2026-02-28 Iran War - Israel and USA strikes Iran - "Preemptive Strike"

[Van_Bilderass]

No, but it's the alleged reason used by the US for not 'deliberately' targeting civilian or state infrastructure, such as electricity, water etc.

For instance, in their bombing of North Vietnam, they did initially bomb such targets but then had long ceasefires in between where the North Vietnamese could repair the damages and recover.

Then later they completely stopped hitting these targets, which meant the bombing didn't achieve anything.

I don't know anything about the Vietnam war really, but I'm sure you're right.

Plenty of civilian infrastructure has been hit in Iran though. I have seen some suggest US military always knew they couldn't touch Iran's underground missile caches and production facilities, that they just bombed the entrances to these in a performative act; the real hope was that the 'tyrannical' regime would fall and the Iranians would rise up against them. Now however it's obvious Trump for sure realizes there's no bombing or military solution to the Iran 'problem.'

[MAXX]

I agree. FTW, let them kill themselves off so we can walk in and take the oil without resistance.

US surviving on oil is a short term strategy. The petro dollar that is. So is the Might makes it right kind of "strategy". When that is clear you will aleniate the whole world.

[LurkerNoMore]

We are running out of our own reserves.  Thanks Trumpy!

[Van_Bilderass]

"Iran’s Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore - They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action.

The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!"

- Trump

Ok Donald, so no worries then, the war is over and everything's fine, the Strait is open and Iran is no longer a threat to Israel. Fantastic.

This master negotiator utterly failed with Ukraine. Utterly failed in bringing peace to Gaza and solving a "3000 year conflict" as he promised. Past few weeks he promised a deal with Iran was basically fully negotiated and only the signatures were missing. I don't see the logic of promising stuff before it's finalized. Other diplomats say this isn't the right playbook, work in silence and then announce whatever when you can actually deliver. I don't know if having your Jew golfing buddies and family members work as diplomats is that smart either.

His "board of peace" also apparently has no money although he said lots of countries signed on to it - it had a 1 million price tag. Some are speculating that perhaps money went into Trump's private bank accounts instead.

[Humble Narcissist]

The guess being a real estate tycoon doesn't help make you great at foreign policy.

[Grape Ape]

They certainly act like an ally by doing everything possible to make the US do its fighting; most recently by trying to destroy Trump's attempts at reaching a deal with Iran.

It's going to be tough if the US and Israel have different goals.  It will surely extend this.

[chaos]

We're running out of oil, global warming, alienating a bunch of weak ass pathetic countries that depend on us to survive like the ticks they are....oh no.

[Grape Ape]

His "board of peace" also apparently has no money although he said lots of countries signed on to it - it had a 1 million price tag. Some are speculating that perhaps money went into Trump's private bank accounts instead.

What retards are telling you that?

[chaos]

What retards are telling you that?

LurkingforBOYZ, Negrosis, obsidian, etc

[Grape Ape]

LurkingforBOYZ, Negrosis, obsidian, etc

There's plenty of legit things to discuss here, no idea folks need to go full retard.

[chaos]

There's plenty of legit things to discuss here, no idea folks need to go full retard.

I know, but the getlibbers seem obsessed with rumors, stories, AI, and just plain made up bullshit. It's wild. No productive discussion can be had with them.

[herne]

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[Griffith]

''Trump also did not rule out the possibility of strikes targeting critical civilian infrastructure in Iran,including power plants and bridges. It comes after Iranian state media reported the US hit two water reservoirs, cutting the area’s water supply.''

[Necrosis]

What retards are telling you that?

Trump isnt the type to defraud people, so I agree.

[AbrahamG]

Trump isnt the type to defraud people, so I agree.

What about Hunter?

[Grape Ape]

Trump isnt the type to defraud people, so I agree.

No, he's not the type to do what Van implied for a sum of money that means nothing to him.

Those moves are for the dumbass politicians who weren't smart enough to exploit the systems that legally allow them to do so.

[Griffith]

Those moves could result in the death of millions. Iran absolutely would have destroyed the infrastructure of the UAE, Israel, etc. in retaliation. Also don't forget there's lots of soft targets in the US. If the USA destroyed Iran then all options are on the table, including causing havoc in the US with suicide bombers, blowing up power infrastructure, etc.

Not that the US cares about casualties. I read 2 million Vietnamese and 1 million Iraqis died due to the US' wars.

Iran would be insane to not develop nukes at this point. They might already have them.

Destroying the UAE would be a bonus.

[LurkerNoMore]

No, he's not the type to do what Van implied for a sum of money that means nothing to him.

Those moves are for the dumbass politicians who weren't smart enough to exploit the systems that legally allow them to do so.

Money means everything to him.  Where have you been?

[Grape Ape]

Money means everything to him.  Where have you been?

Sure he does.

But I don't think he would steal money earmarked for the Board of Peace.

Now, I do admit I misread Van's comment.   He was saying it costs 1M per (I think).  I read it as Trump taking 1M from the fund, which I stand by would be irrelevant to him.

My understanding is this money will be under Congressional oversight.

[LurkerNoMore]

Sure he does.

But I don't think he would steal money earmarked for the Board of Peace.

Now, I do admit I misread Van's comment.   He was saying it costs 1M per (I think).  I read it as Trump taking 1M from the fund, which I stand by would be irrelevant to him.

My understanding is this money will be under Congressional oversight.

He stole from his own charity!

[LurkerNoMore]

So what did we bomb?  What have we spent our money and arms on hitting this time?

[Grape Ape]

He stole from his own charity!

So you think that means he's stealing this money?

[Rambone]

We’re already a year into this thing. Inflation just went above 4% for the first time in 3 years. Is your life better or worse as an American since this started? Answer below!

Statements after the first strike if you have trouble remembering 1 year ago:

President Trump: “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “Based on everything we have seen — and I’ve seen it all — our bombing campaign obliterated Iran’s ability to create nuclear weapons. Our massive bombs hit exactly the right spot at each target and worked perfectly. The impact of those bombs is buried under a mountain of rubble in Iran; so anyone who says the bombs were not devastating is just trying to undermine the President and the successful mission.”

[Coach is Back!]

This thread delivers lol

[GymnJuice]

So what did we bomb?  What have we spent our money and arms on hitting this time?

Some water towers. It makes no difference who or what we bombed. We'll just be bombing someone else in the middle east again in 10 years.