The bombing targets are all in population centers. Iranians are far more likely to rally around Nationalist ideas rather than fracture and begin infighting.
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Uhhh... I think John Bolton is trying to start his Iran war...
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The bombing targets are all in population centers. Iranians are far more likely to rally around Nationalist ideas rather than fracture and begin infighting.
The Russians would jump at the opportunity to put their ground-to-air missile batteries to a real life test. Bombing doesn't do shit unless you're putting boots on the ground afterwards. I don't see Iranians tossing flowers at passing Americans when bombs start dropping on their neighborhoods.
You honestly think Russia would directly engage the US military over Iran? Seriously?
I am in Iran and let me tell you that most people see this on the regime rather than on the US. Bolton in his previous works when he wasn't in the adminstration has suggested to arm seperationist movements in Iran in order to disintegrate Iran. I guess this is what US is trying to do here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Challenge_2002
I don't have the confidence that you do. Would the US Navy beat them? Probably but would it be worth the cost in lives? No. Not if Iran is actually still willing to cooperate.
I highly doubt there would ever be boots on the ground.
Russians are/ have been/ will in the future continue arming Iran.
Russia loves proxy wars
You really don't understand the type of destruction that would transpire if the US started a war with Iran.
https://www.vox.com/world/2018/7/23/17602480/trump-tweet-iran-threat-war
Any type of attempt to destroy their enrichment facilities will likely fail. If the US wants to prevent their nuclear program from succeeding, it's going to take a full land invasion or the literal destruction of the nation through years of prolonged bombings, which would send the entire area into chaos for the fact you're forcing Iran to become a failed state.
You're not going to be looking at an Iraq or Afghanistan war, you're going to be looking down the barrel of Vietnam 2.0 casualty wise in respect to US troops.
And that's not even talking about the economic disaster such a war would cause globally.
Yes, the US can mop the floor against basically any nation on Earth. That's never been in question, the question is always "at what cost".
Direct? No
But they will be blatantly funding and arming Iran for the prolonged asymmetrical war that would be waged.
Russia hasn't sold Iran any equipment in the last 8 years. Iran has been trying to buy S-300 for 10 years but Russia refuses. Not S-500 or S-400 but the vintage S-300.
If Russia directly provides them weapons to use against the US military, it would be hard to call that a proxy war.
That challenge is nearing 20 years old and in itself the story isn't reported to full accuracy from my understanding of it.
It's pretty much not possible for the US to "lose" a direct conventional war against Iran, but the question is how much damage could Iran do to the US and simply the region/global economy at large as part of retaliation.
Um, that's what a proxy war is.
Iran has been funding and arming insurgents all around the region since America invaded in the early 2000's
Probably beat them? If the US Navy wanted, it would wipe Iran off the map with ease.
Again, given what the US rolling out there (aircraft carrier, various bombers, etc.), it would seem incredibly unlikely the US is actually planning a war against Iran unless the goal is to just pancake them - which would not be the goal. It is likely just deterrence and nothing more.
Saber-rattling. Going to war at all, especially right now, would be beyond stupid, even for the current administration.
We don't even know if the F-35 can beat the S-400, or what our older fighters can do against the S-300. In fact Russia completed their sale of S-300 to Iran in 2017. I am sure the Russians would love to find out how well their "antiquated" system works against western planes. More to the point, Russia is still arming Iran with missiles and vehicles, this isn't going to change any time soon.
If that were a concern, Russia would simply launder the weapons through intermediaries. Russia was directly arming Bashir, so I don't think they care about how many levels removed from the proxy fight they are
My fear is not US military as I believe they act somewhat responsible but the thing is basically everybody in the region hates Iran and Iranians. From ISIS, Alqaeda, Taliban ... to state actors like Saudi Arabia, Emaratis, Israel, Azerbaijan.
Like I said I don't think US is interested in going to war with Iran but put just enough pressure that starts a civil war in Iran and turn it into a failed state. Like what coalition did to Libya.
