Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran

[Bigun]

KT McFarland
@realKTMcFarland
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4h
I was in Pentagon in '83 when Iran proxies blew up US Marine barracks in Beirut. Iran has grown stronger and more belligerent over the years. It's now on threshold of nuclear weapons and the missiles to deliver them anywhere in the world.  World's most dangerous country cannot be allowed to have world's most lethal weapons. It's now or never. But it's not without risk.

I was roughly three hundred miles from Tehran in 1979 when that idiot Jimmuah CAAter unleashed hell on the world. Thank God that might now get cleaned up!

[libertybele]

Closing the Strait... this won't be a twenty-cent jump!!!  And our local market has been jumpy the past 30 days...last night it was $2.99 @ gallon.

I filled my tank yesterday @2.87/gal

[mystery-ak]

Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
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11m
🚨JUST IN — KAROLINE LEAVITT CONFIRMS: "Prior to the attacks, Secretary Rubio called all members of the gang of eight to provide congressional notification, and he was able to reach and brief seven of the eight members.”

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[Bigun]

The same question came to my mind.  Who is the UK protecting???

The UAE, formerly known as the trucial states, has  long standing and very strong ties to Great Britan.

[catfish1957]

It's official.  MTG has totally sold out.

Iran's leaders want 72 virgins.

MTG is the ultimate opposite, a commensurate slut!!!

[Mod5]

Merged.

[PeteS in CA]

https://twitter.com/DrEliDavid/status/2027736395251335217

You and what fleet of dhows and rowboats?

Among the many targets were Iran's naval bases on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

[verga]

John Bresnahan
@bresreports
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45m
New: Schumer calling for Congress to return to DC, a briefing for all senators & a War Powers vote asap

While they are in town let's get the vote for the SAVE act out of the way.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/CarmineSabia/status/2027776032128835937

[DCPatriot]

Good move...just can't get myself to fill it because as soon as the "LOW GAS" warning comes on, I'll head for the pump.

But I only put a $20 to $30 limit on my trip...it's a mental thing driving away spending $60!!

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2027789073616654825

[libertybele]

Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
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11m
🚨JUST IN — KAROLINE LEAVITT CONFIRMS: "Prior to the attacks, Secretary Rubio called all members of the gang of eight to provide congressional notification, and he was able to reach and brief seven of the eight members.”

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@Right_in_Virginia   

[PeteS in CA]

Open Source Intel
@Osint613

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi:

Attacks should stop first, and then there is a possibility to talk.

8:23 AM · Feb 28, 2026  ·  14.6K Views

https://x.com/Osint613/status/2027751457274138770

Tehran Timmy sez wut?  

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/LauraLoomer/status/2027774312233480627

[mystery-ak]

Mark R. Levin
@marklevinshow
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2m
This conga line of feckless and leftwing Democrats on TV is grotesque.  They are literally angry that our country is engage in a righteous battle to eliminate a terrorist regime that is developing nukes, slaughtering tens of thousands, has murdered and maimed thousands of our fellow Americans, and is funding and spreading terrorism throughout the world.

Now, what did they do about this regime?  Funded it.  Appeased it. And left it to President Trump to deal with the disastrous mess they created and left him.  They had no rational or effect strategy or plan to address it.

The Democrat Party does, in fact, hate America.  Even now, at a time like this, they seek to sabotage us.

Also, a number of the usual American-hating Islamist media clowns are in full propaganda mode, trashing our president and our country.  It is time to deport as many of them as is legally allowable and to attempt to denaturalize some of the others and remove them.  When you read what they say and believe you have to wonder how an immigration system that is supposed to work to benefit our country, and is supposed to only allow in foreigners who have allegiance to our country, it is clear these individuals ought not be here.  This is not about the 1st amendment or any civil liberties.  It is about their presence in our country in violation of basic immigration-law requirements

[mystery-ak]

Laura Loomer
@LauraLoomer
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16m
Keep your head on a swivel. When @RealTomHoman
 came on my show last year, he told me Biden allowed 2 million Iranian proxies to enter our country illegally.

