US Perspective on the Iran - Israel / US War

BREAKING: President Trump provides an update on his 48-hour visit to China for the US-China summit with 15+ US public company CEOs.

Details include:

1. Tariffs were NOT discussed with China's President Xi, Trump says they were "not brought up"

2. Trump says he made "no commitment either way" on Taiwan during talks with

3. Trump says he could meet with China's President Xi four times in 2026

4. Trump says China has not purchased Nvidia’s H200 chips, despite US approval for sales

5. Trump says he and President Xi discussed the possibility of easing US sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil

We expect further details shortly.

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Who can say with a strait face that this is anything other than an underwhelming failure?
 
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U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities​


Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.

The Trump administration’s public portrayal of a shattered Iranian military is sharply at odds with what U.S. intelligence agencies are telling policymakers behind closed doors, according to classified assessments from early this month that show Iran has regained access to most of its missile sites, launchers and underground facilities.

Most alarming to some senior officials is evidence that Iran has restored operational access to 30 of the 33 missile sites it maintains along the Strait of Hormuz, which could threaten American warships and oil tankers transiting the narrow waterway.

People with knowledge of the assessments said they show — to varying degrees, depending on the level of damage incurred at the different sites — that the Iranians can use mobile launchers that are inside the sites to move missiles to other locations. In some cases they can launch missiles directly from launchpads that are part of the facilities. Only three of the missile sites along the strait remain totally inaccessible, according to the assessments.

Iran still fields about 70 percent of its mobile launchers across the country and has retained roughly 70 percent of its prewar missile stockpile, according to the assessments. That stockpile encompasses both ballistic missiles, which can target other nations in the region, and a smaller supply of cruise missiles, which can be used against shorter-range targets on land or at sea.

Military intelligence agencies have also reported, based on information from multiple collection streams including satellite imagery and other surveillance technologies, that Iran has regained access to roughly 90 percent of its underground missile storage and launch facilities nationwide, which are now assessed to be “partially or fully operational,” the people with knowledge of the assessments said.

The findings undercut months of public assurances from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who have told Americans that the Iranian military was “decimated” and “no longer” a threat.

On March 9, 10 days into the war, Mr. Trump told CBS News that Iran’s “missiles are down to a scatter” and the country had “nothing left in a military sense.” Mr. Hegseth declared at a Pentagon news conference on April 8 that Operation Epic Fury — the joint U.S.-Israel campaign launched on Feb. 28 — had “decimated Iran’s military and rendered it combat-ineffective for years to come.”

 
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who's going to tell him?
 
Persian Gulf said:

U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities​


Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.

The Trump administration’s public portrayal of a shattered Iranian military is sharply at odds with what U.S. intelligence agencies are telling policymakers behind closed doors, according to classified assessments from early this month that show Iran has regained access to most of its missile sites, launchers and underground facilities.

Most alarming to some senior officials is evidence that Iran has restored operational access to 30 of the 33 missile sites it maintains along the Strait of Hormuz, which could threaten American warships and oil tankers transiting the narrow waterway.

People with knowledge of the assessments said they show — to varying degrees, depending on the level of damage incurred at the different sites — that the Iranians can use mobile launchers that are inside the sites to move missiles to other locations. In some cases they can launch missiles directly from launchpads that are part of the facilities. Only three of the missile sites along the strait remain totally inaccessible, according to the assessments.

Iran still fields about 70 percent of its mobile launchers across the country and has retained roughly 70 percent of its prewar missile stockpile, according to the assessments. That stockpile encompasses both ballistic missiles, which can target other nations in the region, and a smaller supply of cruise missiles, which can be used against shorter-range targets on land or at sea.

Military intelligence agencies have also reported, based on information from multiple collection streams including satellite imagery and other surveillance technologies, that Iran has regained access to roughly 90 percent of its underground missile storage and launch facilities nationwide, which are now assessed to be “partially or fully operational,” the people with knowledge of the assessments said.

The findings undercut months of public assurances from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who have told Americans that the Iranian military was “decimated” and “no longer” a threat.

On March 9, 10 days into the war, Mr. Trump told CBS News that Iran’s “missiles are down to a scatter” and the country had “nothing left in a military sense.” Mr. Hegseth declared at a Pentagon news conference on April 8 that Operation Epic Fury — the joint U.S.-Israel campaign launched on Feb. 28 — had “decimated Iran’s military and rendered it combat-ineffective for years to come.”

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So, somewhere between what the intel geeks are coming up with and what Adm. Cooper, and by extension, SecDef Hegseth and President Trump are stating, is the truth.

I went back and read the transcript from Adm. Cooper's presser regarding Iran's capabilities. He was very careful with his words.

The US clearly knows what is going on over there. And, the last thing they want to do is upset the markets. Things are shaky enough as it is. The DJIA was down a little over 537 for the day. For the week, the market closed lower than when it opened Monday.
 
The SC said:
The Chinese President agreed to all of Trump's requests

1-Not allowing Iran to possess nuclear weapons
2-Buying more American oil and gas
3-Buying 200 planes from Boeing
4-Supporting industry in America
5-Agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz
6-Rejecting Iranian military actions in the Strait

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How come I didn’t know that my government made these concessions to the United States? What similar valuable interests can the United States offer in exchange?

When reporters asked whether they agreed to purchase 200 Boeing planes, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson did not confirm the news.

After Trump's visit to China, both Chinese and American stocks fell sharply.
 
东风夜放花千树 said:
How come I didn’t know that my government made these concessions to the United States? What similar valuable interests can the United States offer in exchange?

When reporters asked whether they agreed to purchase 200 Boeing planes, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson did not confirm the news.

After Trump's visit to China, both Chinese and American stocks fell sharply.
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Even Trump said that Xi did not agree with him on Iran not having nuclear weapons. Trump just ‘thinks’ that Xi agrees. Lol
 
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another insight into the American perspective on Trump's illegal war
 
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another insight into the American perspective on Trump's illegal war
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Interesting poll. The majority of Americans are unclear of Trump's goal and strategy, yet are optimistic he will achieve them.

Clown world.
 
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Even Trump said that Xi did not agree with him on Iran not having nuclear weapons. Trump just ‘thinks’ that Xi agrees. Lol
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The Iranian Foreign Minister visited China before Trump.

We know Iran's demands. The aggressions of the Epstein coalition have made Iran a victim. We support Iran's reasonable demands.

Russian planes have already gone to China, preparing for President Putin's visit on the 19th.

In terms of diplomacy, China will not help the United States resolve Middle East and Russia-Ukraine issues. We clearly understand the reasons these things happen and the destruction they cause. The Epstein alliance and Western infiltration forces need to pay the price.

In terms of the economy, we have even less reason to help the United States. Russia, Iran, Middle Eastern countries, and China have signed economic cooperation agreements. U.S. oil transportation takes a long time, is expensive, and is not competitive at all.

In terms of public opinion, Chinese netizens donated to the Iranian embassy, and under the Israeli embassy’s posts, there are entirely comments insulting Israel performing inhumane acts.

I believe that no effective agreement has been reached between China and the United States. This visit was just a performance by Trump for the midterm elections.
 
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