Summer of 2022 "Russia has 3 weeks of missiles left" vibes. Considering Israel is the priority, the Gulf states will be left even more defenseless
2026 Israel-US vs. Iran conflict [Military updates/News Only]
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I don't see how that relates to cluster munitions.
US bombers are flying in from Chania and beyond, maybe even Ramstein or even as far as US mainland itself. That ability isn't fading any time soon.
Surely, Israel knows Western civilization is in decline, and while they've squeezed this civilization for their own benefit, there isn't much juice left anymore. Meaning, whatever goals Israel had remaining, it must push through NOW before there's nothing left of the West to squeeze = more blackmail by Israel to goad Westerners into this and any conflict.
Unlike Syria and Libya, Iran does not have major (and poweful) separatist factions that could split. Iraq had more serious separatist tendencies - Sunni vs Shia vs Assyrian (Christian) vs Kurd - yet the state remained intact after decades of war.
I spoke to an Iraqi Shia clergyman and he said: despite the strong Shia dislike for Saddam (who was Sunni), they now reminisce being ruled by him because he kept the country stable without much sectarian conflict.
It appears just having local US presence/interference is enough sometimes to unite opposing factions.
Kurd faction in Iran was US' plan but they seem reluctant to be part of this conflict. Recent reports suggest US trying to prop up the Luristani Arabs (who are a tiny minority). Baloch separatists have been pretty quite. I don't see any faction or minority group in this conflict stepping up. The biggest driver of this development is most probably the involvement of Israel - a state that nobody in the region trusts.
Last crisis did not have production facilities being bombed out. It's a different scenario now.
Doesn't the price of everything have a tipping point beyond which it is no longer profitable (with people unable to purchase)? Domestic unrest and local crime might increase in response.
Most likely from Kuwait (already built staging ground at Camp Buehring from Iraq War) into southern Iraq and southwestern Iran's Luristan province to control the oil & gas fields.
Iranian morale on the verge of breaking any day now.
These assassinations basically show that Iran still has a lot of moles that are still not accounted for. They need to find out these moles and get rid of them asap.
Overall even though they're hitting critical infrastructure in the region, they're not hitting Israel as hard as I like to see them do like Haifa plant or the desalination plants. They really need to take the gloves off otherwise they're not trading equal blows and they're going to take more damage over time. it's probably unsustainable especially with these assassinations.
Overall even though they're hitting critical infrastructure in the region, they're not hitting Israel as hard as I like to see them do like Haifa plant or the desalination plants. They really need to take the gloves off otherwise they're not trading equal blows and they're going to take more damage over time. it's probably unsustainable especially with these assassinations.
Tanker planes and tactical aircraft(majority of sorties, as well as enabling sorties for bombers) are flying from the relative neighborhood.
If it would be down to strategic bombers alone, situation pretty soon will go Ukrainian way.
More reinforcements coming beyond the marines. The invasion of Iran is already in the works and we all know how the ladder will be climbed.
Step 1) Occupying the Iranian Shoreline to protect the ships
Step 2) Occupying the Iranian Mountains to protect the troops protecting the ships
Step 3) Occupying the Iranian Interior to protect the troops who is protecting the mountains
Step 4) Occupying the Iranian Capital to protect the troops deep in Iran.
Since Iran's main weapon in this war is economics, I think in addition to the tactical situation in the Middle-East, its important to keep track of the effects of the blockade on Asia, which relies heavily on Gulf oil.
The worst part is that oil is critical for supply chains, including weapon manufacturing and add to that China restrictions in critical materials and those 100 billion will not buy a lot.
My condolences to the former director of counter terrorism impending funeral and immediate cremation shortly after.
Step 1) deal with mines, anti-ship missiles and drones.
Step 2) get mowed down by artillery, drones, cluster munitions, mines, and machines guns
Step 3) Get bog down in the shores with supply lines cut in the strait. Almost certain death
Step4) Pete dreams when he is pass out drunk
This is not a video game.
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