As the War that “Will be over in a week or two” enters it’s 3rd Month, How much longer will US troops be there?

[candycorn]

Is Iraq a US possession?

In practice if not by name.

 

[dudmuck]

Much better, in every way. The economy the border, war on drugs, tax cuts, foreign policy, crime and exposing democrat corruption in Minn and CA.

President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit the lowest point of his second presidential term, a new poll by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos shows.

 

[Failzero]

If we liberate Iran it will be a tragedy ?

 

[Zavulon]

Nonsense. We don't invade countries to take control of them like Russia.

You invade them to sow the chaos and uncontrollable violence, right? Control means responsibility.
And no, you did invade, say, Mexico, and took more than 2/3 of their country under your control.

We want Iran to peacefully prosper like the other Gulf states.

Of course you don't. People in Iran had raised against American puppet for reasons, and those reasons were dawn good (and became even better since then). And "prosperity" you brought in Iraq and Libya is not very convincing, you know.

 

[Zavulon]

If we liberate Iran it will be a tragedy ?

Depends on the definitions, but yes. Even in the best for you case it will likely mean end of NPT and in few years Germany, Japan, Brazil and Mexico will become nuclear power powers. In more likely scenarios the war in Iran will be fuze for WWIII. Like in "Countdown to Looking Glass" (1984).

 

[kyzr]

Liberated , the USA attacked/occupied them and took control of their governments - over and out.
Iran doesn't necessarily need to "buy a bomb" they can buy the ignition trigger mechanism and know-how - they got and know how to make enough enriched uranium by themselves. Maybe they already run or participate in a nuclear plant outside of Iran??
And yes - what does e.g. N-Korea have to loose by selling them some - your TACO or any other US President is going to attack a nuclear wielding country???

Trump's blockade looks like a game winner, so playing "what if" isn't going to change the blockade's outcome.

 

[Hafar1014]

President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit the lowest point of his second presidential term, a new poll by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos shows.

They have been wrong every time. Lets see what they are when the war resolves and the economy takes off before the midterms. Demortas are even lower

 

[EMH]

looks like a game winner

A "game winner?"

Oil over $100
US out $trillions more for another worthless war with NO US National Interest at stake

 

[toomuchtime_]

A "game winner?"

Oil over $100
US out $trillions more for another worthless war with NO US National Interest at stake

Actually, it has cost about $25 billion so far to prevent the ayatollahs from being able to target your home with nuclear armed missiles.

Say, "Thank you," President Trump.

 

[EMH]

Actually, it has cost about $25 billion so far to prevent the ayatollahs from being able to target your home with nuclear armed missiles.

Say, "Thank you," President Trump.

What was our "intel community" telling Trump about Iran and nukes at the time he decided to say YES MASTER to #4 Bibi and sell out our troops for no US National interest?








and that has yet to be refuted at all. Indeed, the spazzing and Fox Faux "News" Bullshit on this issue is just as large as it was for the lies about Saddam and nukes.


As for your estimate of $25 billion, typical of Treasonous Zionist Fascist Liars who have no concern at all about US Federal Debt....

 

[Kruska]

Trump's blockade looks like a game winner, so playing "what if" isn't going to change the blockade's outcome.

It certainly will, should Iran "already" be in possession of nukes.

But anyway - the USA has a huge fleet drifting in the Golf of Oman and Indian ocean, they have total air-superiority over Iran, and according to your TACO, Iran has no more "worth mentioning" military capabilities.

However Iran today struck a large Oil refinery in the UAE causing huge damage and thus furthering global oil disruption. Whilst TACO is playing "Pirate" - so to you everything looks normal, and "looks like a game winner"??

 

[Moonglow]

If we liberate Iran it will be a tragedy ?

Just like the last time.

 

[Failzero]

Just like the last time.

France flew the Ayatollah back from exile not us

 

[kyzr]

It certainly will, should Iran "already" be in possession of nukes.

What would Iran do with those nukes? Think real hard.

But anyway - the USA has a huge fleet drifting in the Golf of Oman and Indian ocean, they have total air-superiority over Iran, and according to your TACO, Iran has no more "worth mentioning" military capabilities.
However Iran today struck a large Oil refinery in the UAE causing huge damage and thus furthering global oil disruption. Whilst TACO is playing "Pirate" - so to you everything looks normal, and "looks like a game winner"??

What "huge damage"? Link please. Iran not selling oil is a game winner.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/strait-hormuz-ships-us-iran-9.7186404

 

[Kruska]

What would Iran do with those nukes? Think real hard.

No need to think hard - they will most likely detonate one over empty waters - or also possible, onto a USN carrier.

Unlike you I have no reasons to belief that Iran will use nukes at Israel or any other country - they run a brutal regime like Israel or Saudi-Arabia, but they ain't suicidal.

