I have more pressing priorities than trying to figure out that mess.then you will never understand politics in the ME?
I have more pressing priorities than trying to figure out that mess.then you will never understand politics in the ME?
I don't see this ending quickly, enduringly, or well.Update
Coalition forces are in position and each knows their directive.
The US is the offensive force with Israel as back-up and support.
The UK will defend the UK, the Commonwealth, and Israel, and US bases in the ME.
Jordan will remain poised to intercept IRGC missiles toward Israel.
The UAE is poised to defend itself and regional military bases, and protect the Red Line. (i.e., keep US from taking off from their military bases within the UAE. They're tiny and can't afford to become a target)
In short…
Offense: US with Israel playing second string.
Defense: the UK.
Tight-ends: Jordan and the UAE.
It will end more quickly than it would if nobody did anything. I believe reports that say well over 30,000 people have been killed.I don't see this ending quickly, enduringly, or well.
I hope you're right, but I have reservations about it all. I suspect that because of the religion involved, there will be a constant guerrilla war fought against whoever may be elected by the populace.It will end more quickly than it would if nobody did anything. I believe reports that say well over 30,000 people have been killed.
Iran's Prince (living in the US since his father was exiled) and the president of Israel have talked frequently since this uprising started. Israel vows to help Prince Pahlavi through a 1 year transition period to stabilize Iran's economy, rebuild key infrastructure, and reopen trade. Meanwhile the Prince will appoint a new parliament to write a new constitution and prepare Iran for it's first democratic election in 50 years. It will be a parliamentary monarchy at least until that first election, when the people decide by a majority vote what type of government they want.
That's the plan, anyway. And I imagine the US will build a military base there to offer defense and training until Iran rebuilds it's forces.
I'm optimistic.
In any case, the regime is cooked. It's done already. The coalition just needs to root out the baddies.
Since the Iranian people want a return to a constitution that includes Freedom of Religion, open elections, and term limits, I see no reason for gorilla warfare over religion or leadership.I hope you're right, but I have reservations about it all. I suspect that because of the religion involved, there will be a constant guerrilla war fought against whoever may be elected by the populace.
Please note I said, "the religion involved", not any old religion, but just the one. The one that calls itself peaceful, yet is responsible for just about all terrorism in the world today. For that reason I think that the whole civilian population will have to come together and keep that particular religion under control, or all hell will break out again, just as it did in 1979, and is happening now to the unarmed protesters.Since the Iranian people want a return to a constitution that includes Freedom of Religion, open elections, and term limits, I see no reason for gorilla warfare over religion or leadership.
religion raises its ugly head again then?Please note I said, "the religion involved", not any old religion, but just the one. The one that calls itself peaceful, yet is responsible for just about all terrorism in the world today. For that reason I think that the whole civilian population will have to come together and keep that particular religion under control, or all hell will break out again, just as it did in 1979, and is happening now to the unarmed protesters.
would someone on here if not its author like to explain ?? or just leave us guessing?/
Just keeping an eye on the sky between Israel and Iran is all.would someone on here if not its author like to explain ?? or just leave us guessing?/
Those images are from an online air-traffic tracker.would someone on here if not its author like to explain ?? or just leave us guessing?/
Gettin' real now, isn't it?China and Russia announced they will do a “joint naval exercise” with the IRGC in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean this weekend.
It's gettin' real.Gettin' real now, isn't it?Or are they blowing smoke as a scare tactic?
Today:
The US President, Israeli Prime Minister, and Saudi King are currently in the War Room at the White House along with US and Israeli intelligence directors and military leaders. They have to assume the IRGC will do a pre-emptive attack against Israel, and prepare for it.
The US moved a 3rd massive carrier and strike group into position in (or near) the Persian Gulf.
Bombers are on their way.
The IRGC has warned they will close The Strait of Hormuz “with live firing” and seize all the oil tankers.
China and Russia announced they will do a “joint naval exercise” with the IRGC in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean this weekend.
And early this week, the EU’s foreign policy chief finally designated the Ayatollah’s revolutionary guard corps as a terrorist organization.
EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to 'terrorist list'Oh boy, things are sure heating up.
For the life of me, I can't understand why the UK will not declare that the IRGC is a terrorist organisation,
Oh boy, things are sure heating up.
For the life of me, I can't understand why the UK will not declare that the IRGC is a terrorist organisation, yet they are going to back the US joint offensive.
Is Starmer really that stupid?
And Tousi TV reported the USS Geo.W.Bush arrived this morning and almost immediately "went dark."IRAN UPDATE: 8 US Navy ships positioned around Iran. (January 29, 2026)
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There's a joke going around online about him giving members of the IRGC and even their Supreme Leader asylum in London. After all, they do have a very nice embassy there. He really should start doing some declaring.Is Starmer really that stupid?