LIVE THREAD: US and Israel vs. Iran, Part Two

[Kamaji]

OMG

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2029743967852466640

If it happened, let’s find out why.  No sense in being coy about it. 

[mystery-ak]

Russia providing intelligence to Iranians to help IRGC target US forces, targets in Mideast: report

Russia is providing the Iranians with information to help attack U.S. forces and targets in the Middle East, The Washington Post first reported on Friday, citing three officials familiar with the intelligence.

The development marks the first sign a major U.S. adversary is participating in the conflict. Russia's reported involvement --- even if indirect --- signals the war now features one of America's leading nuclear-armed rivals with sophisticated intelligence capabilities.

Well-placed sources with knowledge would not steer Fox News away from the Post's report.

“The Iranian regime is being absolutely crushed. Their ballistic missile retaliation is decreasing every day, their navy is being wiped out, their production capacity is being demolished, and proxies are hardly putting up a fight," White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement to Fox News. "Operation Epic Fury is meeting or surpassing all of its goals, and the United States will continue to dominate.”

The reporting suggests the Russians are hoping to use a page from the U.S. playbook and attempt to tie the U.S. down in the Mideast, depleting U.S. weapons stockpiles by helping give the Iranians intelligence that helps with their targeting of U.S. forces. This is the strategy the U.S. used after Russia invaded Ukraine, while avoiding putting U.S. boots on the ground in Ukraine.The Russians now appear to be doing the same with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Fox News' Jennifer Griffin and Patrick Ward contributed to this post.
Posted by Rachel Wolf

[bigheadfred]

If it happened, let’s find out why.  No sense in being coy about it.

From the X AI:

Multiple buildings in the adjacent IRGC compound were hit by simultaneous or near-simultaneous precision strikes using air-delivered munitions.
The complex was a high-priority target due to its role in IRGC Navy operations near the Strait of Hormuz, including surface-to-sea missiles.

[Bigun]

If it happened, let’s find out why.  No sense in being coy about it.

Maybe because the school was inside a military compound.

https://twitter.com/sahabetwiter/status/2028882781044977781

[Right_in_Virginia]

OMG

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2029743967852466640

Ok ... Awful yes. But, we own it, explain it, and help the families.  RIP little ones.

[rangerrebew]

 
U.S. targeting Iran’s space capabilities early into Operation Epic Fury
"In just the last 72 hours, America's bomber force has struck nearly 200 targets deep inside of Iran," Adm. Brad Cooper said Thursday.
By
Brandi Vincent

March 5, 2026
 
 
The U.S. military targeted infrastructure and assets that enable Iran to move data and conduct warfare operations in space, Adm. Brad Cooper said Thursday.

Speaking alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a press briefing at U.S. Central Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida, Cooper said Iran’s combat power is diminishing as Operation Epic Fury enters its sixth day.

“In just the last 72 hours, America’s bomber force has struck nearly 200 targets deep inside of Iran, including around Tehran. And in just the last hour, U.S. B-2 bombers dropped dozens of 2,000 pound penetrator bombs targeting deeply buried ballistic missile launchers,” Cooper, the commander of Centcom overseeing the military operation, said. “Notably, we’ve also struck Iran’s equivalent of Space Command, which degrades their ability to threaten Americans.”

Further details about that strike against the space-related facility were not supplied during the briefing.

 https://defensescoop.com/2026/03/05/operation-epic-fury-targeting-iran-space-capabilities/

[Kamaji]

Ok ... Awful yes. But, we own it, explain it, and help the families.  RIP little ones.

Exactly. 

[bigheadfred]

Mario Nawfal

@MarioNawfal
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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇶 U.S. Apache helicopters reportedly in direct combat with Iranian-backed militia in Mosul.

The war has now moved from Iranian soil to Iraqi streets.

America is fighting Iran's proxies inside a country it was supposed to have left.

@officialrnintel

https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2029989776510853557

[bigheadfred]

unusual_whales
@unusual_whales
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4m
BREAKING: Iran rejects cease-fire negotiations, says ready for U.S. ground invasion, per TIME

[mystery-ak]

Trump to attend dignified transfer of 6 Americans killed in Operation Epic Fury

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shared a message remembering the six U.S. service members who were killed supporting Operation Epic Fury, vowing "their deaths will not be in vain."

"Our nation mourns the loss of six extraordinary American heroes. These brave warriors gave everything in service to our country, supporting Operation Epic Fury," Hegseth wrote on X on Friday.

He identified the fallen service members as Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien, Capt. Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sgt. First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. First Class Noah L. Tietjens and Sgt. Declan J. Coady.