What "huge damage"? Link please. Iran not selling oil is a game winner.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/strait-hormuz-ships-us-iran-9.7186404

They hit and caused a large blaze on the Fujairah Oil Industry ⁠Zone - which according to news (just checked) isn't extinguished.

The Ministry of Defence announced that on May 4, 2026, the UAE air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 UAV’s launched from Iran.

 

[kyzr]

No need to think hard - they will most likely detonate one over empty waters - or also possible, onto a USN carrier.

If Iran nuked a US carrier, what would be the expected response?

Unlike you I have no reasons to belief that Iran will use nukes at Israel or any other country - they run a brutal regime like Israel or Saudi-Arabia, but they ain't suicidal.

You are very naive' to think Iran would not use or threaten to use them. Iran is a terrorist state, it can't be allowed to have nukes.

They hit and caused a large blaze on the Fujairah Oil Industry ⁠Zone - which according to news (just checked) isn't extinguished.

Fujairah apparently has a pipeline that crosses Hormuz so it can avoid Iran's blockade. The UAE can afford to repair any damage, and afford to buy more air defenses.

The Ministry of Defence announced that on May 4, 2026, the UAE air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 UAV’s launched from Iran.

Yep, only one got thru. Buy more defense systems.

 

[Kruska]

If Iran nuked a US carrier, what would be the expected response?

Well that worst-case scenario would necessitate for Iran, IMO to also be able to strike the USA. till then a demonstration over empty water might well suffice.

Unlike you - I am convinced that the US will not retaliate via a nuke strike onto Iran due to having lost a carrier some escorts and some 7000+ souls - not even a moron like TACO. If an Iranian missile strikes a major US city we talk about 150 - 250,000 dead, that would be a hell of a price for retaliating due to having lost a carrier some escorts and some 7000+ souls.

After all it's only about $$$. And not about getting into an all out global nuke war. And for that very reason neither the USA nor TACO will get entangled with e.g. N-Korea - which brings us back to the point why Iran also wants a nuke.

You are very naive' to think Iran would not use or threaten to use them. Iran is a terrorist state, it can't be allowed to have nukes.

Terrorist state - the USA keep in mind is one of those. And see above - I am convinced the USA will not attack a nuke country.

Fujairah apparently has a pipeline that crosses Hormuz so it can avoid Iran's blockade. The UAE can afford to repair any damage, and afford to buy more air defenses.

Hmm.. Patriots and similar are already running very low and take years to get replaced. The guys who maintain and repair these pipelines and Oil refineries ain't Arabs from the UAE - so that's one hell of huge problem too.

Yep, only one got thru. Buy more defense systems.

I wouldn't know, and I got no reasons to believe either side - so only the fact that the place burns and is inoperable at present counts.

 

[Zavulon]

Some Iranian sources claim that Sharjah separatists are going to declare independence and leave UAE.

And as UAE left their Arabic friends - you know, who is supposed to fight against Iranian (and Saudi)-backed separatists. Well, it will be Americans. You didn't want boots on the ground - they are marching to you.

 

[kyzr]

Some Iranian sources claim that Sharjah separatists are going to declare independence and leave UAE.

And as UAE left their Arabic friends - you know, who is supposed to fight against Iranian (and Saudi)-backed separatists. Well, it will be Americans. You didn't want boots on the ground - they are marching to you.

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[kyzr]

Well that worst-case scenario would necessitate for Iran, IMO to also be able to strike the USA. till then a demonstration over empty water might well suffice.
Unlike you - I am convinced that the US will not retaliate via a nuke strike onto Iran due to having lost a carrier some escorts and some 7000+ souls - not even a moron like TACO. If an Iranian missile strikes a major US city we talk about 150 - 250,000 dead, that would be a hell of a price for retaliating due to having lost a carrier some escorts and some 7000+ souls.

Iran would be exterminated.

After all it's only about $$$. And not about getting into an all out global nuke war. And for that very reason neither the USA nor TACO will get entangled with e.g. N-Korea - which brings us back to the point why Iran also wants a nuke.
Terrorist state - the USA keep in mind is one of those. And see above - I am convinced the USA will not attack a nuke country.

If any country uses a nuke against the US it gets exterminated. That's why we have them.

Hmm.. Patriots and similar are already running very low and take years to get replaced. The guys who maintain and repair these pipelines and Oil refineries ain't Arabs from the UAE - so that's one hell of huge problem too.
I wouldn't know, and I got no reasons to believe either side - so only the fact that the place burns and is inoperable at present counts.

Production of PAC3 MSE and other anti-missile defenses is being quadrupled.
Iran is running out of missiles and speed boats.
It won't take years to get back to an adequate "magazine depth"