Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #5

[BobfromWB]

Trump announced he was going to take Kharg Island because he knew he was never going to actually do it.
I was a fool to take Trump's bullshit seriously.

The Iranian Mullahs and the IRGC are popping champagne tonight.

It will be interesting to see how Trump tries to sell this as a victory and an 'unconditional surrender' by Iran.

Countdown begins. A few years from now, we will have to do all of this all over again. And Iran will be better prepared and more ready next time.

A few years from now, we will be in fallout shelters awaiting the next Iranian nuclear strike.

[Bigun]

"The Kurds let us down," Trump said. "But I'll remember that, Kurds."

I'm pretty sure the Kurds remember all the times WE have screwed them over. Trump had nothing to do with those events, but they happened none-the-less.

[240B]

A few years from now, we will be in fallout shelters awaiting the next Iranian nuclear strike.

The Iranian regime see 'survival' as a "Great Victory over the Great Satan", and they are right.
Iran will say, 'They threw everything they had at us and could not defeat the Holy Warriors of Iran!'

ALLAH HU AKBAR!! ALLAH HU AKBAR!! Iran will be more dangerous now than ever before.
Iran will now consider itself 'undefeatable' by any nation because it is the will of Allah.

[Bigun]

Payback for all the previous times the U.S. either betrayed or abandoned the Kurds after making all kinds of bad faith promises about their own self-determination and defense in support of U.S. policies in Iraq.

I guess Trump is ignorant about all of that.

I should have read down further before I posted.

[Bigun]

Grace?

I lived through Watergate too.  Which basically was a left wing test case to nail Nixon for what everyone else was doing.

The WAPO pukes created the system that today still is a MSM system to ambush conservatives.  And after already 2 bogus impeachments?  Good luck finding 18 or 19 GOP senator cooperating with Crying Wolf Boys of the socialist partyl.

Nailing Nixon was payback for his having worked with Joe McCarthy. Nothing more or less than that.

[Bigun]

Well I admire your honesty.  But I have a different take, and I am hardly MAGA. 

I think this is one of those "eggs in one basket" phenomenon.  Our government has been screwing us for so long that anyone, I mean anyone who wants to dismantle this system in earnest has the hearts and minds of the populous. 
 
Things haven't gone perfect for Trump and his agenda, but how soon we forget how bad Biden was.  We are 100X better off than at the end of '24.  Funny how perspectives are lost in short order.

 

[mystery-ak]

Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
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🇮🇷🇺🇸According to the sources, Iranian officials told several countries on Thursday that the Tehran talks produced an agreement in principle, but Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still needed to give final approval
🇮🇷🇺🇸The sources noted that both the Iranians and the Qataris had emphasized that the U.S. strikes overnight significantly increased Iranian suspicions about Trump's real intentions


Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
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🇶🇦🇺🇸🇮🇷The sources said the gaps were narrowed on three key issues:
💰The mechanism for releasing Iran's frozen assets — the most important issue for the Iranians
🚢Arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz during the 60-day ceasefire period
☢️How negotiations over Iran's nuclear program will be conducted during the 60-day ceasefire period

[massadvj]

Sorry, but calling upstanding Briefers Cultust is not only incorrect, but incredibly insulting,.

I did not call a single Briefer a cultist.

[Bigun]

@massadvj has been here since the beginning and I consider him a good friend..he is entitled to his opinion just like everyone else here whether you like it or not.

Ditto!  That is exactly why TBR exists. Everybody gets to express their opinions and discuss their differences.

[Bigun]

My thinking is the objective is to keep civilians away from his real intended targets.

I seem to recall a very prominent U. S. General officer sitting on his @$$ while commanding an Army made up of inflatable tanks and other paraphernalia across the English Channel from France some years ago.

[Bigun]

I'm not gonna bet against you on this one.  I have no reason to believe the people supposedly running Iran can stop the rogue elements in the IRGC from attacking somebody, somewhere.

Why would anyone think they could?

[IsailedawayfromFR]

The Iranian regime see 'survival' as a "Great Victory over the Great Satan", and they are right.
Iran will say, 'They threw everything they had at us and could not defeat the Holy Warriors of Iran!'

ALLAH HU AKBAR!! ALLAH HU AKBAR!! Iran will be more dangerous now than ever before.
Iran will now consider itself 'undefeatable' by any nation because it is the will of Allah.

A cheerleader for the enemy.

Now I've seen it all.

