Iran vs Israel/US: 60k Iranian on highest alert. Update for 4/15 pentagon have moved nearly 250 aircraft into the region
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About what?
Ain’t talking about threats, I’m talking about attackingNot the 1st time Trump has threatened a country that has nukes. This is the level of sheer inept AF we're talking about here. There's nothing strategic, in a realistic sense, about this clown show in the WH. Tanking U.S. assets overseas is not beyond reach of what the reverse-midas touch could do. There are numerous, sensitively located U.S. bases that could get wiped out for starters.
This current Administration discusses overseas battle plans in unsecure chat rooms and they're talking shit to Iran?
It's only been staging so far.
Well, so far its's been threats, multiple deadlines (to get back into a nuclear deal that the U.S. withdrew from under Trump's 1st term) from the WH, and staging. The U.S. is seriously under estimating Iran with these clown show movements in that region. I doubt the downgraded Federal intelligence agencies truly know what military assets Iran has.
But, we'll see what happens from here.
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Russia-China-Iran nuclear-related meeting due in Moscow on April 7-8 — Iranian MFA
WorldApril 07, 13:11Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the parties had agreed to concentrate their efforts on finding "viable and sustainable negotiating solutions" to address Western prejudices against Iran's nuclear program
DUBAI, April 7. /TASS/. Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program will be held in Moscow on April 7-8, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai has said."A regular trilateral meeting will be held today or tomorrow in Moscow. China, Russia and Iran will discuss various aspects related to the nuclear issue, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and UN Security Council Resolution 2231," Baghai told a weekly news briefing.
Consultations on nuclear issues involving the deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China, and Iran took place in Beijing on March 14. Following the discussions, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the parties had agreed to concentrate their efforts on finding "viable and sustainable negotiating solutions" to address Western prejudices against Iran's nuclear program, while respecting Tehran's legitimate right to the peaceful use of atomic energy, as outlined in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Iranian Nuclear Issues
In 2015, Iran, along with Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United States, signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which aimed to resolve a crisis that began in 2002 due to Western accusations of Tehran developing nuclear weapons. However, in 2018, US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal from the JCPOA and reinstated all US sanctions against Iran.In response, Iran announced in 2020 that it would reduce its commitments under the JCPOA and limit access for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors. Negotiations to restore the nuclear deal took place in Vienna from 2021 to 2022 but ended without a resolution. Upon returning to the White House in 2025, Trump signed an executive order to resume a policy of maximum pressure on Iran and threatened military action should Tehran refuse to agree to a new deal with Washington.
On March 7, Trump stated that he had sent a message to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proposing talks on the nuclear program. While Tehran rejected direct dialogue with the US, it indicated that discussions through mediators could be a possibility.
On March 30, Trump announced he would impose additional duties on Iran in two weeks if the nuclear talks failed, also threatening unprecedented bombing of Iran, if it completely rejected the deal. In response, Khamenei expressed skepticism about the likelihood of US military intervention but warned that any attempts by Washington to incite unrest in Iran would provoke a strong reaction.
On October 18, Western countries will have the option to activate the snapback mechanism, which allows for the automatic reinstatement of UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran. Iran has warned that, in such a scenario, it would withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, despite Khamenei's 2003 decree that officially prohibits the development of nuclear weapons in the country.
This was what I was talking about.. Russia supporting Iran. But they feel like russia is talking shit and I gonna lift a finger.
So an an economic embarrassment wasn't enough? This circus show is swinging for the fences 
Naw it’s not enoughSo an an economic embarrassment wasn't enough? This circus show is swinging for the fences
Apparently Israel has drawn up a plan in which the US military is supposed to do the main work. This has divided the Trump cabinet, because it puts American soldiers in the Middle East at great risk.
