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April 2, 2026
Iran Open Thread 2026-067
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Very well worth watching. Highly recommended. Their intensity damns the Trump administration and the Trump Disaster Speech as much as their words. Through their words are on the order of being a list and description of all of the terrorist actions done by the US.
Posted by: Woke American | Apr 2 2026 18:23 utc | 104
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Yes, both Wilkerson and Henningsen are intense. Haiphong’s recent podcast with Henningsen a few days ago was one of the best I have seen on this whole mess.
I shall make a point of watching the referenced podcast. Danny is gracious enough, and not too ego-driven (despite his show’s being comparable in quality and value IMO with Nima Alkhorshid’s Dialogue Works) to allow himself to be overshadowed and even made into a bit of a comic foil when powerful commentators take over his show.
It was in this context that Pepe Escobar, a week or so ago, after totally dominating the podcast, seriously overstepped by openly mocking his host, Danny Haiphong, for being a chump to let others take over his show. Serious tone deafness verging on outright boorishness on Pepe’s part, thinking he was still within the bounds of wise cracking. Danny accepted this gracefully (I called out Pepe’s boorishness in a comment).
Posted by: Jane | Apr 2 2026 21:30 utc | 201
:HaHa:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NpbXK4QXQ-M
MIGA
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 21:30 utc | 202
The DJT speech last night, in which he committed to the war for another 2 to 4 weeks is certainly not good news for the Iranians.
Two to four more weeks of expending AAD missiles will have a profound impact on the UAF air defense system. The priority now is to defend the Tel Aviv fascist government, and the US Gulf State allies, not defending Kieve and other UAF targets.
Volo must be grousing all over the EU now, asking and begging for more missiles that just plain do not exist……………and will not for many months…….
Posted by: tobias cole | Apr 2 2026 21:31 utc | 203
All Under Heaven TLDR. No, the lives of the average American won’t change much. The collapse of Rome didn’t come with a shock for the Romans, just the elites. You can’t take much from the Average American, the ha e few savings and earn their way, depression will lower costs. Collapsing empires aren’t bad for the people, just the emporers
Posted by: Scottindallas | Apr 2 2026 21:32 utc | 204
Posted by: Jane | Apr 2 2026 21:30 utc | 208
Henningsen & Orlov are my Favorites on any Show…
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 21:32 utc | 205
Posted by: Dalit | Apr 2 2026 21:22 utc | 202
9 times 9 is 81 – I think I have come here and admitted my mistake – why your rubbing it in?
Regardless, three to the power of four is a fine number, but I like 7 times 13 as well – so go figure.
If you would like to discuss some arrangements of hexagons, then please inquire – otherwise – stop piling on needless upon somebody already admitted – I made a mistake – I mean we all are humans just trying to get by – correct?
If not, then explain why you feel the need to pile on.
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 21:33 utc | 207
Posted by: Dalir | Apr 2 2026 21:11 utc | 196
Until a couple of days ago diesels running in the U.S. were required to have sensors that made DEF necessary to run. Apparently the urea issue have now caused the regulatory agency cancel that requirement.
Posted by: Helen Weals | Apr 2 2026 21:34 utc | 208
Oh what the fuck – this is an “open thread” is it not? Here my hexagon puzzle.
https://buffaloken.substack.com/p/the-hexagon-puzzle-six-tiles
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 21:36 utc | 209
210 – sorry that is Ukrainians, not Iranians……..typo……..Happy and Holy Easter to all, especially Christians in the Holy Land now under daily assault by the IDF and the infamous ‘settlers’ !
Posted by: tobias cole | Apr 2 2026 21:37 utc | 210
Collapsing empires aren’t bad for the people, just the emporers
Posted by: Scottindallas | Apr 2 2026 21:32 utc | 211
No need to go back to the Roman empire, even quite recent history proves this is bullshit. Qing? USSR? Imperial Russia? Germany?
Posted by: catdog | Apr 2 2026 21:39 utc | 211
So an IRGC military dictatorship is going to take any steps it seems necessary, including acquiring nuclear weapons. Now that the Khamenei fatwa is defunct, I would be astonished if they’re not already discussing it.
Posted by: Biswapriya Purkayastha | Apr 2 2026 14:32 utc | 7
It’s a mistake to call government under martial law during wartime a dictatorship.
This is an expected function of the military when the civilian government is unable to function.