[240B]

Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
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41m
🇮🇷🇺🇸According to the sources, Iranian officials told several countries on Thursday that the Tehran talks produced an agreement in principle, but Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still needed to give final approval
🇮🇷🇺🇸The sources noted that both the Iranians and the Qataris had emphasized that the U.S. strikes overnight significantly increased Iranian suspicions about Trump's real intentions


Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
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43m
🇶🇦🇺🇸🇮🇷The sources said the gaps were narrowed on three key issues:
💰The mechanism for releasing Iran's frozen assets — the most important issue for the Iranians
🚢Arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz during the 60-day ceasefire period
☢️How negotiations over Iran's nuclear program will be conducted during the 60-day ceasefire period

I have said for weeks that Trump has a kryptonite. I have said many times that Iran has the powerful ability to STOP! HALT! any military action by Trump simply by saying the magic words, 'I am ready to make a deal'. As soon as Trump hears these words he goes into a kind of paralysis. He stops everything 'real' and focuses solely and entirely on 'making a deal'. Iran knows this and uses this trick skillfully. And here they have done it yet again.

Trump stopped all military action and he doesn't even have his Holy Grail "deal" yet, just like the Iranians knew he would. Now that he has stopped bombing, which was Iran's immediate goal, Iran will go back to stalling and delaying and stalling with delays which is what they always do. Iran knows that Trump's "deal" is the most important thing in the world to him. And they are using it to manipulate him.

It is incredibly stunning to me that Trump cannot see that Iran is just toying with him. Iran has the red laser pointer "deal" and Trump is the cat.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2065164147503911069

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2065157703312249100

[Canuck Conservative]

I have said for weeks that Trump has a kryptonite. I have said many times that Iran has the powerful ability to STOP! HALT! any military action by Trump simply by saying the magic words, 'I am ready to make a deal'. As soon as Trump hears these words he goes into a kind of paralysis. He stops everything 'real' and focuses solely and entirely on 'making a deal'. Iran knows this and uses this trick skillfully. And here they have done it yet again.

Trump stopped all military action and he doesn't even have his Holy Grail "deal" yet, just like the Iranians knew he would. Now that he has stopped bombing, which was Iran's immediate goal, Iran will go back to stalling and delaying and stalling with delays which is what they always do. Iran knows that Trump's "deal" is the most important thing in the world to him. And they are using it to manipulate him.

It is incredibly stunning to me that Trump cannot see that Iran is just toying with him. Iran has the red laser pointer "deal" and Trump is the cat.

Excellent summary!!

It was only a matter of time until some smart enemy figured that out (along with his susceptibility to flattery).

[massadvj]

If you always assume that what Trump writes on Truth Social will be the exact opposite of what he actually does, you will be right the vast majority of the time, and retain your sanity.

Truth Social has two marketing objectives: (1) feed red meat to the cultists; and (2) trigger more TDS in the enemy. Trump's TS posts have no bearing on actual policy as far as I have ever been able to tell.

And now that everyone at TS is celebrating this great new deal, when just hours ago they were lauding Trump for finally taking off the handcuffs, I rest my case.

I am all for peace. I hope this deal brings it. But I have a feeling the fine print is going to be troublesome. I predict there will be nothing on ballistic missiles, nothing on funding terrorist groups, and the mullahs will now have international legitimacy to trade freely with the rest of the world. In effect, we fought a war in order to cement the regime in place for another 50 years.

 

[Bigun]

And now that everyone at TS is celebrating this great new deal, when just hours ago they were lauding Trump for finally taking off the handcuffs, I rest my case.

I am all for peace. I hope this deal brings it. But I have a feeling the fine print is going to be troublesome. I predict there will be nothing on ballistic missiles, nothing on funding terrorist groups, and the mullahs will now have international legitimacy to trade freely with the rest of the world. In effect, we fought a war in order to cement the regime in place for another 50 years.

I fervently pray that you're wrong @massadvj but my gut says you are not. And it's a damned shame that the man who is trying mightily to fix our federal government (my opinion) has been led to this.

[240B]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzT8iq9IDw
Iran responds to Trump, says Tehran hasn’t reached a final decision on a US deal

Donald Trump is a sap. He is a fool. He is the ultimate dupe sucker.

[BobfromWB]

The Iranian regime see 'survival' as a "Great Victory over the Great Satan", and they are right.
Iran will say, 'They threw everything they had at us and could not defeat the Holy Warriors of Iran!'

ALLAH HU AKBAR!! ALLAH HU AKBAR!! Iran will be more dangerous now than ever before.
Iran will now consider itself 'undefeatable' by any nation because it is the will of Allah.

47 will go down ... in history as The Great Peacemaker, a new legend is birthed all across the world. There will be monuments & Statues put up. There will be a divergent tale about the Peacemaker lived in some unknown place a called DC, but that is impossible as that part of the continent is very radioactive from doing battle with out great strongly muscled resolute warriors. ALLAH HU AKBAR!! ALLAH HU AKBAR!!

Our God is indeed better than yours!