This is why I keep saying: the mass deportations need to focus on the Islamic illegals as a top priority.

 They came to the US to kill us.

[PeteS in CA]

Thomas Massie is a fool.

And a tool. He's an impotent Never-Trumper.

[Timber Rattler]

And did negligible damage at best...

[mystery-ak]

Chad Pergram
@ChadPergram
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1h
GOP OK Sen Mullin on Fox on Iran: Youhave people like, honestly, Talib and Omar, that you can't brief Congress as a hole because those individuals like that you just simply can't trust. And however, I do believe as we move forward with the operations, now that the operations are moving forward, I believe that the Secretary will come to either be Rubio or Secretary Hegseth or maybe both will be coming to Congress and doing a classified briefing as a whole for everybody.

[cato potatoe]

They need congressional authorization for a regime change war.  Iran is huge, and replacing their government with anything stable is a major undertaking.  The west cannot deal with another open wound humanitarian disaster like Syria or Libya. 

[catfish1957]

No.  I will hold Trump accountable.

Are you shitting me?  You were the biggest Trump Lackey here at TBR for the past 3 elections, and now you are abandoning him? 

Thanks for proving your resolve and commitment level is a wet noodle status.  Lost credibility at an epic level.

[rangerrebew]

American News Feb 28, 2026
Saudi Arabia backs US after Iran launches strikes at bases in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan."
 

Saudi Arabia backs US after Iran launches strikes at bases in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan
 
Thomas Stevenson
Feb 28, 2026
 
Saudi Arabia has condemned Iranian strikes on US-allied Arab states surrounding Iran, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan and has vowed to “provide all its resources to assist them in any measures they take" against Iran. The Saudis have also started joining in strikes against Iran with the US and Israel. 

In a statement following Iran's retaliatory strikes, Saudi Arabia said, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan."

https://thepostmillennial.com/saudi-arabia-backs-us-after-iran-launches-strikes-at-bases-in-uae-bahrain-qatar-kuwait-jordan#google_vignette

[libertybele]

You and what fleet of dhows and rowboats?

Among the many targets were Iran's naval bases on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

Weren't there reports of Iran firing on the U.S.S. Gerald Ford and then they went silent??

[Timber Rattler]

Pretty good aggregate coverage at Hot Air...

NEW: Israeli Intel Indicates Khamenei Hit, IRGC Commander Killed; UPDATE: Three Hits On Meetings

https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/02/28/israeli-intel-khamenei-hit-irgc-commander-killed-in-opening-strikes-n3812379


Saudi Arabia: Forget What We Said Earlier, We're ALL IN - MORE

https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2026/02/28/saudi-arabia-forget-what-we-said-earlier-were-all-in-n3812380


Go, Canada: Carney Backs US, Israel Strikes on Iran

https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/02/28/canada-backs-us-israel-strikes-on-iran-n3812383

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2027780090764100054

[Bigun]

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Iran amid military escalation

Security Council set to meet Saturday afternoon, as requested by France, Bahrain, China, Russia, and Colombia

The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency session on Saturday after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, which has drawn widespread backlash.

The emergency session was requested by the permanent missions of France, Bahrain, China, Russia, and Colombia, according to a statement by the permanent mission of Russia to the UN.

The meeting is expected to take place on Saturday afternoon.

"The reckless actions by Washington and West Jerusalem against a sovereign UN member state constitute a direct violation of the fundamental principles and norms of international law," said the Russian mission, warning that "such perilous misadventures are intended to undermine peace, stability, and security throughout the Middle East region."

Russia will "demand that the United States and Israel immediately cease their illegal and escalatory actions and embark on a path toward a political and diplomatic settlement," added the statement.............

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/un-security-council-to-hold-emergency-meeting-on-iran-amid-military-escalation/3843763

For some odd reason every time I hear the words "UN Security Council" I start shaking uncontrollably.

