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IN erstwhile IL-38 MPA launching DRDO TAL (Torpedo Advanced Light) from its aft Internal Weapons Bay (IWB) TAL is certified for air launch from both helicopters & fixed wing aircrafts Inset pic shows 2 x TAL torpedos with their Flight In Air Mechanism (FIAM) inside IWB of IL-38

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🇨🇳🇮🇱🇮🇷 China didn’t pick a side in the Iran war, it picked both. The magnets inside Israel’s Arrow interceptors are Chinese-processed rare earths, while the navigation system guiding Iran’s Fattah-2 missiles is also from China. According to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, nearly every major U.S-aligned interceptor system, Patriot, THAAD, Arrow, David’s Sling, relies on Chinese rare earth processing for the magnets that make guidance, steering, and targeting possible. No magnets, no interception, and right now, there is no backup plan. China controls roughly 90% of the rare earth supply chain. The U.S imports 100% of its finished magnets. To match that with domestic production will take a decade, minimum. Iran’s arsenal, Fattah-2, Emad, Kheibar Shekan, even Shahed drones, leans heavily on Chinese inputs: satellite navigation via BeiDou, propellants, electronics, and components. Add Russian and Chinese satellite imagery, and you get targeting precision layered on top of supply dependence. Why this matters: Both sides are burning through their stockpiles. Israel has already expended a significant share of its Arrow and David’s Sling interceptors. Iran is launching barrages that are equally finite, especially as production sites get hit with airstrikes. And every launch, defensive or offensive, tightens their dependency on China.
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Mario Nawfal

465,189 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

RC-135 Deployments Signal Imminent Attack: Myths and Realities of Iran's Military Power The RC-135 is a family of large reconnaissance aircraft operated by the ISAF. These jets are designed for ISR missions, providing near real-time data to military commanders and national leaders. The primary variant focuses on detecting, identifying, and geolocating electromagnetic signals, such as communications, radar emissions, and electronic warfare activities. Based on past experience, the early arrival of these aircraft often signals that an attack may be very close. But what about Iran, what capabilities does it actually have? There are many myths surrounding Iran's military power. Here are some key points: 1. Israel did not overfly Iran during the 12-day war This is implausible. Most part of the munitions used included bombs like the GBU-28 and GBU-31, both with ranges under 25 km, which suggests they could only have been dropped from inside Iranian territory. 2. Iranian missiles have poor accuracy In 2025, several Iranian missiles were launched against targets in Erbil, Iraq, with excellent precision. During the 12-day war, Iran struck the Weizmann Institute and the Haifa refinery with high accuracy, as well as some Israeli launchers, all in an environment of heavy jamming. The truth is that Iranian missile accuracy depends on the model. Iran has missiles in its arsenal that are more than 15 years old, but there is no evidence that the precision of its modern anti-ship missiles is deficient. 3. Iranian air defenses are of very poor quality This cannot be stated with absolute certainty because they were never fully tested. Israel's ground sabotage operations were highly effective, successfully disabling radars and most short-range air defense systems. Iran does not keep its long- and medium-range air defenses permanently deployed, and consequently none of them were destroyed during the 12 days of war. 4. Iran has no radars capable of detecting stealth aircraft In 2024, Iranian radars locked onto Israeli F-35s while they were still over Iraqi territory. In 2025, Iranian-supplied radars integrated into missile batteries in Yemen also locked onto and fired at U.S. F-35s on multiple occasions, nearly downing one. 5. The high technology of U.S. ships and aircraft will paralyze Iranian weapons This would only happen if the Iranians turned their systems off, as reportedly occurred in the Venezuela case. So far, Iranian equipment has proven extremely resistant to interference. Shahed drones continue to operate accurately, and after years of Western efforts, they have not been successfully jammed. This will pose a major challenge for the Americans. 6. The U.S. Carrier Strike Group will easily crush the Iranian navy They would destroy Iran's large ships in minutes, but they would face enormous difficulty against mini-submarines, USVs, UAVs, UUVs, and fast attack craft equipped with missiles. In additional, the U.S. drones would not have complete freedom for target acquisition and would have to rely on LEO/ISR sats. Iran possesses drones like the Karrar, a jet-powered interceptor equipped with air-to-air missiles that can operate at 15,000 meters to deny U.S. drones freedom of action. The Israelis lost an unknown number of drones during the 12-day war, though losses were reported. Summary Does Iran have any advantage? At sea, against the current Carrier Strike Group and considering all of Iran's resources, I would say Iran holds an advantage, evidenced by factors such as missile range, number of containers, tubes, VLS cells, drones, mines, submarines, anti-ship missiles, and other assets. However, once the focus shifts from the sea to the air, the American advantage is overwhelming, both in satellite intelligence and in combat aviation. And this is the type of war the Americans know best.
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RC-135 Deployments Signal Imminent Attack: Myths and Realities of Iran's Military Power The RC-135 is a family of large reconnaissance aircraft operated by the ISAF. These jets are designed for ISR missions, providing near real-time data to military commanders and national leaders. The primary variant focuses on detecting, identifying, and geolocating electromagnetic signals, such as communications, radar emissions, and electronic warfare activities. Based on past experience, the early arrival of these aircraft often signals that an attack may be very close. But what about Iran, what capabilities does it actually have? There are many myths surrounding Iran's military power. Here are some key points: 1. Israel did not overfly Iran during the 12-day war This is implausible. Most part of the munitions used included bombs like the GBU-28 and GBU-31, both with ranges under 25 km, which suggests they could only have been dropped from inside Iranian territory. 2. Iranian missiles have poor accuracy In 2025, several Iranian missiles were launched against targets in Erbil, Iraq, with excellent precision. During the 12-day war, Iran struck the Weizmann Institute and the Haifa refinery with high accuracy, as well as some Israeli launchers, all in an environment of heavy jamming. The truth is that Iranian missile accuracy depends on the model. Iran has missiles in its arsenal that are more than 15 years old, but there is no evidence that the precision of its modern anti-ship missiles is deficient. 3. Iranian air defenses are of very poor quality This cannot be stated with absolute certainty because they were never fully tested. Israel's ground sabotage operations were highly effective, successfully disabling radars and most short-range air defense systems. Iran does not keep its long- and medium-range air defenses permanently deployed, and consequently none of them were destroyed during the 12 days of war. 4. Iran has no radars capable of detecting stealth aircraft In 2024, Iranian radars locked onto Israeli F-35s while they were still over Iraqi territory. In 2025, Iranian-supplied radars integrated into missile batteries in Yemen also locked onto and fired at U.S. F-35s on multiple occasions, nearly downing one. 5. The high technology of U.S. ships and aircraft will paralyze Iranian weapons This would only happen if the Iranians turned their systems off, as reportedly occurred in the Venezuela case. So far, Iranian equipment has proven extremely resistant to interference. Shahed drones continue to operate accurately, and after years of Western efforts, they have not been successfully jammed. This will pose a major challenge for the Americans. 6. The U.S. Carrier Strike Group will easily crush the Iranian navy They would destroy Iran's large ships in minutes, but they would face enormous difficulty against mini-submarines, USVs, UAVs, UUVs, and fast attack craft equipped with missiles. In additional, the U.S. drones would not have complete freedom for target acquisition and would have to rely on LEO/ISR sats. Iran possesses drones like the Karrar, a jet-powered interceptor equipped with air-to-air missiles that can operate at 15,000 meters to deny U.S. drones freedom of action. The Israelis lost an unknown number of drones during the 12-day war, though losses were reported. Summary Does Iran have any advantage? At sea, against the current Carrier Strike Group and considering all of Iran's resources, I would say Iran holds an advantage, evidenced by factors such as missile range, number of containers, tubes, VLS cells, drones, mines, submarines, anti-ship missiles, and other assets. However, once the focus shifts from the sea to the air, the American advantage is overwhelming, both in satellite intelligence and in combat aviation. And this is the type of war the Americans know best.

