Re: Merkavas Destroyed ?
 
Combat videos a plenty 

Posted by: Exile | Mar 30 2026 12:20 utc | 404

Another Iranian commander died due to traitors. Seems like 40% of the Iranian population are working for Mossad.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement on the 30th, paying tribute to the military commander of the IRGC, Alireza Tangerang.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/sVeZSvkNN7zhWRZemFjOCA

Posted by: Surferket | Mar 30 2026 12:23 utc | 406

Ed4,
 
welcome back ! We were worried you might have gotten wacker when the 8200 bunker was destroyed. 

Posted by: Exile | Mar 30 2026 12:30 utc | 408

“Israel” accused of bombing desalination plant in Kuwait….

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for close concise coverage.

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from Palestine and with attention to Iran and Lebanon.

https://t.me/s/Military_Security

for local analysis.

Posted by: Ornot | Mar 30 2026 12:41 utc | 410

Norwegian | Mar 30 2026 10:50 utc | 409
Hadn’t they lost some 300-400 in Gaza already? Also Merkava started in 1989 so about a third should already be worn out and cannibalized.
 
 

Posted by: SOS | Mar 30 2026 12:44 utc | 412

Long post but useful info z and v 
Lavrov has previously said they do not provide Intel to Iran
🇮🇷 Who helps Iran launch missiles❓🔺 Of particular interest in the context of the strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia and the destroyed E-3 Sentry aircraft during this strike is the source and operational efficiency of the intelligence data provided to Iran.🛰 🇮🇷 Shortly before the attack by Israel and the USA, Iran publicly demonstrated its most modern satellite for optical-electronic monitoring – Payam, also known as Tolou-3. According to the published information, the spatial resolution of its long-focus optical-electronic module is approximately 10m for color imaging and about 5m for black-and-white. Such a level of detail is not enough to reliably identify specific models of armored vehicles or types of enemy air defense systems, but it is enough, for example, to monitor ships in the aircraft carrier strike group of the US Navy, as well as to observe the deployment of tactical aircraft of the US and Israeli Air Forces in the region. It is expected that the resolution of more advanced optical-electronic satellites of Iran, Tolou-4, will reach 2.5m.In addition, Iran has satellites of the “Nour” series, but their functionality at the moment, especially in terms of reconnaissance of American objects in the Middle East, is unknown.🛰🇨🇳 In the arsenal of the PRC, there are satellites of the “Yaogan” series. In this line, there are indeed devices for shooting from space. In addition, China has satellites of the “Gaofen” series, which constantly hover over a certain region in geostationary orbit. Some of these satellites indeed pass over the Middle East. For example, the radar “Gaofen-3” (NORAD ID 41727) flies over Israel and most of the Red Sea and could well capture part of the territory of Jordan and Saudi Arabia. There also fly “Gaofen-8” – a high-resolution optical reconnaissance satellite – and “Gaofen-9” – a spacecraft with sub-meter resolution, the images of which allow to distinguish a truck from a car. Interestingly, the build-up of an American group in the Middle East was probably helped by “Gaofen-10R”, whose orbit passes through the territories over the Atlantic. Also over the Middle East flies “Gaofen-12” for radar reconnaissance, as well as “Gaofen-13” – an optical reconnaissance satellite in geostationary orbit.Is that all❓Of course, not. 🛰🇷🇺 There are also Russian spy satellites “Bars-M” No. 4 (Cosmos-2567 with ID 55990) flying over the Red Sea and the countries of the Middle East, and “Bars-M” No. 5 over the Atlantic. Both satellites were launched in 2023 and are equipped with the “Carat” optical-electronic system, which makes stereoscopic images. This allows to build not just flat pictures, but digital models of the terrain (3D maps of the area).In addition, directly over the Strait of Hormuz and the coastal waters of Iran flies one of the “Persona” satellites (Cosmos-2506, “Persona” No. 3). This is an analogue of the American KH-11 sub-meter range, designed for detailed examination of objects (resolution up to 30-50 cm). No less interesting is the orbit of “Lotus-C1”. This satellite, like the “Pion-NKS”, is part of the global space reconnaissance and targeting system “Liana” and flies between India, closer to Oman, where, by a surprising coincidence, an aircraft carrier group of the US Navy with the nuclear aircraft carrier “Lincoln” is currently operating. In the same areas, there are also satellite inspectors, which are often called interceptor satellites. Formally, they belong to the “Luch” relay system, but Western intelligence services classify them as spy satellites specializing in radio technical reconnaissance (SIGINT).

