Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #6

[BobfromWB]

Trump won’t rule out Kharg Island takeover: What a US assault could look like

Hundreds of U.S. Marines storm ashore as helicopters thunder overhead, Navy warships and fighter jets establish overwhelming air and sea superiority, and commanders issue one final warning to Iranian forces: surrender or be overrun.

That is how military experts envision the opening hours of a potential U.S. operation to seize Iran's Kharg Island — the tiny but strategically vital island that handles roughly 90% of the Islamic Republic's crude oil exports and has become the centerpiece of Washington's economic pressure campaign against Tehran.

The scenario was thrust back into the spotlight Tuesday after President Donald Trump declined to rule out taking the island. "I can't say that to you because if I did, it would be foolish," Trump told Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst during an exclusive interview on ‘Special Report’ when asked directly whether he planned to seize Kharg island. He added that previous U.S. strikes intentionally avoided the island's oil facilities because they are "a chunk of the world economy."

"There are a lot of ways to skin this cat," retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward, former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, told Fox News Digital in an interview.

This is an excerpt from a story by Efrat Lachter.
Posted by Efrat Lachter

FPV drones will be hunting US troops individually along with incoming artillery and missile fire ... US casualties will be very high.

Had they just taken out the pumps that pump the oil to the island, all of those troops would not have died.

Tactically, taking the island with troops is a very bad move.

[Right_in_Virginia]

This contradicts your bogus claim that "we got involved in this expanded war based on the lies told by Netanyahu and Mossad on Feb 11".  I.e. if the US rejected two of the assessments, then they didn't get involved based upon them. 

 Our intelligence sources and agencies assessed the Israeli presentation to be "farcical" and by one well-known as "bullshit".   The Trump administration was in the midst of an internal debate ---- still seeking assurances that Israel's information and guarantees were correct right up to the start of the bombing on Feb 28. 

Rather than assist the US complete its assessment, Netanyahu loaded up his bombers and put them on the runway. Then he called Trump to tell him their bombing was about to begin. --- requiring the US air force to act to protect US military personnel in the region.

Netanyahu couldn't assure the President of the accuracy of the assumptions and predictions in his presentation, so he skipped ahead to the bombing phase of his war for regime change and forced Trump's hand.  Below is a link to a video of Rubio explaining this ....

http://youtu.be/T3pL_ZCWPz0?si=6JpTqc_wn_4fZhTI

https://youtu.be/T3pL_ZCWPz0?si=6JpTqc_wn_4fZhTI

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/2077471657456025781

[mystery-ak]

Vance rules out US ground invasion of Iran: ‘We’re not in that business anymore’

Vice President JD Vance ruled out sending American ground troops into Iran to overthrow its government, arguing that regime change must come from the Iranian people rather than the U.S. military.

“If the Iranian people want to rise up and change their government, that’s up to them,” Vance said during an appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “But we’re not going to send 150,000 ground troops in order to accomplish a change in a regime.”

“We’re not in that business anymore. We’re just not,” he added.

Vance also warned against allowing Iran to collapse into a failed state like Libya, saying such an outcome could unleash terrorism and send millions of refugees into Europe and the United States.

He said the administration’s immediate goals are to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, protect the flow of oil and gas and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Posted by Jasmine Baehr

[Cyber Liberty]

Our intelligence sources and agencies assessed the Israeli presentation to be "farcical" and by one well-known as "bullshit".   The Trump administration was in the midst of an internal debate ---- still seeking assurances that Israel's information and guarantees were correct right up to the start of the bombing on Feb 28. 

Rather than assist the US complete its assessment, Netanyahu loaded up his bombers and put them on the runway. Then he called Trump to tell him their bombing was about to begin. --- requiring the US air force to act to protect US military personnel in the region.

Netanyahu couldn't assure the President of the accuracy of the assumptions and predictions in his presentation, so he skipped ahead to the bombing phase of his war for regime change and forced Trump's hand.  Below is a link to a video of Rubio explaining this ....

http://youtu.be/T3pL_ZCWPz0?si=6JpTqc_wn_4fZhTI

https://youtu.be/T3pL_ZCWPz0?si=6JpTqc_wn_4fZhTI

it's Da Jooooos!  It's always Da Jooooos!

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/LucasFoxNews/status/2077497761256100351


KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي
@KuwaitArmyGHQ
Translated from Arabic
Statement No. (73)

The Official Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi,

stated that the armed forces have detected, since dawn today, (4) cruise missiles and (21) hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace, which have been intercepted and dealt with.

The sinful Iranian aggression resulted in targeting several vital facilities in the country, leading to material damage, with no human casualties recorded, praise be to God.

The armed forces affirm their continued performance of their tasks and duties with efficiency, within the framework of ongoing readiness and permanent preparedness, to enhance the security of the homeland and preserve the safety of citizens and residents.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Vance rules out US ground invasion of Iran: ‘We’re not in that business anymore’

Vice President JD Vance ruled out sending American ground troops into Iran to overthrow its government, arguing that regime change must come from the Iranian people rather than the U.S. military.

“If the Iranian people want to rise up and change their government, that’s up to them,” Vance said during an appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “But we’re not going to send 150,000 ground troops in order to accomplish a change in a regime.”

“We’re not in that business anymore. We’re just not,” he added.

Vance also warned against allowing Iran to collapse into a failed state like Libya, saying such an outcome could unleash terrorism and send millions of refugees into Europe and the United States.

He said the administration’s immediate goals are to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, protect the flow of oil and gas and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Posted by Jasmine Baehr

Speak louder, Vance. 

