LMCane said:

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hopefully filled with AK47s and the real Iranian flags

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I'm not the only one with a feeling…

I think Iran is next.

— WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) January 4, 2026

Lots of US military aircraft just went dark over the Atlantic.

— WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) January 4, 2026

Not a lot of functioning internet left in Iran right now. I read that many government sites as well were taken offline.

23 young protesters have been slaughtered by Khamenei’s terrorists. These were not just numbers; they were dreams of a free Iran. The regime is escalating its violence to stop the uprising. Please, don't let them kill more of us in silence! 📢 #IranProtests

— Dawn (@Sahar_Sm) January 4, 2026

Israel estimates: US operation in Venezuela will have tremendous impact in Middle East, restrain Iranian actions (N12 News)

US may give Israel green light soon to launch assault on Hezbollah, possibly followed by another strike on Iran. (Maariv Online)

— Israel Radar (@IsraelRadar_com) January 4, 2026

On my second sip of coffee right now but woke up hoping to read of Israeli strikes against IRGC elements. I saw 160th SOAR (nightstalkers) were deployed to a RAF base (Mildenhall I think; our elite SF helicopter unit).

Hunter AAF, outskirts of Savannah, GA. Near Fort Stewart. Used to be one of the 3 Army Ranger Bn's stationed there. Are they on the move to Iran? Maybe payback for Desert One, May 1980?

Payback? Desert One was a poorly executed mission.

I doubt it. Speculation about the 160th being used to seize the tanker from VZ now (formerly Bella 1).

این ویدیو از اعتراضات در شهر ملکشاهی استان ایلام منتشر شده است و به نظر می‌رسد که مربوط به اعتراضات ۱۳ دی باشد.

در این ویدیو معترضان شعار «مرگ بر خامنه‌ای» سر می‌دهند، به سمت ماموران سنگ پرتاب می‌کنند و وقتی صدای تیراندازی شنیده می‌شود فرار می‌کنند.

روز شنبه ۱۳ دی تصاویری از… pic.twitter.com/tDZhHM491z

— BBC NEWS فارسی (@bbcpersian) January 4, 2026

From Persian BBC news feed, appears to actually be keeping up with protests still today (have to open in a browser with a translator, unless you can read persian:

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Reports from Tehran indicate that protesters gathered in front of Tehran's Alaeddin Passage on Jomhuri Street.
According to reports, clashes with security forces have also occurred in this part of Tehran.
Protests against the rising dollar price began last week with the closure of shops in Alaeddin Passage and a protest rally by Tehran marketers, and gradually spread to various cities.

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Agreed. The ghost of Jimmy. Special Ops failure.

https://t.co/lJU3nwgOCS pic.twitter.com/FfdTWBpQ8S

— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) January 3, 2026

Iran is now offering to sell weapons internationally via crypto transactions. Hezbollah/various narco proxies adapted to this a ways back, but this shows the depth of their desperation.

The natural byproduct of a weaponized financial system (via @FT).

Breaking news: Iran is offering to sell advanced weapons systems including ballistic missiles, drones and warships to foreign governments for cryptocurrency, in a bid to use digital assets to bypass western… pic.twitter.com/BBWEIjOX67

— Jeremy Dietz (@jdietztweets) January 1, 2026

I believe Iran ranks somewhere around 8th largest weapons exporter in the world. Their currency is pure garbage so this makes some sense (I think somewhere around 1000 percent inflation in 20 years).

🇮🇷 Anti-regime protests in Iran enter eighth consecutive day amid economic crisis and currency collapse.

Demonstrations have spread to over 170 locations across 25 provinces, with rights groups reporting at least 15-16 deaths, dozens injured, and hundreds arrested. Scenes from… pic.twitter.com/yzdv2OPTKe

— The Daily News (@DailyNewsJustIn) January 4, 2026

This is starting in about 10 minutes at 12:30 CST, but if the title is accurate (The IRCG loses control of the capital), that would be AMAZING, not just for the people of Iran but for the U.S. vis--vis the Chicoms. Losing two major allies, and other than Russia, their two other biggest oil suppliers would be a gift from heaven and a kick in the nuts to the CCP and their military adventurism.

