What About Iran's Missiles?

[Cassandro]

Preventing Iran from producing a nuclear weapon seems like a given at this point, but what about its ability to produce ballistic/hypersonic missiles with conventional (or even chemical/biological) warheads? Further, what if Iran obtained nuclear warheads from another country and placed them on its own missiles? How can that threat be prevented?

I raise this question (which could apply to other countries in the future) in the context of the current policies of Israel and the US towards Iran. If its nuclear enrichment program is eliminated, will that be enough to provide international security in the Middle East? Even regime change provides no guarantees of long term stability in this regard.

When a country becomes committed to a radical ideology, is there any alternative to its physical occupation? I abhor the idea of US military involvement in another foreign country, but I don't think Israel could do it on its own. Maybe Iran will ultimately have to follow Nazi Germany and be split into different zones administered by different countries. What is your prognosis?

 

[shockedcanadian]

Preventing Iran from producing a nuclear weapon seems like a given at this point, but what about its ability to produce ballistic/hypersonic missiles with conventional (or even chemical/biological) warheads? Further, what if Iran obtained nuclear warheads from another country and placed them on its own missiles? How can that threat be prevented?

I raise this question (which could apply to other countries in the future) in the context of the current policies of Israel and the US towards Iran. If its nuclear enrichment program is eliminated, will that be enough to provide international security in the Middle East? Even regime change provides no guarantees of long term stability in this regard.

When a country becomes committed to a radical ideology, is there any alternative to its physical occupation? I abhor the idea of US military involvement in another foreign country, but I don't think Israel could do it on its own. Maybe Iran will ultimately have to follow Nazi Germany and be split into different zones administered by different countries. What is your prognosis?

The nukes are the real issue. That endangers millions in a flash of a decision. Of course the real issue is governments who don't like human rights and but that's an aside.

Look, in a perfect world there wouldn't be ANY nuclear weapons. Even the brilliant scientists behind the development of the atom bomb knew what they designed risked all of civilization and many of them had great regret over their efforts but they were necessary at the time

It's similar to the A.I race today right? "If we don't lead our enemies will lead".

 

[Cassandro]

The nukes are the real issue. That endangers millions in a flash of a decision. Of course the real issue is governments who don't like human rights and but that's an aside.

Look, in a perfect world there wouldn't be ANY nuclear weapons. Even the brilliant scientists behind the development of the atom bomb knew what they designed risked all of civilization and many of them had great regret over their efforts but they were necessary at the time

It's similar to the A.I race today right? "If we don't lead our enemies will lead".

So you are OK with Iran continuing its missile production as long as they don't have nuclear warheads?

 

[1srelluc]

It will be just like in Lebanon....When the IDF sees something (say a weapons system) being staged by terrorists the IAF hits it and goes on about their day and nobody cares.

Like Lebanon, Iran has no control over their airspace now. Hell, they are even refueling in Iranian airspace. It's no more than a target range.

 

[shockedcanadian]

So you are OK with Iran continuing its missile production as long as they don't have nuclear warheads?

Im not ok with any death due to war but its part of the world. I'd prefer all the many trillions humans have spent on weapons were spent on technology, fighting cancer and poverty, but our species is a violent lot.

If the world doesnt want Iran to have ANY military than make the case. I doubt the UN with China and Russia having a veto would approve.

 

[irosie91]

Preventing Iran from producing a nuclear weapon seems like a given at this point, but what about its ability to produce ballistic/hypersonic missiles with conventional (or even chemical/biological) warheads? Further, what if Iran obtained nuclear warheads from another country and placed them on its own missiles? How can that threat be prevented?

I raise this question (which could apply to other countries in the future) in the context of the current policies of Israel and the US towards Iran. If its nuclear enrichment program is eliminated, will that be enough to provide international security in the Middle East? Even regime change provides no guarantees of long term stability in this regard.

When a country becomes committed to a radical ideology, is there any alternative to its physical occupation? I abhor the idea of US military involvement in another foreign country, but I don't think Israel could do it on its own. Maybe Iran will ultimately have to follow Nazi Germany and be split into different zones administered by different countries. What is your prognosis?

Lots of Iranians ---both in Iran and "abroad" would like the idea---sorta--albeit sadly

 

[Donald H]

How can that threat be prevented?

You're assuming that there's no defense against hypersonic missiles? There may never be!

 

[toobfreak]

Preventing Iran from producing a nuclear weapon seems like a given at this point, but what about its ability to produce ballistic/hypersonic missiles with conventional (or even chemical/biological) warheads?

Hypersonic? Please. What missiles they do have, they are buying from the Russians last I heard.

 

[candycorn]

And the vaunted US military is doing what???

Oh yeah, we don’t have a commander in chief...they’re sitting this one out. Iran/Israel...what’s the worst that could happen?

 

[Cassandro]

Do you all have ADHD?

