Combat experience.Compares to those "Wars" in what way Super?
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Combat experience.Compares to those "Wars" in what way Super?
Yes because the threat today is nuclearNone of those conflicts compare to WWII or Vietnam.
Are they still in service, these WWII combat veterans?Your statement: At this point, our military has never had as many combat-experienced veterans of war.
Today's military as a WHOLE does not have the number of members with combat experienced as compared to military members after WWII or Vietnam.
Your question wasn't what other military in the world, you said OUR troops. I served with men that served in Vietnam and Korea and the majority of service members today do not have that level of combat experience.Are they still in service, these WWII combat veterans?
When the war ended, the conscripts came back home.
That is not the case here, as we have a full volunteer force that remains and will remain to train subsequent troops.
You want to play semantic games, then answer the question.
What other military in the world TODAY has more combat experience than the US, and is comparable to our force?
Answer that and then move on.
Ok.Yes because the threat today is nuclear
OUR troops are more hardened combat troops of any nation on the planet. It is YOU who wanted to go back to a war that was 80 years ago.Your question wasn't what other military in the world, you said OUR troops. I served with men that served in Vietnam and Korea and the majority of service members today do not have that level of combat experience.
Ok, now you are moving the goalpost.OUR troops are more hardened combat troops of any nation on the planet. It is YOU who wanted to go back to a war that was 80 years ago.
You changed the criteria when I proved you wrong.The fact remains, no other nation on Earth has a more capable, ready, and battle-tested military on the planet.
Time to move on Your deflection has been answered.
"Combat experience.", is still broad.
Iran has a stated policy to detonate a nuke in Israel and America. They will if we let them. It wont be rocket it will be in a suitcase or back pack by a suicide bomber.
Post it.Iran has a stated policy to detonate a nuke in Israel and America. They will if we let them. It wont be rocket it will be in a suitcase or back pack by a suicide bomber.
Fast-forward four months, and Trump has won again in IranPOTUS Donald Trump, who thought that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, without declaring War, bombed Iran.
Then, instead of intercepting suspected drug running boats in American waters, & showing what these boats were carrying to the American people, he ordered American Forces to blow them up, In International Waters, which is An Act of War, and against International Law via the United Nations, which America is still a member of.
Now, Trump is apparently preparing to attack Venezuela, with American forces.
This "Wannabe, Nobel Peace Prize Winner" is apparently using George Orwell's book "1984" as Guide book.
"Peace is War"
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Trump Declares Airspace Above Venezuela "To Be Closed In Its Entirety"
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" President Trump said on Saturday on X that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela will "be closed in its entirety."
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The Navy's assessments spell continued disruption to Middle East oil exports and reflect a stark divergence from President Donald Trump’s statements that the U.S. is prepared to provide naval escorts whenever needed to restart regular shipments along the key waterway.Insane image from the bridge of a container ship arriving at the Port of Salalh in Oman earlier today, as flames engulf multiple port facilities and oil tanks at the MINA Petroleum Facility, resulting from several impacts by one-way attack drones launched by Iran. pic.twitter.com/ePFkxNpOEf
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 11, 2026

Never afraid of wading neck-deep in irony, just a few hours after photos of the latest ship to be attacked in the SoH circled the globe, Trump said "you can see great safety in the Strait of Hormuz", when asked how he’s going to ensure the safety of oil following through it.Images released show black smoke coming from a Thai cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz after it was reportedly struck by an Iranian projectile.
Authorities say it is one of three commercial vessels that were targeted on Wednesday, and several crew members are missing. pic.twitter.com/6yL9U2WOw2
— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 11, 2026
Lebanese terror group Hezbollah showered rockets and drones at northern Israel for hours, repeatedly sending hundreds of thousands of Israelis to shelters on Wednesday evening.
It marked the largest Hezbollah attack on Israel since hostilities intensified earlier this month, as the terror group began attacks to support its sponsor, Iran, which is under intense attack from a joint US-Israel air campaign that began on February 28.
An opening salvo of 100 rockets was launched around 8 p.m. as a missile from Iran targeted the central region of the country, in what Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said was a coordinated attack. More Iranian missiles targeted the north and south of the country.