[catfish1957]

I did not call a single Briefer a cultist.

No you didn't.

BUT...  You called MAGA (full inclusive inferred) "Cultist"
There are several avowed MAGA adherents here at TBR.

Just applying simple logic.

[Cyber Liberty]

I don't see any difference between this and previous supposed "deals."  We say there's a proposed agreement, Iran says "What agreement?"  More delay.

[Idiot]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzT8iq9IDw
Iran responds to Trump, says Tehran hasn’t reached a final decision on a US deal

Donald Trump is a sap. He is a fool. He is the ultimate dupe sucker.

Fox just now said that Iran says they aren't ready for a commitment. 

This has become one huge joke..............

[240B]

I don't see any difference between this and previous supposed "deals."  We say there's a proposed agreement, Iran says "What agreement?"  More delay.

Trump wants his 'deal' so badly he is shaking for it. I would not doubt that he is projecting his 'wishes' onto the reality of what Iran is actually doing and saying.
When it comes to this deal, Trump needs a sponsor to help wean him off of it. Trump needs adult supervision. He is not an objective participant.

[Cyber Liberty]

When it comes to this deal, Trump needs a sponsor to help wean him off of it. Trump needs adult supervision. He is not an objective participant.

Don't look at me!  Heck, there are Briefers who have me on ignore!

[massadvj]

No you didn't.

BUT...  You called MAGA (full inclusive inferred) "Cultist"
There are several avowed MAGA adherents here at TBR.

Just applying simple logic.

I have been on this site since 2009. Over 10,000 posts. I invite you to go through all 10K of them and find a single post in which I made a personal accusation or insult toward any Briefer. I can save you the time. I simply don't do it.

I hold an opinion that a political group known as MAGA is a cult. I think people who love Apple as a brand are a cult. Harley Davidson owners are a cult. People who like David Lynch films are a cult. Any group that shows higher than normal devotion to a cause or figure can be classified as a cult. It was not directed at anyone in particular. Just a general statement, and an opinion I am entitled to hold and express.

I also think Lincoln Republicans are RINOs, an opinion that can apparently be expressed freely on this forum.

[mystery-ak]

A proposal to seize Iran's strategically important Kharg Island would be abandoned if Tehran signs a pending agreement with the U.S., according to comments made by President Donald Trump Thursday in the Oval Office.

Less than a day after emerging as one of the most aggressive ideas floated during the conflict, the plan now appears unlikely to move forward as negotiations advance toward a potential deal.

"It would be. If we sign this agreement," Trump said when asked whether the Kharg Island plan was now off the table.

Earlier Thursday, Trump described taking the island as a preferred outcome and argued the U.S. could assume control of Iranian oil and gas markets through such a move.

Kharg Island serves as Iran's primary oil export terminal and has become a central focus of the administration's pressure campaign against Tehran.
Posted by Greg Wehner

[mystery-ak]

The Hormuz Letter
@HormuzLetter
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BREAKING: Iran's Foreign Ministry directly rejects Trump's new claim that "everyone in Iran has approved the deal," including the Supreme Leader, saying no one has accepted it, and "no agreement has been reached," per Fars.

Any agreement requires the US to "accept every demand" from Iran, including that it won't surrender enriched uranium or make nuclear concessions, that the Strait of Hormuz remains permanently under Iranian management, and the transfer of $24 billion in frozen funds. Iran adds "if it were to yield under pressure, it would have done so a year ago" rather than after sustained US bombing.

The spokesperson also denied Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on a deal signing, saying it "remains closed" under Iranian authority and "safe passage is not possible."

[Bigun]

Trump wants his 'deal' so badly he is shaking for it. I would not doubt that he is projecting his 'wishes' onto the reality of what Iran is actually doing and saying.
When it comes to this deal, Trump needs a sponsor to help wean him off of it. Trump needs adult supervision. He is not an objective participant.

And neither are the damned fools Trump has chosen to trust with these "negotiations".

[Right_in_Virginia]

I did not call a single Briefer a cultist.

You called every America First/MAGA Briefer a cultist.  Just own it. 

[240B]

Iran will not sign the 'deal' not because they give a single damn about what is in it, since they have no intention of adhering to it.
They will not sign it so they can continue to use it to stop Trump from any military actions.
Iran wants the 'deal' outstanding so they can continue to control Trump with it.

The only single thing Iran wants from Trump's deal is all the billions of dollars being paid up-front. After they get the money, they will toss the rest of it in the trash.
Trump is being played for a fool by Iran.

[catfish1957]

I have been on this site since 2009. Over 10,000 posts. I invite you to go through all 10K of them and find a single post in which I made a personal accusation or insult toward any Briefer. I can save you the time. I simply don't do it.