Posted by: Jo | Mar 30 2026 12:49 utc | 414

pepper | Mar 30 2026 11:43 utc | 427
The big one for me is the distance between Ansarallah and the Abe Lincoln at Salalah. That and the tiny distance to Djibouti and Suez. Once these points are inaccessible, US ships can basically f off to Diego Garcia, India or beyond – or stay off the coast having their oilers attract submarines. 
They didn’t even leave the Ford in Crete for to long, Split was as far as they considered safe.

Posted by: SOS | Mar 30 2026 12:50 utc | 416

Jo | Mar 30 2026 12:49 utc | 453
Maximum resolution is all fine but kill priority may be far simpler. If it’s a US base aand the blob is large enough for a hangar, mess hall, fuel tank or a large plane, just hit it. If it’s a busy plane parking lot or a sprawling industrial complex, hit it with cluster bombs.
I am still surprised they didn’t salt each base with 3-4 clusters a day, that would make refuelling, rearming basically impossible. 

Posted by: SOS | Mar 30 2026 12:54 utc | 418

@ Posted by: pepper | Mar 30 2026 12:58 utc | 459
Are you a „No King“-organizer? This forum is normally not frequented by simpletons. Does CNN and Fox News have Internet forums? If yes, they would be the better choice for you?

Posted by: NoName | Mar 30 2026 13:07 utc | 420

1. Salaam- Persona Non Grata @413,thanks for that reminder.Recall to the USA bombing the Chinese diplomatic facility in the FRY, under  “ISIS” Clinton in their illegally war on Yugoslavia.

Posted by: 4q8 | Mar 30 2026 13:15 utc | 422

@ Posted by: rk | Mar 30 2026 12:14 utc | 439
I see it as you do. I also wonder where the whole drama is heading to. My two cents are: if Iran doesn‘t surrender or agrees to some peace declaration from Trump (in which both sides can claim victory) and the missiles and drones keep coming, that either Israel or the US will use tactical nukes at one point.

Posted by: NoName | Mar 30 2026 13:18 utc | 424

Posted by: NoName | Mar 30 2026 13:07 utc | 460
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I don’t know whether Pepper is a No King organizer, but the sentence ” they (the Germans) knew they had a mad man running the country then, just as the Americans know about that now for more than a year” is totally correct. If you do not agree, you are as mad as DJT.

Posted by: scc | Mar 30 2026 13:24 utc | 426

Is Trump talking to what he thinks is the leader of an alternative Iranian government? Does he think that what worked in Venezuela will work in Iran?

Posted by: Dave G | Mar 30 2026 13:25 utc | 428

Nobody in the world cares about Smericsn soldiers, dead or alive,  because they fight for Neocons who are European Khazar Nazi Zionist genociders. 
 
If they can’t move from ZioNazi Khazarland, why can’t they at least put their energy and material to fighting the  ZioNazi Khazar  Neocons.
 
Failing that, on landing in West Asia, make their way through friendly Syria and fight the Zios. 
You’ve come this far, why not do something positive for a change?

Posted by: Giyane | Mar 30 2026 13:30 utc | 430

The more damage that Israel & America do to Iran, the less likely regime change, surrender or a negotiated settlement becomes. The US & Israel just attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations, so they are both demonstrably incapable of honouring a deal. Populaces tend to support their leaders when the country is being subjected to an unprovoked attack.