Patricia Marins

30,566 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

🚨12 HOUR NEWS RECAP 1.⁠ Trump has not yet decided whether the U.S will participate in attacks on Iran's nuclear and military programs. The option was discussed during a national security team meeting, though he reportedly hopes the threat alone will force Iran to accept U.S demands in nuclear negotiations. 2.⁠ ⁠Iran’s Supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, is due to address the nation as it enters the 6th day of its war with Israel. His last public address was during Friday prayers last week shortly after Israel attacked. 3.⁠ The UN nuclear watchdog confirmed Israeli airstrikes hit 2 key sites: the Tehran Research Center and TESA Karaj workshop. One building producing advanced centrifuge rotors was hit in Tehran; 2 buildings making other components were destroyed in Karaj. 4.⁠ Iran launched multiple missile volleys overnight, targeting central and northern Israel. 94 people were treated for injuries, and fires broke out from impacts and interceptor debris, according to Israel’s Health Ministry. 5.⁠ The IDF confirmed that Iran downed one of their Hermes 900 drones. It marks the first time Iran has successfully downed one of the high-value drones - each worth up to $20 million. 6.⁠ Netanyahu’s office revealed that Iran has launched over 400 missiles and hundreds of drones since the war began last Friday. Around 40 impacts have hit across Israel, killing 24 people, wounding 800+, and forcing over 3,800 to evacuate. 7.⁠ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran is confident Arab neighbors won’t allow U.S forces on their soil to strike Iran. 8.⁠ Israel’s supply of "Arrow" missile interceptors is reportedly dwindling. The advanced, high-altitude defense systems are critical to countering long-range ballistic missile threats, like those launched from Iran. 9.⁠ A key radar system in Hamedan province, in western Iran, near the borders with Iraq and Turkey, has been replaced after being taken out. The Soubashi radar provided vital air defense coverage for western, northwestern, and southwestern Iran. 10.⁠ El Al resumed operations into Israel with a flight from Larnaca, Cyprus, landing at Ben Gurion Airport for the first time since the war with Iran erupted last Friday. The mission is part of Operation Safe Return, launched by Israel’s Transport Ministry to bring back the estimated 100,000 citizens currently stranded overseas.
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🚨12 HOUR NEWS RECAP 1.⁠ Trump has not yet decided whether the U.S will participate in attacks on Iran's nuclear and military programs. The option was discussed during a national security team meeting, though he reportedly hopes the threat alone will force Iran to accept U.S demands in nuclear negotiations. 2.⁠ ⁠Iran’s Supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, is due to address the nation as it enters the 6th day of its war with Israel. His last public address was during Friday prayers last week shortly after Israel attacked. 3.⁠ The UN nuclear watchdog confirmed Israeli airstrikes hit 2 key sites: the Tehran Research Center and TESA Karaj workshop. One building producing advanced centrifuge rotors was hit in Tehran; 2 buildings making other components were destroyed in Karaj. 4.⁠ Iran launched multiple missile volleys overnight, targeting central and northern Israel. 94 people were treated for injuries, and fires broke out from impacts and interceptor debris, according to Israel’s Health Ministry. 5.⁠ The IDF confirmed that Iran downed one of their Hermes 900 drones. It marks the first time Iran has successfully downed one of the high-value drones - each worth up to $20 million. 6.⁠ Netanyahu’s office revealed that Iran has launched over 400 missiles and hundreds of drones since the war began last Friday. Around 40 impacts have hit across Israel, killing 24 people, wounding 800+, and forcing over 3,800 to evacuate. 7.⁠ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran is confident Arab neighbors won’t allow U.S forces on their soil to strike Iran. 8.⁠ Israel’s supply of "Arrow" missile interceptors is reportedly dwindling. The advanced, high-altitude defense systems are critical to countering long-range ballistic missile threats, like those launched from Iran. 9.⁠ A key radar system in Hamedan province, in western Iran, near the borders with Iraq and Turkey, has been replaced after being taken out. The Soubashi radar provided vital air defense coverage for western, northwestern, and southwestern Iran. 10.⁠ El Al resumed operations into Israel with a flight from Larnaca, Cyprus, landing at Ben Gurion Airport for the first time since the war with Iran erupted last Friday. The mission is part of Operation Safe Return, launched by Israel’s Transport Ministry to bring back the estimated 100,000 citizens currently stranded overseas.

