F-22Raptor
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Irans Hormuz card has been a massive failure. IRGC threats are empty, oil prices dropping like a rock. USN setup Omani passage route. Iran has gotten zero frozen funds.
US Perspective on the Iran - Israel / US War
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Irans Hormuz card has been a massive failure. IRGC threats are empty, oil prices dropping like a rock. USN setup Omani passage route. Iran has gotten zero frozen funds.
F-22Raptor
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The Tripoli, Bush, and Lincoln groups are still operating in the region
AZ_HighCountry
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Davey Crockett
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Although humourous, a cat will never walk across wet concrete.
The SC
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The Senate has just changed its vote on a resolution to stop the war on Iran by rejecting it with 50 votes against 47 in favor- Senators Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy changed their positions, and this new vote sends a stern warning to Iran
SolarWarden
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These aren't Iranian these types of UFOs have been seen other locations that is not middle east.
Beijingwalker
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Iran War Leaves 'U.S. Arsenal Empty'...China Containment at Risk
Published 26 Jun.2026 11:02(KST)
"It Will Take Years to Replenish Weapons Stockpiles"
The New York Times (NYT) reported on June 25 (local time) that the U.S. military has depleted a significant portion of its weapons due to the Iran war, and it will take years to restore these stockpiles. As a result, concerns have been raised that the U.S.'s warfighting capabilities against countries such as China could be impaired.According to the NYT, U.S. President Donald Trump and senior officials at the Department of Defense are urging defense contractors to accelerate the production of depleted weapons, while also asking Congress to approve additional funding to address the issue.
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy. Photo by AFP Yonhap News
Officials from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) have said that even if President Trump were to resume war with Iran, it would not be problematic. However, they warned that if the U.S. were to engage in conflict with major powers such as China, an ammunition shortage could severely restrict its warfighting capabilities. It is expected to take years to recover from the current situation.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) stated last month, "The United States has enough ammunition for any realistic scenario that might arise from the Iran war, but due to declining stockpiles, it would be vulnerable if a conflict erupted in the Western Pacific. The time required to replenish these stockpiles has become a major concern."
The Iran war has significantly depleted the U.S. Department of Defense's weapons. The U.S. used approximately 1,100 long-range stealth cruise missiles that had been stockpiled in preparation for a possible war with China, which accounts for the majority of the U.S. inventory. More than 1,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles were also launched, about ten times the annual U.S. procurement. According to internal Pentagon estimates and congressional officials, the U.S. military used more than 1,200 Patriot interceptor missiles, each costing over $4 million, as well as more than 1,000 Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) and Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) surface-to-surface missiles during the Iran war, causing a worrisome reduction in stockpiles.
According to two sources, at a White House meeting on June 24, defense contractors said they needed funding to expand production. In response, President Trump said the administration was working to secure additional funds. However, the NYT reported that the $70 billion budget request for the Iran war is expected to face strong opposition in Congress. This is because not only the opposition Democratic Party, but also some members of the ruling Republican Party, have expressed concern about the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a ceasefire with Iran signed by President Trump, and are dissatisfied with the Iran war itself.
Patty Murray, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, pointed out, "The administration has failed for months to answer basic questions about the goals and justification of the Iran war, and has not provided even the most fundamental information about its costs. President Trump tells the American people there is no money for healthcare, housing, or childcare, yet insists on pouring endless taxpayer dollars into a war the public does not support."
Iran War Leaves 'U.S. Arsenal Empty'...China Containment at Risk - The Asia Business Daily
The New York Times (NYT) reported on June 25 (local time) that the U.S. military has depleted a significant portion of its weapons due to the Iran war
Gripen9
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Surplus Soybean (not even wheat) at inflated prices shipped on USG appointed bulk carriers charging above market rate. And you also paid for the storage of the embargoed airframes
Gripen9
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Diesel 6.80 here in WA
I had to park my truck.Davey Crockett
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Not touchy - just that when the repetitive "lets wait and see" syndrome - peoples patience gets thinner and thinner and thinner. BTW i only delete when i see reports of complaints. I personally like your posts because i love waiting and seeing.....Costco is better for gas prices, except that there can be long lines. On a trip, I usually do not want to wait. EZ-off EZ-on gas stations get my business usually.
We remain about 75 cents higher than the national average even for regular around here.
EDIT: BTW, any posts of mine advocating waiting for the final agreement are being deleted from the other thread simply for going against the enforced narrative of Iran having already won. The management is touchy, touchy indeed!
VCheng
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Not touchy - just that when the repetitive "lets wait and see" syndrome - peoples patience gets thinner and thinner and thinner. BTW i only delete when i see reports of complaints. I personally like your posts because i love waiting and seeing.....
As I said in the other thread, if you feel that that the MoU is enough for Iran to declare victory, then congratulations.
I have no need to challenge what management have decided to impose as a policy, since posts advocating patience by waiting for the final agreement are simply deleted.
No problem. 60 days remains 60 days, as the MoU itself says.
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As far as the US perspective on the war is concerned, it is heavily influenced by the upcoming midterms. Once their outcome is known, much of what is happening now is likely to change quickly.
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