Posted by: Arch Bungle | Apr 2 2026 21:40 utc | 212
But you don’t need to enter deep in Iran to deliver JDAM’s and I am not aware that US or Israeli jets are freely flying over Iran.
Posted by: scc | Apr 2 2026 20:32 utc | 173
If they are flying close enough to drop JDAMs on Tehran, what difference does it make besides a bit of semantical cope?
Posted by: catdog | Apr 2 2026 21:42 utc | 213
Ken, let the game come to you. You might edit, or throttle your rambling, most is tangential at best. Have Ken and LD been seen together?
Posted by: Scottindallas | Apr 2 2026 21:43 utc | 214
we’re those empires that collapsed from overstretch? Were they isolated by oceans?
Posted by: Scottindallas | Apr 2 2026 21:45 utc | 215
“If not, then explain why you feel the need to pile on.
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 21:33 utc | 214”
Pardon me, I didn’t mean to “pile on” since I didn’t see the other responses until after continuing to read the thread. (One advantage of a tree-structured thread on other forums is that you can immediately see other replies to the post you’re thinking of replying to.)
Posted by: Dalit | Apr 2 2026 21:45 utc | 216
Someone on the previous Iranian Post made several comments that the streets of Tehran is deserted.
Posted by: Surferket | Apr 2 2026 18:32 utc | 106
That was Princess Boudicca, our resident propaganda intern.
Posted by: Arch Bungle | Apr 2 2026 21:46 utc | 217
Posted by: Scottindallas | Apr 2 2026 21:43 utc | 221
I hear ya – but if when you say “LD” you mean a previous poster – then really that is supposition at its worst.
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Bottom line is this – the Straight of Hormuz is now and will be it seem under the control of Iran and maybe the other country there – so pay the fee if you want passage assuming you are allowed.
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 21:47 utc | 218
Posted by: Dalit | Apr 2 2026 21:45 utc | 223
Tree comment sections are a cancer and a blight on the internet, absolutely unreadable.
Posted by: catdog | Apr 2 2026 21:47 utc | 219
https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-iran-war-youre-not-hearing-about
Ken Klippenstein says “raids”, not invasions in his previous article. No way a few thousand Marines/82 Airborne/ Special Forces can get and hold a chunk of Iran without massive supportive logistics like ships, planes, trucks.
This article is about armed regime change. Maybe helped with a “raid” and the US/Zio bombs/missiles targeting of the local Iranian police and militia forces. Vietnam era Green Beret stuff.
Posted by: Jonny Law | Apr 2 2026 21:49 utc | 220
Posted by: ChatNPC | Apr 2 2026 21:14 utc | 199
correct, it was required by EPA I think that vehicle computer would only let it limp to a fuel station if sensor reported def tank empty.
If one finds the right mechanic with the software you can have it de-deffed.
Just shorting the sensor wont work, there are other engine settings that have to be changed.
Had to do this on lots of 2012 class 8 trucks as they were awful when def systems first came out.
Expensive fix, it was several thousand per truck.
Posted by: Archetypex | Apr 2 2026 21:49 utc | 221
It’s interesting that Israel is sounding more and more like Sodom and Gomorrah, especially considering Epstein.
“Then the Lord rained down brimstone (flaming sulfur) and fire on Sodom and on Gomorrah from the Lord out of heaven, and He overthrew (demolished, ended) those cities, and the entire valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and whatever grew on the ground.” Genesis 19:23-25
Sounds awfully like Iranian missiles and drones
Posted by: GeorgeWendell | Apr 2 2026 21:50 utc | 222
I would add: the old testament is not a Christian document. It’s a pre Christian document of the Jewish religion and is completely at odds with everything Jesus said. Imho: Any serious Christian would recognize this obvious fact and organize its church on that basis. I’m not convinced there are any real Christians anymore, despite all the churches and proclamations of faith.
Posted by: Ahenobarbus | Apr 2 2026 18:16 utc | 100
Oh dear, Ahenobarbus, I must disagree! For any eastern Orthodox Christian, most definitely the two are intertwined! The secret in our faith is, however, to be able to discern the foreshadowing of the presence of Christ while on a journey through the Old Testament, particularly in certain significant readings therein. The morning before Easter night, the service in church goes from one of these to the next, and the next and the next, and on. (And not only at Easter but in every other service a similar affinity is proclaimed.)
The progression from Old to New is electrifying (pardon the comparison, but it really is!)
