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Russian journalist and political researcher Maxim Shevchenko:
"I read posts from some Russian-speaking Israelis expressing joy at the killing of children."
"Then these people come to Moscow and St. Petersburg and live among us."
"All of them should have their dual citizenship revoked."
Source -> https://t.me/Slavyangrad/158950
It is sad how few westerners know that Israel has a lot of support in Russia, too.
Neutral in name only? Iranian analyst calls out Gulf states amid Iran war
🔊Iran aims to make sure the region is never again used as a base for attacks against it, American-Iranian analyst Mohammad Marandi said.
❗He argues that states that allow their territory or airspace to be used for air raids on Iran cannot claim neutrality and are complicit.
👉Iran wants guarantees against future aggression, full reparations and recognition of its right to a peaceful nuclear program, he stressed.
Video link in https://t.me/geopolitics_prime/66895
A long overdue callout.
🇮🇷🚀💥🇮🇱Israeli media: Major damage in the Afula region of central Israel following an Iranian missile attack.
Source -> https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/178163
Were these wreckers the same person? One appeared just after the first got banned lol
Yes, they where, apparently they had 2 accounts
So what happens if/when Iran actually developed a nuclear weapon? Do they just announce they have them and then test it out in the desert to make the US shit bricks and bug the fuck out? Do they just show them off and not set any off? I feel like, showing them off only, will make the west just claim they are fake? If they test one the US might claim it's escalation and justification for using their own nukes? Do we think this will cause Isn'treal to just go suicide mode and launch their nukes? What are your thoughts comrades?
What could they do with a nuke that they aren't already doing?
A nuke over Jerusalem is much bigger than 4 ballistic missiles
That would contaminate Palestinian land and have a yield that would spread to east Jerusalem.
but that wouldn't make things better for anyone. They are winning. Why would they change anything?
I dont think you have to show them, i think keeping some plausible deniability works too but Iran blundered by signign that agreement allowimg foreign inspectors in their facilities.
You don’t have to show or tell, but, based of past cases, you detonate one underground, which will be detected by several detectors by several countries, and it will become known.
Do they just show them off and not set any off?
They could say something about the bomb that only people who know it works would know too, although as we're dealing with the west it's probably better to just use one on a carrier on the ocean otherwise they'll think they can use nukes and still win.
Anyone with access to Wikipedia can tell you how a nuclear bomb works. It is a engineering question that was figured out 80 years ago. Its not rocket science.
Tbf rocket science is also an engineering question that was figured out 80 years ago
The upper limit on how far/fast you can make a rocket go is undefined. The upper limit of "can you use nuclear fission to cause mass destruction?" is "yes."
I think it's safer to just test it out in a bunker and declare they've made one. Using a nuclear weapon on a target, even if it's in combat, may open the door for retaliatory nuclear strikes from the US.
The power of a nuke is in its deterrence not its actual effective use.
The former head of the US Army Infantry School, General Barry McCaffrey, stated that an invasion of Iran is an option that no one in their right mind would consider. According to him, Iran's nuclear program remains completely intact, and Washington has now found itself trapped in a war it cannot win.
McCaffrey is considered one of the most experienced and well-known military figures in the US. He is particularly known for his role in commanding the 24th Infantry Division during the implementation of the famous "Left Hook" maneuver. His division carried out one of the fastest march-and-raid operations in the history of modern warfare, advancing hundreds of kilometers into Iraq.
Video of the interview in https://t.me/Slavyangrad/158944
Its really quite amazing how much of a pickle drumph got himself into. I think this is the one he wont be able to escape.
🇮🇷/🇮🇱🇺🇸 — As for the reason behind the assassination of the martyred leader Ali Larijani, it is clear; however, the accompanying assassination of the Basij (Mobilization) commander and the targeted strikes within Iran in recent days tell another story.
This clearly confirms Israel's relentless efforts and its preparation for a ground offensive from outside Iran, synchronized with an opposition movement, given the significant and previously successful roles of Larijani and Ghulam Reza Soleimani (the Basij commander) in managing the Iranian street and maintaining control over domestic affairs.