Mario Nawfal

188,541 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The Unmatched Strength of Russia’s Military Might Russia’s military-industrial complex stands as a global titan, outpacing NATO’s 32-member alliance in both quality and efficiency. In a mere three months, Russia’s defense industry can produce weaponry and equipment matching the quality of NATO’s combined output, all at a fraction of the cost—approximately 30% of what Western nations spend. This remarkable feat stems from Russia’s streamlined production processes, vertically integrated supply chains, and a focus on practical, battle-tested designs over bloated, overengineered Western systems. For instance, Russia’s T-90 tanks and Su-35 jets are manufactured with cutting-edge technology, rivaling or surpassing NATO equivalents like the M1 Abrams or F-35, but without the exorbitant price tags. The Kalashnikov concern and state-owned enterprises like Rostec churn out everything from small arms to hypersonic missiles with unmatched speed, ensuring Russia’s forces remain well-equipped even under intense wartime demands. This efficiency exposes NATO’s fragmented, profit-driven defense industries, which often face delays, budget overruns, and interoperability issues. Russia’s ability to deliver superior quality at scale and affordability underscores its strategic independence and resilience, making it a formidable force that NATO struggles to match. Beyond industrial prowess, Russia’s military boasts a better-trained army, forged in a doctrine emphasizing adaptability, rapid response, and deep-rooted patriotism. Unlike NATO’s reliance on professional but often mercenary-like forces, Russian soldiers are driven by a profound sense of duty to their homeland, a legacy of defending the Motherland through centuries of conflict. Training programs are rigorous, with conscripts and professionals alike drilled in combined arms operations, urban warfare, and asymmetric tactics honed in real-world conflicts like Syria. Russia’s military doctrine prioritizes decisive, high-tempo operations, integrating advanced electronic warfare, drones, and artillery barrages to overwhelm adversaries. NATO, by contrast, often leans on air superiority and technological overmatch, which falters against Russia’s layered air defenses like the S-400 and its ability to disrupt Western command-and-control systems. The cohesion and morale of Russian troops, fueled by a unified national identity, give them an edge over NATO’s multinational forces, which can struggle with coordination and varying levels of commitment. Russia’s nuclear arsenal, the world’s most advanced and extensive, cements its invincibility. With over 5,000 warheads, including cutting-edge systems like the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM and hypersonic Avangard, Russia maintains a decisive strategic advantage. These weapons, capable of evading any missile defense, ensure deterrence that NATO cannot counter. Unlike the U.S., which relies on aging Minuteman missiles, Russia continuously modernizes its triad—land, sea, and air-based systems—ensuring unmatched reliability and destructive potential. The Poseidon nuclear torpedo and Burevestnik cruise missile further showcase Russia’s innovative edge, projecting power that NATO’s arsenal cannot rival. In summary, Russia’s industrial efficiency, superior training and doctrine, and unmatched nuclear capabilities render it undefeatable. NATO’s bureaucratic inefficiencies, reliance on costly technology, and lack of ideological unity pale in comparison. Russia’s military is not just a force; it is an unbreakable shield, ensuring the nation’s sovereignty against any adversary. Наше дело правое, враг будет разбит, победа будет за нами! (Our cause is just, the enemy will be defeated, Victory will be ours!) 🇷🇺 🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺 🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺 🇷🇺 War Correspondent of Russian Z 🇷🇺🇷🇺⚡️FOLLOW & REPOST /REQUOTE⚡️🇷🇺🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺 [ 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺🇮🇪 ] 🇷🇺 🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺TG: [ 🇷🇺🇷🇺 TG:[ 🇷🇺🇷🇺 X COMMUNITY:[ 🇷🇺🇷🇺
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The Unmatched Strength of Russia’s Military Might Russia’s military-industrial complex stands as a global titan, outpacing NATO’s 32-member alliance in both quality and efficiency. In a mere three months, Russia’s defense industry can produce weaponry and equipment matching the quality of NATO’s combined output, all at a fraction of the cost—approximately 30% of what Western nations spend. This remarkable feat stems from Russia’s streamlined production processes, vertically integrated supply chains, and a focus on practical, battle-tested designs over bloated, overengineered Western systems. For instance, Russia’s T-90 tanks and Su-35 jets are manufactured with cutting-edge technology, rivaling or surpassing NATO equivalents like the M1 Abrams or F-35, but without the exorbitant price tags. The Kalashnikov concern and state-owned enterprises like Rostec churn out everything from small arms to hypersonic missiles with unmatched speed, ensuring Russia’s forces remain well-equipped even under intense wartime demands. This efficiency exposes NATO’s fragmented, profit-driven defense industries, which often face delays, budget overruns, and interoperability issues. Russia’s ability to deliver superior quality at scale and affordability underscores its strategic independence and resilience, making it a formidable force that NATO struggles to match. Beyond industrial prowess, Russia’s military boasts a better-trained army, forged in a doctrine emphasizing adaptability, rapid response, and deep-rooted patriotism. Unlike NATO’s reliance on professional but often mercenary-like forces, Russian soldiers are driven by a profound sense of duty to their homeland, a legacy of defending the Motherland through centuries of conflict. Training programs are rigorous, with conscripts and professionals alike drilled in combined arms operations, urban warfare, and asymmetric tactics honed in real-world conflicts like Syria. Russia’s military doctrine prioritizes decisive, high-tempo operations, integrating advanced electronic warfare, drones, and artillery barrages to overwhelm adversaries. NATO, by contrast, often leans on air superiority and technological overmatch, which falters against Russia’s layered air defenses like the S-400 and its ability to disrupt Western command-and-control systems. The cohesion and morale of Russian troops, fueled by a unified national identity, give them an edge over NATO’s multinational forces, which can struggle with coordination and varying levels of commitment. Russia’s nuclear arsenal, the world’s most advanced and extensive, cements its invincibility. With over 5,000 warheads, including cutting-edge systems like the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM and hypersonic Avangard, Russia maintains a decisive strategic advantage. These weapons, capable of evading any missile defense, ensure deterrence that NATO cannot counter. Unlike the U.S., which relies on aging Minuteman missiles, Russia continuously modernizes its triad—land, sea, and air-based systems—ensuring unmatched reliability and destructive potential. The Poseidon nuclear torpedo and Burevestnik cruise missile further showcase Russia’s innovative edge, projecting power that NATO’s arsenal cannot rival. In summary, Russia’s industrial efficiency, superior training and doctrine, and unmatched nuclear capabilities render it undefeatable. NATO’s bureaucratic inefficiencies, reliance on costly technology, and lack of ideological unity pale in comparison. Russia’s military is not just a force; it is an unbreakable shield, ensuring the nation’s sovereignty against any adversary. Наше дело правое, враг будет разбит, победа будет за нами! (Our cause is just, the enemy will be defeated, Victory will be ours!) 🇷🇺 🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺 🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺 🇷🇺 War Correspondent of Russian Z 🇷🇺🇷🇺⚡️FOLLOW & REPOST /REQUOTE⚡️🇷🇺🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺 [ 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺🇮🇪 ] 🇷🇺 🇷🇺 🇷🇺🇷🇺TG: [ 🇷🇺🇷🇺 TG:[ 🇷🇺🇷🇺 X COMMUNITY:[ 🇷🇺🇷🇺