The protests in Iran have now spread past the point where this regime has any chance of survival. Only a matter of time now, and probably not much of it. pic.twitter.com/CroutOFjQJ

— Daractenus (@Daractenus) January 4, 2026

Iran is in such terrible shape. Curre t leadership will be overthrown and the next morning the reality of the situation will set in.

A. Power Vacuum. Who's going to lead?
B. Economy is wrecked and inflation is out of control.
C. There isnt enough water. Anywhere.

That is the ongoing disaster with no easy solutions.

Depending on A, we can help with B and C.

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Depending on A, we can help with B and C.

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Only in a limited sense and we have the ability to neutralize all their ballistic missles and confiscate all of their remaining nuclear program material.

Because youre now talking about supporting 2 failed nations.

NEW: After Trump threatened Iran, Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council held a late-night emergency meeting to curb protests with less violence and prepare for possible attacks. Officials privately say the Islamic Republic is in “survival mode.” — NYT

— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) January 4, 2026

Ilam, Iran: Locals say some protesters are now carrying weapons after yesterday’s bloodshed in the province. pic.twitter.com/JQs8raLETx

— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) January 4, 2026

AtticusMatlock said:

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It's mostly the areas around Tehran. They've been overpumping the groundwater to the point the city is actually sinking. They have been through several years of low rainfall which is only way a matters worse. The current president was trying to build a new capital on the southern coast but difficult to pull off. Now Tehran may face slow evacuation over the next year or so.

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It's even worse...
They built a one damn without properly studying around the new reservoir and it's became salty, (exposed salt later at the surface?). Now all of the discharge essentially salted the downstream fields.
Tremendous incompetence in infrastructure laying to lowest water use efficiency in the region...
Diverting water to industry that benefits the dictatorship at the extend of the people...

not sure where in Iran this is- hopefully Teheran suburb

شیرهای نازی‌آباد امشب هم ترکوندن#تهران ۱۴ دی ۲۵۸۴ #جاویدشاه pic.twitter.com/0h5wGqRlQX

— پسر ساحل𓃬☼ (@Sonofthebeach22) January 4, 2026

nortex97 said:

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Iran is now offering to sell weapons internationally via crypto transactions. Hezbollah/various narco proxies adapted to this a ways back, but this shows the depth of their desperation.

The natural byproduct of a weaponized financial system (via @FT).

Breaking news: Iran is offering to sell advanced weapons systems including ballistic missiles, drones and warships to foreign governments for cryptocurrency, in a bid to use digital assets to bypass western… pic.twitter.com/BBWEIjOX67

— Jeremy Dietz (@jdietztweets) January 1, 2026

I believe Iran ranks somewhere around 8th largest weapons exporter in the world. Their currency is pure garbage so this makes some sense (I think somewhere around 1000 percent inflation in 20 years).

🇮🇷 Anti-regime protests in Iran enter eighth consecutive day amid economic crisis and currency collapse.

Demonstrations have spread to over 170 locations across 25 provinces, with rights groups reporting at least 15-16 deaths, dozens injured, and hundreds arrested. Scenes from… pic.twitter.com/yzdv2OPTKe

— The Daily News (@DailyNewsJustIn) January 4, 2026

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But by all means Dems, let's let them develop nukes. Scary!

Saw this yesterday. That's a lot of fuel getting burned for nothing.

Something unusual appears to be going on today at RAF Fairford near Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom, with at least 10 C-17A Globemaster IIIs with the U.S. Air Force arriving at the base or currently crossing the Atlantic from the United States. Almost all of the C-17s… https://t.co/LfyTSdEsQr

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 3, 2026

WBBQ74 said:

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Hunter AAF, outskirts of Savannah, GA. Near Fort Stewart. Used to be one of the 3 Army Ranger Bn's stationed there. Are they on the move to Iran? Maybe payback for Desert One, May 1980?

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there are reports from Flight Aware software

that the C-17 Globemasters left from exactly Hunter AAF and Fort Campbell Kentucky

first to land in the UK

now on to Ramstein AFB in Germany

along with 2 V-22 and C-130s

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have begun a nationwide missile and air-defense exercise, with air-defense fire and claimed missile launches observed in several cities, including Tehran and Shiraz, according to Iran International.