[PeteS in CA]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2027744305859707027

Their greatest fear is that Trump will be successful, that the Iranian people will depose the Mullahcracy.

[libertybele]

For some odd reason every time I hear the words "UN Security Council" I start shaking uncontrollably.

Indeed.  UN involvement is the very last thing that is needed right now.

[mystery-ak]

Steve Ferguson
@lsferguson
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1h
Fun Fact:  President Trump is cleaning up yet another mess Obama left us.  Remember, he funded Iran's nuclear program.  The fake birth certificate from Hawaii just keeps on giving!

[Right_in_Virginia]

@Right_in_Virginia   

@libertybele   This will require Congressional authorization after 60 days (I believe) to continue.  I'm simply advocating Congress not wait 59 days to begin the debate.  This shouldn't send Republicans to their fainting couches --- we should embrace it.

[mystery-ak]

Jack Keane
@gen_jackkeane
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17m
Joining special edition of @AmericaNewsroom
  today 12pmET to discuss  with @BillHemmer
 and @DanaPerino
  the joint US - Israel attacks on Iran and Iran's response. @foxnews

[DCPatriot]

@libertybele   This will require Congressional authorization after 60 days (I believe) to continue.  I'm simply advocating Congress not wait 59 days to begin the debate.  This shouldn't send Republicans to their fainting couches --- we should embrace it.

When you consider that Iran hasn't kept their word on anything negotiated to this point, my strategy would be to kill as many of them as I can...break up all their sh*t...for at least 45 days.   

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/TheGreenOldDill/status/2027741986942246971

[Cyber Liberty]

@libertybele   This will require Congressional authorization after 60 days (I believe) to continue.  I'm simply advocating Congress not wait 59 days to begin the debate.  This shouldn't send Republicans to their fainting couches --- we should embrace it.

It's never too early to start sabotaging our troops.

[mystery-ak]

🇺🇸 Mike Davis 🇺🇸
@mrddmia
Congress has the Article I power to declare--not make--war.

The President, as the commander-in-chief, has the Article II power--and duty--to protect Americans from attacks.

Congress has not declared war since World War II.

Declarations of war have serious legal consequences for Americans' civil liberties.

No President--Democrat or Republican--has followed the War Powers Act of 1973, which they all have uniformly declared unconstitutional.

This included President Obama, when he attacked Libya and overthrew Gadhafi.

For 47 years, Iran has waged war on America, killing thousands of Americans.

Recently, Iran's supreme leader threatened to sink American ships--and worse.

President Trump has the power and duty to protect us, under Article II and prior congressional authorizations for use of military force to combat terrorism.

[PeteS in CA]

GWB sought and obtained Congressional approval for his 2003 war on Iraq.  He also sought and received UN Security Council resolutions.

Why is this preemptive war against Iran for regime change outside Congressional debate and approval?

Ummmmmmm, in the real world, Iran has been waging asymmetric war against the US since 1979. What Trump is doing is 46 years overdue, not "preemptive".

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2027787393340735836

[PeteS in CA]

James Smithton
@SmithtonJames

It was an Iranian missile that failed went up and came straight down on the school. There is evidence.



8:43 AM · Feb 28, 2026  ·  1,266 Views

https://x.com/SmithtonJames/status/2027756541936345126

Was it an Iranian ballistic missile? Or a Russian-made Pantsir SAM that has demonstrated in the Ukraine War its skill in hitting civilian buildings instead of aircraft and drones?

[Hoodat]

@libertybele   This will require Congressional authorization after 60 days (I believe) to continue.  I'm simply advocating Congress not wait 59 days to begin the debate.  This shouldn't send Republicans to their fainting couches --- we should embrace it.

Still waiting, @Right_in_Virginia .  Show me that part of the Constitution that was violated.  No Dem talking points, please.

[Hoodat]

Was it an Iranian ballistic missile? Or a Russian-made Pantsir SAM that has demonstrated in the Ukraine War its skill in hitting civilian buildings instead of aircraft and drones?