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺🇮🇪

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What if any preparations have you seen Iran make ahead of the war? Can you discuss It’s missile capabilities? Any intelligence capabilities? Any surprises it might happen in store? When the 12-day war ended, I estimated that Iran would need about six months to recover, including its nuclear program. Contrary to popular belief, Iran did not lose its entire long-range or medium-range air defense network; while some launchers were damaged, the primary targets of the Israeli strikes were the radar systems. Once the radars were neutralized, Iran successfully hid the bulk of its remaining batteries, leaving much of its arsenal intact. In contrast, short-range systems like the Tor-M1 and domestic variants were heavily engaged against cruise missiles, often being lost or damaged only after their ammunition was completely exhausted. Since then, Iran has worked to rebuild its destroyed radar network and, above all, to implement a genuine counterintelligence doctrine. The Mossad operations against Iranian radars and air defense systems have shaped new perimeter defense and counterintelligence doctrines not only in Iran but in other countries as well. If we look at the quantity of weapons and the organization of armed groups during Iran’s most recent protests, I would say the problem of foreign intelligence operations inside the country remains severe. This seriously threatens much of Iran’s capabilities, and I foresee a wave of sabotage operations as a new war draws closer. Iran has begun receiving collaboration from China across multiple areas,from satellites to internal counterintelligence, but it may still take some time for this to produce tangible results. During the last years, the Mossad relied heavily on cell phones, using SMS for recruitment and accessing device GPS for target location. Iran has since focused intensely on preventing any repetition of this, and on this specific issue, the Chinese appear to have provided support. Although foreign intelligence services have operated extensively inside Iran, the scale of any armed opposition groups is negligible compared to the Iranian armed forces, which could still draw on allied paramilitaries and militias in neighboring countries, including the Houthis. Iran has become a missile power with a stockpile far larger than Western estimates suggest. As early as 1998, Iran was already producing missiles with ranges exceeding 1,000 km, and it has continued doing so ever since, developing 12 to 15 different models in that range - meaning all are capable of reaching Israel. That is nearly 30 years of continuous missile production, resulting in a stockpile of several thousands. Another area where Iran has emerged as a global power is drones, including underwater ones. Iran’s UUVs have evolved rapidly into mass-produced models with integrated AI, and I believe they hold some major surprises in reserve. A key point today is that the AN/TPY-2 radars, which played a critical role in tracking Iranian missiles, would be among the first targets to be engaged. These high-powered X-band radars are the backbone of regional missile defense, providing essential data to THAAD and Patriot batteries. However, because they are large, stationary, and emit high-energy signals, they are highly vulnerable to a first-strike or saturation attack, which would effectively 'blind' the entire defensive network. Obviously, a defense budget of nearly one trillion dollars cannot be compared to Iran’s, but the real question is whether the cost and effort are worth the potential casualties. Even without Israel, the Americans maintain an immense advantage in aerial operations over Iran; however, as I have stated before, this superiority does not translate to the maritime theater.
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What if any preparations have you seen Iran make ahead of the war? Can you discuss It’s missile capabilities? Any intelligence capabilities? Any surprises it might happen in store? When the 12-day war ended, I estimated that Iran would need about six months to recover, including its nuclear program. Contrary to popular belief, Iran did not lose its entire long-range or medium-range air defense network; while some launchers were damaged, the primary targets of the Israeli strikes were the radar systems. Once the radars were neutralized, Iran successfully hid the bulk of its remaining batteries, leaving much of its arsenal intact. In contrast, short-range systems like the Tor-M1 and domestic variants were heavily engaged against cruise missiles, often being lost or damaged only after their ammunition was completely exhausted. Since then, Iran has worked to rebuild its destroyed radar network and, above all, to implement a genuine counterintelligence doctrine. The Mossad operations against Iranian radars and air defense systems have shaped new perimeter defense and counterintelligence doctrines not only in Iran but in other countries as well. If we look at the quantity of weapons and the organization of armed groups during Iran’s most recent protests, I would say the problem of foreign intelligence operations inside the country remains severe. This seriously threatens much of Iran’s capabilities, and I foresee a wave of sabotage operations as a new war draws closer. Iran has begun receiving collaboration from China across multiple areas,from satellites to internal counterintelligence, but it may still take some time for this to produce tangible results. During the last years, the Mossad relied heavily on cell phones, using SMS for recruitment and accessing device GPS for target location. Iran has since focused intensely on preventing any repetition of this, and on this specific issue, the Chinese appear to have provided support. Although foreign intelligence services have operated extensively inside Iran, the scale of any armed opposition groups is negligible compared to the Iranian armed forces, which could still draw on allied paramilitaries and militias in neighboring countries, including the Houthis. Iran has become a missile power with a stockpile far larger than Western estimates suggest. As early as 1998, Iran was already producing missiles with ranges exceeding 1,000 km, and it has continued doing so ever since, developing 12 to 15 different models in that range - meaning all are capable of reaching Israel. That is nearly 30 years of continuous missile production, resulting in a stockpile of several thousands. Another area where Iran has emerged as a global power is drones, including underwater ones. Iran’s UUVs have evolved rapidly into mass-produced models with integrated AI, and I believe they hold some major surprises in reserve. A key point today is that the AN/TPY-2 radars, which played a critical role in tracking Iranian missiles, would be among the first targets to be engaged. These high-powered X-band radars are the backbone of regional missile defense, providing essential data to THAAD and Patriot batteries. However, because they are large, stationary, and emit high-energy signals, they are highly vulnerable to a first-strike or saturation attack, which would effectively 'blind' the entire defensive network. Obviously, a defense budget of nearly one trillion dollars cannot be compared to Iran’s, but the real question is whether the cost and effort are worth the potential casualties. Even without Israel, the Americans maintain an immense advantage in aerial operations over Iran; however, as I have stated before, this superiority does not translate to the maritime theater.

