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flashman13

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24. I believe that is a gross underestimation of Iran's capabilities. They haven't shown a fraction of their weaponry.

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 11:08 AM

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They have been preparing for this attack for decades. Killing the leadership on day one had no real effect. There is no shortage of radical mullahs and capable military commanders. In fact, it was probably a big major mistake because we killed the one leader that was opposed to building nuclear weapons. I don't think his son shares that reluctance.

We have a long history of underestimating our foes going all the way back to the Japanese prior to the start of WWII, the Chinese in Korea, the Vietnamese, and Iraq.

Remember that you can't believe a thing you hear from Trump and company. If you want the real skinny on what is going on from someone with sufficient credentials to have an opinion, check out Malcolm Nance, Black Man Spy. He does a daily deep dive in to the situation. I will attach yesterday's video.

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There are three bits of information I have been able to glean through all of the noise today. [View all] flashman13 Mar 10 OP

I botched the send button. My appologies. flashman13 Mar 10 #1

Imho, snot Mar 10 #2

I was trying not to sound too hyperbolic. You could be correct. flashman13 Mar 10 #3

I was teasing, sort of. snot Wednesday #28

If that's optimistic... debsy Mar 10 #4

Nor do I. flashman13 Mar 10 #6

1991 Deja Vu ... OldBoss Mar 10 #5

Proves the adage correct canetoad Mar 10 #7

The Iranians are laying bombs in Strait of Hormuz. babylonsister Mar 10 #8

I believe "mine" is the name of the bomb. Dr. T Mar 10 #20

thy use magnetism rampartd Mar 10 #22

K & R ananda Mar 10 #9

IIRC, during the Vietnam 'police action" (and I was in high school and college then) chowmama Mar 10 #10

I was actually surprised that he showed up when they unloaded the caskets the other day or that it was televised. llmart Mar 10 #12

Yeah, but he schlumped forward like a teenager chowmama Mar 10 #13

That's his normal look. llmart Mar 10 #14

DURec leftstreet Mar 10 #11

only the first one is really bad RussBLib Mar 10 #15

Trump ruins everything he touches. This war will be another Trump failure, regrettably. Pepsidog Mar 10 #16

Interesting theories. It will be interesting if they are supported by further information. Martin68 Mar 10 #17

Hard to say Iran is winning based on the information we have EdmondDantes_ Mar 10 #18

The combat ability of the Iranians at this point is minimal... WarGamer Mar 10 #19

This sounds more accurate, yes GusBob Mar 10 #21

You don't think there's a LIHOP or MIHOP druidity33 Wednesday #23

I believe that is a gross underestimation of Iran's capabilities. They haven't shown a fraction of their weaponry. flashman13 Wednesday #24

In addition I worry about retaliation by the Iranians Danascot Wednesday #25

American intelligence has sent alerts to local authorities across the country warning that Iran flashman13 Wednesday #26

Heard that Bibi is in Germany. Can anyone verify? vapor2 Wednesday #27