US Perspective on the Iran - Israel / US War

[Fatman17]

President Trump said he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a ‌new peace proposal to Washington https://reut.rs/3Pe9GK6

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

President Trump said he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a ‌new peace proposal to Washington https://reut.rs/3Pe9GK6

Saw the headline earlier. Haven't had time to delve into the details yet. Good to know it was scheduled for tomorrow.

 

[Fatman17]

 

[Fatman17]

More than 40 US aircraft lost during Iran air campaign combat: report - FlightGlobal

The tally includes 24 MQ-9A Reaper drones, seven KC-135 tankers and several fighter types. The US military lost or suffered significant damage to 42 aircraft during the aerial bombing campaign against Iran, which is currently in a tenuous ceasefire. Since Operation Epic Fury began in late...

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[Fatman17]

NATO allies are increasingly concerned that the war in Iran is draining US supplies of high-end weapons and missile defence systems.

Military chiefs meeting in Brussels this week are expected to discuss how to ramp up production as concerns grow over the alliance’s readiness and deterrence capabilities.

NATO military chiefs meet as Iran war depletes alliance's arsenal

NATO allies are increasingly concerned that the US's massive campaign in Iran is starting to constrain their supplies of top-grade weapons, including interceptors. A meeting of the alliance's military chiefs Tuesday will discuss the urgent need to ramp up weapons production at scale. #EuropeNews

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[Watandar]

Wow, I didn't know Russian oil was still getting these waivers. It's hilarious that the Trump admin is indirectly financing the Ukraine Russia war now with these waivers. The West was previously seeing red with all the Indian purchases of cheap Russian oil.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

NATO allies are increasingly concerned that the war in Iran is draining US supplies of high-end weapons and missile defence systems.

Military chiefs meeting in Brussels this week are expected to discuss how to ramp up production as concerns grow over the alliance’s readiness and deterrence capabilities.

NATO military chiefs meet as Iran war depletes alliance's arsenal

NATO allies are increasingly concerned that the US's massive campaign in Iran is starting to constrain their supplies of top-grade weapons, including interceptors. A meeting of the alliance's military chiefs Tuesday will discuss the urgent need to ramp up weapons production at scale. #EuropeNews

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According to some here, US weapons stockpiles are fine. Nothing to worry about.

Those of us who have been tracking weapons usage, including earlier transfers to Ukraine, along with the slow pace of ramping up (along with having friends who work for some of these companies), the story is different.

The EU has been discussing increased production for the better part of 2 to 2-1/2 years now. They are ramping. But it is also slow.

 

[Watandar]

Another great achievement of war addicted US gubmint.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/19/business/30-year-treasury-yield-bond-record

 

[Persian Gulf]

Another great achievement of war addicted US gubmint.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/19/business/30-year-treasury-yield-bond-record

Trump spent a year threatening Powell for not cutting, hand picks his replacement, and the market is now pricing in a hike.

He also said cutting interest rates was a “requirement” for the next Fed Chair and was actively calling for 1% interest rates.

The irony is unreal.

 

[Persian Gulf]

beyond parody...

 

[Persian Gulf]

 

[Fatman17]

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Why accept responsibility for your poor decisions when you can blame others?

 

[Fatman17]

 

[Fatman17]

More than 40 US aircraft lost during Iran air campaign combat: report - FlightGlobal

The tally includes 24 MQ-9A Reaper drones, seven KC-135 tankers and several fighter types. The US military lost or suffered significant damage to 42 aircraft during the aerial bombing campaign against Iran, which is currently in a tenuous ceasefire. Since Operation Epic Fury began in late...

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