years down the road.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

11/03/2026: UK confirms limits on US strikes launched from British bases: UK Defence Journal

“Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign nations are considered on a case-by-case basis,” Carns said. “All UK support to allies for operational purposes considers the legal basis and policy rationale for any proposed activity.”​

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The minister said the current agreement allowing the United States to use British bases is narrowly defined and relates specifically to defensive action against missile facilities linked to Iranian attacks in the region.​

 

[MS Sandhu]

Following the 12-day war, Israel actively worked to replenish its defenses. Gulf countries have also created a sophisticated defense grid. These defenses have significantly blunted Iranian strikes.

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I agree that Iran wasn't lacking in military strength, but nothing suggests that the US and Israel are paying a heavy price in the ongoing war. The Iran-led axis of resistance have failed to produce the kind of shock and awe effects that Professor Mohammad Marandi had in mind. Iranian ballistic missiles failed to destroy landscapes because most are intercepted. Iranian drones scored hits on Gulf infrastructure and even on some American military assets but the US and its allies are introducing new methods to intercept Iranian drones. However, the ongoing war does not resemble a WW1 style slugfest. The US-led forces are conducting a large number of strikes in Iran on a daily basis to degrade Iranian military capability and options on a broader level and the outcome of that is becoming increasingly apparent:

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Iranian naval forces have also suffered heavy losses and could not close the Strait of Hormuz. Cargo ships are getting through but they are vulnerable to Iranian drones as some were struck recently. However, Iranian military options are in decline and Iran cannot replenish its defenses because the US-led forces are attacking the entire Iranian military industrial complex and other countries cannot provide the type of arms to Iran that can keep it in the fight like Ukraine as the US-led forces have achieved air superiority over Iran and will not accept that. Another carrier strike group is also approaching the Middle East and might be used to secure the Persian Gulf. There is also political dissent in Iran that Professor Marandi overlooked, Iranian clerics are losing their grip on people in different locations. Under these circumstances, the Iranian state is in a bind. It is absolutely naive to assume that the Iranian state can go about its business like in the past because the rules have changed (i.e., the US and Israel are now willing to impose significant costs on Iran to reshape its ground realities unlike in the past). I am not sure how that ends well for Iran from any perspective. The ongoing war will cripple Iran in its wake.

Many in Iran might turn on the Iranian state if it does not finds a way out of the crisis. Syrian rebels disposed the seemingly strong Assad regime with foreign support. Never underestimate such sentiment. People in different regions are not willing to live in stone age like in Afghanistan. They desire a better conflict-free life.

Good to see you back, LeGenD.

 

[mythbuster]

Following the 12-day war, Israel actively worked to replenish its defenses. Gulf countries have also created a sophisticated defense grid. These defenses have significantly blunted Iranian strikes.

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I agree that Iran wasn't lacking in military strength, but nothing suggests that the US and Israel are paying a heavy price in the ongoing war. The Iran-led axis of resistance have failed to produce the kind of shock and awe effects that Professor Mohammad Marandi had in mind. Iranian ballistic missiles failed to destroy landscapes because most are intercepted. Iranian drones scored hits on Gulf infrastructure and even on some American military assets but the US and its allies are introducing new methods to intercept Iranian drones. However, the ongoing war does not resemble a WW1 style slugfest. The US-led forces are conducting a large number of strikes in Iran on a daily basis to degrade Iranian military capability and options on a broader level and the outcome of that is becoming increasingly apparent:

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Iranian naval forces have also suffered heavy losses and could not close the Strait of Hormuz. Cargo ships are getting through but they are vulnerable to Iranian drones as some were struck recently. However, Iranian military options are in decline and Iran cannot replenish its defenses because the US-led forces are attacking the entire Iranian military industrial complex and other countries cannot provide the type of arms to Iran that can keep it in the fight like Ukraine as the US-led forces have achieved air superiority over Iran and will not accept that. Another carrier strike group is also approaching the Middle East and might be used to secure the Persian Gulf. There is also political dissent in Iran that Professor Marandi overlooked, Iranian clerics are losing their grip on people in different locations. Under these circumstances, the Iranian state is in a bind. It is absolutely naive to assume that the Iranian state can go about its business like in the past because the rules have changed (i.e., the US and Israel are now willing to impose significant costs on Iran to reshape its ground realities unlike in the past). I am not sure how that ends well for Iran from any perspective. The ongoing war will cripple Iran in its wake.

Many in Iran might turn on the Iranian state if it does not finds a way out of the crisis. Syrian rebels disposed the seemingly strong Assad regime with foreign support. Never underestimate such sentiment. People in different regions are not willing to live in stone age like in Afghanistan. They desire a better conflict-free life.

I wasn't expecting this war to last as long as it has . Iran accepted almost all the American / Israeli demands during negotiations... strategists are cruel lots...

Anyway , Brent crude reached $ 119 couple of days ago and now it's fluctuating between 90 and 93 . No spike despite huge escalation during last 24 hours....it means markets are expecting a curtain call on this episode sooner than later.

 

[SolarWarden]

Many talk about how the Iranian regime wins if they survive. What they don’t talk about is post war Iran with a devastated military and industrial base and hundreds of billions of dollars worth of infrastructure damage that Iran has no ability to pay for.

Even if they survive, they’ll be the weakest they’ve ever been. And it wouldn’t surprise me if the US/Israel continue to target the Iranian leadership. The regime is not viable over the long term. There’s clearly a breaking point even if that’s several years down the road.

The remnant regime will also have to face the enemy within which is their civilian population. Regime's problems are just getting started.

 

[F-22Raptor]

The remnant regime will also have to face the enemy within which is their civilian population. Regime's problems are just getting started.

They’ve admitted in recent days they’ll kill anyone that comes out and protests. They’ve completely lost any legitimacy they had, and their demise is a matter of time.

 

[F-22Raptor]

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Seeing reports that drones are targeting IRGC and Basij units

 

[F-22Raptor]

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