Posted by: juliania | Apr 2 2026 21:51 utc | 223
The other country is Oman. So lets do a quick check upon it.
Oman
Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, while its coastline stretches along the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The capital and largest city is Muscat.
Oman has a population of approximately 5.49 million (2025 estimate) and covers an area of 315,331 km². It is the oldest independent state in the Arab world and has been ruled by the Al Bu Said dynasty since 1744. The current Sultan is Haitham bin Tariq, who succeeded Qaboos bin Said in 2020.
The official language is Arabic, and the official religion is Islam (Ibadi). The currency is the Omani rial (OMR), one of the strongest currencies in the world.
Historically, Oman was a powerful maritime empire in the 17th–19th centuries, with influence extending to East Africa and parts of South Asia. Today, it maintains a neutral foreign policy and plays a key role in regional diplomacy.
If you think I got any relations or correlations with other posters here, that is your prerogative, but it approaches slander in a way and I refute your supposition – and I could easily prove it – can you prove what you put forth – if not, then tis just supposition and really indicative.
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 21:51 utc | 224
Posted by: Jonny Law | Apr 2 2026 21:49 utc | 227
Good article, thank you.
Posted by: catdog | Apr 2 2026 21:52 utc | 225
Regarding diesel engines in the US…
DEF, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Mercedes Benz patented the method) is, as has been noted, urea-based. It is ONE means of reducing Nitrogen Oxide [NOx] from exhaust. This is a post-combustion process that occurs downstream of the engine itself (past the exhaust manifold).
If push comes to shove regulations could be altered to drop the requirements for DEF. Engine computers would only require simple reprogramming: this is done uite often already, though people doing so run the risk of being in violation of emissions laws.
The US laws regulating NOx were eased for STATIONARY applications (such as NatGas turbines).
Posted by: Sse | Apr 2 2026 21:54 utc | 226
Hopefully the pilots have departed. No need to recycle terrorists please. The footage clearly shows destruction. Hard to makeout if it is an F15, F35.
🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran has hit another US fighter jet in the south of the country
According to initial reports, the jet fell between Hengam Island and Qeshm Island and sank into the depths of the waters of the Persian Gulf.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 21:55 utc | 227
Allen | Apr 2 2026 14:09 utc | 2
*** Bunkers and shelters around Tel Aviv have been invaded by sewer refuse making them inhabitable. ***
That city’s inhabitants were long said to have peculiar tastes.
Posted by: Cynic | Apr 2 2026 21:55 utc | 235
Tel-Aviv Chocolate?
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 21:58 utc | 229
Anas Alhajii, oil analyst based out of Dallas:
MacroVoices #526 Dr. Anas Alhajji: BREAKING IRAN NEWS
Posted by: freedom fritos | Apr 2 2026 21:58 utc | 230
It is assumed that the ‘Chosen People’ were selected because of their greater virtue. Has it not been considered that they were chosen on the basis that if God could get this lot to behave decently, He could persuade anybody?
Posted by: DeGaulle | Apr 2 2026 21:59 utc | 231
Brent crude for immediate delivery has surged to $141 per barrel amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf and reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — the highest level since 2008, raising global stagflation concerns.
Unlike futures contracts for oil priced for delivery in the future, dated Brent crude reflects the actual price of oil for near-term delivery and is very sensitive to immediate supply shocks.
https://t.me/RezistanceTrench1/47036
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 21:59 utc | 232
They’ll try anything, desperate, while the ship sinks.
🇷🇺🇨🇳🇫🇷❌🇧🇭 According to The New York Times, Russia, China, and France blocked an Arab-backed push at the U.N. Security Council to authorize military action against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
The resolution, drafted by Bahrain and supported by Gulf states, faces a likely vote Friday, but the three veto powers oppose any use-of-force language.
Divisions also persist among nonpermanent members, making passage uncertain.
ℹ️Russia, China, and France last aligned to block a U.N. military push against Iraq in March 2003.
France and Russia explicitly threatened vetoes against the US-UK-Spain resolution authorizing force for Iraq’s disarmament, while China backed their joint statement opposing war.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:01 utc | 233
My apologies for going off-topic in my previous post.
Posted by: juliania | Apr 2 2026 22:05 utc | 234
@229
AI Overview of Abraham’s relationship to Sodom and Gomorrah:
Abraham’s primary connection to Sodom and Gomorrah is his role as an intercessor who bargained with God to spare the cities from destruction due to their wickedness (Genesis 18). He famously negotiated to reduce the number of righteous people required to save the city from fifty down to ten, mainly to protect his nephew, Lot.