Exactly. It's funny how often Trump is made into some kind of war monger. The dude is fucking awful, but he's also an isolationist. He'll talk tough, but at the end of the day, he isn't likely to actually start a major war.
That's something John Bolton have long suggested should be US's Iran strategy.
Trump is planning on sanctioning companies which are assisting Iran with the deal. For example Russia is sending yellowcake to Iran in exchange for their enriched uranium. This means that Iran soon will have to do produce yellowcake themselves. That would mean the Iran deal is dead.
Although I think Trump is not seeking civil war/regime change. Well we're talking about Trump so you never know, but it wouldn't make sense. With Iraq the US sought allies, both inside and outside Iraq. The US isn't doing that, an impoverished/starving population usually loses it's will to fight. They are aiming at starving all their revenue and force them to the negotiating table. That will not happen.
Although I think Trump is not seeking civil war/regime change. Well we're talking about Trump so you never know, but it wouldn't make sense. With Iraq the US sought allies, both inside and outside Iraq. The US isn't doing that, an impoverished/starving population usually loses it's will to fight. They are aiming at starving all their revenue and force them to the negotiating table. That will not happen.
Yes it seems like Iran is just exiting the deal preemptively hours before US sanction just to save some dignity because after tomorrow's sanctions, there is no way the deal could continue.
And the starvation part is already happening. The thing is I have already accepted that I am going to starve but I'm worried that after this successful strategy US will continue to do this to everybody in the world they don't like. Starving population to get their own way like it's an 18th century empire and from what I gather, US population also like this tactic so probably hundreds of millions of other people will suffer in the coming decades.
If I am a soldier in Iraq I would be fucking livid at these assholes. They've just made the soldiers' lives a lot more dangerous.
This will not end the way Trump and Bibi think it will.
This will not end the way Trump and Bibi think it will.
US won't be entering a full blown war against Iran anytime soon, that would fuck over the ME big time, Iran is not a small time player, it is a regional power house who effectively controls Iraq, Syria and Lebanon with influence reaching Yemen and Bahrain.
Their poorest and least equipped militias in Yemen managed to stave off a billion dollar Saudi Machine and managed to strike their main airfields with home made SRBM's.
Their most elite equipped militias, Hezbollah, humiliated the IDF back in 2006 and changed the course in their favor in Syria.
I have no doubt that in the case of a full out war, Khamenei can call for all able bodied men across Shiadom for a holy defense much like Khomeini did and you'll have tens of thousands answering even more so than than they did back during the Iran-Iraq war. Some people like to paint the regime in Iran as unpopular, from first hand experience, I can certify that millions in Iran will view a US/Saudi attack as another Karbala.
The US can bomb via airstrikes and Iran can retaliate against he US fleet, problem is how willing are both sides to escalate.
As for sanctions, Iran survived worse during the Iran-Iraq war, Rouhani needs to keep the Europeans as allies but at the same time needs to send a message than Iran won't be fooled, we'll see tomorrow how it plays out.
Their poorest and least equipped militias in Yemen managed to stave off a billion dollar Saudi Machine and managed to strike their main airfields with home made SRBM's.
Their most elite equipped militias, Hezbollah, humiliated the IDF back in 2006 and changed the course in their favor in Syria.
I have no doubt that in the case of a full out war, Khamenei can call for all able bodied men across Shiadom for a holy defense much like Khomeini did and you'll have tens of thousands answering even more so than than they did back during the Iran-Iraq war. Some people like to paint the regime in Iran as unpopular, from first hand experience, I can certify that millions in Iran will view a US/Saudi attack as another Karbala.
The US can bomb via airstrikes and Iran can retaliate against he US fleet, problem is how willing are both sides to escalate.
As for sanctions, Iran survived worse during the Iran-Iraq war, Rouhani needs to keep the Europeans as allies but at the same time needs to send a message than Iran won't be fooled, we'll see tomorrow how it plays out.