Our mission --- to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon ---- was accomplished in June 2025.  The rest of this sh!tshow is Netanyahu's mission creep in the hope of installing an Iranian government of his choice. We should toss the baton to Bibi and shake the dust off our boots as we leave.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2077499392773513324

[Hoodat]

U.S. protest prompts Israel to lift Ben Gurion ban on U.S. refueling planes after just one day
Jul 15, 2026

JERUSALEM, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli Transport Ministry on Wednesday lifted a ban on U.S. military refueling planes landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, just a day after it was imposed, following a U.S. protest, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported.  .  .

First NATO makes fools of us, now Israel.   

Come on, Mr. President, when you reach the point where Israel denies us landing rights as we defend them, it's time to smile and wave as we leave the theater.  Israel concerned about easy vacation travel doesn't sound like they're under an existential threat.  Netanyahu can fix this ---- AND give his people a fun summer.   

Come home, sir, and lead the fight, unencumbered, to save our nation ----

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[Hoodat]

This contradicts your bogus claim that "we got involved in this expanded war based on the lies told by Netanyahu and Mossad on Feb 11".  I.e. if the US rejected two of the assessments, then they didn't get involved based upon them. 

 Our intelligence sources and agencies assessed the Israeli presentation to be "farcical" and by one well-known as "bullshit".   The Trump administration was in the midst of an internal debate ---- still seeking assurances that Israel's information and guarantees were correct right up to the start of the bombing on Feb 28. 

Rather than assist the US complete its assessment, Netanyahu loaded up his bombers and put them on the runway. Then he called Trump to tell him their bombing was about to begin. --- requiring the US air force to act to protect US military personnel in the region.

Netanyahu couldn't assure the President of the accuracy of the assumptions and predictions in his presentation, so he skipped ahead to the bombing phase of his war for regime change and forced Trump's hand.  Below is a link to a video of Rubio explaining this ....

http://youtu.be/T3pL_ZCWPz0?si=6JpTqc_wn_4fZhTI

https://youtu.be/T3pL_ZCWPz0?si=6JpTqc_wn_4fZhTI

That's really beautiful and all.  But none of it supports your claim.  Not a single bit of it.

[Hoodat]

Bahrain

Ministry of Interior
@moi_bahrain

The siren has been sounded , Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

6:09 PM  ·  Jul 15, 2026  ·  1,614 Views

https://x.com/moi_bahrain/status/2077531002335903786

[Hoodat]

[Hoodat]

World Source News
@Worldsource24

WSJ: President Trump is leaning toward expanding U.S. military operations in Iran after days of briefings from top aides, U.S. officials said. Options include stepping up airstrikes, sending ground forces to seize Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz and bombing a fortified site that could be used for covert nuclear work.

Trump hosted a Situation Room meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the potential seizure of Kharg Island and other territory along the Strait of Hormuz using U.S. troops, as well as the potential bombing of a tunnel complex at Pickaxe Mountain.

Some U.S. officials said Trump is reluctant to commit ground forces. He has repeatedly walked back his biggest public threats, including taking Kharg Island and Iran’s oil industry. But if Trump were to approve of the plans, it would usher in the most dangerous phase of the nearly five-month war and drag the U.S. deeper into a growing Middle East conflict.

https://wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-leans-toward-expanding-u-s-military-operations-in-iran-6c230462?st=EA11FS&reflink=article_copyURL_share



3:04 PM  ·  Jul 15, 2026  ·  7,224 Views

https://x.com/Worldsource24/status/2077484407439368448

[Hoodat]

C14 News | EN
@c14english

🚨🚨🇮🇱🇺🇸 Trump urges Israel to shift focus: eliminate the Iranian regime and let Syria handle Hezbollah.

1:44 PM  ·  Jul 15, 2026  ·  21.4K Views

https://x.com/c14english/status/2077464434264473949

[Cyber Liberty]

C14 News | EN
@c14english

🚨🚨🇮🇱🇺🇸 Trump urges Israel to shift focus: eliminate the Iranian regime and let Syria handle Hezbollah.

1:44 PM  ·  Jul 15, 2026  ·  21.4K Views

https://x.com/c14english/status/2077464434264473949

Why would Israel trust Syria to deal with Hizballah?   I wouldn't.

[Timber Rattler]

🚨🚨🇮🇱🇺🇸 Trump urges Israel to shift focus: eliminate the Iranian regime and let Syria handle Hezbollah.

I don't know how Trump got this supremely STUPID idea in his head that Syria can somehow "handle" Hezbollah," but Syria's Al Qaeda president has already told him NO!

WTH???

[Right_in_Virginia]

Xinhua?  Seriously?  As if the NY Times wasn't bad enough, you stoop to the Official Propaganda Outlet of the Chinese Communist Party?

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Keep laughing ..... and you'll be the official poster boy for ignorance is bliss.

US opts to keep refuelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, putting 50,000 flight tickets at risk
Jerusalem Post, Jul 14, 2026



Up to 50,000 flight tickets may be canceled during July following an American decision to freeze the evacuation of its refuelers stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) warned on Thursday.

IAA director-general Sharon Kedmi released a letter expressing concern over the decision. "This delay has immediate and serious operational consequences," he stated.

Transportation Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben Zaken also said additional US refueling aircraft would not be permitted to land at the airport. Israeli air traffic control had reportedly been instructed not to approve any further US refuelers for landing in Israel.

Citizens cannot be harmed; the Defense Ministry must find solutions," Ben Zaken said.



https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902450