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Ace Rothstein

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31. Yes, the US will definitely intercept.

Sat Apr 13, 2024, 05:01 PM

Apr 2024

It has been reported that there is a US tanker plane over Iraq currently. The operation has likely been in progress for some time.

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Iran has reportedly launched an attack on Israel, launching dozens of drones [View all] rollin74 Apr 2024 OP

Eight hours for the drones to arrive at their targets? Marcus IM Apr 2024 #1

Hmm. The shortest distance between - werdna Apr 2024 #4

Has this been verified? Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #2

Not yet. Some people say type reports. n/t Marcus IM Apr 2024 #3

Not sure what you mean here. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #5

At the time of my post, the first reports were 3rd hand. Now there are confirmations. Marcus IM Apr 2024 #18

Oh boy. Things are heating up. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #25

MSNBC is confirming it, FWIW. Celerity Apr 2024 #17

Biden returns to the White House as imminent Iranian attack on Israel is possible SARose Apr 2024 #6

"Sneaking" is not the goal, I think Easterncedar Apr 2024 #7

I agree. I'd think the IDF Air could intercept them underpants Apr 2024 #13

Are these sources reliable? Enquiring_Mind Apr 2024 #8

IDF is now confirming. I just updated the OP rollin74 Apr 2024 #9

I don't trust the IDF either Enquiring_Mind Apr 2024 #10

It's been confirmed by US officials MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2024 #20

I do.. Fuck Hamas and Iran Cha Apr 2024 #42

IDF confirms launch of Iran attack SARose Apr 2024 #11

Can Israel shoot them down? Does the Iron Dome help? Takket Apr 2024 #12

Yes.. DemocratInPa Apr 2024 #21

Likely, I would think. I think Hezbollah uses drones. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #22

As Iran Threatens to Attack, These Are Israel's Air Defenses Celerity Apr 2024 #30

Could just be one prong of attack.... getagrip_already Apr 2024 #14

Most likely the drones are a throwaway attack sarisataka Apr 2024 #26

Yes. Easterncedar Apr 2024 #27

ABC News says you're right scipan Apr 2024 #37

State-linked media reports second wave of drones launched at Israel SARose Apr 2024 #15

I wonder if US warships in the region will fire to intercept NickB79 Apr 2024 #16

Hope not DemocratInPa Apr 2024 #19

there is very little doubt that US warships will assist with interceptions if they are in position to do so rollin74 Apr 2024 #23

Yes, the US will definitely intercept. Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #31

After the world has seen what happened because of the Hamas attack, why would Iran do this? Deuxcents Apr 2024 #24

Because it does NOT matter! Behind the Aegis Apr 2024 #28

Iran would do this if they are confident that any response would not be enough to bother them. DFW Apr 2024 #33

This is a dangerous game of chicken DFW Apr 2024 #29

I don't think this will escalate to that extent. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #32

Everyone hopes not, but like I said, it's a big game of chicken DFW Apr 2024 #34

ABC News: targets are 3 military bases (see my post above) scipan Apr 2024 #38

White House Statement LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #35

reports: Israeli jets now intercepting drones over Syria and Jordan rollin74 Apr 2024 #36

Nice job, Republicans! gulliver Apr 2024 #39

Arrival estimate upped 1h to 6pm Eastern time. scipan Apr 2024 #40

Iran: the matter is concluded. scipan Apr 2024 #41

It will be interesting to see what Israel's response is rollin74 Apr 2024 #43

Maybe if there's no/minor damage, Israel will scipan Apr 2024 #46

And just like that, WWIII is over LeftInTX Apr 2024 #44

The "rogue Israeli regime" liberalla Apr 2024 #49

In a moment of incredible uncertainty, I'm so happy that we have President Biden in the Oval Office LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #45

Interceptions in Jerusalem area scipan Apr 2024 #47

Ballistic missiles hit in Negrev area scipan Apr 2024 #48

Israel has told US, allies it will retaliate scipan Apr 2024 #50