Is the regime in Iran soon to be toast?
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Arjun
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mat200
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Influencers arrested in Dubai ( and UAE ? ) for sharing more than the Government wants them to share ..
So, EU sanctions hasn't yet been removed on Russian Oil.
mat200
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Welp, shiver me timbers....Maybe one day soon we can return the favor. These are two countries that historically fucked up the world with their colonialism and their mess is the gift that keeps on giving.
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Arjun
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300 IRGC Basij field agents killed in overnight strikes
Iran International ^ | March 17, 2026 | Staff
Around 300 Basij commanders and field officials were killed in a wave of overnight strikes on key command and operational centers of Iran’s Basij forces, Iran International has learned.
Around 300 Basij commanders and field officials were killed in a wave of overnight strikes on key command and operational centers of Iran’s Basij forces, Iran International has learned.
The strikes appeared to hit the logistics and command structure of a force long used to suppress dissent and confront anti-government protests.
In one of the most critical attacks, a Basij support unit’s repair and maintenance center was hit. The site housed hundreds of vehicles and motorcycles used in street operations and neighborhood patrols. Initial reports said the fleet was destroyed.
Facilities linked to the Mohammad Rasoulollah Corps, the IRGC unit responsible for the greater Tehran area, were struck.
The Imam Hadi security unit, a strategic command center in Tehran, was also heavily damaged.
The Imam Ali security battalions, which have played a central role in cracking down on protests, also suffered heavy personnel and equipment losses.
Comment: "Local Iranians were calling the GSP to our guys on these locations."
Iran International ^ | March 17, 2026 | Staff
Around 300 Basij commanders and field officials were killed in a wave of overnight strikes on key command and operational centers of Iran’s Basij forces, Iran International has learned.
Around 300 Basij commanders and field officials were killed in a wave of overnight strikes on key command and operational centers of Iran’s Basij forces, Iran International has learned.
The strikes appeared to hit the logistics and command structure of a force long used to suppress dissent and confront anti-government protests.
In one of the most critical attacks, a Basij support unit’s repair and maintenance center was hit. The site housed hundreds of vehicles and motorcycles used in street operations and neighborhood patrols. Initial reports said the fleet was destroyed.
Facilities linked to the Mohammad Rasoulollah Corps, the IRGC unit responsible for the greater Tehran area, were struck.
The Imam Hadi security unit, a strategic command center in Tehran, was also heavily damaged.
The Imam Ali security battalions, which have played a central role in cracking down on protests, also suffered heavy personnel and equipment losses.
Comment: "Local Iranians were calling the GSP to our guys on these locations."
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A-10 “Warthogs” And Apache Helicopters Hunt Iranian Fast Boats In Strait Of Hormuz In Effort To Reopen Critical Waterway
The Yeshiva World News ^ | March 20, 2026 | Staff
The United States has intensified operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, launching low-altitude airstrikes against Iranian vessels and deploying Apache helicopters to intercept incoming drones.
At the center of the campaign is a new addition: the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
America’s top general, Dan Caine, confirmed that the heavily armed A-10s—better known as the “Warthog”—have officially entered the conflict and are now flying combat missions along Iran’s southern flank. Built for close combat and designed to destroy ground targets with brutal efficiency, the aircraft are now being used to hunt Iranian fast-attack boats in the narrow, strategically vital waterway.
“The A-10 is hunting and killing fast-attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz,” Caine said at the Pentagon.
Alongside them, AH-64 Apache helicopters have joined the fight, targeting one-way attack drones and supporting allied operations in the region.
U.S. officials say the combined deployment has significantly intensified efforts to neutralize Iranian naval threats that have disrupted commercial shipping.
The Strait of Hormuz—linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman—handles a significant portion of the world’s oil supply. Since Iran moved to shut it down following the outbreak of war, global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, rattling markets and raising fears of a prolonged economic shock.
Unclassified footage released by U.S. Central Command shows American strikes obliterating Iranian naval assets in the Strait.
“U.S. forces are destroying Iranian naval targets that threaten international shipping,” CENTCOM said.
The escalation comes just days after U.S. forces reportedly used massive 5,000-pound bunker-busting munitions to strike Iranian missile sites along the coastline near the Strait, suggesting a coordinated effort to dismantle both Iran’s naval and coastal strike capabilities.
