It's possible that this is what convinced Trump to do it now:
Didn't see this posted yet, in my quick browse through this thread.
I have no idea if Soleimani had a competent second in command in place. But the man was extremely well-connected and had a devious and cunning mind, losing that is no small thing for Iran, even if the overall consequences end up being in its favor.
Saw this as well but doubt it, Iran would be insanely stupid to launch attacks from their own territory instead of using their proxies in Iraq, only increases the chances of Trump actually hitting targets inside Iran.SourceIranian news agency, Fars news, is reporting that Iran has lunched ballistic missile attack on US bases in Iraq.
Based on Twitter reports (which should be taken with a grain of salt) it is pretty significant attack with "dozens of missiles". I suspect that will lead to further escalation.SourceIranian news agency, Fars news, is reporting that Iran has lunched ballistic missile attack on US bases in Iraq.
I'm literally dying of stress. Those of you who don't have to fear wars and the like are very lucky.
Iran had previously specifically said that the retaliation will be from Iran and Iran will take full responsibility.Saw this as well but doubt it, Iran would be insanely stupid to launch attacks from their own territory instead of using their proxies in Iraq, only increases the chances of Trump actually hitting targets inside Iran.
SourceIranian news agency, Fars news, is reporting that Iran has lunched ballistic missile attack on US bases in Iraq.
I'm literally dying of stress. Those of you who don't have to fear wars and the like are very lucky.
U.S. defense official confirms that Al Asad air base in Iraq's Anbar province has been hit by at least six rockets tonight. Additional details unclear. But very credible source.
That would be an unpopular war, even on the right. I think Iran's counting on Trump not being willing to risk it in an election year.I hope this isn't true, because Trump and his supporters will take as justification to declare war on Iran.
That would be an unpopular war, even on the right. I think Iran's counting on Trump not being willing to risk it in an election year.
It seems like an odd move by Iran. I think the world expected asymmetrical attacks and would have had some understanding of them. A direct attack like this, however, will be perceived as an additional escalation and will shift some countries views on the issue I suspect.
If true is absolutely stupid. Iran has just signed their regime change...
Are you in Iran?
Trump isn't going to nuke Iran. Fucking hell...It doesn't matter where you are if the response is nuclear. Once those dominoes start to fall we are all completely and utterly fucked.
I'm in Tehran. I just hope Trump doesn't lunch a nuclear attack. I just want a heads up if I'm going to die.
He is crazy.
Which is why Trump shouldn't be aiding the hardliners with his bullshit.Holy shit. This is a good reminder that even though Trump is unhinged, so are the Iranian leaders.
Dude. Trumps fucking crazy. Not good crazy, he's rabid dog hopped up on speed diet pills crazy
I wouldn't take that bet.Iran is willing to bet Trump is not going to go to war during an election year.
And yet...
Yeah, I'm not pretending I or anyone anywhere has any idea how this is going to go, including the people making decisions on both sides.Trump is not like past presidents, his self control is much lower.
I mean that was clear for months. They were trying to put limpet mines on ships, killed an American contractor and attacked the Saudi oil facility. They were taking escalatory steps themselves before Trump escalated it to an extreme degree.Holy shit. This is a good reminder that even though Trump is unhinged, so are the Iranian leaders.
Radioactive cloud would go straight toward Israel, You're free of nuclear fire.I'm in Tehran. I just hope Trump doesn't lunch a nuclear attack. I just want a heads up if I'm going to die.