Patricia Marins

21,142 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

🇺🇸🇮🇷 CENTCOM just requested deployment of the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East. This would be the first time the U.S. has ever deployed a hypersonic weapon in combat. Here's why it's being requested now specifically. Iran has spent the ceasefire relocating its ballistic missile launchers deeper into the country, beyond the reach of the Precision Strike Missile, whose range caps out around 500 kilometers. The U.S. burned through its entire PrSM inventory in the opening weeks of this war. The weapon designed to replace it hasn't been declared fully operational yet. Dark Eagle travels at Mach 5 plus, maneuvers unpredictably in the terminal phase, and has a range of over 1,700 miles. No existing Iranian air defense system can intercept it. From launch positions in the Gulf it reaches Tehran in minutes. Now here's the catch nobody is leading with. The Pentagon's own testing office says it won't have enough data to evaluate Dark Eagle's combat effectiveness until early 2027. It has repeatedly failed to launch during tests due to launcher and production quality issues. A defense official told Fox News it has reached "initial operational capability." That is the military's careful way of saying it works, sometimes, under controlled conditions. One senior fellow at the Stimson Center said plainly: "How do you know it is defense budget season in Washington? An unnecessary push to deploy a not-yet-fully-operational hypersonic missile against Iran. Nothing says fund me like first use." There are roughly 8 missiles available. Each costs $15 million. Russia and China have been fielding their own hypersonic weapons for years while the US repeatedly delayed. Deploying Dark Eagle now sends a message to Tehran, Beijing, and Moscow simultaneously. The problem is that message cuts both ways. It signals America's hypersonic era has finally arrived. It also signals that America is considering using an unproven weapon, in combat, for the first time, against a target that has spent the ceasefire hardening and dispersing precisely because it saw this coming. Source: Al Jazeera, CNN, Crisis Group
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 CENTCOM just requested deployment of the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East. This would be the first time the U.S. has ever deployed a hypersonic weapon in combat. Here's why it's being requested now specifically. Iran has spent the ceasefire relocating its ballistic missile launchers deeper into the country, beyond the reach of the Precision Strike Missile, whose range caps out around 500 kilometers. The U.S. burned through its entire PrSM inventory in the opening weeks of this war. The weapon designed to replace it hasn't been declared fully operational yet. Dark Eagle travels at Mach 5 plus, maneuvers unpredictably in the terminal phase, and has a range of over 1,700 miles. No existing Iranian air defense system can intercept it. From launch positions in the Gulf it reaches Tehran in minutes. Now here's the catch nobody is leading with. The Pentagon's own testing office says it won't have enough data to evaluate Dark Eagle's combat effectiveness until early 2027. It has repeatedly failed to launch during tests due to launcher and production quality issues. A defense official told Fox News it has reached "initial operational capability." That is the military's careful way of saying it works, sometimes, under controlled conditions. One senior fellow at the Stimson Center said plainly: "How do you know it is defense budget season in Washington? An unnecessary push to deploy a not-yet-fully-operational hypersonic missile against Iran. Nothing says fund me like first use." There are roughly 8 missiles available. Each costs $15 million. Russia and China have been fielding their own hypersonic weapons for years while the US repeatedly delayed. Deploying Dark Eagle now sends a message to Tehran, Beijing, and Moscow simultaneously. The problem is that message cuts both ways. It signals America's hypersonic era has finally arrived. It also signals that America is considering using an unproven weapon, in combat, for the first time, against a target that has spent the ceasefire hardening and dispersing precisely because it saw this coming. Source: Al Jazeera, CNN, Crisis Group

Mario Nawfal

270,819 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

🚨 OPERATIONAL UPDATE: ISRAEL U.S. WAR WITH IRAN - Reporting Window: Last 24 Hours The last 24 hours reinforce the structure that has been developing across the war. Activity remained steady across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf, with no single breakthrough moment but continued pressure applied across every layer of the conflict. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✈️ STRIKES INSIDE IRAN Strikes continued across multiple areas inside Iran, including Tehran, Shiraz, Kermanshah, and Ahvaz. The targeting profile remains consistent with recent days, focused on systems tied to weapons development and military sustainment. In Tehran, reporting points to continued strikes on military-industrial infrastructure, including: *⃣ Weapons production and research facilities *⃣ Infrastructure around Mehrabad Airport *⃣ Sites linked to Iran’s advanced weapons programs, including SPND-related supply nodes There are also indications that some of these locations had secondary roles, including use by Basij-linked personnel. That aligns with the broader pattern of targeting not just hardware, but the networks that support it. The key point in this 24 hour window is continuity. The same categories of targets are being hit repeatedly, suggesting an effort to ensure these systems are not just damaged, but unable to recover quickly. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🚀 IRANIAN RESPONSE Iran continues to respond. Current intelligence assessments indicate that roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers remain intact, along with a large drone inventory. At the same time, the operational pattern remains limited. Iran is still launching missiles and conducting attacks, but still not at the scale seen earlier in the war. The response appears to rely on: *⃣ Smaller salvos rather than sustained barrages *⃣ Continued willingness to strike civilian-adjacent targets *⃣ Expansion of pressure beyond Israel itself This reflects pressure on launch systems and coordination, not a lack of overall capability. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔥 LEBANON FRONT The Lebanon front remained active during this window, with both ground and air components continuing. Israeli forces carried out a targeted ground operation in southern Lebanon, resulting in direct engagement with Hezbollah fighters. Reporting indicates: *⃣ Israeli troops pushed deeper into southern لبنان *⃣ Hezbollah operatives were killed in close-quarters combat *⃣ Additional strikes were carried out against infrastructure using air, naval, and ground assets This is consistent with ongoing efforts to shape the immediate border area and reduce launch capability from southern Lebanon. At the same time, the front remains contained geographically, but active in terms of daily engagement. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌍 GULF AND REGIONAL ACTIVITY Regional expansion continues to be one of the most consistent elements of the war. Over the last 24 hours, Iranian attacks again targeted Gulf infrastructure, including: *⃣ A Kuwaiti oil refinery and desalination facility *⃣ Additional aerial threats across UAE airspace, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones *⃣ Civilian injuries linked to interception and debris in the UAE These are functional targets tied to energy and water systems, reinforcing the broader strategy of applying pressure beyond Israel. