Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2038283056411226374

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/defense_civil25/status/2038203535506948599

[bigheadfred]

https://twitter.com/al39e_q8/status/2038266120407278043

[DCPatriot]

WTH was that? @bigheadfred  ???   

[bigheadfred]

WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧
@WarMonitor3
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46m
BREAKING: Iranian ballistic missiles and drone strikes reputedly targeted deployed Ukrainian drone teams helping with the defence of Kuwait and the UAE.

[Idiot]

https://twitter.com/al39e_q8/status/2038266120407278043

Fred....I'm not on Twitter.  What is this?

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EpicFuryMap/status/2038220569754079478

[mystery-ak]

Fred....I'm not on Twitter.  What is this?

Translation

Translated from Arabic
The Lebanese told the Iranian ambassador in Beirut: You're not welcome and you must leave.

The ambassador refused because he thought Beirut was just like Baghdad.

The Lebanese dragged him by his ear to the airport and expelled him.
They dragged him like a dog and stuffed him into his pocket with a beating.


الشايب التكريتي
@gladaltheuol
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1h
Translated from Arabic
The Iranian ambassador in Beirut when he refused to leave the embassy building 
Lebanese security forces dragged him out from inside the embassy building by force 
And threw him in the car trunk and the officer smashed his head against it with all his might 🤣 

[DCPatriot]

https://twitter.com/EpicFuryMap/status/2038220569754079478

Excellent analysis!   

...specifically regarding our narrative of 'infallibility' and damages incurred.

[Cyber Liberty]

Fred....I'm not on Twitter.  What is this?

It's the Lebanese kicking the Iranian Ambassador out of Beirut.  He refused to leave so they dragged him out by the ears....

[Wingnut]

It's the Lebanese kicking the Iranian Ambassador out of Beirut.  He refused to leave so they dragged him out by the ears....

The headbutt was a nice touch there at the end.!

[PeteS in CA]

The US has what? 5 or 10 or maybe 20 thousand combat Marines and soldiers near Iran? That is far from invade-Iran numbers. That sounds more like forces for get in, get it, and get out operation(s) of some sort.

[bigheadfred]

OSINTtechnical
@Osinttechnical
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15m
Major power outages reported in the Iranian city of Karaj after a round of U.S./Israeli airstrikes tonight.

[Idiot]

Translation

Translated from Arabic
The Lebanese told the Iranian ambassador in Beirut: You're not welcome and you must leave.

The ambassador refused because he thought Beirut was just like Baghdad.

The Lebanese dragged him by his ear to the airport and expelled him.
They dragged him like a dog and stuffed him into his pocket with a beating.


الشايب التكريتي
@gladaltheuol
·
1h
Translated from Arabic
The Iranian ambassador in Beirut when he refused to leave the embassy building 
Lebanese security forces dragged him out from inside the embassy building by force 
And threw him in the car trunk and the officer smashed his head against it with all his might 🤣

Thank you for the translation....that was priceless!  I agree with @Wingnut (heaven help me), the headbutt at the end was a nice touch.

[libertybele]

https://twitter.com/defense_civil25/status/2038203535506948599

This will perhaps be Iran's saving grace  -- they probably know by now that their underground arsenal of missiles and endless caverns are untouchable by both the U.S. and Israel -- neither have bombs that can penetrate the depths needed to be destroyed (at lest that we know of).

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

These Iranians extremists look like they reek... or is that just me?

[Fishrrman]

bele wrote:
" they probably know by now that their underground arsenal of missiles and endless caverns are untouchable by both the U.S. and Israel -- neither have bombs that can penetrate the depths needed to be destroyed (at lest that we know of)."

I think you might reconsider that.

We (and probably Israel, also) have "bombs" that will easily "penetrate the depths needed".
Of course, we're not using those weapons yet, because to use them would provoke world uproar.

Nevertheless, such a time could arrive, if things don't go as planned...

[libertybele]

bele wrote:
" they probably know by now that their underground arsenal of missiles and endless caverns are untouchable by both the U.S. and Israel -- neither have bombs that can penetrate the depths needed to be destroyed (at lest that we know of)."