— Journalist Ahmad Sarhan
@SimurghRes
My Analysis
Personally I don't entirely agree with this line of argument. I think Israel is undeniably trying to foment unrest within Iran, but a ground offensive seems like a desperate option. They will probably try at some point with some regional asset but who I'm not to sure. Azerbaijan is kicking up a fuss but I doubt Aliyev is genuinely that stupid as to try and invade. The US might try to land on Kharg but that's a doomed plan in many different respects. I just think that Israel is desperately trying to spark an uprising with whatever remaining assets they have, and the only way to do that is to kill off as many high ranking IRGC/Basiji elements as possible.
I agree with your line of thinking. Ground invasion from outside probably wont happen and if it does it is going to be a massacre of the invaders. Even with the old commanders gone there are too many Iranians ready to fight back.
Iran's martyred leaders have explained the Mosaic Defense structure they have established. The resistance in Gaza, Ansarallah, and Hezbollah have show how this structure works in practice. Iran and the others in the Axis of Resistance built this systems together. Any person in the military who hasn't figured this out is not paying attention. The level of incompetence required to be this ignorant means they would fail even if they had 10x the resources the will have.
None of the collaborationist militias in the region are that stupid. If they were they would have been eliminated years ago.
🇮🇷 🕊️ Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has been confirmed martyred.
Source -> https://t.me/FotrosResistancee/20260
FUCK 😨
Rest in Power. The last of the established branches are being removed but they are making room for new shoots who will bear much fruit.
We need to normalize killing zionists asap
Hopefully they are easy targets as they flee from their attempt at occupying Palestine when their nuclear reactors no longer work very soon.
Why would their nuclear reactors no longer work?
Oh you're mocking me. Thanks...
There was an unoficial statement by Iran that if the colonists and the regime tried to take down the government again they would blow one of the colonist's reactors. And this might just count for such an attack.
Very concerning
Trump stated that the US no longer needs the help of NATO countries, Japan, Australia, and South Korea due to their refusal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
He got offended!😂
I wonder if this will be the last straw for the US and they'll finally just dissolve/leave NATO. This is at the very least a step in that direction, right?
Definitely. The key thing is that NATO is starting to be seen as more of a burden than a boon for the US. Europe needs NATO, while the US does not. Trump, once this is over, will probably rage a lot but I wouldn't say it's guaranteed he will leave NATO. However, he definitely will push for the US to get something from Europe. Maybe related to Ukraine, maybe more defense spending, who knows. If he can't, then id definitely consider it a possibility
Every day I pray NATO gets dissolved
NATO like day one made it clear that this war was not in defence for the purpouses of the NATO treaty
They killed Ali Larijani?
🇮🇱 Netanyahu and Katz have ordered the military to carry out targeted assassinations of senior Iranian and Hezbollah officials immediately upon receiving intelligence—no need to wait for political approval.
Source -> https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/178105
They are panicked. Feels like more weight on the "bibi is dead" scale.
They don't have to be dead to be panicked. The zionist got themselves into a war They have no control over and every day their capabilities degrade is a tick on the clock for the Palestinians to liberate themselves.
Sure but on top of the "proof of life" AI videos? If you start with the idea that bibi is dead, an order to kill every Iranian leader on sight feels like an attempt at retaliation. In practice it is no change because they already try to kill every single Iranian they see.
If bibi is still alive what motivation does he have to give up his direct participation in the assassinations? The only proven value of assassinations is a boost in political support for the individual who can claim credit. He can't take credit for killing leaders if the policy is kill on sight. His only motivation is maintaining political support so he cant be tried for his corruption scandals.
Speculation (assuming this is new policy at all):
Could be wishful thinking on my part that it's a sign of desperation, but if this is out of the ordinary as policy, it's gotta be for some reason and I don't think it would be driven by confidence in capability to control outcomes.
Is Damascus being pushed into a confrontation with Hezbollah?
In a moment of regional realignment and rising pressure from US-backed alliances, Syria’s border moves signal a deeper struggle over sovereignty, resistance, and the emerging order.