Iranian media, meanwhile, claimed Friday that U.S.-Israeli airstrikes set ablaze at least 16 commercial cargo vessels at the southern port of Bandar Lengeh, though those claims have not been verified.
Behind the scenes, the strategy may be expanding even further. A report indicated that the Trump administration is weighing more aggressive options, including the potential seizure or blockade of Kharg Island—an energy hub responsible for roughly 90% of Iran’s oil exports before the war.
President Donald Trump has already signaled that reopening the Strait is non-negotiable.
“One way or another,” he said, “we will open the Strait of Hormuz.”
The Yeshiva World News ^ | March 20, 2026 | Staff
The United States has intensified operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, launching low-altitude airstrikes against Iranian vessels and deploying Apache helicopters to intercept incoming drones.
At the center of the campaign is a new addition: the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
America’s top general, Dan Caine, confirmed that the heavily armed A-10s—better known as the “Warthog”—have officially entered the conflict and are now flying combat missions along Iran’s southern flank. Built for close combat and designed to destroy ground targets with brutal efficiency, the aircraft are now being used to hunt Iranian fast-attack boats in the narrow, strategically vital waterway.
“The A-10 is hunting and killing fast-attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz,” Caine said at the Pentagon.
Alongside them, AH-64 Apache helicopters have joined the fight, targeting one-way attack drones and supporting allied operations in the region.
U.S. officials say the combined deployment has significantly intensified efforts to neutralize Iranian naval threats that have disrupted commercial shipping.
The Strait of Hormuz—linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman—handles a significant portion of the world’s oil supply. Since Iran moved to shut it down following the outbreak of war, global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, rattling markets and raising fears of a prolonged economic shock.
Unclassified footage released by U.S. Central Command shows American strikes obliterating Iranian naval assets in the Strait.
“U.S. forces are destroying Iranian naval targets that threaten international shipping,” CENTCOM said.
The escalation comes just days after U.S. forces reportedly used massive 5,000-pound bunker-busting munitions to strike Iranian missile sites along the coastline near the Strait, suggesting a coordinated effort to dismantle both Iran’s naval and coastal strike capabilities.
Iranian media, meanwhile, claimed Friday that U.S.-Israeli airstrikes set ablaze at least 16 commercial cargo vessels at the southern port of Bandar Lengeh, though those claims have not been verified.
Behind the scenes, the strategy may be expanding even further. A report indicated that the Trump administration is weighing more aggressive options, including the potential seizure or blockade of Kharg Island—an energy hub responsible for roughly 90% of Iran’s oil exports before the war.
President Donald Trump has already signaled that reopening the Strait is non-negotiable.
“One way or another,” he said, “we will open the Strait of Hormuz.”
Yeah, I don't get some people outraged that Russia is helping Iran. What comes around goes around....
mat200
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Looks like the USA made a mistake on this one in 2018 .. and we wonder why the opponents of the USA think the USA lacks enough endurance in conflicts for wins
Saudi Arabia has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the Houthi rebels since 2015, leading a coalition against the Iran-backed group after they seized Yemen’s capital, Sana’a. The war began when the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, overthrew the internationally recognized government, prompting Saudi Arabia to intervene militarily to restore it. The conflict is widely seen as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with the Houthis forming part of Iran’s "Axis of Resistance".
The United States initially provided logistical, intelligence, and advisory support to the Saudi-led coalition, including aerial refueling until 2018. However, U.S. opposition to the war grew due to mounting civilian casualties, humanitarian crises, and congressional pressure. Events like the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and reports of U.S.-supplied bombs used in deadly airstrikes, such as the 2018 school bus attack, intensified scrutiny. In December 2018, the U.S. Senate voted to end military involvement, marking a significant shift in policy.
Since then, U.S. policy has fluctuated, with renewed strikes against the Houthis in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping beginning in 2023. However, broader U.S. opposition to the Saudi war effort remains rooted in concerns over civilian harm, regional escalation, and strained alliances. While the U.S. continues counterterrorism operations against groups like AQAP, it has distanced itself from direct support for Saudi ground operations, reflecting a strategic recalibration.
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Why Iran's Shadow Militias Are More Dangerous Than Its Army
Ryan McBeth
Militias in Iraq backed by Iran .. yet another reason to reduce Iran's power
Ryan McBeth
Militias in Iraq backed by Iran .. yet another reason to reduce Iran's power
