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If you are confused about whats happening, this may help.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:27 pm
The IRGC (Iran bad guys) have fractured in two and verging on civil war.
There is no single coherent Government.
One part is heading to Pakistan to negotiate with Vance. The other side is calling them traitors or compromised.
There are drones being fired back and forth within Iran between factions.
As for confusing and contradictory reports being released... effectively, there is no coherent leadership and no way to really know which group is saying what.
Its just a confusing mess.
There is no single coherent Government.
One part is heading to Pakistan to negotiate with Vance. The other side is calling them traitors or compromised.
There are drones being fired back and forth within Iran between factions.
As for confusing and contradictory reports being released... effectively, there is no coherent leadership and no way to really know which group is saying what.
Its just a confusing mess.
This post was edited on 4/9/26 at 7:35 pm
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Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:29 pm to RiverCityTider
gotta admit, getting Iran to bomb Iran is some serious 3d chess, very stable genius stuff.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:29 pm to RiverCityTider
Two more weeks.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:31 pm to RiverCityTider
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There are drones being fired back and forth with Iran between factions.
Divide and conquer. Less work for the populace to handle.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:32 pm to RiverCityTider
To my knowledge, there are no IRGC reps going to Pakistan which only means the “agreement” Vance et al make will be worthless to those with the missiles (IRGC)
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:34 pm to RiverCityTider
It means that unless you're negotiating with a person (presumably Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf) who has a legitimate base of support within the country it isn't likely to mean much of anything.
Ghalibaf is the guy who was rumored to be our point of contact, and it seems to he the case that he is the one doing these negotiations. He is a member of the regime, once a high ranking IRGC commander, head of Iranian police, mayor of Tehran, and now a politician. He is a continuation of the regime, to the point that he has continued to advocate for the brutal crackdown on protesters.
Ghalibaf is the guy who was rumored to be our point of contact, and it seems to he the case that he is the one doing these negotiations. He is a member of the regime, once a high ranking IRGC commander, head of Iranian police, mayor of Tehran, and now a politician. He is a continuation of the regime, to the point that he has continued to advocate for the brutal crackdown on protesters.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:34 pm to idlewatcher
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To my knowledge, there are no IRGC reps going to Pakistan which only means the “agreement” Vance et al make will be worthless to those with the missiles (IRGC)
You mean like every agreement anyone has ever made with Iran since 1979?
Or is there a different type,of worthless?
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:36 pm to Rebel
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gotta admit, getting Iran to bomb Iran is some serious 3d chess, very stable genius stuff.
I have Iran civil war and michigan wins the tourney, Harlem Berry wins the Heisman in a parlay for +9500
1 down, 2 to go
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:38 pm to idlewatcher
This guy is the wild card. Head of Parliament. Former IRGC. A real evil mother. But he is heading to Pakistan. And that has pissed off much of the IRGC who are calling him traitor.
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (also spelled Qalibaf) is the current Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Islamic Consultative Assembly), a position he has held since 2020. A former IRGC commander and Tehran mayor, Ghalibaf is a hardliner who has recently been involved in negotiations regarding regional security and a potential peace deal with the U.S..
?United Against Nuclear Iran | UANI +4
Key Details about Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:
Role: Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.
Background: Born in 1961, he is a seasoned conservative figure, former Mayor of Tehran, and former Chief of Police.
Ideology: Governs as a hardliner with close alignment to Supreme Leader Khamenei.
2026 Activity: As of April 2026, he is heavily involved in high-stakes talks with the U.S. regarding a ceasefire and regional security, with reports indicating he may lead the Iranian delegation in negotiations.
Controversies: His tenure has been marked by allegations of corruption and embezzlement, particularly in 2022, which he has denied.
?Wikipedia +4
Ghalibaf has been re-elected as speaker multiple times by the parliament.
This post was edited on 4/9/26 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:41 pm to RiverCityTider
Sounds like the perfect candidate for a little collateral damage on bridge and power plant day II
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:41 pm to Bunk Moreland
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Two more weeks.
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Bunk Moreland
Have you given up?
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:47 pm to RiverCityTider
Everyone that could “negotiate “ is dead?
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:47 pm to RiverCityTider
So basically they’re begging for us to put boots on the ground.
Note to self:
When you bomb a country, make sure to wipe out everyone.
Note to self:
When you bomb a country, make sure to wipe out everyone.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:57 pm to RiverCityTider
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There is no single coherent Government.
Or that’s what they want us to think.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:59 pm to thermal9221
Could be Civil War and we end up with Qalibaf.
He seems more like a mafia Don than a religious fanatic.
He is the Devil. But he migh be willing to deal.
We are going to use him like we used ex ISIS Abu Mohammad al-Julani who in now the President of Syria wearing $1500 suits.
This is Trump's M.O.
He seems more like a mafia Don than a religious fanatic.
He is the Devil. But he migh be willing to deal.
We are going to use him like we used ex ISIS Abu Mohammad al-Julani who in now the President of Syria wearing $1500 suits.
This is Trump's M.O.
quote:
In 2025-2026, Donald Trump praised new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa—a former jihadist leader—as a "tough guy" and "strong leader" who could bring stability. Addressing al-Sharaa’s extremist past, Trump stated, "People said he's had a rough past. We have all had rough pasts,"
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Trump noted, "He comes from a very tough place... Tough guy. I like him".
This post was edited on 4/9/26 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 4/9/26 at 8:10 pm to RiverCityTider
Looks like we've turned Iran into Libya
Posted on 4/9/26 at 8:12 pm to RiverCityTider
It's almost like the president knows what he is doing.
Death by Drama
Death by Drama
Posted on 4/9/26 at 8:15 pm to RiverCityTider
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Its just a confusing mess.
Oh, rlly? Confirmation bias is in full effect.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 8:29 pm to RiverCityTider
Oh no, which side are the Panican's to be concerned about?
IKIK...
IKIK...
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