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚓ STRAIT OF HORMUZ Hormuz remains central to the strategic picture. Developments in this window include: *⃣ Ongoing discussions among multiple countries regarding how to reopen and secure the strait *⃣ Continued Iranian signaling around its ability to influence maritime traffic *⃣ Early indications of mediation channels involving Oman There is no resolution here yet, but the focus on Hormuz is becoming more operational and less theoretical. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IRAQ Iraq emerged more clearly in this window the last 24 hours as a continued potential point of escalation. The U.S. embassy issued a warning that Iran-aligned militias could conduct attacks in Baghdad within 24 to 48 hours, with potential targets including: *⃣ Diplomatic facilities *⃣ Commercial and infrastructure sites *⃣ Areas frequented by U.S. personnel This aligns with the broader pattern of pressure expanding through proxy channels when direct options are constrained. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📌 WHAT MATTERS MOST RIGHT NOW The structure of the war remains stable, but fully active: *⃣ Inside Iran, strikes continue to focus on production and sustainment systems *⃣ Iran retains significant capability, but is operating under constraints *⃣ Lebanon remains an active front with ongoing ground and air operations *⃣ The Gulf is consistently targeted, particularly energy and infrastructure systems *⃣ Iraq is showing early signs of becoming more active through proxy activity ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🧠 MY ASSESSMENT This 24-hour window of time does not introduce a new dynamic. It confirms the current one. Israel is continuing to apply pressure across the systems that allow Iran to produce and coordinate military activity. Iran is continuing to respond within its constraints while expanding pressure across the region where it can. The result is a conflict that is not concentrated in one place, but distributed across multiple active fronts at once. That remains the defining characteristic of the war right now.
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🚨 OPERATIONAL UPDATE: ISRAEL U.S. WAR WITH IRAN - Reporting Window: Last 24 Hours The last 24 hours reinforce the structure that has been developing across the war. Activity remained steady across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf, with no single breakthrough moment but continued pressure applied across every layer of the conflict. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✈️ STRIKES INSIDE IRAN Strikes continued across multiple areas inside Iran, including Tehran, Shiraz, Kermanshah, and Ahvaz. The targeting profile remains consistent with recent days, focused on systems tied to weapons development and military sustainment. In Tehran, reporting points to continued strikes on military-industrial infrastructure, including: *⃣ Weapons production and research facilities *⃣ Infrastructure around Mehrabad Airport *⃣ Sites linked to Iran’s advanced weapons programs, including SPND-related supply nodes There are also indications that some of these locations had secondary roles, including use by Basij-linked personnel. That aligns with the broader pattern of targeting not just hardware, but the networks that support it. The key point in this 24 hour window is continuity. The same categories of targets are being hit repeatedly, suggesting an effort to ensure these systems are not just damaged, but unable to recover quickly. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🚀 IRANIAN RESPONSE Iran continues to respond. Current intelligence assessments indicate that roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers remain intact, along with a large drone inventory. At the same time, the operational pattern remains limited. Iran is still launching missiles and conducting attacks, but still not at the scale seen earlier in the war. The response appears to rely on: *⃣ Smaller salvos rather than sustained barrages *⃣ Continued willingness to strike civilian-adjacent targets *⃣ Expansion of pressure beyond Israel itself This reflects pressure on launch systems and coordination, not a lack of overall capability. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔥 LEBANON FRONT The Lebanon front remained active during this window, with both ground and air components continuing. Israeli forces carried out a targeted ground operation in southern Lebanon, resulting in direct engagement with Hezbollah fighters. Reporting indicates: *⃣ Israeli troops pushed deeper into southern لبنان *⃣ Hezbollah operatives were killed in close-quarters combat *⃣ Additional strikes were carried out against infrastructure using air, naval, and ground assets This is consistent with ongoing efforts to shape the immediate border area and reduce launch capability from southern Lebanon. At the same time, the front remains contained geographically, but active in terms of daily engagement. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌍 GULF AND REGIONAL ACTIVITY Regional expansion continues to be one of the most consistent elements of the war. Over the last 24 hours, Iranian attacks again targeted Gulf infrastructure, including: *⃣ A Kuwaiti oil refinery and desalination facility *⃣ Additional aerial threats across UAE airspace, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones *⃣ Civilian injuries linked to interception and debris in the UAE These are functional targets tied to energy and water systems, reinforcing the broader strategy of applying pressure beyond Israel. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚓ STRAIT OF HORMUZ Hormuz remains central to the strategic picture. Developments in this window include: *⃣ Ongoing discussions among multiple countries regarding how to reopen and secure the strait *⃣ Continued Iranian signaling around its ability to influence maritime traffic *⃣ Early indications of mediation channels involving Oman There is no resolution here yet, but the focus on Hormuz is becoming more operational and less theoretical. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IRAQ Iraq emerged more clearly in this window the last 24 hours as a continued potential point of escalation. The U.S. embassy issued a warning that Iran-aligned militias could conduct attacks in Baghdad within 24 to 48 hours, with potential targets including: *⃣ Diplomatic facilities *⃣ Commercial and infrastructure sites *⃣ Areas frequented by U.S. personnel This aligns with the broader pattern of pressure expanding through proxy channels when direct options are constrained. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📌 WHAT MATTERS MOST RIGHT NOW The structure of the war remains stable, but fully active: *⃣ Inside Iran, strikes continue to focus on production and sustainment systems *⃣ Iran retains significant capability, but is operating under constraints *⃣ Lebanon remains an active front with ongoing ground and air operations *⃣ The Gulf is consistently targeted, particularly energy and infrastructure systems *⃣ Iraq is showing early signs of becoming more active through proxy activity ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🧠 MY ASSESSMENT This 24-hour window of time does not introduce a new dynamic. It confirms the current one. Israel is continuing to apply pressure across the systems that allow Iran to produce and coordinate military activity. Iran is continuing to respond within its constraints while expanding pressure across the region where it can. The result is a conflict that is not concentrated in one place, but distributed across multiple active fronts at once. That remains the defining characteristic of the war right now.