I think you might reconsider that.

We (and probably Israel, also) have "bombs" that will easily "penetrate the depths needed".
Of course, we're not using those weapons yet, because to use them would provoke world uproar.

Nevertheless, such a time could arrive, if things don't go as planned...

Thank you for that information @Fishrrman

[Hoodat]

WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧
@WarMonitor3  ·  46m

BREAKING: Iranian ballistic missiles and drone strikes reputedly targeted deployed Ukrainian drone teams helping with the defence of Kuwait and the UAE.

Are the Russians calling the shots on where their drones are used?

[Hoodat]

Dr. Eli David
@DrEliDavid

Hi Democrats 👋
When the Speaker of the regime's Parliament is echoing your call, maybe it’s time to ask yourself if you haven’t drifted away too far from shore.

محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf
@mb_ghalibaf

Welcome to the party we started 47 years ago, No kings. This is the people of Iran, and we approve this message.
#NoKings






12:13 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  192.5K Views
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12:24 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  14.7K Views

https://x.com/DrEliDavid/status/2038306400795758866

[Hoodat]

https://twitter.com/DrEliDavid/status/2038205578682536392

[Hoodat]

satan overplaying his hand:

https://twitter.com/ianmiles/status/2038096499985547586

[Hoodat]

And the British government's response:

https://twitter.com/DrEliDavid/status/2038212899231981874

[Bigun]

Fred....I'm not on Twitter.  What is this?

The Lebanese told the Iranian ambassador in Beirut: You're not welcome and you must leave.

The ambassador refused because he thought Beirut was just like Baghdad.

The Lebanese dragged him by his ear to the airport and expelled him.
They dragged him like a dog and stuffed him into his pocket with a beating.

[Hoodat]

2,076?  Al Jazeera intentionally neglected to count the tens of thousands of Iranians killed by the IRGC which led to this war.

https://twitter.com/AJENews/status/2038212115920560324

[Hoodat]

https://twitter.com/MOSSADil/status/2038334141574611102

[Hoodat]

[Hoodat]

Now can we consider Russia our enemy?  Seriously, what more will it take?

WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧
@WarMonitor3

Russia has stepped up its support for Iran providing Iran with drone shipments and advice on Iranian drone strikes altitude, numbers of drones per wave whilst also providing targeting data which has been used to successful target US military radar installations-WSJ

2:19 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  1,084 Views

https://x.com/WarMonitor3/status/2038335170495791577

[libertybele]

Now can we consider Russia our enemy?  Seriously, what more will it take?

WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧
@WarMonitor3

Russia has stepped up its support for Iran providing Iran with drone shipments and advice on Iranian drone strikes altitude, numbers of drones per wave whilst also providing targeting data which has been used to successful target US military radar installations-WSJ

2:19 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  1,084 Views

https://x.com/WarMonitor3/status/2038335170495791577

I thought that Russia was always considered our enemy.   

[Hoodat]

javi48
@javitor48

Although Iran is rationing its shipments, especially of medium and long-range missiles, it is becoming more precise and causing real damage to military targets like the Prince Sultan Air Base. There, it destroyed a valuable E-3 early warning aircraft (AWACS) and several KC-135 tankers. It has also managed to strike industrial plants in Bahrain, the UAE, and Israel. Everything points to them receiving intelligence from Russia, seemingly in retaliation for the same intel the Ukrainians are receiving.
Through recent attacks on Baltic ports like Primorsk, Ust-Luga, and Novorossiysk, and several refineries, Ukraine has managed to reduce Russia's oil export capacity by 40%. It is possible that this new scenario and Putin's pro-regime stance will shift Trump’s ambiguous position toward Putin and lead him to re-evaluate aid to Ukraine. Consequently, the Ukrainians gain a formidable ally in the Gulf countries, who are receiving assistance from the Ukrainians based on their four years of experience in drone warfare. It seems Zelensky is becoming the great beneficiary through a geopolitical 'billiard shot' effect resulting from the U.S. and Israeli war against the Iranian regime."

