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KentK93 said:

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GAC06 said:

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Iran has apparently had some success targeting our most sophisticated radars in the region. Not a great look to let a $30,000 drone take out a basically irreplaceable (in the near term) $300,000,000 system.

https://www.twz.com/news-features/iranian-attacks-on-critical-missile-defense-radars-are-a-wake-up-call

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Saturation will happen on systems if there are more targets than the system can handle. It will be interesting to see how the USA in the future protects these RADARs. Need more layers and more capacity to track targets and target management.

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My guess is, in the future, they'll deploy the LPWS (Land Phalanx Weapon System) to protect assets like that.

It's basically the Phalanx CWIS system that the Navy uses...

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Agree but I think a Cargo Net built around it might be a great last defense. It would have to be engineered such not to impact the radar ability.

KentK93 said:

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Ag with kids said:

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KentK93 said:

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GAC06 said:

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Iran has apparently had some success targeting our most sophisticated radars in the region. Not a great look to let a $30,000 drone take out a basically irreplaceable (in the near term) $300,000,000 system.

https://www.twz.com/news-features/iranian-attacks-on-critical-missile-defense-radars-are-a-wake-up-call

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Saturation will happen on systems if there are more targets than the system can handle. It will be interesting to see how the USA in the future protects these RADARs. Need more layers and more capacity to track targets and target management.

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My guess is, in the future, they'll deploy the LPWS (Land Phalanx Weapon System) to protect assets like that.

It's basically the Phalanx CWIS system that the Navy uses...

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Agree but I think a Cargo Net built around it might be a great last defense. It would have to be engineered such not to impact the radar ability.

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Massive jet engine exhaust to just blow them off target.

Part of me is thinking we allowed this. We could declare the war over and Trump call it a win and Iran call it a win. Nuclear and military is practically destroyed a win for the US and Islamic republic still alive is a win for Iran. And Iranians are going to be too busy rebuilding to care about anything outside their borders.

We could have Trump step off the plane and declare "Peace in Our Time!"

You are dangerously naive. Unconditional surrender is the proper end point from Iran's side.

Uhmm? NY Post reported this a few days ago.

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That's one rocket he won't be launching.
The son of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who is reportedly the favorite to succeed his despotic father in power was treated for "impotency" so severe that he had to be hospitalized numerous times, diplomatic leaks show.

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, underwent several stints of treatment at the Wellington and Cromwell Hospitals in London after having a hard time conceiving with his wife, US diplomatic cables published by WikiLeaks in the late 2000s showed.
The regime hardliner was reportedly so soft that he checked into the clinics at least four times including a stay that lasted two months before he was finally able to knock up his wife.

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That ordeal also came after Mojtaba went through two "temporary marriages" allowed under Islamic law so men and women can have non-committal sex in good religious standing so he could get some practice in the sack.
"His marriage, to the daughter of former Majles Speaker Hadad Adel, followed two 'temporary marriages' and occurred relatively late in life, reportedly due to an impotency problem treated and eventually resolved during three extended visits to the UK," the cable continued, though it remains unclear how many children he ended up siring.

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Can't leave until the IRGC capitulates and exiles or is dead. If we don't free the Persians, this will be viewed as an abject failure. Trump, as well as anyone that supported him, will be dragged. Bloodbath midterms for the GOP.

Also, we aren't leaving without the Uranium. Every freaking gram of it.

I am a hardline conservative and that's how I feel as well.

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I could be giving way too much credit to Iranians.

Khameneis behavior was wierd the last few weeks like he knew the end was coming was coming soon and was getting ready for it. The day he died he wasn't hiding, he was home at home. If we wanted the IRGC we'd have taken the the father and son. We had to have known the son was next in line. I thought it was weird how we killed the wife of the son but not the son. So these guys that are heavy on martyrdom maybe sacrificed themselves to get the son in secure spot to lead.

Unless they agree to export the uranium and inspections, you got to go in.

Crude oil up 15% as I type this. Its risky to continue when there is a nice off ramp

US orders diplomats out of Saudi Arabia

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-said-to-order-diplomats-in-saudi-arabia-to-exit-the-country-nyt/

Q: What's the worst case scenario that you have planned for in Iran?