Posted by: Dave G | Mar 30 2026 13:36 utc | 432

Well
It could be simply that the US seeks a quick win for the evening news and polls or
It could be that the US seeks to draw the IRGC into a trapped – to be drawn together for bombing or
It could be that they wish to force the patch-work defense to organize and communicate in a manner which makes them vulnerable to targeting or
Perhaps a concentrated attack will play on an inherent weakness of distributed defense.
We shall see.
The greatest strategic advantage of US so far has been the complete absense of any sense of humanity – fighting like wild animals, Iran not expecting.

Posted by: jared | Mar 30 2026 13:37 utc | 434

Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto warns of severe upcoming consequences from the Iran war on Italy’s economy and daily life.
 
 

Guido Crosetto, Italy’s Defense Minister, stated that knowledge of potential events in the coming weeks related to the Iran war has left him sleepless due to their expected impacts on Italy’s economy and daily lives. His advisor Giancarlo Torlizzi previously indicated Europe would need energy austerity measures.
 

According to investor and economic commentator Neil McCoy-Ward, Australia and New Zealand could face drastic measures due to fuel shortages within a few weeks. In a video, he states that both countries are moving towards energy lockdowns. These will be worse than the lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, he warns.
 
McCoy-Ward bases his statements on a combination of (partially leaked) government documents and analyses by the International Energy Agency (IEA), among others. Governments in both countries are currently modeling scenarios for severe disruptions to the energy supply.

Posted by: Allen | Mar 30 2026 13:42 utc | 436

pepper 472
 
You seem to have misunderstood the meaning of the word Narcissist. 
Hint , wanking in front of a mirror , might be beyond the capabilities even of an ageing Epstonian, who likes massacring little girls.

Posted by: Giyane | Mar 30 2026 13:59 utc | 438

What I get from Gemini:
 
”
Based on polling conducted in March 2026, a high percentage of Americans are aware of the ongoing military conflict with Iran, though a significant portion remains unsure of the specifics or of the conflict’s direction. 
Data from that period indicates:

• High Awareness, Low Support: A large majority of Americans (roughly 88–90%) in March 2026 had heard at least a little about the U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, indicating awareness of the situation rather than ignorance of its existence.
• Significant Confusion/Uncertainty: While aware of the conflict, roughly 30% of Americans were not sure about the situation or did not support the action, according to a February/March 2026 University of Maryland poll.
• Concern Over Escalation: Rather than being unaware, most Americans are worried about the conflict, with 56% expecting the strikes to develop into a long-term conflict. 

”
Apparently also, 21% support US military action against Iran.

Posted by: jared | Mar 30 2026 14:08 utc | 440

Aside from the fact that all of “Israel” is in effect a kind of US base.Still . . .
 
Posted by: Jane | Mar 29 2026 21:14 utc | 118

 
It would be equally correct to say that the USA is an “Israeli” base.

Posted by: malenkov | Mar 30 2026 14:19 utc | 442

I agree with you that “Israel” will resort to nukes. However, Pakistan has made some strong statements about that, and they have their own nukes and quite a large armed forces.  So, if Pakistan were to fire a few at “Israel” the question becomes who fires next? India most likely. Could that scenario be “contained”? Only if the parties you mention can hold their fire. 
 
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Mar 29 2026 23:51 utc | 177

 
Pakistan’s military answers largely if not entirely to the USA. I wouldn’t trust its “strong statements”.

Posted by: malenkov | Mar 30 2026 14:36 utc | 444

Trump was talking about building a military complex below ground under the new Ballroom. You can guess his intention.
 
The White House asked the contractors to bid to build pre made bunker together with its specification of what they could withstand and submit a plan for 3 days, 15 days and 30 days delivery.
 
This is stupid because whoever the SOP for this military bid is retarded as it shows the people in charge lacked technical knowledge. People don’t make Precast Concrete units and lego assemble them in 3 – 15 days in the US doomsday bunker industry.
 
The US corps of the Engineer need to explain to the White House that Normal cement takes 30 days to cure completely. This is masonary 101. However, the military emilinated Masonary engineer MOS and retrained as Combat Engineers because I had first hand experience talking to them reclass back in the days.
 