 

[0311]

Preventing Iran from producing a nuclear weapon seems like a given at this point, but what about its ability to produce ballistic/hypersonic missiles with conventional (or even chemical/biological) warheads? Further, what if Iran obtained nuclear warheads from another country and placed them on its own missiles? How can that threat be prevented?

I raise this question (which could apply to other countries in the future) in the context of the current policies of Israel and the US towards Iran. If its nuclear enrichment program is eliminated, will that be enough to provide international security in the Middle East? Even regime change provides no guarantees of long term stability in this regard.

When a country becomes committed to a radical ideology, is there any alternative to its physical occupation? I abhor the idea of US military involvement in another foreign country, but I don't think Israel could do it on its own. Maybe Iran will ultimately have to follow Nazi Germany and be split into different zones administered by different countries. What is your prognosis?

Iran's have the range to hit both Tel Viv and Jerusalem, they've proven that. It would more to strike Israel's nuclear sites.

 

[Stryder50]

Considering it wasn't that long ago when Iran threw most of it's missile and drone inventory against Israel, likely Iran hasn't replaced much of that stock.

April 2024 Iranian strikes on Israel​

April 2024 Iranian strikes on Israel - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

So you are OK with Iran continuing its missile production as long as they don't have nuclear warheads?

Where was it claimed that destruction of their missile capability was also not a top priority?

 

[Invisibleflash]

Preventing Iran from producing a nuclear weapon seems like a given at this point, but what about its ability to produce ballistic/hypersonic missiles with conventional (or even chemical/biological) warheads? Further, what if Iran obtained nuclear warheads from another country and placed them on its own missiles? How can that threat be prevented?

I raise this question (which could apply to other countries in the future) in the context of the current policies of Israel and the US towards Iran. If its nuclear enrichment program is eliminated, will that be enough to provide international security in the Middle East? Even regime change provides no guarantees of long term stability in this regard.

When a country becomes committed to a radical ideology, is there any alternative to its physical occupation? I abhor the idea of US military involvement in another foreign country, but I don't think Israel could do it on its own. Maybe Iran will ultimately have to follow Nazi Germany and be split into different zones administered by different countries. What is your prognosis?

Iran has made zillions of rockets and there has not been a problem until the Nazi Jews attacked them.

 

[0311]

Iran has made zillions of rockets and there has not been a problem until the Nazi Jews attacked them.

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There are no Nazi Jews, just dead from the neck up MAGA MAGGOTS who believe every lie they are told.

 

[Invisibleflash]

There are no Nazi Jews, just dead from the neck up MAGA MAGGOTS who believe every lie they are told.

Zionist Jews are Nazi Jews.

 

[Stryder50]

And the vaunted US military is doing what???

Oh yeah, we don’t have a commander in chief...they’re sitting this one out. Iran/Israel...what’s the worst that could happen?

[Updated] Sudden Deployment of Dozens of U.S. Air Force Tankers Raises Questions​

Published on: June 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM

[Updated] Sudden Deployment of Dozens of U.S. Air Force Tankers Raises Questions

Around 30 KC-135 and KC-46 tankers departed the U.S. headed to Europe, but their final destination is unknown. In the night between June 15 and 16, 2025,

theaviationist.com

Armada Of USAF Tankers Just Deployed East Over Atlantic ...

Armada Of USAF Tankers Just Deployed East Over Atlantic Spurring Speculation (Updated)

The mysterious migration could signal a major contingency being put in place or even a change in U.S. policy on the Iran-Israel war.

www.twz.com

 

[Stryder50]

[Updated] Sudden Deployment of Dozens of U.S. Air Force Tankers Raises Questions​

Published on: June 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM

[Updated] Sudden Deployment of Dozens of U.S. Air Force Tankers Raises Questions

Around 30 KC-135 and KC-46 tankers departed the U.S. headed to Europe, but their final destination is unknown. In the night between June 15 and 16, 2025,

theaviationist.com

Armada Of USAF Tankers Just Deployed East Over Atlantic ...

Armada Of USAF Tankers Just Deployed East Over Atlantic Spurring Speculation (Updated)

The mysterious migration could signal a major contingency being put in place or even a change in U.S. policy on the Iran-Israel war.

www.twz.com

Guess there is a thread on this already.
US Refueling fleet headed to -- take a guess

Here's a link from it;

US military refuels aircrafts amid Middle East tension | The Jerusalem Post

The officials also said the US aircraft carrier Nimitz was heading to the Middle East, in what one of them said was a pre-planned deployment.

www.jpost.com

 

[luiza]

split into different zones administered by different countries. What is your prognosis?

FAR BETTER
America to be split into zones with BRICS Plus taking overall control but with China appointed for internal Agricultural Development .

California to be floated out to the middle of the ocean and sunk by a "fortuitous "under sea eruption , and the Trumpfy family awarded the new sea board development contract .

World Peace at last .