"Our service members bear a responsibility and a duty most civilians will never come close to understanding," Hegseth wrote. "They know that the day might come when they are asked to risk their life in defense of their country. As Secretary of War, I stand with an unbreakable spirit to honor their memory and the resolve they embodied."

"To their families, loved ones, and fellow warfighters: We lift you up in prayer and pledge our unwavering support," Hegseth continued. "Their deaths will not be in vain. We will honor them with action. We will hunt down the Iranians radicals responsible, dismantle their military capabilities, and ensure that justice is swift and absolute. We stand stronger than ever, ready to avenge these fallen heroes and crush the threats in Iran that dare to challenge us. America does not yield; we advance, we prevail, and this we'll defend."

"God bless our warfighters, their families, and the United States of America," he added.

The Department of War initially identified Khork, Tietjens, Amor and Coady as four of the six U.S. servicemembers killed on March 1 in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. The Pentagon later confirmed O’Brien and Marzan died in that incident.
Posted by Rachel Wolf

[mystery-ak]

They better NOT!

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2029976484346220588

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2029984399652179979

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/2029947405240598813

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/Osinteurope/status/2029773404669087887

[DCPatriot]

Why would you send kids to a school next to a military target during a war?

...on a Saturday. too! 

[Mod2]

Sorry - messed up and had to retitle this thread.

[bigheadfred]

OSINTtechnical
@Osinttechnical
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The U.S. Navy’s Ford Carrier Strike Group has left the Mediterranean and is now headed into the Red Sea, heading closer to Iran and Yemen’s Houthis.

[andy58-in-nh]

https://twitter.com/Osinteurope/status/2029773404669087887

"Does this dress make me look thinner?"

[verga]

Candace Owens
@RealCandaceO
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59m
Do not join or remain in the United States Military. Trump has betrayed America and expects you to die for Israel.
There is no honor in being led by dishonorable men to your death.

WTH is wrong with her? That is a serious question. The 60-90 days she hass really gone off the deep end.

[PeteS in CA]

Trump to attend dignified transfer of 6 Americans killed in Operation Epic Fury

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shared a message remembering the six U.S. service members who were killed supporting Operation Epic Fury, vowing "their deaths will not be in vain."

"Our nation mourns the loss of six extraordinary American heroes. These brave warriors gave everything in service to our country, supporting Operation Epic Fury," Hegseth wrote on X on Friday.

He identified the fallen service members as Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien, Capt. Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sgt. First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. First Class Noah L. Tietjens and Sgt. Declan J. Coady.

"Our service members bear a responsibility and a duty most civilians will never come close to understanding," Hegseth wrote. "They know that the day might come when they are asked to risk their life in defense of their country. As Secretary of War, I stand with an unbreakable spirit to honor their memory and the resolve they embodied."

"To their families, loved ones, and fellow warfighters: We lift you up in prayer and pledge our unwavering support," Hegseth continued. "Their deaths will not be in vain. We will honor them with action. We will hunt down the Iranians radicals responsible, dismantle their military capabilities, and ensure that justice is swift and absolute. We stand stronger than ever, ready to avenge these fallen heroes and crush the threats in Iran that dare to challenge us. America does not yield; we advance, we prevail, and this we'll defend."
...

I'll bet Trump never checks his watch wondering when the ceremony will be over.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Hey, Orange Man, what about full control of the Strait of Hormuz?

Oil tankers float, they don't fly.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/IngrahamAngle/status/2030003443914412449

[PeteS in CA]

WTH is wrong with her? That is a serious question. The 60-90 days she hass really gone off the deep end.

She really really really really really really ...  really really really really really really hates Israel. The campaign against Iran benefits Israel (along with much of the rest of the world), so she hates Trump.

[libertybele]

Hey, Orange Man, what about full control of the Strait of Hormuz?

Oil tankers float, they don't fly.

Obviously you're not thankful that the Ayatollah has been stopped.  Good to know.

[mystery-ak]

  Remember this post?

https://twitter.com/NiohBerg/status/2028119242952921107

[Lando Lincoln]

Sorry - messed up and had to retitle this thread.

What is to be done with you?   

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2029996214369014076

[bigheadfred]

Remember this post?

https://twitter.com/NiohBerg/status/2028119242952921107

 No official Iranian confession exists.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/DrEliDavid/status/2030005191387292017

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2029997990715232451

[DefiantMassRINO]

I'm glad the ayatollah is with Allah and 72 virgins.

But a RESPONSIBLE, ADULT, MATURE planner with a working knowledge of HISTORY would have planned for Iran's weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz before they whacked the ayatollah.