Current economic situation in Iran is way worse than war time. Just a fling and it'll be like Venezuela situation X10 because of far less forgiving environment of Iran and all the terrorist groups in Middle East and other state actors who hate Iran.
Iran is not allies with Europe. Certainly not western Europe. The closest thing they have to an "ally" is Russia.
I wonder how many of the Joint Chiefs threatened to resign before standing there to be mannequins for these warmongering fucks.
You'll notice that all the political mouthpieces mumbled garbage about threats to staff and amazing sattelite data, while the military has to play the adult and clean up another White House concocted soap opera.
Our foreign affairs are run by psychotic clowns with a license to kill.
What Rouhani said: Iran will stop all its voluntary restriction that it was doing out of good will and build trust. If within 60 days, Europe's financial vehicle doesn't become operational Iran will probably walk out completely.
Yes. And there are also some parts of the deal which allow Iran to scale back its commitment if other signatories don't do theirs. Iran will stop selling its enriched Uranium and heavy water. If the economic pressure is not stepped back in 60 days, enrichment of higher purity will start and Arak reactor will be developed by Iran.
Seems pretty obvious Trump's going to go along with whatever Boltan wants to do in Iran under the guise of war helping his approval rating going into the election.
Hopefully there's enough career military officials who will dispute the "intelligence" Boltan is throwing around and if not outright refuse the orders of Trump at least bog it down in bureaucracy before starting another international crisis.
Remember, the President does reserve the right to deploy troops for effectively 90 days (60 days of full presence, 30-day withdrawl period) without Congressional consent. Thanks War Powers Resolution.
Unless Putin thinks the juice isn't worth the squeeze with potential armed conflict between the US and Iran, and impresses that upon Trump, Boltan will essentially become the commander-in-chief on this matter.
That's a pretty bad example to use because of how terribly flawed that simulation was.
I think a nation that has endured many economic sanctions and multiple coup attempts is going to be significantly more difficult to wage any kind of war.
Also it just takes one downed airplane or burning ship for US public opinion to be against this war. This administration is simply too stupid to pull it off in any way they can dream
Also it just takes one downed airplane or burning ship for US public opinion to be against this war. This administration is simply too stupid to pull it off in any way they can dream
French have said that what Iran did is likely breach of the deal and they are still assessing the situation but they will probably start sanction snap-back process.
If Trump wins re-election, I could totally see Republicans will be happy to start a war and invade Iran in Trump's 2nd term.
no they haven't, what iran has done today is still within their rights as part of the deal, and france has said they'll consider putting the sanctions back on IF iran acts outside of the deal.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ns-tehran-over-negative-actions-idUSKCN1SE0NP
You're Iranian? I really hope this scenario can be avoided. In theory Iran should have enough money to provide food security, they still shipped over 1 million BPD in the last months, and humanitairian goods are officially exempted from sanctions. Then again, both Trump and the IRI don't care at all about the Iranian population. I hope the rest of the world learned from the worst-case scenario of the Iraqi sanctions and assist with food and medicine.
I think Iran is already outside of the deal's limits for amount enriched Uranium but the deal allows for 60 days of possession of extra Uranium before it's considered a breach.
It's strange when they talk about deal. What deal exactly?
Iran can't sell oil. Can't buy airplane even from Airbus. Can't even buy cars like Peugeot and Renault from France! lol
JCPOA is a joke right now and everyone knows it. They just talk about it for making Trump back to it, but he won't back.
Iran can't sell oil. Can't buy airplane even from Airbus. Can't even buy cars like Peugeot and Renault from France! lol
JCPOA is a joke right now and everyone knows it. They just talk about it for making Trump back to it, but he won't back.
Haven't Russians and us troops had direct confrontations in Syria.
It's not about what Trump wants. If Bolton and Pompeo both want a war they will be able to convince Trump to start a war. Iran is a big country, so the USA will need a lot of troops if an invasion is part of the plan.