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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #750 on: January 18, 2026, 11:21:08 am »
It's the calm before the storm....
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #751 on: January 18, 2026, 11:23:38 am »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #752 on: January 18, 2026, 11:34:46 am »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #753 on: January 18, 2026, 11:55:20 am »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #754 on: January 18, 2026, 01:01:40 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #755 on: January 18, 2026, 01:04:34 pm »
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By asking Trump to delay Iran attacks, Netanyahu exposes Israel's air defense holes - analysis
Jerusalem Post, Jan 18, 2026

The IDF sent out more than half a dozen messages about how ready it was and how strong
its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately express the opposite opinion to Trump.

The stunning revelation that part of why US President Donald Trump called off, or at least paused, any American attack on the Iranian regime was a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exposes a gaping, relatively new hole in Israel’s otherwise stellar multilayer air defense shield.

The IDF sent more than a dozen messages in a matter of days about how it was ready and how strong its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately tell Trump the opposite.

There were likely a variety of reasons that Trump canceled or postponed attacking the Iranian regime, and there were multiple reasons why Netanyahu also pushed him in that direction.

But with it strongly appearing that a significant reason was not being ready for a potential Iranian ballistic missile strike, the whole idea of what it means for the IDF air defense to be prepared needs to be revisited.

Put bluntly: Israel managed to defend itself against Iran three times in 2024-2025 because its technology is the best it’s been in decades.

Tehran’s ballistic missile capability is now weaker than it’s been in decades. Trump had an opportunity to possibly topple Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But then, Netanyahu was so worried about Israel getting hit that he asked Trump to call off an attack.

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During all of this discussion, most of Israel’s highly praised multilayer air defenses are irrelevant. Generally, the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the Iron Beam (laser defense) are unable to shoot down ballistic missiles. Rather, they are relegated to shooting down drones, lower-tech rockets, and cruise missiles.

Hopefully, the answer to why Netanyahu might be more confident in the future is that Israel can produce Arrow interceptors faster than Iran can produce ballistic missiles, and that, not too long from now, the Jewish state will have a better relative balance of aerial defenses to aerial threats, plus some additional American air defenses.

Or maybe the prime minister was just worried about the possibility of having to explain to the Israeli public why people died, were wounded, and lost their homes (even in small numbers) in January 2026 when the Iranian nuclear threat has been indefinitely pushed off, and the concrete gain for Israeli interests of an American attack on the Iranian regime at this point were questionable as compared to the clear gains in 2025.

In the meantime, Netanyahu’s request to Trump, and at least one of his reasons, has pierced the armor of Israeli defense officials who, since the June 2025 Iran war, have claimed that the defense establishment remained ready for any scenario.


https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-883698.





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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #756 on: January 18, 2026, 01:05:55 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #757 on: January 18, 2026, 01:07:30 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #758 on: January 18, 2026, 02:07:07 pm »
Is Trump going to go to congress to declare war?
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #759 on: January 18, 2026, 02:10:21 pm »
Quote from: mystery-ak on January 18, 2026, 11:55:20 am
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Erfan Soltani was reportedly beaten to death in detention.

I think the report originated here:

Mixed reports surround fate of Iranian Erfan Soltani

Soltani’s family has denied he took part in the demonstrations, saying he was a clothing seller with no political activity, though he opposed Iran’s current leadership

Ariel Oseran  |  January 18, 2026 at 07:17 AM ■ latest revision at 09:48 AM

Conflicting reports about the fate of Iranian protester Erfan Soltani have sparked international concern, as sources alternately claimed he had been killed in custody and, later, confirmed he is alive.

Hengaw reported that Soltani’s family was granted a brief in-person visit today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, confirming that he is currently alive and in stable condition.

The confusion began after Soltani, 26, from Fardis, Karaj, was arrested on January 8 during public protests in Karaj. Authorities later told his family to come to the prison on January 14 for a final visit ahead of an apparent execution, strongly suggesting that a death sentence was imminent.

Despite these warnings, the execution did not occur on the scheduled date. Following widespread concern, Iranian officials reportedly denied that Soltani had been sentenced to death. Until today’s visit, however, the family had no direct confirmation of his well-being. Meanwhile, human rights sources and international media had previously reported that Soltani had been killed in a Revolutionary Guards prison, creating a highly confusing situation.

Soltani’s family has consistently denied the allegations that he took part in protests, telling CBS News that they had seen no evidence of his involvement. They say Soltani worked as a clothing seller, had no history of political activism, but was critical of the Iranian government.  .  .

https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/iran-eastern-states/artc-reports-iranian-protester-arfan-soltani-killed-in-revolutionary-guards-custody
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #760 on: January 18, 2026, 02:13:24 pm »
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Around 200 Iranian protesters attacked the Tehran residence of the Palestinian ambassador, Salam Al-Zawawi, on January 8, Palestinian media reported.
Molotov cocktails and threats left the ambassador injured and several embassy staff hurt, while the building suffered heavy damage. Security forces later rescued the ambassador and her team, who had taken shelter in the basement.


