US/Israel and Iran- (14 Viewers)

[efil4]

Thought we should start thread here - over weekend, US carried out strikes against Houthi elements in Yemen in retaliation for their actions in Red Sea.



Houthi leader issued this statement- no US ships in Red Sea


Houthis then attempted to strike US Carrier group

This morning Trump took to Truth Social:



So any missile/shot fired from Houthi elements in Yemen will be considered coming from Iran. Obviously this is wrought with problems, but we know Houthis will respond and continue attacks.

So then what does this mean for Iran? Lots to unpack, but seems to me that the NO WAR POTUS is hell bent on getting into yet ANOTHER conflict in the ME. He is backing himself into a corner with statements and we could find ourselves embroiled in ME conflict again.

 

[MT15]

Iranians seem to be trying to trigger Trump. And it is general consensus that Trump put out that statement to manipulate the markets. And it worked.

 

[barbar]

So let's give them more money to buy more weapons and more missiles. Make it make sense.

 

[MT15]

So this is essentially what happened today.

 

[MT15]

This doesn’t seem like it’s all winding down. If we can believe this story that is.

 

[MT15]

 

[not2rich]

This doesn’t seem like it’s all winding down. If we can believe this story that is.

Maybe coincidence, but 5 days is about the time it's going to take the first deployed MEU to get into the area.

 

[not2rich]

JVL is a great writer, and prolific as well. Simply awesome at what he does.

 

[Optimus Prime]

 

[not2rich]

Classic Trump - let me give you "credit" while throwing you under the bus at the same time in case this thing goes really bad.

 

[efil4]

Maybe coincidence, but 5 days is about the time it's going to take the first deployed MEU to get into the area.

Its not
And its also at close of markets Friday afternoon.

Apparently the 15 point plan is the EXACT same plan proposed prior to the war.

I am thinking its the Admin saying "we tried " after Iran rejects, and gives political cover to escalate.

 

[fooferdoggie]

sorry you are in charge no lie will change that . what a idiot.

 

[barbar]

sorry you are in charge no lie will change that . what a idiot.

I totally agree, but he has always protected himself with fall guys. Just look at how many people in his admin and campaigns have gone to jail for him.

 

[Heathen]

 

[Heathen]

 

[LA 2 L.A.]

This won't help with the gasoline shortages here:

Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

Officials say a large explosion at an oil refinery near the Texas coast has shot plumes of smoke into the air and forced nearby residents to shelter in place.

apnews.com

And this won't help with climate change everywhere:

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies.

apnews.com

 

[LA 2 L.A.]

Classic Trump - let me give you "credit" while throwing you under the bus at the same time in case this thing goes really bad.

My first thought was that this is Trump building his off-ramp with the bodies of Hegseth and his other military advisors.

 

[Optimus Prime]

 

[MT15]

Good points