I hold an opinion that a political group known as MAGA is a cult. I think people who love Apple as a brand are a cult. Harley Davidson owners are a cult. People who like David Lynch films are a cult. Any group that shows higher than normal devotion to a cause or figure can be classified as a cult. It was not directed at anyone in particular. Just a general statement, and an opinion I am entitled to hold and express.

I also think Lincoln Republicans are RINOs, an opinion that can apparently be expressed freely on this forum.

Difference in the term fan "fanatic" (fan)  and cultist are separated by the modifier of "extreme".  I'd put 99.9% of MAGA as patriotic red cap wearing folks who are vocal of their ideological bent and fearfull of additional dimocratic rule.  I am sure that .01% has some whackos, but painting the entire movement as cultist, is just plain wrong,.

Can someone name a common "extreme" trait of a so called "MAGA Cultist"?  I'm having problem coming up with one.

[mystery-ak]

Open Source Intel
@Osint613
The year is 2028.

Trump just announced that the deal with Iran is about to be signed this weekend.

Iran says it is reviewing the final text.

The U.S. says discussions are constructive.

Pakistan says a breakthrough is imminent.

Qatar says it is honored to have played a constructive role in facilitating the talks. Qatar did not facilitate the talks.

Israel says it learned about the deal from Truth Social.

Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is still getting bombed daily.

Axios reports a rift between Netanyahu and Trump. The White House denies it. Trump then posts a photo of himself and Netanyahu. Netanyahu is not in the photo.

Oil jumps 3%.

Then falls 4%.

Trump says the deal is being signed at the request of Pakistan and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who Trump describes as “one of the great generals, maybe the greatest, people are saying.”

A senior official says we’re “closer than ever.”

A different senior official says “significant gaps remain.”

They work in the same office.

The next round of talks is scheduled for next weekend.

It will also be described as a breakthrough.

Qatar thanks Pakistan for its important role and takes credit for the progress.
4:46 PM · Jun 11, 2026
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[massadvj]

The Hormuz Letter
@HormuzLetter
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48m
BREAKING: Iran's Foreign Ministry directly rejects Trump's new claim that "everyone in Iran has approved the deal," including the Supreme Leader, saying no one has accepted it, and "no agreement has been reached," per Fars.

Any agreement requires the US to "accept every demand" from Iran, including that it won't surrender enriched uranium or make nuclear concessions, that the Strait of Hormuz remains permanently under Iranian management, and the transfer of $24 billion in frozen funds. Iran adds "if it were to yield under pressure, it would have done so a year ago" rather than after sustained US bombing.

The spokesperson also denied Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on a deal signing, saying it "remains closed" under Iranian authority and "safe passage is not possible."

They take every opportunity to rub his nose in his own sh*t. Once again, Iranians speak with forked tongue. The people with their hands on the levers of power are clearly not on board. I have a feeling the Republican Guard is more powerful than the Ayatollah.

Or perhaps it can be explained by the fact that Trump timed his announcement just in time for the markets to respond. Maybe Baron was holding stock options again.

[Right_in_Virginia]

When it comes to this deal, Trump needs a sponsor to help wean him off of it.  He is not an objective participant.

Absurd. ⬆️

[mystery-ak]

This is no deal...same crap as before... 

Open Source Intel
@Osint613
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1h
Al Arabiya reports the proposed U.S.-Iran (MOU) deal includes:

• A 60+ day ceasefire

• Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days

• Phased sanctions relief tied to resumed Iranian oil exports

• Continued nuclear negotiations during the ceasefire

• A halt to hostilities across all fronts

[Cyber Liberty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzT8iq9IDw
Iran responds to Trump, says Tehran hasn’t reached a final decision on a US deal

Donald Trump is a sap. He is a fool. He is the ultimate dupe sucker.

I can't find a date on this video.  Is it today?

[mystery-ak]

Open Source Intel
@Osint613
·
1h
Irans Foreign Ministry Spokesman:

“The Americans are trying to create the impression that the Islamic Republic has agreed to a deal under pressure, whereas we will by no means back down from our red lines in any way.”

[Right_in_Virginia]

Or perhaps it can be explained by the fact that Trump timed his announcement just in time for the markets to respond. Maybe Baron was holding stock options again.

Look at you, jealous of a 20 year old kid.   

[240B]

They take every opportunity to rub his nose in his own sh*t. Once again, Iranians speak with forked tongue. The people with their hands on the levers of power are clearly not on board. I have a feeling the Republican Guard is more powerful than the Ayatollah.

Or perhaps it can be explained by the fact that Trump timed his announcement just in time for the markets to respond. Maybe Baron was holding stock options again.

Iran is using the 'deal' as a leash on Trump. Iran can make Trump sit, and beg, and roll over, with his obsession for the deal.