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 4, 2026

Here is the scene from inside the hospital in Ilam where the regime raided in order to arrest injured protesters — some of whom are fighting for their lives. pic.twitter.com/IRMvilunRD

— Emily Schrader - אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) January 4, 2026

Ilam is near the Iraqi border, fwiw.

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BBRex said:

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Depending on A, we can help with B and C.

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Only in a limited sense and we have the ability to neutralize all their ballistic missles and confiscate all of their remaining nuclear program material.

Because youre now talking about supporting 2 failed nations.

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Venezuela and Iran become completely different countries once oil embargoes are lifted. That should provide the funds to support a rebuild and recovery.

Just kind of reinforces what we already knew , the "regime" understands one language … brute force.

❗️❗️❗️🇺🇸🇬🇧 Approximately ten U.S. Air Force C‑17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft are expected to arrive at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom within the next 12 hours. pic.twitter.com/RXkGESYPAS

— NSTRIKE (@NSTRIKE1231) January 4, 2026

First Venezuela, next Iran.

These military flights signify a barrel of whoop-ass, not just a can. Likely, these show deployments of the 101st Airborne AND the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

The US Navy Fleet Tracker is oddly dark as well. We have 11 Aircraft Carriers,… https://t.co/LNF3pzHLbQ pic.twitter.com/nOoTzX39QE

— Matt Tardio (@angertab) January 4, 2026

These military flights signify a barrel of whoop-ass, not just a can. Likely, these show deployments of the 101st Airborne AND the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

The US Navy Fleet Tracker is oddly dark as well. We have 11 Aircraft Carriers, look at the 12/29/25 update compared to the 03/17/25 update.

We are no longer posturing, we are in OPSEC mode. In Kuwait, the USA maintains roughly 13,500 troops at any given time. These troops serve as a Middle East response force (among other missions).

So why are the 1/75 Rangers and 101st Airborne deployments significant? The 75th Ranger Regiment's primary mission is airfield seizures. The 101st is an Air Assault unit.

The USA just moved a huge strategic asset designed to open the gates of hell into whatever country we choose.

If we start seeing the U.S. deploying additional assets (volume) into the CENTCOM area of responsibility, it will be a clear signal that Trump is not playing around with Iran.

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) January 4, 2026

BBRex said:

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AlaskanAg99 said:

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BBRex said:

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Depending on A, we can help with B and C.

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Only in a limited sense and we have the ability to neutralize all their ballistic missles and confiscate all of their remaining nuclear program material.

Because youre now talking about supporting 2 failed nations.

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Venezuela and Iran become completely different countries once oil embargoes are lifted. That should provide the funds to support a rebuild and recovery.

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That will take a decade and billions in investment. Companies will be cautious in an unstable political climate to dedicate the funds.

There is an immediate need now that cannot be met.

There isnt a light switch action where suddenly things will be OK.

Iran looks like it is about to blow… I bet we and the Israelis take out their Air Force, air defenses and IRGC command and control

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participated in security consultations for several hours on Sunday, with defense and intelligence officials discussing the ongoing situation in Iran, according to i24NEWS.

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 4, 2026

Raiderjay said:

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Iran looks like it is about to blow… I bet we and the Israelis take out their Air Force, air defenses and IRGC command and control

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Well we took out half of Iran's Navy in 8 hours under Reagan and we were not even really trying. Effers kept shooting at our planes and ships, so baloney pink mist they became.

ETA: Does Iran have Russian air defense systems? The ones we just smoked in VZ?

aggiehawg said:

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Raiderjay said:

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Iran looks like it is about to blow… I bet we and the Israelis take out their Air Force, air defenses and IRGC command and control

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Well we took out half of Iran's Navy in 8 hours under Reagan and we were not even really trying. Effers kept shooting at our planes and ships, so baloney pink mist they became.

ETA: Does Iran have Russian air defense systems? The ones we just smoked in VZ?

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Most of it was destroyed prior to the nuclear bunker strikes.