2:19 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  164 Views

https://x.com/javitor48/status/2038335370279211513



Yet the US continues to dismiss Ukraine drone technology while at the same time insisting that they surrender to Russia.

[Hoodat]

I thought that Russia was always considered our enemy.   

One doesn't typically roll out the red carpet for anyone considered an enemy while carrying their water in negotiations with a country they're terrorizing:

[Wingnut]

This will perhaps be Iran's saving grace  -- they probably know by now that their underground arsenal of missiles and endless caverns are untouchable by both the U.S. and Israel -- neither have bombs that can penetrate the depths needed to be destroyed (at lest that we know of).

Always with the negative waves. 

[Hoodat]

Open Source Intel
@Osint613

EXCLUSIVE 🔴

Open Source Intel has mapped all known Iranian ballistic missile launch sites active over the past month, cross-referenced with satellite imagery, IDF and CENTCOM statements, and OSINT sources.

~1,650 launches recorded
Targets: Israel and Gulf states

PRIMARY SITES | Satellite + IDF, CENTCOM Confirmed

Yazd: Most active hub. Mountain complex near Kuhestan Park, “Yazd Missile City.” Struck 5+ times. Launch on March 27 followed by a strike within hours. Activity continues at scale.

Shiraz: Dispersed sites across Fars. Satellite shows a propellant leak and launcher fires. Launcher destroyed March 25. Failure recorded March 17.

Isfahan: 6 zones active. Northern base hit with launcher explosion and building destruction. Tunnel cleared within 48 hours. Sofeh struck March 27. Failure March 20.

Jam / Bushehr: IRGC Chamran base. 2 missile salvos. Struck 3+ times. Coastal launches enable varied trajectories.

CONFIRMED OTHER SITES | IDF, CENTCOM, Satellite

Kashan: Missile base near Aran va Bidgol, confirmed strikes

Dezful: Missile base, 7+ buildings destroyed

Kermanshah: Mobile launcher destroyed by IAF F-35

Panj Pelleh: MRBM base confirmed

Kamijeh: MRBM base confirmed

Mahidasht: IRGC base, 3 hardened shelters destroyed

Khorramabad: Imam Ali base, bunker busters used, IRGC commander killed

Bandar Abbas / Khorgu: Missile base struck

Tabriz: IRGC Amand base, smoke confirmed

Zanjan: Hidden launcher struck at civilian site

Bidganeh / Malard: launch site struck

Qom: Missile base, tunnels and structures destroyed

Lar: Mobile launchers operating from a civilian site near “Lar Missile City”

Hamedan: Failed launch observed

No launches from central Tehran
All activity from a 50 to 70 km perimeter ring

REPORTED | NOT FULLY VERIFIED

Larestan: Reported, no confirmation

Damavand: Reported, no confirmation

Meshkin Dasht: Reported, unconfirmed

Miyaneh: Reported, unconfirmed

Abhar: Reported, unconfirmed

OTHER MISSLE/ DRONE SITES HIT

Karaj: Missile plant, structural destruction confirmed

Ahvaz: Drone base, runway cratered, heavy damage

Qeshm Island: IRGC base, 19 buildings destroyed

Pakdasht: Industrial zones

Semnan / Shahroud: Solid fuel facility, engine sites hit

Urmia: IRGC operational base struck
Darab: Confirmed in strike wave

DEGRADATION UPDATE

29 of ~30 known launch bases struck -Washington Post

The following main missile production and propellant infrastructure were hit:

Khojir: Major missile production and assembly complex near Tehran. Handles solid fuel production and missile components.

Parchin: Military complex tied to explosives testing and warhead development. Also linked to missile and nuclear work.

Hakimiyeh: Industrial and research area in eastern Tehran tied to missile components, electronics, and support infrastructure.

Shahroud: Large missile and space complex. Key site for solid fuel engine production, testing, and long range missile development.