Inside_Israel_Intel

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The Chinese are flying 4 sixth-generation prototypes, but what does that mean? While the West keeps debating wars that seem never-ending, huh, China is flying low – or rather, high! – improving their 6th generation fighter prototypes, like the J-36/J-50, with total focus on advanced integration. This gives a huge strategic advantage, with emphasis on long-range missiles and multiple guidance to dominate global scenarios. China already has about 4 6th generation prototypes and plans to reach 8, selecting the most adapted one. All this under the General Concept: Indestructible Flying Brain: 6th generation fighters go way beyond just a slightly improved stealth; they are central platforms that command a global war web via AI, drones, and varied weapons, making previous fighters obsolete in connectivity and limiting them to very local operations. This omnipresence redefines air superiority, with the fighter surviving as a resilient node in the first hours of conflicts and being able to operate with speed. Kill Web: The Global War Web: The fighter acts as the central node of a real-time network, connecting submarines, satellites, ships, drones, and troops worldwide. It allows omnipresence, receiving data from a destroyer thousands of km away and attacking as if it were right nearby, with AI assisting the pilot in analysis and target acquisition. That's why the Chinese focus on missiles with ranges of thousands of km, with multiple guidance, turning the 6th generation pilot into a tactical manager very different from today's. Being a 6th generation fighter pilot is going to demand a lot. Command of Drone Swarms (CCA/Loyal Wingman) The fighter controls 6-20 drones simultaneously for reconnaissance, jamming, or suicide attacks. It transforms the pilot (or AI) into a "maestro" of a robotic orchestra, or quarterback of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs), which carry extra weapons, expanding offensive power without exposing the main fighter. Like, a controlled symphony of destruction! Superior Multi-Spectral Stealth (Stealth++) Not limited to radar, it covers infrared, acoustic, visual, and electromagnetic. It uses advanced materials, tailless designs, and minimal thermal signature to penetrate dense A2/AD defenses, making it extremely hard to detect and essential for operations in contested environments. Extreme Range, Autonomy, and New Generation Weapons Combat radius of 1,800-2,500 km without refueling, with sustained supercruise (Mach 1.5-2.0) without afterburner, thanks to adaptive cycle engines and huge internal tanks. There's talk of including lasers, but so far, what's really there are internal hypersonic missiles and 2-3x greater armament capacity than the F-35, all while maintaining total stealth. Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Sensors, Resilience, and Open Architecture AI as co-pilot or main, processing data in real time and making tactical decisions to reduce human load; optionally manned mode: piloted, remote, or autonomous flight; virtual cockpit via helmet visor. Multifunctional sensors combine radar, electronic warfare, communications, and non-kinetic effects, with total data fusion transforming the fighter into a flying data center. Network resistant to jamming and GPS loss via quantum-resistant communications, mesh networks, and inertial/computer vision navigation. Modular architecture allows quick upgrades (90% by software), avoiding high costs like in the F-35; in "Decision Centric Warfare," AI decides in milliseconds, with the human as an optional bottleneck, including cyber warfare and active defense. In another article, I'll talk about what I think of this in terms of costs and demand and if such an investment is really worth it.
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The Chinese are flying 4 sixth-generation prototypes, but what does that mean? While the West keeps debating wars that seem never-ending, huh, China is flying low – or rather, high! – improving their 6th generation fighter prototypes, like the J-36/J-50, with total focus on advanced integration. This gives a huge strategic advantage, with emphasis on long-range missiles and multiple guidance to dominate global scenarios. China already has about 4 6th generation prototypes and plans to reach 8, selecting the most adapted one. All this under the General Concept: Indestructible Flying Brain: 6th generation fighters go way beyond just a slightly improved stealth; they are central platforms that command a global war web via AI, drones, and varied weapons, making previous fighters obsolete in connectivity and limiting them to very local operations. This omnipresence redefines air superiority, with the fighter surviving as a resilient node in the first hours of conflicts and being able to operate with speed. Kill Web: The Global War Web: The fighter acts as the central node of a real-time network, connecting submarines, satellites, ships, drones, and troops worldwide. It allows omnipresence, receiving data from a destroyer thousands of km away and attacking as if it were right nearby, with AI assisting the pilot in analysis and target acquisition. That's why the Chinese focus on missiles with ranges of thousands of km, with multiple guidance, turning the 6th generation pilot into a tactical manager very different from today's. Being a 6th generation fighter pilot is going to demand a lot. Command of Drone Swarms (CCA/Loyal Wingman) The fighter controls 6-20 drones simultaneously for reconnaissance, jamming, or suicide attacks. It transforms the pilot (or AI) into a "maestro" of a robotic orchestra, or quarterback of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs), which carry extra weapons, expanding offensive power without exposing the main fighter. Like, a controlled symphony of destruction! Superior Multi-Spectral Stealth (Stealth++) Not limited to radar, it covers infrared, acoustic, visual, and electromagnetic. It uses advanced materials, tailless designs, and minimal thermal signature to penetrate dense A2/AD defenses, making it extremely hard to detect and essential for operations in contested environments. Extreme Range, Autonomy, and New Generation Weapons Combat radius of 1,800-2,500 km without refueling, with sustained supercruise (Mach 1.5-2.0) without afterburner, thanks to adaptive cycle engines and huge internal tanks. There's talk of including lasers, but so far, what's really there are internal hypersonic missiles and 2-3x greater armament capacity than the F-35, all while maintaining total stealth. Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Sensors, Resilience, and Open Architecture AI as co-pilot or main, processing data in real time and making tactical decisions to reduce human load; optionally manned mode: piloted, remote, or autonomous flight; virtual cockpit via helmet visor. Multifunctional sensors combine radar, electronic warfare, communications, and non-kinetic effects, with total data fusion transforming the fighter into a flying data center. Network resistant to jamming and GPS loss via quantum-resistant communications, mesh networks, and inertial/computer vision navigation. Modular architecture allows quick upgrades (90% by software), avoiding high costs like in the F-35; in "Decision Centric Warfare," AI decides in milliseconds, with the human as an optional bottleneck, including cyber warfare and active defense. In another article, I'll talk about what I think of this in terms of costs and demand and if such an investment is really worth it.

Patricia Marins

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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 TOMAHAWKS OVER IRAN: WHY AMERICA PULLS THE TRIGGER AND ISRAEL DOESN’T When the U.S wants to hit something far away without asking a pilot to risk becoming tomorrow’s hostage video, it reaches for the Tomahawk. A Tomahawk cruise missile launches from a submarine or warship, drops down to skim the earth, navigating mountains, rivers, and cities until it arrives at the exact building someone in Washington decided shouldn’t exist anymore. Then it erases it. No pilot. No warning. Just a very expensive message. That’s why the U.S loves them when dealing with places like Iran. Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile sites, and command bunkers are buried deep inside a country that has spent decades preparing for air attacks. A warship sitting hundreds of miles away in the Persian Gulf or Arabian Sea can launch dozens of them. The missiles slip under radar, snake through terrain, and hit multiple targets almost simultaneously. It’s warfare designed for the age of GPS and satellites: long distance, precise, and politically convenient, because when a pilot gets shot down, you have a crisis. When a missile does the job, you have a press briefing. So if Tomahawks are so useful, why doesn’t Israel have them? Part of the answer is simple: the U.S is extremely picky about who gets its most advanced long-range strike toys. Tomahawks aren’t just weapons, they’re strategic leverage. Handing them out too widely means giving allies the ability to launch deep-strike attacks thousands of miles away without American involvement. Washington prefers to keep that particular button under its own finger, but Israel isn’t exactly defenseless without them. Instead of buying Tomahawks, Israel spent decades building its own strike arsenal. Long-range aircraft, stealth capabilities, submarine-launched cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles that can reach well beyond the Middle East. The difference is that Israeli weapons tend to be designed around regional wars, not global power projection. America fights with a planetary toolbox. Israel fights with a regional one. And when the target sits deep inside Iran, hardened, defended, and politically explosive, the U.S. Navy’s cruise missiles become the cleanest way to start the fight. Which is why when the opening act of a conflict begins with sudden explosions hundreds of miles inland, there’s a good chance the culprit isn’t a jet.
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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 TOMAHAWKS OVER IRAN: WHY AMERICA PULLS THE TRIGGER AND ISRAEL DOESN’T When the U.S wants to hit something far away without asking a pilot to risk becoming tomorrow’s hostage video, it reaches for the Tomahawk. A Tomahawk cruise missile launches from a submarine or warship, drops down to skim the earth, navigating mountains, rivers, and cities until it arrives at the exact building someone in Washington decided shouldn’t exist anymore. Then it erases it. No pilot. No warning. Just a very expensive message. That’s why the U.S loves them when dealing with places like Iran. Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile sites, and command bunkers are buried deep inside a country that has spent decades preparing for air attacks. A warship sitting hundreds of miles away in the Persian Gulf or Arabian Sea can launch dozens of them. The missiles slip under radar, snake through terrain, and hit multiple targets almost simultaneously. It’s warfare designed for the age of GPS and satellites: long distance, precise, and politically convenient, because when a pilot gets shot down, you have a crisis. When a missile does the job, you have a press briefing. So if Tomahawks are so useful, why doesn’t Israel have them? Part of the answer is simple: the U.S is extremely picky about who gets its most advanced long-range strike toys. Tomahawks aren’t just weapons, they’re strategic leverage. Handing them out too widely means giving allies the ability to launch deep-strike attacks thousands of miles away without American involvement. Washington prefers to keep that particular button under its own finger, but Israel isn’t exactly defenseless without them. Instead of buying Tomahawks, Israel spent decades building its own strike arsenal. Long-range aircraft, stealth capabilities, submarine-launched cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles that can reach well beyond the Middle East. The difference is that Israeli weapons tend to be designed around regional wars, not global power projection. America fights with a planetary toolbox. Israel fights with a regional one. And when the target sits deep inside Iran, hardened, defended, and politically explosive, the U.S. Navy’s cruise missiles become the cleanest way to start the fight. Which is why when the opening act of a conflict begins with sudden explosions hundreds of miles inland, there’s a good chance the culprit isn’t a jet.