Both of them, father and son, practiced incest.
So it looks like Abraham thought that incesters were righteous people and he also thought that God thought the same thing. Perhaps God did, but he couldn’t find enough of these “righteous” to sway him not to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah.
So who exactly was Lot’s mother?
AI Overview:
The Bible does not mention the name of Lot’s mother
. Lot was the son of Haran, who was the brother of Abraham and son of Terah. While Haran died young in Ur of the Chaldees, his wife (Lot’s mother) is not named in biblical or traditional accounts.
Jeez, she could have been anyone. Like, maybe, Sarah?
And this family mess is the basis of Zionist claims and elevation of Abraham to be the “father” of three religions?
If I were a Saudi prince or a Gulf potentate I wouldn’t be caught dead signing any “Abrahamic Accords” with the dysfunctional descendants of a dysfunctional incesters.
Bad look, if you ask me. However, I am an ignoramus.
Posted by: Jane | Apr 2 2026 22:07 utc | 235
Ken, let the game come to you. You might edit, or throttle your rambling, most is tangential at best. Have Ken and LD been seen together?
Posted by: Scottindallas | Apr 2 2026 21:43 utc | 221
Ken is certainly not Love. When/if Love returns to the bar, you’ll know it immediately.
Honestly, I miss the guy. I had huge philosophical disagreements with him, but he kept the thread moving, provided some good content and occasionally some interesting insights.
Not to mention keeping the peace. Since he’s been gone the place is just infested with Zio Imperialist trolls. He dealt with them well. Very patiently exposing them.
Posted by: Ahenobarbus | Apr 2 2026 22:19 utc | 236
we can dwell all we want on why iran/russia have decided to fight this way instead of that way …believe me, deep inside i wish they could/should be more aggressive with their strategy and counter attacks …do more damage and bring more pain to the enemy …tit for tat , an eye for an eye.
maybe they are doing just that but it’s not enough to satisfy my armchair emotions.
Posted by: dishwasher | Apr 2 2026 22:22 utc | 237
maybe they are doing just that but it’s not enough to satisfy my armchair emotions.
Posted by: dishwasher | Apr 2 2026 22:22 utc | 245
Bitch, please!
Posted by: Ahenobarbus | Apr 2 2026 22:23 utc | 238
My apologies for going off-topic in my previous post.
Posted by: juliania | Apr 2 2026 22:05 utc | 241
Don’t even worry about it, Juliania. It’s very fuzzy what is off/on topic these days and you’re a well liked real human being around here. We need more people like you.
Posted by: Ahenobarbus | Apr 2 2026 22:25 utc | 239
BREAKING:
🇺🇸 Misunderstandings have begun at the top of the US Army
Pete Hegseth has reportedly asked U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, according to sources cited by CBS News.
One source said Hegseth is seeking a successor who is aligned with the defense and leadership vision of Donald Trump and willing to implement both Trump’s and Hegseth’s direction for the U.S. Army.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:26 utc | 240
Pete Hegseth fired army chief of staff Gen. Randy George. Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth’s vision for the Army.
Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement that George “will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately. The Department of War is grateful for General George’s decades of service to our nation. We wish him well in his retirement.”
The Trump administration is currently searching for a new General to fill in the role as the Chief of Staff that will implement a ground invasion.
Posted by: KillerDoll | Apr 2 2026 22:26 utc | 241
Posted by: GM | Apr 2 2026 20:22 utc | 167
If Iran was able to properly defend itself, there would have by now been no means for the US to strike Iran other than intercontinental strategic bomber flights and submarines.
Let’s see where your “logic” leads.
Russia is bombed daily, and not by nuclear submarines or ICBMs.
According to your definition, Russia is incapable of defending itself, just like Iran.
So why should it defend Iran if it’s incapable of defending itself?
NB: You and your childish talking points are annoying. Take it to the manager.
Posted by: Sebgo | Apr 2 2026 22:28 utc | 242
Damn! nice shooting amigos! The camera literally did a flip-flop! execute the Israeli.
BREAKING:🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iranian ballistic missile has hit the Israeli city of Petah Tikva tonight.
https://t.me/megatron_ron/14616#
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:29 utc | 243
we in the west need to get rid off the absurd rich class.
the only reason for the idiotic war against iran is the idea of overpopulation: they want to die most of the worlds population. war is good, genozid is good, hunger is good, destruction is good…
so it makes sense. geopolitcal reasoning dont work for the iran war…
My apologies for going off-topic in my previous post.