This leads me to believe they did tactical military planning but not strategic regional planning ... something made them jump early on this one ... Did Netanyahu shoot Israel's wad early?

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2029995803608015252

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/2030008211835646287

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2030018980983800284

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/TreyYingst/status/2030011428644569319

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/2029988492210557294

[DefiantMassRINO]

Depends how far south in the Red Sea.

Plus the Bab al-Manab Strait is a geographic choke point where the carrier will be most vulnerable to the Houthis.

If they are in the neighboorhood, they might as well "liberate" strategically located island of Socotra before the Chi-coms set up a base there.

I think they are moving farther away from Iran to get out of range of Iranian / Hezbollah / Hamas rockets and drones.  Plus, they are putting more terra firma between the carrier and Iran, which provides more opporunity for any Iranian missiles or drones to be intercepted by land-based systems.

[catfish1957]

If it happened, let’s find out why.  No sense in being coy about it.

We have the ability to land a bomb on a square centimeter.   My guess:

1. Iranian false flag
2. Deflection (bad bounce) on an area that for humanitarian reasons should not be anywhere near a military target.

[catfish1957]

https://twitter.com/DrEliDavid/status/2030005191387292017

Is there a Jewish word for WITSEC?

[Cyber Liberty]

Remember this post?

https://twitter.com/NiohBerg/status/2028119242952921107

I remember it well....

[catfish1957]

Hey, Orange Man, what about full control of the Strait of Hormuz?

Oil tankers float, they don't fly.

Orange Man?  Are you for real?

[DefiantMassRINO]

Very real.

Killing the ayatollahs and mullahs and bombing Iran to the Stone Age is worthless if they don't secure the Strait of Hormuz for commerical shipping.

The Iranians win by bleeding us and waiting for us to lose resolve.  Blocking the Strait of Hormuz with ships, mines, missiles, drones, and fear buys the Iranians more time to wait out the Americans.

Orange Man?  Are you for real?

[bigheadfred]

https://twitter.com/radiojibi/status/2030000043655340199

[Smokin Joe]

Why would you send kids to a school next to a military target during a war?

Because the IRDG had guns to everyone's heads, most likely.

After all, they needed the human shield.

It's a shame about the school and all injured or killed there, but collateral damage is a fact of war, and it's incredibly small compared to what was done during WWII bombing raids. Bad intel or targeting can yield a bad result.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Why would you send kids to a school next to a military target during a war? - wrong question

The Iranians, like Hamas, use civilians as human shields.  They build schools next to military targets, and military targets next to schools, on purpose.

When the military targets are hit, pro-Iranian propagandists have images of dead, dying, and injured children to broadcast across the West and inspire Western useful idiots to protest against their own governments.

So, why wouldn't Iran build schools, hospitals, and orphanages next to military targets?  If the West doesn' hit the target for fear of killing innocents, the Iranians have won a tactical military victory.  If the West hits the target, Iran has an opprtunity to win a propaganda victory thanks to useful idiots in the West.

[Fishrrman]

Mystery posted in reply 510 above:
"They better NOT!"

Better get used to it.
Another Fishrrman "way, way out on the limb™" prediction:
Before this is over, expect upwards of 40-50,000 American troops in Iran.
You read this here first, I'm revealing it before the War Department does, hehe.

How is the United States going to guarantee safe passage through the Straits of Hormuz, without taking control of the Iranian shore from, say, about 50 miles on either side of the Strait? And then establishing a "buffer zone" of safety, guaranteed by us.

Are you going to trust ANY new government in Iran on this?

[DB]

Mystery posted in reply 510 above:
"They better NOT!"

Better get used to it.
Another Fishrrman "way, way out on the limb™" prediction:
Before this is over, expect upwards of 40-50,000 American troops in Iran.
You read this here first, I'm revealing it before the War Department does, hehe.

How is the United States going to guarantee safe passage through the Straits of Hormuz, without taking control of the Iranian shore from, say, about 50 miles on either side of the Strait? And then establishing a "buffer zone" of safety, guaranteed by us.

Are you going to trust ANY new government in Iran on this?

Carpet bombing the shoreline would go a long way towards that end...

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2030019267370930545

[Hoodat]

If it happened, let’s find out why. No sense in being coy about it.

https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php?topic=578597.msg3281739#msg3281739

[DefiantMassRINO]

Trump can't talk his way out of high oil prices.  Polishing Trump's knob on TV isn't going to bring down oil prices either.



Carpet bombing the Iranian shore won't be enough to secure the Strait of Hormuz.  Also need to firebomb / napalm everything to suffocate the Iran Revolutionary Guard hiding in bunkers and caves.