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re: Official US/Israel vs Iran war thread

Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:38 pm to
Posted by TulsaSooner78
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:38 pm to
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Israel did not force the US to act on their schedule.


Marco Rubio - March 2nd, 2026:

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"We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties."


In other words, if Israel had waited longer, then we also would have waited longer. Israel took the initiative. We had no choice other than to go along, i.e., we were forced.
Posted by hawgfaninc
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:51 pm to
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In other words, here’s my opinion.

fifty
Posted by hawgfaninc
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:53 pm to
Posted by TulsaSooner78
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:58 pm to
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fifty


50 what?

I'm on record as being supportive of our actions to date.

I was surprised Rubio said what he said, but there is no denying that he said it.

I want us to finish the job decisively - regime change and control of the "nuclear dust".

ETA: I also have skin in the game. One of my stepsons serves on a guided missile destroyer. Last we heard from him 3 weeks ago, they had been ordered to join the blockade. Not sure if they have made it there yet.
This post was edited on 5/8/26 at 3:27 pm
Posted by wdhalgren
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 3:30 pm to
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In other words, if Israel had waited longer, then we also would have waited longer. Israel took the initiative. We had no choice other than to go along, i.e., we were forced.


It was planned months in advance. US intelligence called in the strike. I'm sure Rubio had his reasons for saying what he did, but President Trump was planning for that go date and he approved it on that go date. We had a choice because it was Trump's decision to make.
This post was edited on 5/8/26 at 3:35 pm
Posted by BayouBengal51
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 3:36 pm to
Posted by FlyDownTheField83
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 3:37 pm to
I hope your stepson comes home okay.

I have been, and will continue to be critical of this war for Israel. However, we should all support and wish the best for every single one of our military personnel.
Posted by BayouBengal51
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 3:42 pm to
Posted by BayouBengal51
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 3:49 pm to
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I'm pretty sure the USN will respond back in a decisive manner as well.
Posted by Aguga
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:01 pm to
I’m sure they really mean it this time.
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Posted by hawgfaninc
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:03 pm to
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

"HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Washington on Friday with HE Vice President of the friendly United States of America, J. D. Vance.

Discussion during the meeting focused on the close strategic cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United States of America, and ways to support and strengthen it in various fields. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the region and the Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in a way that contributes to enhancing security and stability in the region.

During the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need for all parties to engage with the ongoing mediation efforts, to pave the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a comprehensive agreement that achieves lasting peace in the region."
Posted by PsychTiger
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:09 pm to
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Good thing the IRGC didn’t think of this…


They’re fascists not communists, though the distinction is a fine one.
Posted by PsychTiger
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:15 pm to
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And they attended the classified briefings and said it was an incomplete plan.


AGGIES underwent an MRI of the brain and the Neurologist said it was an incomplete scan.
Posted by hawgfaninc
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:24 pm to
Posted by TigerBait1971
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:29 pm to
Dang. And I thought my boss was an a-hole.
Posted by BayouBengal51
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:39 pm to
Posted by Free888
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:47 pm to
Looking at the tip of the UAE that enters the Strait, I’m surprised they haven’t thought about building a canal on their territory that negates the need for Iran.
Posted by lsuconnman
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 5:00 pm to
Some professor did an analysis and it would take a decade and cost like $50 billion. C/b analysis was Iranians would set the tolls at rates that would ultimately keep it from happening.
Posted by Pfft
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 5:35 pm to
I think the mountains in that area go up to 3000 feet. shite let Elon build a tunnel.
Posted by pensacola
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 5:38 pm to
So, when is the next deadline, or else?
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