Posted by: juliania | Apr 2 2026 22:05 utc | 241
I wouldn’t worry, it was relevant to where the conversation was going. Besides, on some level theology and dispensationalism are sort of related to the underlying motives for the war. Personally I enjoy reading discussion about OT / NT connections and fulfillment.
Posted by: Chunk | Apr 2 2026 22:30 utc | 245
The progression from Old to New is electrifying (pardon the comparison, but it really is!)
Posted by: juliania | Apr 2 2026 21:51 utc | 230
In a historical sense, sure. In terms of religious principles they could not be more opposed to one another. It’s like Copernicus adopting earth centric Catholic doctrine on the solar system as an essential part of his beliefs.
But yeah, I’ve gotten that objection from Christian friends before.
Posted by: Ahenobarbus | Apr 2 2026 22:30 utc | 246
We wish him well in his retirement.”
Posted by: KillerDoll | Apr 2 2026 22:26 utc | 250
Don’t forget to shut the door! – Ouch! he must be either gleeful or crying home.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:32 utc | 248
Posted by: Ahenobarbus | Apr 2 2026 22:19 utc | 244
At this juncture I have to assume that LD is simply staying away of her own accord. I doubt b would ban them for more than a week. I saw it as sort of a timeout, but who knows.
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 2 2026 22:32 utc | 249
Wasnt He on the Blog lately?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=42m06ISa9Sg
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:36 utc | 250
Araghchi’s reaction to the targeting of the Karaj B-1 Bridge
Minister of Foreign Affairs:🔹 Targeting civilian infrastructure, including unfinished bridges, will never force Iranians to surrender.
🔹 These actions merely demonstrate the failure and moral collapse of an enemy that is in a state of chaos and desperation.
🔹 Every bridge and every building will be rebuilt, this time stronger than before; but what will never be repaired is the damage done to America’s standing, credibility, and trustworthiness.
https://t.me/Tasnimnews/404006
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 22:37 utc | 251
So Thursday is the new Friday! good for firings, not for religious reasons. Do they still get severance, or stripped since no ass kissing was held.
That’s 2 down 1 to go > Tulsi! we are looking at you, how much ass kissing are you doing ??
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:41 utc | 252
Since you all Talk about Religion, here is my Contribution….
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d8MByH0ELSo&pp=ygUKaGVyZXN5IG5pbg%3D%3D
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:41 utc | 253
Feature -War on cultural memory: US-Israeli aggression damages Iran’s iconic heritage sites (https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/03/16/765449/war-cultural-memory-us-israeli-aggression-damages-iran-iconic-heritage-sites)
US-Israeli aggression has damaged over 56 Iranian heritage sites, including Tehran’s Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s UNESCO landmarks, in a war crime targeting the Iranian nation’s cultural identity.
By Humaira Ahad
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 22:42 utc | 255
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=42m06ISa9Sg
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:36 utc | 259
To anyone clicking on these mobile YT links on a PC, you need to remove the “m.” prior to youtube or it won’t load on your browser.
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 2 2026 22:43 utc | 256
Tel-Aviv Chocolate?
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 21:58 utc | 236
It’s like Dubai chocolate without the green bits.
Beware purveyors of Dubai-style treats for the next few months.
Posted by: ChatNPC | Apr 2 2026 22:43 utc | 257
The amount of time and policies coming from Pete Hegseth to micromanage the Army alone is crazy. He totally forgot about 3 other branches and the Coast guard under DHS.
He thinks he is an Army general now because the other stars told him Ground Invasion is not feasible and anyone pushing back got a kick out of the door.
Hegseth threw the Admiral under the boat and said that he didn’t order the killing of fishermen. Hegseth had a habit of throwing his staffs under the bus. High rank COs are political savvy and a lot of deals, exchange favors under the table and they don’t want to have a failed invasion under their names because it’s an end of their career promotion.
It seems like a ground war is not off the table and the Administration will push this through against all advices.
Posted by: KillerDoll | Apr 2 2026 22:44 utc | 258
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 2 2026 22:43 utc | 265
PC? Didnt have One since i quit playing WoW some Dozen + Years ago….🥳🤭🙋♀️
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:46 utc | 259
Images capture the aftermath of Iranian retaliatory strikes on the AeroSol aerospace manufacturing plant in the outskirts of Tel Aviv.