This was followed by reports that two oil tankers have been hit by 'explosive boats' and were on fire in the Persian Gulf.Footage shows Hezbollah's large rocket barrage on northern Israel this evening. Around 100 rockets were fired, according to IDF assessments. pic.twitter.com/8wuG6J8kgg
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) March 11, 2026
حريق كبير في ناقلة نفط قرب ميناء أم قصر جنوبي العراق. ترجيحات بأن النيران ناتجة عن استهداف مباشر للناقلة. pic.twitter.com/sc2rnsk8vd
— MUSTAFA SAADOON (@SaadoonMustafa) March 11, 2026
BREAKING: One of the oil tankers that was attacked by Iranian explosive boats in the Persian Gulf belongs to US based company @safeseagroup pic.twitter.com/4ogzMJLnae
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) March 11, 2026
Two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil have been subjected to unidentified attacks within Iraqi territorial waters, causing both vessels to catch fire, according to security sources cited by Baghdad Today and according to the State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO). The tankers areApparently there are two unknown foreign tankers that have caught fire in Iraq’s territorial waters.
Stay connected, follow @MOSSADil. https://t.co/rI2C2thgfv pic.twitter.com/fHBP6tbWPO
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) March 11, 2026
It turns out that perhaps the area is not as "safe" as President Trump said it was. And as a reminder, the US Navy already said it was 'too dangerous' to escort tankers through still.The attack occurred in the waiting area near the Khor Abdullah waterway, approximately 11 miles from the export port caused a fire on the tanker, leading to significant damage to its structure.
According to an Iraqi port official speaking to the Reuters news agency, authorities have successfully evacuated 25 crew members from the two ships. Despite these efforts, the fires have remained ablaze on both vessels.
One tanker, which was flying a foreign flag, is believed to be American, though its specific nationality has not been confirmed. The attack took place within Iraq’s territorial waters, but no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.



Other notable headlines of the day:Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int'l guarantees against future aggression.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) March 11, 2026

Around 0900 ET, the IEA is expected to announce plans for a massive crude release into the market to cap Brent and WTI prices, which surged near $120 per barrel at the start of the week. In a note to premium subscribers, we outlined several problems that could arise and why any such release would only offer temporary relief."The most fighters, the most bombers, the most strikes. Intelligence more refined and better than ever. So that's on one hand," Hegseth said. "On the other hand, the last 24 hours have seen Iran fire the lowest number of missiles they've been capable of firing yet."
The latest and most critical overnight headlines (courtesy of Bloomberg):"The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty," Parnell said. "Eight service members remain listed as severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care."
Top stories by outlet:Military Attacks
Regional Impact
- The US and Israel are conducting strikes against Iran, hitting thousands of targets across the country and degrading missile launchers and command networks
- B-52 bombers have been used to strike Iranian ballistic missile and command-and-control sites
- More than 1,000 civilians have been killed according to a preliminary count by Human Rights Activists News Agency
- Israel struck Iranian drone launch squads, though the White House cannot confirm reports of 150 US troops injured
- A drone strike in Iraq's Kurdistan region killed a member of an Iranian Kurdish armed opposition group, with the group blaming Iran for the attack
Energy Market
- The UAE's air defenses are intercepting missile and drone attacks from Iran, with loud bangs heard in Dubai
- Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport, injuring four people including two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national
- Turkish President Erdogan warned the war must be stopped before it engulfs the region in flames
- The UAE President wrote a patriotic poem performed by the national orchestra honoring those protecting the nation
Strait of Hormuz
- The International Energy Agency is considering releasing emergency oil reserves of 300-400 million barrels, potentially the largest in its history
- The IEA is recommending a release of oil from strategic reserves exceeding 100 million barrels over the first month, according to sources
- Brent crude futures rose 5% to $92.47 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate climbed 5.8% to $88.27 early Wednesday
- Wood Mackenzie consultancy warns of oil prices potentially reaching $150+ per barrel due to the supply shock
- Brent crude briefly surged to $119.5 per barrel late Sunday in one of the most dramatic spikes in recent oil-market history
Diplomatic Developments
- President Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post with "military consequences" at a level "never seen before" if they were to place mines in the Strait.
- Iran unleashes naval mines across the critical waterway, followed by US military announcing 16 IRGC mine-laying ships in the area were "eliminated"
- Reuters says the US naval fleet is not ready for convoys through Strait
- US Secretary Wright deleted the tweet on US Navy escorted oil tanker through Strait - WH says premature
- IRGC Commander slams Wright for fake news
- Three vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
- Russia is constantly in touch with Iranian leadership and willing to contribute to efforts to stabilize the region, according to the Kremlin
- Russian media argues that negotiations with the US always end with missiles hitting capitals, questioning Trump's peace deal efforts
- President Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening military consequences at a level never seen before

What's clear is that the Middle East conflict has sent macroeconomic uncertainty soaring across the world, despite the White House saying the surge in energy prices is temporary.If there is a quick de-escalation of the US-Iran conflict by mid-March with no damage to critical oil infrastructure and flows via Hormuz resume, Henri Patricot sees Brent averaging $80/bbl in March, before dropping to the mid-$70s.