~350 of 470 launchers destroyed or disabled

U.S. assessment:
~33% destroyed
~33% degraded or inaccessible

TARGET BREAKDOWN

~400 medium-range ballistic missiles → Israel
~1,250 short-range ballistic missiles → Gulf states



12:32 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  224.6K Views

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[Kamaji]

I thought that Russia was always considered our enemy.   

[Hoodat]

Always with the negative waves.

You got that right.

[libertybele]

Always with the negative waves.

Nope, not a negative at all, just being realistic -- no worries @Fishrrman already corrected me on the accuracy of my understanding.

Have a truly marvelous day @Wingnut - get out and get some fresh air and sunshine.

[libertybele]

Pentagon said prepping weeks-long ground operation in Iran, short of full invasion

The US Department of Defense is preparing options for ground operations in Iran, which would fall short of a full-scale invasion but could involve thousands of troops and take weeks or months, The Washington Post reported late Saturday.

According to the report, which cited unnamed American officials, US President Donald Trump has not greenlit any of the plans yet.

The White House, asked for comment for the report, said the Pentagon works to give the president “maximum optionality,” but that this “does not mean the President has made a decision.”

According to the Post, the potential operations could see a mixture of special forces and conventional infantry sent to conduct extended raids into coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz, including seizing islands controlled by the Islamic Republic and holding them for an extended period of time.

Experts have warned that holding territory would put American soldiers in significantly more danger than they’ve faced so far in the war, which has already seen 13 US servicemembers killed in action, and more than 300 wounded........

https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-said-prepping-weeks-long-ground-operation-in-iran-short-of-full-invasion/

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Pentagon said prepping weeks-long ground operation in Iran, short of full invasion

The US Department of Defense is preparing options for ground operations in Iran, which would fall short of a full-scale invasion but could involve thousands of troops and take weeks or months, The Washington Post reported late Saturday.

According to the report, which cited unnamed American officials, US President Donald Trump has not greenlit any of the plans yet.

The White House, asked for comment for the report, said the Pentagon works to give the president “maximum optionality,” but that this “does not mean the President has made a decision.”

According to the Post, the potential operations could see a mixture of special forces and conventional infantry sent to conduct extended raids into coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz, including seizing islands controlled by the Islamic Republic and holding them for an extended period of time.

Experts have warned that holding territory would put American soldiers in significantly more danger than they’ve faced so far in the war, which has already seen 13 US servicemembers killed in action, and more than 300 wounded........

https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-said-prepping-weeks-long-ground-operation-in-iran-short-of-full-invasion/

Here it comes. We will never leave, not for years like with Iraq/Afghanistan.

[Timber Rattler]

Are the Russians calling the shots on where their drones are used?

Feels like the two wars are merging into one....

[Hoodat]

Feels like the two wars are merging into one....

Except that the now US finds itself on opposite sides.  They continue to carry water for the side that is now targeting them with drones while dismissing the side that can protect them from those same drones.

[Timber Rattler]

Meanwhile...

Pentagon asks for pre-made bunkers that can be quickly shipped to the Middle East

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2026-03-28/pentagon-exploratory-call-premade-bunkers-middle-east-21201414.html

A Pentagon exploratory call for potential contracts posted this week asked for “pre-fabricated transportable bunkers” that can be quickly sent to the Middle East.

The notice, which was published Monday and had a Friday deadline, aimed “to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors” that can provide the bunkers.

Interested vendors were asked to submit three options for different estimated time frames: 3 days, 15 days and 30 days. All of the options had to be deliverable to King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan.

Each response was required to identify the level of protection provided by the bunkers, including the highest level of threat that the bunker is designed to withstand, such as a ballistic impact.

The notice said the “total quantity requirement is currently unknown,” but that vendors are “encouraged” to give pricing structures reflecting “any available economies of scale.”

EXCERPT

Feels ad hoc...

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/422d9f4015fb4fe09a4cb54909d3ab01/view

SOURCES SOUGHT

1.0  Purpose/Scope

This is an open market Sources Sought regarding a tentative requirement to pre-fabricated transportable bunkers. As part of its market research, on behalf of its customer, the 1 Expeditionary Theater Support Group, Theater Contracting Office (1 ETSG/TKO) is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of providing the requirement as further described.  The United States Government (USG) may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may vary from the actual specifications identified in final Product Descriptions included in any Request for Quote (RFQ).