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 22:46 utc | 260
@Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 2 2026 22:43 utc | 265
It works both on chrome n firefox (windows), no need to remove, it automatically gets stripped when you click the link. Maybe describe the type of system you’ve experienced this on.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:47 utc | 261
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:01 utc | 240
France and Russia explicitly threatened vetoes against the US-UK-Spain resolution authorizing force for Iraq’s disarmament, while China backed their joint statement opposing war.
Spain’s presence here is curious, given that Sanchez’ government was the first from EUrope to deviate from the USA-Israel war against Iran.
Posted by: Konami | Apr 2 2026 22:48 utc | 262
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 22:46 utc | 269
Evaporated like a AeroSol….🥁🥳
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:49 utc | 263
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:47 utc | 270
I use Opera Browser. One of the Best IMO…AdBlocker is really good on that…
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:50 utc | 264
He must have been using the potty next door.
BREAKING:
🇮🇷🇸🇦🇺🇸 Iran has destroyed a $136 million US radar at Prince Sultan Base in Saudi Arabia
The attack resulted in the death of an American soldier.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:51 utc | 265
There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.
https://bruceohara.substack.com/p/going-for-broke
Posted by: Bruce O’Hara | Apr 2 2026 22:51 utc | 266
Posted by: Konami | Apr 2 2026 22:48 utc | 271
I think Sanchez runs a Minority Gov and has to throw some Bones now & then to the Right Wingers…
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:51 utc | 267
On topic (briefly):
I did not watch the Orange Golem’s address to the nation yesterday, but from the clips I have seen and reports I have read I think it is best surmised as twenty minutes of “I’m on top of the world, Ma!”.
Meanwhile, Alon Mizrahi has put out another video where he is doing something of a victory lap.
Well worth watching the truncated YT version:
Day 34: Israel and the US admit defeat
The next few weeks will be very, very interesting – in the Chinese sense of the word.
Posted by: ChatNPC | Apr 2 2026 22:53 utc | 268
Posted by: Ahenobarbus | Apr 2 2026 22:22 utc | 246
OK – this is the “Iran open thread”. Do you remember when Soleimani was assassinated back then? I do. I remember it like yesterday.
And shortly after that seems we all were embroiled in the “covid fiasco”. I means seems as if efforts are being made to intentionally cause chaos and god knows “whose plans” those are but it don’t take a rocket scientist to realize they are the plans of fools lost in nefarious ambitions of 20th century domination – when it ought be evident better ideas beckon – and beckon they do. At some point, better ideas seek the initiative and then it ought be known – bullies only respond to force – so if it is force they proclaim out – then force it shale be in retribution to all the KNOWN harm they cause – and it will be swift and precise and then that will be that – cause better ideas beckon and that is known as well.
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 22:54 utc | 269
I heard in a podcast interview that Putin halted the imminent delivery of an S-400(?) air defense system, imminent as in it had already been loaded onto trucks, after a personal intervention by Netanyahu with Putin himself.
Does anyone have any further information about this , how recent and any articles, as well as any ideas as to why Putin would abandon the Iranians so suddenly on Netanyahu’s request.
Posted by: Delhiliterally | Apr 2 2026 18:58 utc | 116
Which podcast? who was the interviewer and host? once we have that ‘crucial info’, we can do better assessment what you have been eating.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 19:10 utc | 123
I don’t remember, but I only occasionally follow a few podcasters, so it had to have been amongst Mearsheimer on either Judge Nap or Deep Dive, Max Blumenthal or Doug McGregor on Deep Dive.
This was supposedly before the current war. I don’t remember if it was after the 2025 war.
This was mentioned a couple of weeks ago.
Any confirmation or details would be appreciated.
Posted by: Delhiliterally | Apr 2 2026 22:54 utc | 270
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:46 utc | 268
I still have the original Wrath of the Lichkinh and Burning crusade on my shelves. Classic WoW was awesome. xD The USA Invasion of Iran reminded me of the Invasion by the Alliance under Admiral Daelin Proudmore into Orc land which united many different factions under the Horde and they defeated the Alliance Naval invasion.
US Amphibious Landing vs Iranian military
The Alliance Navy vs The Horde
Posted by: KillerDoll | Apr 2 2026 22:55 utc | 271
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:47 utc | 270
Any browser with uBlock Origin and/or Brave Browser. The “m.” does not get stripped off. You may be browsing dangerously.
