At this point. It must be a misdirection. Otherwise it's one of the most humiliating things I've ever witnessed.

In Persian, we have a saying: “Mard o gholesh,” meaning a person’s worth is measured by their word. Given that Trump backed out of his promise, it’s no surprise that Iran’s terrorist regime is now mocking him.

I’m holding onto hope that he’s waiting for assets to be moved into the region. We probably only get one bite at this apple.

Yep. They had no intention of stopping the executions. 😢

nah. he isn’t gonna do anything. i hope to be wrong but he serves his master in moscow, not the side of good

I think it is, or else all this build up would be for nothing.

He's still moving strike forces, bomber and others into Diego Garcia. We're not done here.

I think Trump has waited for the Iranians to declare Martial Law to get citizens safely off the streets and let the Iranian military fill the streets so when he sends air fire the citizens will be safely out of the way.. 🤔

🕊️ Free the people of Iran 🕊️ 🤔 agreed 🤔 🕰️ Time will tell.. Time is limited.. The World is watching 🕰️

This is Trump:

The USA will act on its own time and choosing and never announces the day or time. Trump has already stated those (IRGC) and others who committed the heinous crimes will pay with the ultimate sacrifice, their lives.

@davereaboi Misdirection Don’t forget, they tried to assassinate him

Be patient.

The USS Abraham Lincoln's SG is nearly in the Gulf outside Iran, another carrier departed for the Mediterranean. Non-essential staff were evacuated from various bases in the area, and elite combat units were transferred from Europe to the middle east. This all implies a strike.

I'm telling you Trump is way to much of a narcissist to be letting them talk shit like this without saying anything. Look it at it from a fellow psychopath POV, Trump doesn't care what they're saying because as far as he is concerned they are already dead.

It’s TACO Trump. 😒

Military assets en route. Some arriving this weekend, the rest next weekend. Anyone’s guess when it will happen but most analysts predicting weekend 24-25 Jan. We are all praying for the Iranian people.

Have you seen Witkoff's "demands" ? NOTHING about freeing prisoners or stop killing. They're betraying the Iranian with the same BS used to justify betraying Ukraine. Soon they'll say that Iranian opposition is an "obstacle to peace" & don't have the cards

Not that this will bring any calm to your current situation, but here’s a snapshot of how our current president thinks and reacts in short. Carrot and stick. He offers an off ramp. If you take it- you may live. If you don’t take it, you may be unlived.

In my option: the attack planned for last week was stopped to wait for the carrier task force to arrive. The POTUS wants a quick win, with an all hands on deck approach. He is currently stalling until the task force arrives.

I still want to vomit every time I read it.

Javid Shah

Understand something about Pres Trump. He says things to throw people off and try to get them to let their guard down. When terrorist let their guard down, they make mistakes, show themselves or start communicating on their cell phones or laptops. Sun Tzu, The Art of War, talks of deception being very important in warfare, here is a quick breakdown: "Sun Tzu famously stated, "All warfare is based on deception," meaning commanders must mislead the enemy by appearing weak when strong, inactive when active, near when far, and vice versa, to create opportunities for surprise attacks, lure them into traps, and gain psychological advantage, ultimately aiming for victory with minimal fighting by controlling the enemy's perceptions and inducing mistakes, a practice vital for securing the state. Key principles of deception in The Art of War: Feigning Weakness/Strength: Appear incapable when capable, and strong when weak, to trick the enemy into underestimating you or overextending themselves. Manipulating Perception of Distance: Make the enemy believe you are far away when near, and near when far, forcing them to misposition their forces. Creating Opportunities: Tempt greedy opponents or exploit chaotic situations, turning enemy strengths or emotions (like anger) into weaknesses. Controlling Information: Conceal your true intentions and strength, even from your own troops initially, ensuring they only share in the victory, not the risky planning. Psychological Warfare: Use guile and misdirection to control the enemy's beliefs, forcing them to make misguided decisions, which leads to their defeat. How deception achieves victory: Reduces Hardship: Successful deception leads to quicker, less costly victories, preserving lives and resources. Creates Advantage: It allows a general to transform weak positions into strong ones, bait into traps, and distance into proximity, controlling the battle's outcome. Induces Mistakes: By confusing the enemy and making them adapt, you reveal their patterns and vulnerabilities, creating openings for your strategy."

47 is not naive. Something is going to happen.

Sadly I agree, while I have always given Trump room to either finish a task as he sees fit or at least demonstrate why a particular course of action isn’t viable, his rhetoric in this regard was unambiguous. I’m disheartened, and if I’m feeling that in safety it’s unimaginable the despair that must be sweeping Iran. The monster that is the ayatollah is laughing and mocking all while he murders truly the bravest people in the world.

He went real quiet on Sulemani before he whacked him. Ignore rhetoric - large warships are steaming toward the gulf - actions louder than words

You will notice that statement didn’t turn around two carrier groups headed for the Middle East

He has encouraged Iranian citizens to put themselves in harms way by protesting- this is not humiliation- that is evil.

Why is USS Lincoln en route to Gul of Persia? Why are fighters moving to Diego Garcia?

No evil regime ends without a killshot. If not a killshot, then it's a long drawn out affair that consumes millions of lives. Misdirection to obtsin a killshot is strategy.

Have faith. Help is on the way, it’s just taking longer than we all want to make sure the operation is 💯 successful. But right now, -Th USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier & its Carrier Strike Group is headed to the Middle East, which includes approx 80 aircraft, guided-missile destroyers & an attack submarine - The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carriers is also reported to be redirected to the M.E. - additionally, arial refueling tankers, heavy transports, fighter jets, bombers, drones, and missile defense systems are on their way or already in the region. It’s coming…

Absolutely, it feels unreal—either a setup or a shocking lapse in judgment. Hard to watch without cringing.

JD Vance enters the chat:

Mr. President @realDonaldTrump, Iranians hear your support and draw hope from it. They are unarmed and suffering under brutal repression. We respectfully ask you to stand with the people of Iran and help protect civilian lives. History will remember. #FreeIran #KingRezaPahlavi