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BREAKING: Trump officially rejects Israel’s plan to strike Iran nuclear sites. -NYT
Thu, April 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM EDT
2 min read
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US President Donald Trump speaks to the media during his meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (Not Pictured) at the White House. -/Ukrainian Presidency/dpa
US President Donald Trump has refused to support Israel in a potential attack on nuclear facilities in Iran, the New York Times reported, citing unnamed US government officials.
Instead, Trump advocated for negotiations with Tehran, the paper said.
Several scenarios had been discussed for attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in order to prevent Tehran from acquiring an atomic bomb, according to the report. Almost all of them would have required the support of the US military – to protect Israel from retaliation by Iran, but also to ensure the success of the mission.
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Finally, a plan for a bombing raid was drawn up, which, according to the New York Times report on Wednesday, was to begin in early May and last more than a week.
The Israeli government had expected Trump to support the plans, the report continued. However, several members of the US administration were sceptical, including intelligence coordinator Tulsi Gabbard, who warned against a major conflict with Iran. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance also had doubts.
Trump finally informed Netanyahu of his decision against an attack at a meeting in the Oval Office on April 7. At a press conference afterwards, Trump announced talks between the US and Iran. As before, however, he threatened military consequences if Tehran did not agree to a new deal to limit its nuclear programme.
After the article was published, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement touting the "countless" actions taken against Iran's nuclear programme, but did not deny the New York Times account.
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Netanyahu has been leading the campaign against Iran's nuclear programme for more than a decade, despite opposition at home and abroad, the statement said.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid hit back, writing in a comment on X that he had spoken out in favour of attacking Iran's oil fields last October.
"Eliminating the Iranian oil industry would destroy its economy and ultimately bring down the regime. Netanyahu was afraid, and stopped it," Lapid asserted.
According to media reports, former prime minister Naftali Bennett accused Netanyahu of leaking the information about the foiled attack plan himself.
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"The Netanyahu doctrine is to threaten, threaten, threaten and then leak that he meant to [do something] but was prevented from doing it," Bennett said in a statement published by the Times of Israel, adding that "there won’t be another such opportunity [to hit Iran]."
During his first term in office, Trump unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear pact struck between Iran and world powers, which was intended to restrict Iran's nuclear programme in return for lifting sanctions. After that, Tehran also stopped complying with the terms of the agreement.
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BREAKING: Trump officially rejects Israel’s plan to strike Iran nuclear sites. -NYT
Trump reportedly rejected Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
DPAThu, April 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM EDT
2 min read
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US President Donald Trump speaks to the media during his meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (Not Pictured) at the White House. -/Ukrainian Presidency/dpa
US President Donald Trump has refused to support Israel in a potential attack on nuclear facilities in Iran, the New York Times reported, citing unnamed US government officials.
Instead, Trump advocated for negotiations with Tehran, the paper said.
Several scenarios had been discussed for attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in order to prevent Tehran from acquiring an atomic bomb, according to the report. Almost all of them would have required the support of the US military – to protect Israel from retaliation by Iran, but also to ensure the success of the mission.
Advertisement
Finally, a plan for a bombing raid was drawn up, which, according to the New York Times report on Wednesday, was to begin in early May and last more than a week.
The Israeli government had expected Trump to support the plans, the report continued. However, several members of the US administration were sceptical, including intelligence coordinator Tulsi Gabbard, who warned against a major conflict with Iran. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance also had doubts.
Trump finally informed Netanyahu of his decision against an attack at a meeting in the Oval Office on April 7. At a press conference afterwards, Trump announced talks between the US and Iran. As before, however, he threatened military consequences if Tehran did not agree to a new deal to limit its nuclear programme.
After the article was published, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement touting the "countless" actions taken against Iran's nuclear programme, but did not deny the New York Times account.
Advertisement
Netanyahu has been leading the campaign against Iran's nuclear programme for more than a decade, despite opposition at home and abroad, the statement said.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid hit back, writing in a comment on X that he had spoken out in favour of attacking Iran's oil fields last October.