You make a good point.

[Lando Lincoln]

For some odd reason every time I hear the words "UN Security Council" I start shaking uncontrollably.

I’m with you, amigo.

[libertybele]

@libertybele   This will require Congressional authorization after 60 days (I believe) to continue.  I'm simply advocating Congress not wait 59 days to begin the debate.  This shouldn't send Republicans to their fainting couches --- we should embrace it.

No, what you are advocating @Right_in_Virginia  is NOT giving the President who has the authority to act 59 days.    Members on both sides of the aisle were notified;

Under the "gang of eight" system, the executive branch of the United States discloses highly sensitive intelligence information to the following members of Congress:

    United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:
        Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair
        Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member
    United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence:
        Tom Cotton (R-AR), Chair
        Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair
    Leadership in the United States House of Representatives:
        Mike Johnson (R-LA), Speaker
        Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Minority Leader
    Leadership in the United States Senate:
        John Thune (R-SD), Majority Leader
        Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Minority Leader

[Wingnut]

Was it an Iranian ballistic missile? Or a Russian-made Pantsir SAM that has demonstrated in the Ukraine War its skill in hitting civilian buildings instead of aircraft and drones?

This always bhappens when you shop the missle seconds rack.

[240B]

James Smithton
@SmithtonJames

It was an Iranian missile that failed went up and came straight down on the school. There is evidence.



8:43 AM · Feb 28, 2026  ·  1,266 Views

https://x.com/SmithtonJames/status/2027756541936345126

According to the Hamas Rules of War playbook, now Iran should blow up a hospital and blame it on Israel.
Muslims have no problem at all, killing their own people for international propaganda points.
They do it all the time, everyday. The fanatical Muslim Death Cultists then call them "Martyrs for Allah!"
The very neighbors and friends which they themselves just killed are called 'Martyrs'.

[Timber Rattler]

https://twitter.com/TheUnHeard_One/status/2027685520570990887

That's from a video game called Digital Combat Simulator (DCS).  Not real.  the depicted planes are Russian SU-57 Felons, the same as in "Maverick."

[PeteS in CA]

Are they calling for Congressional debate and a war vote --- or just mouthing off?

It's just Hater-Trumpers' knees jerking their feet into their mouths. If Trump's BM schedule were published they'd sue to stop it.

[mystery-ak]

Wendy Patterson
@wendyp4545
Let me share more History with you that you will not find in History Books but should.

Obama, was planted into our Presidency by the United Nations and our uniparty,

Under his Presidency, when he was having a lovefest with ISIS and the idea of a Caliphate, they used ISIS in the Middle East as the smokescreen for China to build artificial islands on reefs in the Spratly Islands in the southern part of the South China Sea. A strategic military defense and surveillance base to control the China Sea.

During that same timeframe. Hunter Biden sold China a Michigan automotive company that held the patent for a stabilizer APP that provided the Chinese Military the Stabilizer that they use on their Military Drones and Hunter was able to sell it to China, with the Obama administration's approval, using the automotive company as the smokescreen for the stabilizer APP.

By eliminating the Ayatollah's we eliminate China's Proxy Iran and the Iranian Proxies who provide cover for the Chinese Military.

Democrats are going to lose their foreign Proxies who support CHINA.
6:59 AM · Feb 28, 2026

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2027783509356712378

[Lando Lincoln]

We are up to our eyeballs in this thing. I come to this thread for news and updates as myst/members are diligently posting. I do not visit this thread for interpersonal eye poking. Just saying.

[Canuck Conservative]

Iran is huge, and replacing their government with anything stable is a major undertaking.  The west cannot deal with another open wound humanitarian disaster like Syria or Libya

I'm far more optimistic than that.

The Iranian people are modern, well-educated, and even had past experience with *some* democracy not so long ago under the Shah.

Very different from backwards cultures like Iraq and Kuwait.