Trump: I guess the worst case would be somebody takes over who's as bad as the previous person, right? That could happen pic.twitter.com/LCTl8AXZEj

— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 8, 2026

WATCH: Moment when Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei was announced as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic in Vanak Square, Tehran. pic.twitter.com/RqALV3TXQw

— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 8, 2026

Bahrain hit again.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/bahrain-says-civilians-injured-buildings-damaged-in-iranian-drone-attack/

KentK93 said:

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Ag with kids said:

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KentK93 said:

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GAC06 said:

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Iran has apparently had some success targeting our most sophisticated radars in the region. Not a great look to let a $30,000 drone take out a basically irreplaceable (in the near term) $300,000,000 system.

https://www.twz.com/news-features/iranian-attacks-on-critical-missile-defense-radars-are-a-wake-up-call

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Saturation will happen on systems if there are more targets than the system can handle. It will be interesting to see how the USA in the future protects these RADARs. Need more layers and more capacity to track targets and target management.

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My guess is, in the future, they'll deploy the LPWS (Land Phalanx Weapon System) to protect assets like that.

It's basically the Phalanx CWIS system that the Navy uses...

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Agree but I think a Cargo Net built around it might be a great last defense. It would have to be engineered such not to impact the radar ability.

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I've wondered why we don't see computer vision targeting systems for the stuff that is too small for radar or too low and slow.

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I'll put the O/U at 72hrs.

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I'll take the under.

I am surprise the isn't more reporting how those storage facilities that are torches flaming away are causing really major concerns in China….not only is oil prices rising but there crack dealer and his supply just got destroyed.

Pretty soon China will be acting like Jack Blacks character on "Tropic Thunder" during his cocaine withdrawal.

All of Iran's Allies in Iraq and Houthis say new Leader is welcome and calls it a victory

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I am surprise the isn't more reporting how those storage facilities that are torches flaming away are causing really major concerns in China….not only is oil prices rising but there crack dealer and his supply just got destroyed.

Pretty soon China will be acting like Jack Blacks character on "Tropic Thunder" during his cocaine withdrawal.

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The oil refinery in Tehran was not Chinas oil. The Island is and Trump said he is not going to hit the refinery. In fact Iran said tankers are still going thru.

I thought Khomenis kid was already killed. Guess not

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I swear I've seen on this very thread multiple times that son was killed days ago.

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I thought the same thing.

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The Iranians are already demanding the head of the new Ayatollah in Tehran, shouts of "Death to Mojtaba!" can be heard.

🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷| Los iranies ya están pidiendo en Teherán la cabeza del nuevo Ayatolá, se escuchan gritos de ¡Muerte a Mojtaba! pic.twitter.com/NZgiRLliAR

— VIKING (@WalhallaMann) March 8, 2026

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YouBet said:

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I swear I've seen on this very thread multiple times that son was killed days ago.

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I thought the same thing.

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There were reports that he didn't want the gig and the mullahs forced it upon him and then we had reports that he had been killed within just a few hours of being named.

Guess that was all crap.

Thought that was his eldest son.

aggiehawg said:

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Iranian citizens are unimpressed by this choice.

Tehran moments ago

Iranians are chanting “Death to Mojtaba” from their balconies.

The son of former dictator Khamenei seems to be in pole position to be appointed as the next supreme leader.
pic.twitter.com/lt21MAUyJf

— Throwback Iran (@Tarikh_Eran) March 8, 2026

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I don't believe this is anything more than AI slop

Not that a lot of Iranians don't want him dead and gone

I just don't see how you can hear a person shouting and clearly make it out coming from different directions in a loud noisy city with lots of buildings to block sound

The Fall Guy said:

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FCBlitz said:

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I am surprise the isn't more reporting how those storage facilities that are torches flaming away are causing really major concerns in China….not only is oil prices rising but there crack dealer and his supply just got destroyed.

Pretty soon China will be acting like Jack Blacks character on "Tropic Thunder" during his cocaine withdrawal.

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The oil refinery in Tehran was not Chinas oil. The Island is and Trump said he is not going to hit the refinery. In fact Iran said tankers are still going thru.

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There were storage facilities hit. I can guarantee no more sweet price per bbl will occur. Between Iran/Venezuela/ Russia …..China will take severe swift kick in the sack that one year ago…they never saw coming.

What?

Lindsey Graham kinda confirms report that US was not happy about Israel hitting the oil infrastructure.

Our allies in Israel have shown amazing capability when it comes to collapsing the murderous regime in Iran. America is most appreciative.

However, there will be a day soon that the Iranian people will be in charge of their own fate, not the murderous ayatollah’s regime.

In…

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 9, 2026

I haven't seen reports of strikes on Tehran tonight. This could be ending.