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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #761 on: January 18, 2026, 02:50:31 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #762 on: January 18, 2026, 02:51:33 pm »
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All the people who accused Iranian protesters of being Mossad or CIA are now completely silent about the thousands of foreign terrorists the Islamic Republic brought in to massacre Iranians.

Weird.

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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #763 on: January 18, 2026, 02:55:14 pm »
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Iran expert @BeniSabti said there may be more happening behind the scenes in US policy toward Iran than is publicly visible. Speaking at the Arutz Sheva booth at the IAC conference, he suggested President Donald Trump may be masking his true intentions and urged patience.



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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #764 on: January 18, 2026, 03:02:47 pm »
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🚨 @UANI has learned that #Iran's regime's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been quietly added to the schedule for a speaking slot @WEF in Davos this week. And @FoxNews reports exclusively on a letter UANI sent to WEF requesting Araghchi's invitation be rescinded after the largest massacre of Iranians this month in its contemporary history.

The message WEF is sending: you can shoot Iranians in the eyes and genitals, murder thousands of them, and shut off the internet for your people, but still be welcomed in Davos that same month. WEF's theme this year is "A Spirit of Dialogue." Instead of dialogue, the Islamic Republic offered bullets to these brave Iranians.

Absolutey appalling. The Munich Security Conference disinvited him in February, WEF should as well.

The many partners of WEF--which are leading corporations from around the world--should hear from the Iranian diaspora as to how ghastly this invitation. They can be found here: https://weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/about/

This is a time when the regime should be isolated, not awarded with cushy speaking slots at global gatherings for a repeat of the same disinformation and propaganda tour. Switzerland days ago summoned the Iranian regime ambassador to protest the violence against demonstrators, but then it gave Araghchi permission to visit only days later. That telegraphs to the regime that it could get away with literal murder. It's business as usual.
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #765 on: January 18, 2026, 04:13:19 pm »
My position is clear:
- Locate the "supreme leader"
- Neutralize
If it can be done with a small-sized weapon, use that.
If it requires a bunker-buster, use that.
If it takes the smallest tactical nuke in our arsenal, use that.
Use whatever it takes.
Are there any questions?

(no matter what size or type of weapon is used, it won't make any difference. The rest of the world may scream... but will do... nothing)
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #766 on: January 18, 2026, 04:33:48 pm »
Yes, one question — who has the courage and wherewithal to do that?
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #767 on: January 18, 2026, 05:52:55 pm »
   Certainly not Trump.
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #768 on: January 18, 2026, 05:54:12 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #769 on: January 18, 2026, 11:14:30 pm »
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New witness account from the massacres in Tehran, Iran:

Contributed by @AZ_Intel_ .



7:06 PM · Jan 18, 2026  ·  67K Views

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Original tweet (translated):  https://x.com/mamlekate/status/2013046321809162456
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #770 on: January 18, 2026, 11:17:26 pm »
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The Persians were left behind after being assured that “help is on the way.” They are right to feel as they feel.



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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #771 on: January 18, 2026, 11:20:54 pm »
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Eyewitness report:

Two Iranian 17 year olds fled to a rooftop where regime forces found them and pushed them to their deaths from the 7th floor.

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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #772 on: January 18, 2026, 11:22:22 pm »
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I can confirm in small towns throughout Iran where bloodshed has been so great, people are beginning to mobilize small groups to target family members & properties belonging to IRGC/Basij

For millions life paused on January 8-9 and it will not resume until they get revenge.

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« Reply #773 on: January 18, 2026, 11:23:32 pm »
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« Reply #774 on: January 18, 2026, 11:25:17 pm »
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« Reply #775 on: January 18, 2026, 11:28:03 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #776 on: January 18, 2026, 11:33:40 pm »
Quote from: Hoodat on January 18, 2026, 11:28:03 pm


So make it official. Declare war on the United States of America.
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #777 on: January 18, 2026, 11:34:43 pm »
Any thoughts on how the Obama 'crowd' is feeling about the Shah's public willingness to lead Iran?

Was Jarrett's main goal to get a nuclear power in Teheran?  Or was it to be under Islamic control all along?
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If we had just let them eat the Tide pods, none of this would be happening right now

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« Reply #778 on: January 18, 2026, 11:41:13 pm »
Quote from: DB on January 18, 2026, 11:33:40 pm
So make it official. Declare war on the United States of America.

Already done.


