The Iran War (was Nuclear Program) thread

[Tom-K]

Well, I see this entire Iran war as Trump trying to save Israel (and the world) from Iran starting some nuclear apocalypse. I can't imagine any other reason we have all those boats over there. I totally agree Hezbollah are a bunch of monsters and they need to be scoured off the face of the earth but maybe that could be next year's project? Lets just take care of Iran then Israel can do whatever they want in Lebanon. Maybe Netanyahu could take a little longer view of things.

[Mik]

Hezbollah will cease to exist in any significant way if Iran cannot fund them.

[AndyD]

Hezbollah really need to stop firing into Israel.
Poke poke poke that grizzly.

And what's this rumour about Trump buying the Chagos Islands ?

[Wim]

Trump on Apache downed by Iran:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/06/09/trump-iran-helicopter-hormuz-strait.html

[Renauda]

Link to video

[jon-nyc]

An interesting graphic showing how China and Iran avoid Iranian oil sanctions.

It does certainly add expense, which hits the producing country. But I wonder how much good they do in practice. There are also Caspian Sea routes where the oils can be transferred directly to more friendly countries.

[Axtremus]

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-warns-of-ramping-up-attacks-on-iran-after-exchange-of-strikes-ae2f7a67

... Trump said the U.S. would resume attacks on Iran later Wednesday after a drone fired by Tehran hit a U.S. Apache helicopter, prompting several waves of American strikes in retaliation for the downing of the aircraft.

[jon-nyc]

[Mik]

Talk is cheap. Especially his.

[jon-nyc]

Not sure what the upside is of telling them in advance we’re going to occupy Kharg Island.

[Axtremus]

O ye of little faith, it’s just another 5-D chess move that nobody understands yet.

[jon-nyc]

The only thing I can figure is it’s one last threat to get them to back off their negotiation demands. But I’d be more worried that they’d just signal they’re willing to do so and then delay for another couple months.

[Doctor Phibes]

I don't think Trump has had much that's VERY HARD TONIGHT for quite some time. Maybe this is taking his mind off it.

Unfortunately, his offensive capabilities are not yet GONE!

[Renauda]

@jon-nyc

Not sure what the upside is of telling them in advance we’re going to occupy Kharg Island..

Just yesterday, he stated he loves the return to higher inflation. Occupying Kharg Island should not only bolster that trend but also put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates.

Might even damage the global economy some more.

He will then be a very happy and content Toddler and Chief in his presidential high chair.

[Axtremus]

Well, maybe Putin will be happy.

[Renauda]

Very happy.

[89th]

As I posted in the memes thread... don't forget, Trump is very serious about his deadline, Iran now has 2–3 days to make a deal or they’ll have 2 weeks to make a deal.

[Renauda]

Allegedly the highest levels of the Iranian leadership have promised to play nice so tonight’s planned hard hitting strikes (and presumably occupation of Kharg Island) are called off and a “deal deal” to end all the angst is shortly pending.

At least until the next round of martial unpleasantness.

Link to video

[jon-nyc]

As I said above they’ll probably just dither for another two months.

[Axtremus]

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-iran-strikes-peace-talks-38996e77

... Trump said he has canceled planned strikes on Iran after Tehran’s leadership and other parties negotiating a deal to end the conflict approved “discussions and final points.”