To build a bunker within 3, 15 or 30 days need steel frames and I beams, Mold to hold hundred thousand pounds of concrete compounding with the weight of dirt and side pressure to prevent trench collapse.
 
The heavy machines and heavy equipment are scratter across the USA need to be hauled to the White House and the concrete manufacturers are in peak season and any plan always need leadtimes.
 
But more importantly, why the heck is it in Trump mind to build bunkers as quickly as possible under the Ballroom/military headquarters when the White House walls are already 2 feet thick? 

Posted by: KillerDoll | Mar 30 2026 14:38 utc | 446

@Nemesis | Mar 30 2026 12:02 utc | 407
Alon Mizrahi explained the Iranian thinking clearly. It makes sense.
But are those who influence Trump really that stupid or has smarter americans – this time – actually decided to punish both Israel, the jewish billionaires and the Epstein Class? Doesnt it look like that is what is happening? What hope is there for the Israelies now hiding in the shelters to anticipate anything but an Israeli state in ruins? Isnt it likely that both those who were in that blackmail condition and most everybody else wants retribution like that?
Since Trump belongs to that category it isnt as if he may necessarily be so sad about it.

Posted by: petergrfstrm | Mar 30 2026 14:57 utc | 448

Stop the silliness about Rothchilds or whatever.  This is the power that put Trump in the White House. This is the lady who bought and paid for him.  
Posted by: Eighthman | Mar 30 2026 11:53 utc | 402
 
Do you think when Trump and Addelson die, the Zionist evil will end?  This is a long term institutional project requiring much more time and money than the newcomers Trump and Addelson have.  That kind of time, money and institutional power can be found in the Rothschilds.  Epstein directly ties it to the Rothschilds, a freind that the Clintons and Trumps share in common.

Posted by: Deniz | Mar 30 2026 15:04 utc | 450

However, imagine (hypothetically) that there may be a cabal (whoever it might be) which has developed a system for setting humanity against itself and a means to profit from it.

Posted by: jared | Mar 30 2026 15:11 utc | 452

Jane 470
 (I am in favor of the mission of ICE..)
Lol.
LD’s ghost

Posted by: Giyane | Mar 30 2026 15:28 utc | 454

Posted by: NoName | Mar 30 2026 12:57 utc | 430
“But the videos almost everytime stop right after the hit. Never seen just one video of a cook off. Hardly any photographic evidence of destroyed tanks in stark contrast to the Ukraine war where you find thousands of destroyed tanks and ifv/apc.Therefore I take your Merkava tally with a huge grain of salt.”
Exactly.
 

Posted by: ed4 | Mar 30 2026 16:22 utc | 456

Trump channeling Dr StrangeGlove.I imagine that he has already selected 10 women to accompany him into the bunker.
Posted by: jared | Mar 30 2026 15:05 utc | 468
 
You call 10 year old girls women?

Posted by: Woke American | Mar 30 2026 16:32 utc | 458

The Houthis have not closed their straits….yet.
 
But they could and will at any moment if the escalation from the Zionist fascists in Tel Aviv and the US grows.
 
Again this situation is so fluid, and so unpredictable that no one can forsee the eventual outcome….WWIII beckons…..

Posted by: tobias cole | Mar 30 2026 16:45 utc | 460

It’s like no one gives a shit about the Palestinians anymore. Even Bernhard.
Posted by: mena | Mar 29 2026 23:18 utc | 163
 
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Yes we do. It was just too depressing to visit that thread anymore.

Posted by: freedom fritos | Mar 30 2026 17:10 utc | 462

Colonelcassad
 
 
Tehran downs American fighter jet, presumably an F-35.
 
According to the Mehr news agency, an American fighter jet was shot down over the western part of the Iranian capital. According to initial reports, it may have been an F-35 fifth-generation fighter.