Iran’s president says his country is in a full-scale war with the West

Updated 11:58 AM CST, December 27, 2025

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday his country is in a full-scale war with the U.S., Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s meeting Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Pezeshkian said in an interview published on the website of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday that the war is worse than Iran’s deadly war with Iraq in the 1980s.

“We are in a full-scale war with the U.S., Israel and Europe; they don’t want our country to remain stable,” he said.  .  .  .

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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #779 on: January 19, 2026, 12:29:23 am »
Quote from: Fishrrman on January 18, 2026, 04:13:19 pm
My position is clear:
- Locate the "supreme leader"
- Neutralize
If it can be done with a small-sized weapon, use that.
If it requires a bunker-buster, use that.
If it takes the smallest tactical nuke in our arsenal, use that.
Use whatever it takes.

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Yes, one question — who has the courage and wherewithal to do that?

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   Certainly not Trump.

@corbe --- Are you faulting Trump for not ignoring Netanyahu's request that Trump stand down because Israel is not able to protect its citizens? ⬇️

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By asking Trump to delay Iran attacks, Netanyahu exposes Israel's air defense holes - analysis
Jerusalem Post, Jan 18, 2026

The IDF sent out more than half a dozen messages about how ready it was and how strong
its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately express the opposite opinion to Trump.

The stunning revelation that part of why US President Donald Trump called off, or at least paused, any American attack on the Iranian regime was a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exposes a gaping, relatively new hole in Israel’s otherwise stellar multilayer air defense shield.

The IDF sent more than a dozen messages in a matter of days about how it was ready and how strong its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately tell Trump the opposite.

There were likely a variety of reasons that Trump canceled or postponed attacking the Iranian regime, and there were multiple reasons why Netanyahu also pushed him in that direction.

But with it strongly appearing that a significant reason was not being ready for a potential Iranian ballistic missile strike, the whole idea of what it means for the IDF air defense to be prepared needs to be revisited.

Put bluntly: Israel managed to defend itself against Iran three times in 2024-2025 because its technology is the best it’s been in decades.

Tehran’s ballistic missile capability is now weaker than it’s been in decades. Trump had an opportunity to possibly topple Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But then, Netanyahu was so worried about Israel getting hit that he asked Trump to call off an attack.

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During all of this discussion, most of Israel’s highly praised multilayer air defenses are irrelevant. Generally, the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the Iron Beam (laser defense) are unable to shoot down ballistic missiles. Rather, they are relegated to shooting down drones, lower-tech rockets, and cruise missiles.

Hopefully, the answer to why Netanyahu might be more confident in the future is that Israel can produce Arrow interceptors faster than Iran can produce ballistic missiles, and that, not too long from now, the Jewish state will have a better relative balance of aerial defenses to aerial threats, plus some additional American air defenses.

Or maybe the prime minister was just worried about the possibility of having to explain to the Israeli public why people died, were wounded, and lost their homes (even in small numbers) in January 2026 when the Iranian nuclear threat has been indefinitely pushed off, and the concrete gain for Israeli interests of an American attack on the Iranian regime at this point were questionable as compared to the clear gains in 2025.

In the meantime, Netanyahu’s request to Trump, and at least one of his reasons, has pierced the armor of Israeli defense officials who, since the June 2025 Iran war, have claimed that the defense establishment remained ready for any scenario.


https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-883698.


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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #780 on: January 19, 2026, 12:54:40 am »
POTUS was locked and loaded ......

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Taken by surprise that Trump had been aloof at first, seemingly slow-moving and deliberate in his consideration of the issue, then suddenly shifted his position to being attack-ready on Wednesday itself, the prime minister, foreign reports have indicated, felt pressed into the unusual position of needing to ask the US president to hold off.

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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #781 on: January 19, 2026, 01:02:29 am »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on January 19, 2026, 12:29:23 am
@corbe --- Are you faulting Trump for not ignoring Netanyahu's request that Trump stand down because Israel is not able to protect its citizens? ⬇️

Are you saying that Trump is Netanyahu's bitch?
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #782 on: January 19, 2026, 01:04:49 am »
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Are you saying that Trump is Netanyahu's bitch?

Nope.  Are you?
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #783 on: January 19, 2026, 01:10:05 am »
Apparently, Netanyahu does not want to upset Iran ...

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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia
The two Middle Eastern countries exchanged messages through a Russian intermediary saying they would not preemptively attack each other.

January 14, 2026
More:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/14/israel-iran-russia-secret-messages/
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #784 on: January 19, 2026, 08:59:11 am »
Iran state TV hacked to show exiled Crown Prince Pahlavi
Message aired during near-total internet shutdown as protests enter 22nd day
By Ashley Carnahan Fox News
Published January 19, 2026 7:46am EST

Multiple Iranian state TV channels were hacked on Sunday amid a near-total internet shutdown to air footage of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and images of anti-government protests that have rocked Tehran in recent weeks.