"Eliminating the Iranian oil industry would destroy its economy and ultimately bring down the regime. Netanyahu was afraid, and stopped it," Lapid asserted.
According to media reports, former prime minister Naftali Bennett accused Netanyahu of leaking the information about the foiled attack plan himself.
Advertisement
"The Netanyahu doctrine is to threaten, threaten, threaten and then leak that he meant to [do something] but was prevented from doing it," Bennett said in a statement published by the Times of Israel, adding that "there won’t be another such opportunity [to hit Iran]."
During his first term in office, Trump unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear pact struck between Iran and world powers, which was intended to restrict Iran's nuclear programme in return for lifting sanctions. After that, Tehran also stopped complying with the terms of the agreement.
Trump reportedly rejected Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
US President Donald Trump has refused to support Israel in a potential attack on nuclear facilities in Iran, the New York Times reported, citing unnamed US government officials. Instead, Trump advocated for negotiations with Tehran, the paper said. Several scenarios had been discussed for...
BREAKING: Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and J.D. Vance teamed up to oppose WAR with Iran - The New York Times
Israel had planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites as soon as next month but was waved off by President Trump in recent weeks in favor of negotiating a deal with Tehran to limit its nuclear program, according to administration officials and others briefed on the discussions
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Israel may wind up getting fucked over in dealing with this circus show...
In private discussions, Mr. Trump made clear to Mr. Netanyahu that he would not provide American support for an Israeli attack in May while the negotiations were playing out, according to officials briefed on the discussions.
The next day, Mr. Trump suggested that an Israeli military strike against Iran remained an option. “If it requires military, we’re going to have military,” Mr. Trump said. “Israel will, obviously, be the leader of that.”
Israel had planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites as soon as next month but was waved off by President Trump in recent weeks in favor of negotiating a deal with Tehran to limit its nuclear program, according to administration officials and others briefed on the discussions
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Israel may wind up getting fucked over in dealing with this circus show...
In private discussions, Mr. Trump made clear to Mr. Netanyahu that he would not provide American support for an Israeli attack in May while the negotiations were playing out, according to officials briefed on the discussions.
The next day, Mr. Trump suggested that an Israeli military strike against Iran remained an option. “If it requires military, we’re going to have military,” Mr. Trump said. “Israel will, obviously, be the leader of that.”
Iran condemns baseless claims of GCC countries on 3 Persian Gulf islands
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 1:23 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 1:23 AM ]
Iran has strongly condemned baseless claims raised during the foreign ministerial meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council about three Iranian islands.
The country’s UN ambassador said such allegations amount to a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Amir Saeid Iravani made the remarks on Monday in a letter to the UN chief and the president of the Security Council.
He reaffirmed Iran's full and unquestionable sovereignty over the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf.
The ambassador added that any claim to the contrary is considered an unacceptable interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
In their final statement, the council's foreign ministers questioned Iran's sovereignty over the three islands, claiming that they belonged to the United Arab Emirates.
Iravani also denounced the use of a falsified name for the Persian Gulf in the meeting’s statement.
He emphasized that “Persian Gulf” is the only historically and legally recognized name for the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
Iravani said that the council's foreign ministers 'statement includes assertions on three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf that constitute a clear and unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
“These baseless claims are firmly rejected, and the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns and denounces them in their entirety,” he stated.
“In this regard, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its full and unquestionable sovereignty over the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf,” the ambassador said.
“Any claim to the contrary is considered an unacceptable interference in Iran’s internal affairs and a violation of the universally recognized principle of non-interference, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter,” he noted.
The three Persian Gulf islands have historically been part of Iran, proof of which can be found and corroborated by countless historical, legal, and geographical documents in Iran and other parts of the world. However, the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly laid claim to the islands.
The islands fell under British control in 1921, but on November 30, 1971, a day after British forces left the region and just two days before the UAE was to become an official federation, Iran’s sovereignty over the islands was restored.