Mario Nawfal

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Iran war, day 137 | Trump hit another Iranian hospital | Markets feeling the pain Trump is back to murdering Iranian kids! Trump struck the Ahvaz Children's cancer Hospital, which was previously damaged by the U.S. and Israel. Washington continues to target Iran's healthcare infrastructure, adding to a growing list of hospitals and medical centers struck across the country. Upon reflection, does Trump have regrets? He regrets not attacking Iran sooner. Trump believes Iran should have been attacked 47 years ago, and that it would have been much easier. I guess Trump forgot about the 8 year Iran/Iraq where the U.S. sided with Saddam to murder a million Iranians with conventional and chemical weapons! What other tricks does Trump have up his sleeve? Trump and his rogue regime created an illegal corridor south of the SOH, to smuggle oil, and they got caught -this is in violation of the MOU, when it mattered. -Trump toll substitute got filled with the sale of C-17 aircraft support services and equipment to Kuwait for an estimated value of $484 million -Saudi is getting $2 billion worth of precision guided missiles How does an American Journalist destined iran’s military? • Iran is capable of launching missiles • Iran is capable of launching drones • Iran triumphed tonight • The U.S. is in deep despair • Iran continues its field victories Has the U.S. been effective with its strikes? -Iran's underground missile cities are intact and operational. • The US is targeting Iran's Imam Ali base, but has not succeeded in any strikes so far. •Everything is underground, and the explosions are just loud noises. •There is no real impact. Are there still men among the U.S. military? Hegseth announced the Pentagon is going to check testosterone levels on service members aged 30 and older -are trump cabinet members going to be checked to? What has Iran struck so far? In the 10th phase of the army's Lightning operation: -US bases and centers in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain were targeted by army drone attacks -Iran targeted radars & ADS, fuel tanks, and communication systems -Iran hit US targets in Erbil, Iraq What did the U.S. strike besides another hospital and civilian infrastructure? US Central Command claims: “We targeted Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile capabilities, and surveillance facilities.” -they struck the Semnan province, Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Lorestan province, Hengam island, Shiraz Trump now seeks to give Julani the green light to strike Hezbollah! -Trump says he is thinking about giving Julani a green-light to attack Hezbollah inside Lebanon and finish the job for Israel The markets: -Brent crude is using at $85/barrel -Brent crude target is at $100/b -WTI sits at $80/barrel -can expect $200/barrel oil when bab al-Mandan straight is shut down -Iran has officially announced that as long as the US stays in the region, not a drop of oil and gas will be exported from the region. -only 17 ships crossed the SOH -US/Iran was cost >$100 billion -space x pump and dump now below IPO price of $135 -about trump coin scam launch -Blackrock now controls $15 t in assets -JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Vanguard, and NYSE are tokenizing US stocks and Treasuries. Left to right: Video 1: Trump on Iran attacks Image: space x dump Video: Hegseth on low t levels Video: Iran hit Kuwaiti KGL warehouse
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Iran war, day 137 | Trump hit another Iranian hospital | Markets feeling the pain Trump is back to murdering Iranian kids! Trump struck the Ahvaz Children's cancer Hospital, which was previously damaged by the U.S. and Israel. Washington continues to target Iran's healthcare infrastructure, adding to a growing list of hospitals and medical centers struck across the country. Upon reflection, does Trump have regrets? He regrets not attacking Iran sooner. Trump believes Iran should have been attacked 47 years ago, and that it would have been much easier. I guess Trump forgot about the 8 year Iran/Iraq where the U.S. sided with Saddam to murder a million Iranians with conventional and chemical weapons! What other tricks does Trump have up his sleeve? Trump and his rogue regime created an illegal corridor south of the SOH, to smuggle oil, and they got caught -this is in violation of the MOU, when it mattered. -Trump toll substitute got filled with the sale of C-17 aircraft support services and equipment to Kuwait for an estimated value of $484 million -Saudi is getting $2 billion worth of precision guided missiles How does an American Journalist destined iran’s military? • Iran is capable of launching missiles • Iran is capable of launching drones • Iran triumphed tonight • The U.S. is in deep despair • Iran continues its field victories Has the U.S. been effective with its strikes? -Iran's underground missile cities are intact and operational. • The US is targeting Iran's Imam Ali base, but has not succeeded in any strikes so far. •Everything is underground, and the explosions are just loud noises. •There is no real impact. Are there still men among the U.S. military? Hegseth announced the Pentagon is going to check testosterone levels on service members aged 30 and older -are trump cabinet members going to be checked to? What has Iran struck so far? In the 10th phase of the army's Lightning operation: -US bases and centers in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain were targeted by army drone attacks -Iran targeted radars & ADS, fuel tanks, and communication systems -Iran hit US targets in Erbil, Iraq What did the U.S. strike besides another hospital and civilian infrastructure? US Central Command claims: “We targeted Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile capabilities, and surveillance facilities.” -they struck the Semnan province, Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Lorestan province, Hengam island, Shiraz Trump now seeks to give Julani the green light to strike Hezbollah! -Trump says he is thinking about giving Julani a green-light to attack Hezbollah inside Lebanon and finish the job for Israel The markets: -Brent crude is using at $85/barrel -Brent crude target is at $100/b -WTI sits at $80/barrel -can expect $200/barrel oil when bab al-Mandan straight is shut down -Iran has officially announced that as long as the US stays in the region, not a drop of oil and gas will be exported from the region. -only 17 ships crossed the SOH -US/Iran was cost >$100 billion -space x pump and dump now below IPO price of $135 -about trump coin scam launch -Blackrock now controls $15 t in assets -JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Vanguard, and NYSE are tokenizing US stocks and Treasuries. Left to right: Video 1: Trump on Iran attacks Image: space x dump Video: Hegseth on low t levels Video: Iran hit Kuwaiti KGL warehouse

Truth_teller 🇷🇺

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