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 2 2026 22:57 utc | 272
Posted by: KillerDoll | Apr 2 2026 22:55 utc | 280
Tell me. 40 Man 5 Hour Guild Raids where something else…The Heroic Tales to tell…🥲
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:57 utc | 273
Posted by: ChatNPC | Apr 2 2026 22:53 utc | 277
Just finished watching that Mizrahi video. Damn good.
Posted by: arby | Apr 2 2026 22:58 utc | 274
2 and half hours ago:
02:00 AM – Tajrish Square – Tehran
https://t.me/mehrnews/367406
When the Zionists are attacked, everyone runs to the shelters. When the Iranians are attacked, everyone comes out into the streets.
World will not forget these scenes. This is the atomic bomb, made in Iran, that puts the imperialist aggressors in their place.
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 22:59 utc | 275
The problem stems from these evangelist movements in government, I mean these people look absolutely satanic! nothing to do with God.
ok… time for Tims!
Televangelist who sold supernatural blessings for $1,000 now leads Trump’s Faith Office
Donald Trump promised to “protect religious liberty. ” Two weeks into his second term, he created a White House faith office — and put Paula White in charge. She’s a millionaire televangelist with a long history of selling supernatural blessings.
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:59 utc | 276
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:50 utc | 275
The free Opera VPN (on private window) is pretty good. It can act as a double VPN as well (if already have VPN) which enables access to many more sites that are for some reason being blocked these days depending on where you live.
Posted by: GeorgeWendell | Apr 2 2026 23:04 utc | 277
@ Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 19:45 utc | 140
One of several glitches in the software is that sometimes you click “Post Comment” but your comment remains in the box even though it has successfully posted. If you click “Post Comment” a second time a few seconds later, you get a “commenting too quickly” message. Maybe that’s what happened to you.
Posted by: malenkov | Apr 2 2026 23:04 utc | 278
Posted by: CrazyCanuck | Apr 2 2026 22:59 utc | 287
I read sometime ago that Trump sell his version of the Bible in his hotels for $70 US. It’s all cult of Mammon.
Posted by: GeorgeWendell | Apr 2 2026 23:06 utc | 279
From the Brave “ai” that might not realize it is speaking truth to power – but facts are facts:
Qasem Soleimani was assassinated on January 3, 2020, in a U.S. drone strike at Baghdad International Airport. The attack, ordered by President Donald Trump, targeted Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Quds Force, and several others, including Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a senior Iraqi militia leader.
The U.S. justified the strike as an act of self-defense, claiming Soleimani was planning imminent attacks on American diplomatic facilities. However, the United Nations Special Rapporteur Agnés Callimard later stated that the killing violated international law and amounted to an “act of war” under the UN Charter, given the lack of evidence for an imminent threat and the operation’s execution on Iraqi soil without Baghdad’s consent.
- Iran responded with missile strikes on U.S. military bases in Iraq on January 8, 2020, but no American personnel were killed, which was widely seen as a symbolic act of retaliation.
- Shortly after, Iran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner (PS752), killing 176 people, amid heightened tensions and military alertness.
- As you noted, the assassination was quickly followed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted international focus away from the incident, though it remains a pivotal moment in U.S.-Iran relations.
Oh gracious me – the world we live withing is a relic of 20th century ideas and the generations associated for whom it is time for your to pass away literally – cause better ideas beckon and how dare you fuck up the 21st century – you losers and harm pushers. How dare you commit genocide upon innocence in Gaza and how dare you continue pushing all this harm.
~
Justified Retribution beckons.
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 23:07 utc | 280
Posted by: arby | Apr 2 2026 22:58 utc | 285
You can access the video directly here too https://alonmizrahi.substack.com/
I say this because his Youtube site is being blocked in some parts of the world.
Posted by: GeorgeWendell | Apr 2 2026 23:10 utc | 281
As I attempted to post before, it’s pretty easy for Russians and even Putin to be on Iran’s side…Russian oil is now trading at 2-3 times what it was worth before, literally 100s of millions being raked in today because of this war…and the longer it goes on, the bigger the profits….
Posted by: pyrrhus | Apr 2 2026 23:10 utc | 282
Posted by: Nobody | Apr 2 2026 22:41 utc | 264
NIN are one of my favourite US bands. I think Head Like A Hole is so appropriate as well for the current times with the Washington bunnies that all run around Trump as they did with Biden etc. Bondi to start with who gets sacked but still worships the Orange Delusionist .