TTF gas prices would hold €50/MWh, before falling to the high-€30s in 2Q26. In the case where Hormuz disruptions persist for a month, both oil and gas markets would further tighten, increasing the pace of inventory drawdowns and supply shut from GCC countries.
Here, he expects oil prices to rise above $100/bbl in the second half of March, averaging $100/bbl in March and $78/bbl for 1Q26, before coming down to $90/bbl in 2Q26 as disruptions ease.
For gas, LNG supply would be reduced for longer, requiring more demand reduction, especially as spare capacity and storage are limited.
He would expect TTF to rise towards €80/MWh by end-March, averaging €65/MWh in March and €46/bbl for 1Q26, before coming down to €50/MWh in 2Q26.
In the final scenario, where there is extended disruption (longer than a month), Brent prices could average $110/bbl in March and might climb towards $150+ by 2Q26. On the gas side, TTF could average €73/MWh in March and rise to €80/MWh in 2Q26.
There has been no refusal"Risk Of Attack Is Too High": US Navy Refuses To Provide Escorts To Ships Transiting Hormuz Strait
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One week after Trump announced that the US would cover insurance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and would provide them with US navy escorts, Reuters reports that the US Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now.
The U.S. Navy has held regular briefings with shipping and oil industry counterparts and has said during those briefings it is unable to provide escorts for the time being, three unnamed shipping industry sources told Reuters. They added that the shipping industry has been making requests almost daily during the calls for naval escorts through the strait. One of the sources said the Navy’s assessment during Tuesday’s briefing had not changed and that escorts would only be possible once the risk of attack was reduced, which judging by images like the one below of a container ship in the Gulf today won't happen any time soon.
The Navy's assessments spell continued disruption to Middle East oil exports and reflect a stark divergence from President Donald Trump’s statements that the U.S. is prepared to provide naval escorts whenever needed to restart regular shipments along the key waterway.
Shipping along the narrow strait has all but halted since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran more than a week ago, preventing exports of around a fifth of the world’s oil supply and sending global oil prices surging to highs not seen since 2022. Some ships - mostly Iranian VLCCs and Chinese tankers carrying embargoed products - have resumed transits with Iran vowing it would only attack western-linked ships, we reported earlier.
The status quo may soon change, however: on Tuesday General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the US military has started looking at options to potentially escort ships through the strait, should it be ordered to do so. "We're looking at a range of options there," Caine told reporters at the Pentagon.
A U.S. official told Reuters the U.S. military has not yet escorted any commercial ships through the strait. Earlier in the day, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright deleted a post on X in which he said the Navy had successfully escorted one through.
While there have been some voyages through the waterway in recent days, the majority of shipping traffic remains on hold with hundreds of ships anchored.
Meanwhile, Trump has said repeatedly in recent days that the United States is prepared to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz when necessary.
"When the time comes, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the strait, if needed. I hope it's not going to be needed, but if it's needed, we'll escort them right through," he said on Monday during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
For its part, Iran remains adamant: a senior official with Iran's Revolutionary Guards has said the strait is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media reported last week. Several ships have already been hit.
Indeed, earlier in the day, a Thai ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, was struck by projectiles while travelling about 18km north of Oman.
Never afraid of wading neck-deep in irony, just a few hours after photos of the latest ship to be attacked in the SoH circled the globe, Trump said "you can see great safety in the Strait of Hormuz", when asked how he’s going to ensure the safety of oil following through it.
When asked by a reporter if Iran laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz, “we don’t think so,” President Trump replied, all signs to the contrary.
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They (Iran) seems to be doing pretty damn well in the Tel Aviv area right now with conventional weapons. Thanks in large part to assistance from China and Russia. Ben Gurion is shut down.Iran has a stated policy to detonate a nuke in Israel and America. They will if we let them. It wont be rocket it will be in a suitcase or back pack by a suicide bomber.
And?Trump says he is ‘not afraid’ of another Vietnam in Iran
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US President Donald Trump speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday dismissed concerns that a land invasion could trap the United States in another protracted war.
When asked if he's afraid that it could be another Vietnam, Trump said "no" adding "I'm not afraid of anything."
Trump has previously said he would send troops if “necessary” and now there is growing concern that the US president might deploy troops in the country. Trump also raised the spectre of targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.
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Trump says he is ‘not afraid’ of another Vietnam in Iran
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