Posted by: MiniMO | Mar 30 2026 17:35 utc | 464

The calculus is simple: 1. Were Iran to capitulate, it will suffer exactly the fate you described. 2. If Iran fights to the end, it will either: a) Defeat the USA, and even a pyrrhic victory is good here  b) Leave the USA so weakened that its military will be unable to exploit a victory  c) leave the USA so weakened, that even if it could occupy Iran, the combined collapse across Syria, Iraq, Lebanon will shortly lead to its defeat in the middle east d) leave the USA so weakened that China’s rise and dominance over the West will be assured, marking the rollback of US hegemony over West Asia. In short: It serves Iran’s long term survival to fight to the very end, while capitulation serves neither long nor short term survival. 
Posted by: Arch Bungle | Mar 30 2026 3:59 utc | 304
It isn’t don’t fight and get destroyed or fight and not get destroyed. Iran can get destroyed either way. Israel and the USA have a lot of bombs and are led by  pathological people and in many cases sadistic people. Even if the USA and Israel give up in 6 months, Iran will still have taken a massive amount of damage and casualties. Once the USA and Israel turn  their massive arsenals on you, you are screwed even if people later claim “you won” because they stopped bombing or left the scene.

Posted by: Cheney | Mar 30 2026 18:03 utc | 466

RE:  “It’s like no one gives a shit about the Palestinians anymore. Even Bernhard.”Posted by: mena | Mar 29 2026 23:18 utc | 163
 
This plight isn’t compartmentalized.
It’s all one plight. All one people. All one resistance.  Your Western lens blinds you, IMO.

Posted by: Trubind1 | Mar 30 2026 18:23 utc | 468

Re: cook-off of Merkavas ?
 
the pro-genociders are arguing that all of those ~1,000 Merkavas hit were only damaged. 🤣
 
BTW – Renk‘s CEO was quoted some months ago that Renk was swamped with orders for Merkava gearboxes. 

Posted by: Exile | Mar 30 2026 18:38 utc | 470

@ Posted by: pepper | Mar 30 2026 12:58 utc | 459

Are you a „No King“-organizer? This forum is normally not frequented by simpletons. Does CNN and Fox News have Internet forums? If yes, they would be the better choice for you?
Posted by: NoName | Mar 30 2026 13:07 utc |432

Seems like you should look for a NewsMax or OAN comment section, genius.

Posted by: Cheney | Mar 30 2026 21:07 utc | 472

NoName | Mar 30 2026 12:57 utc | 458
*** But the videos almost everytime stop right after the hit. Never seen just one video of a cook off.  ***
 
Does the camera in a suicide drone have an ejector seat?

Posted by: Cynic | Mar 30 2026 22:24 utc | 474

@488 Arch. Bungle:
 
These are anti-tank guided missiles.  Hezbollah has Saegre 2–an Iranian-made copy of the old M47 Dragon (U.S.), Iranian and possibly Russian “Malyutka” for the retro set, the old fashioned 9K111 “Fagot,” the Konkurs, copies of the Konkurs made in Iran, The Metis-M, the Kornet, and the Iranian-made Toophan copy the hoary old TOW. Some of these are so-called “top attack” missiles, where the armor is thinner, and that may be what was posted in the resistance video?

Posted by: Dave | Mar 30 2026 23:15 utc | 476

494 – The censorship reminds me of the Irish Free State’s during WW2. An Anglo-Irish officer serving in the British Royal Navy was killed when the HMS Hood blew up. The Eire newspapers attributed his death to a “boating accident”.

Posted by: Waldorf | Mar 30 2026 23:55 utc | 478

Posted by: tobias cole | Mar 30 2026 11:56 utc | 404 “Currently its being held at Diego Garcia to protect it against Iranian attacks.”
Not according to the satellite photos.  Much closer to the Straits than that.  But agree, that it is not toooo close.
 

Posted by: ed4 | Mar 31 2026 11:54 utc | 480

Not according to the satellite photos.  Much closer to the Straits than that. 
Posted by: ed4 | Mar 31 2026 11:54 utc | 497
 
That’s funny, because the latest satellite data, which is difficult to come by, and not always clear, shows it at Diego Garcia. Pray tell, what satellite photos are you looking at that don’t violate OPSEC?

Posted by: James M. | Apr 1 2026 8:05 utc | 482