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of market research.  No RFQ currently exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ.  This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ.  Responses to this Sources Sought will not be considered as formal quotes and the customer does not intend to award an open market delivery order(s) or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) based on responses to this Sources Sought.

2.0  Objectives of the Sources Sought

Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could provide the requested turnkey solution.
Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution implementations.
Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or teaming arrangements.
Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors.
Provision of other benefits of leveraging a turnkey solution.
Comments regarding any ambiguities or needed clarifications of the Draft technical specifications.
Obtain vendor feedback on any other pre-existing contracts that might meet this need.
3.0  Sources

The Sources Sought will be posted to SAM.GOV.

4.0  Draft Technical Specifications

There is not currently a statemement of work (SOW); USG  is currently conducting market research as part of its requirments development. With that in mind, the government is seeking the following:


The USG is seeking information from vendors capable of providing prefabricated, transportable, hardened shelter systems designed to protect personnel from blast and fragmentation threats under PSC 5410 and NAICS 327390. All proposed solutions must be deliverable to the Aqaba Air Cargo Terminal at King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan. Vendors are requested to submit three potential delivery options reflecting estimated timelines of 3 days, 15 days, and 30 days. Responses shall include a comprehensive description of the materials used in fabrication, including composition, structural design, and any reinforcement features. Vendors must also clearly identify the protection level of each proposed bunker, including the highest level of threat (e.g., blast force, fragmentation, or ballistic impact) the system is designed to withstand. While the total quantity requirement is currently unknown; vendors are encouraged to provide pricing structures that reflect any available economies of scale. The USG’s review of documentation priorities are delivery timeline first, followed by protection level of the bunker systems.

5.0  Notes to Responders

All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.  Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. The customer will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. There is no commitment by the USG to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.

Please limit responses or capability statement to three pages.  Review the objectives under Section 2.0 and include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions relative to those points in the statement. Any format is acceptable. Also include contract number, relevant information on the company, and if available, brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for products similar to that described in the draft technical specifications.

Submit Sources Sought responses to the Contracting Officer via email by the close date specified in SAM.GOV  Contact information is listed below.

Title all email entries "Pre-Fabricated Transportable Bunkers Sources Sought Response"

Capt Francoise Douala

Division Chief, 1 ETSG/TKO

Francoise.douala.1@us.af.mil

[Hoodat]

Here it comes. We will never leave, not for years like with Iraq/Afghanistan.

We don't have enough troops for a full invasion.  Iran is a big country.

[Kamaji]

Except that the now US finds itself on opposite sides.  They continue to carry water for the side that is now targeting them with drones while dismissing the side that can protect them from those same drones.

Indeed.

[Fishrrman]

Hoodat observes (accurately):
"We don't have enough troops for a full invasion.  Iran is a big country."

Fishrrman:
"Is it getting a little drafty in here, or what...?"

[Hoodat]

https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2038302310019842508

[Hoodat]

Open Source Intel
@Osint613

Zelensky quietly deployed 200–228 drone defense specialists across Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan.

They’re now helping Gulf states harden air defenses, protect critical infrastructure, and secure U.S. bases.

Smart move by Zelensky.



2:31 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  30.6K Views

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[Hoodat]

https://twitter.com/Faytuks/status/2038320031591731514

[Hoodat]

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/2038334322445328734

[Hoodat]

NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦
@NOELreports

President Zelensky met with King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss potential security cooperation and the situation in the Middle East, emphasizing Ukraine's experience in defending against drone and missile attacks. #Ukraine



2:05 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  14.2K Views

https://x.com/NOELreports/status/2038331743598453157

[Hoodat]

World Source News
@Worldsource24

BREAKING: Iran International: "Eghtesad Online reports that due to an attack on the Parchin power transmission network, Tehran's Districts 4, 7, 11, 13, and 14 are currently experiencing total blackouts."



1:33 PM · Mar 29, 2026  ·  2,891 Views

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