Is the regime in Iran soon to be toast?

This is actually a big deal.

Goes to show, along with all of the other facilities in the region damaged, and US/Israel set to damage more, that even if the Straight is opened, we’re going to see production issues for years

 
I gotta get cleaned up for service. But this may be interesting, not sure if today or Monday?

…. Neither is he

 
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Naw

 
Rescuing an F-15 WSO 200 Miles Behind Enemy Lines
Preston Stewart
Apr 5, 2026

This was a crazy operation 200 miles inside of Iranian territory to rescue a downed American crewmember. Most of this story is and will remain classified for some time, but here's what we know so far.



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It is not easy to do Sea Control in the Strait of Hormuz

European Countries fell betrayed by USA ..
Will need a large Naval force, diplomacy ..


Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz?
Anders Puck Nielsen

Apr 5, 2026
It will be dangerous to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump is visibly frustrated about the situation. He can't end the war before the strait is opened, and he can't open it without a major escalation.
In this video, I discuss what it would take and why America's European allies are so reluctant to get involved.








This video by Anders Puck Nielsen analyzes the strategic and economic complexities surrounding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Global Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime choke point. Its closure, currently enforced by Iran in retaliation for Western attacks, threatens a global economic crisis and potential recession (0:31-0:54).
  • Iran's Strategy: Iran has threatened to impose a $2 million passage fee on merchant ships, a move that violates international maritime law and challenges the global principle of freedom of navigation (1:01-1:40).
  • Trump's Strategic Dilemma: President Trump is caught in a double bind: he wants to conclude the conflict to avoid a costly land war, but cannot leave while the strait remains closed, as this would severely damage the U.S. economy and make him appear weak (2:44-3:26).
  • The Difficulty of Reopening: Military efforts to reopen the strait are described as extremely dangerous. Operating close to the Iranian coastline exposes warships to asymmetric threats like drones, missiles, and mines. Achieving "sea control" in such a hostile environment is difficult with current technology (3:58-6:53).
  • Reluctance of Allies: Trump's hope that European or other nations will take responsibility for the strait is unlikely to succeed in the short term. European nations are reluctant to intervene, viewing the crisis as a consequence of Trump’s unilateral policies and feeling disillusioned by recent diplomatic shifts (7:02-8:01).
Conclusion: The creator concludes that rather than de-escalating, the situation is trending toward further conflict. Because there are no easy diplomatic or military solutions, and because the U.S. cannot simply walk away from the economic fallout, an escalation of the war appears more likely than a swift resolution (9:44-10:42).


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