***Iran [Military Action Thread]***[See Staff Note in OP]

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Blackbeard94
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Reported in the WSJ

Hope that we are not going to reward these guys for expressing a willingness to discuss their nuke program. I would say keep the hurt on a bit longer.

Talks could resume as early as next week in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iran has for the first time expressed openness to discussing its nuclear program.
The working document calls for Iran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. would wind back its blockade of Iranian ports during 30 days of talks.
Both sides are also discussing the possible removal of some of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles abroad.
Iran remains opposed to transferring nuclear material to the U.S., an Iranian official said.
Details of the length of any suspension of Iran's enrichment or the possible removal of enriched uranium from the country remain unresolved.
Iran's assertion of a permanent role in overseeing the strait isn't settled.
The extent of any sanctions relief is up for debate and could snarl talks.
If talks progress, the one-month period could be extended by mutual agreement.
Iran is reviewing the proposal, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
President Trump said he had agreed to pause the nascent U.S. effort to guide ships through the strait to give space for negotiations.
U.S. officials said there were multiple documents with possible deals sent back and forth between Washington, Tehran and facilitator capitals.
Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. would return to bombing Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't agree to a deal.
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good insight to the last couple day's events

The Fall Guy
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https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-sanctions-10-people-and-firms-for-aiding-irans-production-of-shahed-drones/

US sanctions companies thay make Shahede drones
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Deerdude
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We've proved that their defense systems are worthless against our offensive capabilities, and they have no idea if they've seen everything we have to offer.
It's a good thing to be able to test what we have against Russian and Chinese technology, and accomplish what we are doing to Iran.
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sts7049 said:

good insight to the last couple day's events



If you're not following Sal and watching his videos daily you're decidedly missing out.
He's shipping focused, and very non-partisan. But it's quickly apparent that he is extremely well sourced.
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[An in-depth critique of the hubris and self-delusion of military and political leadership belongs on a different thread because it quickly derails this one from an ongoing discussion of tactics and strategy around the military conflict, cease fire, and negotiations between countries to end it -- Staff]
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There are certainly lessons to be learned but digging trenches isn't one of them.
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I would tell them discussion is over. We are the victors and these are the terms to prevent total destruction of your country. We, the USA, take possession of your nuclear fuel and you have no further enrichment. The strait is international water and you will not interfere with shipping. You have 72 hours to accept our terms. There will be no further extensions.
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Kenneth_2003 said:

If you're not following Sal and watching his videos daily you're decidedly missing out.
He's shipping focused, and very non-partisan. But it's quickly apparent that he is extremely well sourced.

Good listen. Thanks for sharing.
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Quote:

A British Royal Navy destroyer is headed to the Middle East where a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is underway as part of a multi-country mission that could finally unlock commercial shipping in the critical waterway.
The HMS Dragon is joining a "freedom of navigation" mission in a move that signals an important international shift toward ending Iran's stronghold of the strait. President Trump has long demanded other

HMS Dragon joining freedom of navigation


Added that to the French Carrier headed to that area earlier this week.

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/06/new-french-carrier-charles-de-gaulle-now-headed-for-hormuz-for-possible-free-passage-role-n2202067
“If you think you can do it better, go ahead. We will step aside.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Blackbeard94 said:

Reported in the WSJ

Hope that we are not going to reward these guys for expressing a willingness to discuss their nuke program. I would say keep the hurt on a bit longer.

Talks could resume as early as next week in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iran has for the first time expressed openness to discussing its nuclear program.
The working document calls for Iran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. would wind back its blockade of Iranian ports during 30 days of talks.
Both sides are also discussing the possible removal of some of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles abroad.
Iran remains opposed to transferring nuclear material to the U.S., an Iranian official said.
Details of the length of any suspension of Iran's enrichment or the possible removal of enriched uranium from the country remain unresolved.
Iran's assertion of a permanent role in overseeing the strait isn't settled.
The extent of any sanctions relief is up for debate and could snarl talks.
If talks progress, the one-month period could be extended by mutual agreement.
Iran is reviewing the proposal, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
President Trump said he had agreed to pause the nascent U.S. effort to guide ships through the strait to give space for negotiations.
U.S. officials said there were multiple documents with possible deals sent back and forth between Washington, Tehran and facilitator capitals.
Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. would return to bombing Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't agree to a deal.