Two clips of Pahlavi were shown as well as a graphic calling on Iranian security forces to side with the public, The Associated Press reported.

"Don't point your weapons at the people. Join the nation for the freedom of Iran," one graphic read, according to a translation from the outlet.

Pahlavi himself called on Iran’s military to break with the Islamic Republic and side with the people.

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https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-state-tv-hacked-show-exiled-crown-prince-pahlavi



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« Reply #785 on: January 19, 2026, 09:13:03 am »
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The Persians were left behind after being assured that “help is on the way.” They are right to feel as they feel.




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« Reply #786 on: January 19, 2026, 09:38:57 am »
I have the feeling *we* found out Iran has a suitcase nuke strapped to a hypersonic missile aimed at Tel Aviv and *we* can't stop it.
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« Reply #787 on: January 19, 2026, 09:48:03 am »
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I have the feeling *we* found out Iran has a suitcase nuke strapped to a hypersonic missile aimed at Tel Aviv and *we* can't stop it.

If that is the case, they'll use it. Period.
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #789 on: January 19, 2026, 09:59:31 am »
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Are you saying that Trump is Netanyahu's bitch?

She's been saying that for months.....
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #790 on: January 19, 2026, 12:07:33 pm »
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If that is the case, they'll use it. Period.

Yep.  It's what satan would do.
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« Reply #791 on: January 19, 2026, 12:10:18 pm »
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She's been saying that for months.....

Essentially, yes.  Thus, the pitfalls of making it up as you go.  She's having quite the dilemma defending Trump while lambasting Netanyahu when they're on the same page.
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #792 on: January 19, 2026, 12:14:53 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #793 on: January 19, 2026, 12:22:38 pm »
Times of London: Iran Killed 16,500 in Suppressing Protests – 330K Wounded
Ed Morrissey  10:40 AM | January 19, 2026
   

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At least the British media still thinks that the massacres perpetrated by the Iranian regime rate headlines and front-page treatment.

The Times of London published stunning new estimates of the carnage wrought by the mullahs and the IRGC over two weeks of massive protests against the regime. Yesterday, working from estimates provided by Iranian doctors networking over Starlink to collect the data, the Sunday Times reported that the regime killed 16,500 people and wounded more than 330,000 with both targeted and indiscriminate fire into the crowds. The regime killed children and pregnant women as part of their cruel and savage suppression tactics:
 

But The Sunday Times has obtained a new report from doctors on the ground, which says at least 16,500 protesters have died and 330,000 have been injured, most of them in two days of utter slaughter in the most brutal crackdown by the clerical regime in its 47-year existence.

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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #794 on: January 19, 2026, 12:34:50 pm »
This isn't nearly as significant as  one person being killed and one wounded in Minneapolis, at least as far as the MSM is concerned. **nononono*
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #795 on: January 19, 2026, 02:24:36 pm »
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Essentially, yes.  Thus, the pitfalls of making it up as you go.  She's having quite the dilemma defending Trump while lambasting Netanyahu when they're on the same page.

As the reports from both Israel and the US detail (a few are posted upthread), they're on the same page now because Trump agreed to honor Netanyahu's request not to attack until Netanyahu thinks Israeli forces are ready. 

But, since it's election year in Israel, I'd be very pleasantly surprised if Netanyahu reversed either his request to Trump not to attack --- or his promise to Iran made through Putin that Israel would not attack them.

These are Interesting times.  Put your teeth back in, boys ...more popcorn's coming your way.   :2popcorn:
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« Reply #796 on: January 19, 2026, 02:25:46 pm »
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #797 on: January 19, 2026, 02:28:31 pm »
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I have the feeling *we* found out Iran has a suitcase nuke strapped to a hypersonic missile aimed at Tel Aviv and *we* can't stop it.

This rings possible. 



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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #798 on: January 19, 2026, 02:50:09 pm »
Quote from: bigheadfred on January 19, 2026, 09:38:57 am
I have the feeling *we* found out Iran has a suitcase nuke strapped to a hypersonic missile aimed at Tel Aviv and *we* can't stop it.
Exactly what I suggested the other day...sans the hypersonic missile.
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Re: Iran grinds to standstill as protesters take to the streets, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
« Reply #799 on: January 19, 2026, 03:58:27 pm »
Iran Threatens to ‘Pursue, Punish’ President Trump for Terror‑Linked ‘Crimes’ of Fomenting Regime Unrest

Iran’s judiciary declared it will “pursue” and “punish” President Donald Trump and leaders of the “Zionist regime” for “crimes” linked to fomenting protests, according to the Islamic Republic’s judiciary chief who accused Washington and Jerusalem of backing “terrorists.”

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