- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Official US/Israel vs Iran war thread
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:21 am to hawgfaninc
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:21 am to hawgfaninc
Loading Twitter/X Embed...
If tweet fails to load, click here. quote:
Senior Islamic Republic generals were sheltering in deep bunkers while ordinary soldiers on the ground were left unprotected, Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command, told Iran International. Cooper said he had observed the pattern across multiple locations, adding "The generals are protected. The people are not."
1
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:22 am to hawgfaninc
Loading Twitter/X Embed...
If tweet fails to load, click here. quote:
UAE MOD: “The UAE Air Defense Forces intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones from Iran today. Since the start of Iran’s attacks, 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,826 drones have been intercepted.
These attacks killed 2 UAE service members, a Moroccan civilian contractor, and 8 foreign civilians, injuring 169 others of multiple nationalities. The Ministry remains on high alert to protect the nation’s security, sovereignty, and stability.”
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:22 am to bigjoe1
Why does the IRGC need boys to fill their ranks? The Economist and the left say the IRGC is winning.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:23 am to hawgfaninc
Seeing this make the rounds on X but I have not found out if it is confirmed or not. If so though, holy shite they booby trapped IRGC food supply. 
Loading Twitter/X Embed...
If tweet fails to load, click here. quote:
The IRGC has halted the distribution of these food packages and warned people not to approach them. It's unclear how many others have exploded so far.
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 8:24 am
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:24 am to hawgfaninc
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:28 am to hawgfaninc
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:33 am to hawgfaninc
Loading Twitter/X Embed...
If tweet fails to load, click here. quote:
A video published in state media shows that the Islamic Republic has armed a number of its female supporters with weapons in the streets and public places of Iranshahr.
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 8:40 am
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:37 am to hawgfaninc
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:38 am to hawgfaninc
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:39 am to hawgfaninc
democrates will demand that masks must be removed to avoid threatening just like ICE
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:46 am to hawgfaninc
quote:
Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Interview with Reuters Global Managing Editor for World News Mark Bendeich, 23 March 2026
quote:
Bendeich: Is the US any longer a reliable, steady partner?
Minister: The US is now a revisionist power. For 80 years, the US was the underwriter for a system of globalisation based on UN Charter principles, multilateralism, territorial integrity, sovereign equality. It actually heralded an unprecedented and unique period of global prosperity and peace. Of course there were exceptions. And of course, the Cold War was still in effect for at least half of the last 80 years. But generally, for those of us who were non-communists, who ran open economies, who provided first world infrastructure, together with a hardworking disciplined people, we had unprecedented opportunities. The story of Singapore, with a per capita GDP of 500 US dollars in 1965. Now, [it is] somewhere between 80,000 to 90,000 US dollars. It would not have happened if it had not been for this unprecedented period, basically Pax Americana and then turbocharged by the reform and opening of China for decades. It has been unprecedented. It has been great for many of us. In fact, I will say, for all of us, if you look back 80 years. But now, whether you like it or not, objectively, this period has ended. There is no point trying to assign blame or pejorative adjectives. That is not helpful. Basically, the underwriter of this world order has now become a revisionist power, and some people would even say a disruptor. But the larger point is that the erosion of norms, processes, and institutions that underpinned a remarkable period of peace and prosperity; that foundation has gone. What you are seeing now, whether you watch the war in Ukraine, in the Middle East or elsewhere, including in Asia, to me these are symptoms of the underlying tectonic rupture. Big powers and even lesser powers have a more narrow definition of national interest. [They] are willing to weaponise all levers in their hands. You look at the weaponisation of currency, weaponisation of technology, weaponisation of critical minerals, weaponisation of trade interdependency, which were supposed to keep us at peace with one another- now it becomes yet another portal for exploitation. You end up with a world in which strategic trust has dropped. Everyone has to assume the worst. You are more likely to assign nefarious motives towards others, even when in fact, they are just trying to take precautions and engage. So just trying to take the world as it is, rather than trying to assign blame or to use pejorative adjectives.
LINK
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:46 am to hawgfaninc
Loading Twitter/X Embed...
If tweet fails to load, click here. quote:
Top Overnight News
The Pentagon is developing military options for a "final blow" in Iran that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign: Axios
President Trump has told associates in recent days that he wants to avoid a protracted war in Iran and that he hopes to bring the conflict to an end in the coming weeks. The president has privately informed advisers he thinks the conflict is in its final stages, urging them to stick to the four-to-six-week timeline he has outlined publicly, according to people familiar with the matter. WSJ
Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue. Jerusalem Post
Trump administration officials are examining what a potential spike in oil prices as high as $200 a barrel would mean for the economy, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign senior officials are studying the possible fallout from extreme scenarios for the Iran war. BBG
On the stage and sidelines of a global energy conference in Houston, CEOs painted a much bleaker picture: Financial markets aren’t accurately reflecting the gravity of the crisis, the war is crippling the world’s fuel supplies, and the industry’s Middle East operations are at risk, they said. WSJ
Hong Kong is weighing “big bang” tax cuts that may allow many asset managers to earn their performance fees free of all levies. FT
Norway’s central bank said it’ll probably raise its benchmark rate at one of its forthcoming meetings. Officials left it at 4% today, as expected. BBG
Germany has plans for the EU to squeeze US tech, drug supplies and manufacturers in its next dispute with Trump. The goal is to create a consensus among bloc members on how to best use their leverage. BBG
Gulf and European allies are closely watching and growing concerned about the lack of momentum towards negotiations to end the conflict or even put a ceasefire into place. CNN
An Ares-managed $23 billion private credit fund posted its steepest monthly loss on record in February. BBG
Global investors are on track to withdraw a record amount from Asian EM equities excluding China, as surging oil prices due to the Middle East conflict cloud the region’s outlook. BBG
White House confirms that US President Trump is to hold a cabinet meeting is to be held from 10:00EDT/14:00GMT on Thursday.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:50 am to hawgfaninc
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:51 am to Decatur
Status quo vs change
Tale as old as time
Tale as old as time
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:52 am to hawgfaninc
Loading Twitter/X Embed...
If tweet fails to load, click here. quote:
JUST IN: Iran is being absolutely eviscerated on the world stage for recruiting 12-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN to assist in the war
"We lowered the minimum age to 12."
This is what the regime calls "winning?"
Give up already. Stop DESTROYING your youth!
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:58 am to Decatur
quote:
You end up with a world in which strategic trust has dropped.
Well the US has been getting screwed during the whole time she describes so she can just take that "trust" and shove it.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:58 am to hawgfaninc
Loading Twitter/X Embed...
If tweet fails to load, click here. quote:
IRAN LAYS OUT TERMS, WARNS OF U.S. “DECEPTION”
Iran has formally responded to a U.S. proposal via intermediaries and is awaiting a reply, according to a source cited by Tasnim News Agency.
Tehran’s conditions include an end to hostilities, guarantees the war won’t resume, clear reparations, and a ceasefire across all fronts and allied groups. It also insists its control over the Strait of Hormuz is a legal right and a safeguard for any agreement.
The source added that Iran distrusts U.S. intentions, calling the negotiations a “deception” aimed at shaping global opinion, keeping oil prices low, and buying time for potential further military action.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:02 am to BayouBengal51
They did that in their war with Iraq.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:06 am to hawgfaninc
a useful reply might be pictures of the irgc leadership houses where they are hiding
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:12 am to Decatur
quote:
There is no point trying to assign blame or pejorative adjectives. That is not helpful.
Next sentence.
quote:
Basically, the underwriter of this world order has now become a revisionist power, and some people would even say a disruptor.
Page 463 of 846
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News