I do not understand Trump wanting to negotiate at all. It is stupid at this point and would be a stupid decision, to give any relief at all

We have them by the balls. Keep blockade, open the strait and let Israel and UAE bomb the crap out of them

you get the strait open, what is the reason to negotiate at all?
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If our terms are not accepted and full military operations resume, I destroy every airport in Iran, military and civilian, if we have not already done so. Also all highways and rail, including all bridges, and all power substations and fuel supply to power plants. Have a nice day.
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We are working on things should "negotiations" fall short of complete surrender.
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2026NCAggies said:

Blackbeard94 said:

Reported in the WSJ

Hope that we are not going to reward these guys for expressing a willingness to discuss their nuke program. I would say keep the hurt on a bit longer.

Talks could resume as early as next week in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iran has for the first time expressed openness to discussing its nuclear program.
The working document calls for Iran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. would wind back its blockade of Iranian ports during 30 days of talks.
Both sides are also discussing the possible removal of some of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles abroad.
Iran remains opposed to transferring nuclear material to the U.S., an Iranian official said.
Details of the length of any suspension of Iran's enrichment or the possible removal of enriched uranium from the country remain unresolved.
Iran's assertion of a permanent role in overseeing the strait isn't settled.
The extent of any sanctions relief is up for debate and could snarl talks.
If talks progress, the one-month period could be extended by mutual agreement.
Iran is reviewing the proposal, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
President Trump said he had agreed to pause the nascent U.S. effort to guide ships through the strait to give space for negotiations.
U.S. officials said there were multiple documents with possible deals sent back and forth between Washington, Tehran and facilitator capitals.
Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. would return to bombing Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't agree to a deal.

I do not understand Trump wanting to negotiate at all. It is stupid at this point and would be a stupid decision, to give any relief at all

We have them by the balls. Keep blockade, open the strait and let Israel and UAE bomb the crap out of them

you get the strait open, what is the reason to negotiate at all?


They could take shots at the strait and keep it closed a long time. They still hade the strait as a bargaining chip and we don't really have the means (in theater) or the will to change that.
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I believe we do, if they want to live and eat again.
Deerdude
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If their approach to negotiating does not start on their knees groveling, then we have not hit them hard enough.
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Because war should always be a last resort option.
flown-the-coop
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Deerdude said:

If their approach to negotiating does not start on their knees groveling, then we have not hit them hard enough.
do it during these times and you already have a head start…

Fajr ~3:30 AM
Dhuhr ~12:00 PM
Asr ~3:454:00 PM
Maghrib ~7:00 PM
Isha ~8:30 PM
2026NCAggies
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Iran doesn't care about our deadlines, this is what happens when you make threats and do not back them up like Trump has done several times now. Every day that passes Iran's position gets stronger

Deerdude
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Why we have not lit up that floating bonfire?
2026NCAggies
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While Trump lets deadlines pass and lets Iran delay

Russia is actively rearming them and or helping them

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2026NCAggies said:

While Trump lets deadlines pass and lets Iran delay

Russia is actively rearming them and or helping them



Time to destroy those ports of all cargo handling facilities!
Deerdude
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Yea and sink a few ships at the harbor or dock to deter navigation there.
sts7049
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because they aren't dumping millions of barrels into the strait
Deerdude
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Does it have to be millions to burn and destroy a port?
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Deerdude said:

Why we have not lit up that floating bonfire?

In all seriousness, why haven't we dropped some napalm on these slicks? Has to be better than just letting it wash up on shore from an environmental perspective if nothing else
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Deerdude
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Yea I wonder why this isn't a common practice to light these spills before they start sinking .
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Because saving the environment is not an objective of our military.

I'd be so pissed if we spent money/munitions/resources to burn off oil slicks in the name of saving the environment.
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Deerdude said:

Yea I wonder why this isn't a common practice to light these spills before they start sinking .

Much like first responders going into an ambush. The common practice is to put booms out to try to corral the oil's spread.
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You don't think that millions of barrels of oil burning just off the coast of Kharg Island wouldn't make an impression from a military point of view? I only mentioned the environmental aspect with regard to their neighbors.
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No I don't

Lighting oil on fire wouldn't do shlt to the Iranians. It has no impact whatsoever and would be a massive waste.
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Deerdude said:

Yea I wonder why this isn't a common practice to light these spills before they start sinking .

Definitely becomes worse when it contaminates the sea floor, reefs, and coral. Spent the last couple of days
reading a bit more into it and burning / surface cleanup is a lesser evil.
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Is napalm expensive? I thought it was cheap and wouldn't be such a "waste". But point taken that the Iranians wouldn't care about burning their oil given that they were already dumping it anyways
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