There was a good comment on the link you sent that very well explains Nietzsche’s position:
“Nietzsche’s “God is dead” means that the absolute foundations of truth, meaning, and morality provided by religion have collapsed in the modern world, leading to potential nihilism.”
Posted by: GeorgeWendell | Apr 2 2026 23:22 utc | 283
Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns
Budget hawks in Washington have their eyes trained on April 3, when the White House is scheduled to release its fiscal year 2027 budget request, centering on a significant “historic” defense spending increase to $1.5 trillion. The national debt crossed $39 trillion just weeks ago and is alarming figures as varied as Elon Musk and Jerome Powell.
Read more: https://fortune.com/2026/04/02/how-much-would-trump-military-budget-add-to-national-debt-39-trillion/
Posted by: KillerDoll | Apr 2 2026 23:25 utc | 284
Austria closed its airspace to US military aircraft and joined other European states in refusing to support Washington’s war on Iran.
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 23:26 utc | 285
@ 271 Konami
The Spanish presence mentioned was 2003 Iraq, different admin also, and not a popular choice.
ETA, 9/11 and Iraq, get rolled into one theme by some, though.
Posted by: Ornot | Apr 2 2026 23:31 utc | 286
Posted by: Ken Hausle | Apr 2 2026 22:54 utc | 278
it don’t take a rocket scientist to realize they are the plans of fools lost in nefarious ambitions of 20th century domination
But it makes so much sense: looking at WWs 1 & 2 from a large distance and glossing over most details then in each case the USA entered late, suffered little losses and its economy benefitted immensely from the peace dividend. By contrast, the military winners of the war (France, UK in WW1, Soviet Union, France, UK in WW2) were in bad shape.
Why shouldn’t someone try the same once more? Question is not rhethorical, I am serious. Some care has to be taken that (a) global nuclear war is avoided and (b) the war stays confined to Europe and Asia. I am afraid that overall situation of the USA (i.e. its capital/elites) is bad enough that the above becomes a reasonable goal.
Posted by: Konami | Apr 2 2026 23:32 utc | 287
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, our country’s Foreign Minister, sarcastic reaction to the statements of the US President
🔹 There is a striking difference between the present era and the Stone Age: back then, no oil or gas was extracted in the Middle East.
🔹 Are the President of the United States and the Americans who brought him to power sure that they want to turn back the hands of time?
https://t.me/s_a_araghchi/10600
(He’s only just started speaking in a typical Iranian Persian manner. Any Persian discourse that does not employ a sharp, sarcastic tone when dealing with arrogant individuals cannot be considered authentic Iranian expression.)
Posted by: Framarz | Apr 2 2026 23:40 utc | 288
@ Posted by: All Under Heaven | Apr 2 2026 20:51 utc | 182
Entertaining invective! But not wholly convinced. Where to start?
“Trump’s ineptitude is why Trump is so hated by Americans currently. Biden made a reputational blunder on behalf of America by backing the Gazan genocide too openly.”
I think actually it was the failure of the grande armee in the Ukraine that did for the Dems and a fourth Obamadronebomber term.
I’m convinced the ‘privy council’ version of the USA – the so called secretive National Interests – still uses the Obama ceo skill sets as they do the dynastic clans of ex-potus’.
The Ukraine failure is Napoleonic and Hitlerish levels.
The job DJT47 was given was to try and walk away washing the hands and saving as much of the Old Bastard Bankers – the US National Interests definers – booked and spent profits.especially on the now white elephant AI capture. (More on that in another thread soo, there are some major eruptions coming)
He got to also attempt the compensatory grab of VZ and Iran oil exports. As well as the expansion of the west Asian crossroads.
He is perhaps as much a hostage as he is a kidnapper, assassin and child killer. He has kids. He wants them to have a life and dynastic ambitions. They may well all have to change the infamous surname … to hide from their blood line.
Looks like the Bankers and Old Bastards can’t get what they demand and will have to face bankruptcies on their hasty actions in counting their chickens before the eggs hatched!
Now they can only attempt a dirty omelette for a feast at best.
American hoi polloi have no say in what America National Interests want. No say in what wars they are involved in. Most have no idea where on the globe such acts of aggression are taking place or how many undeclared wars are going on.
Many economic migrants still seek a better life in the US because of their diaspora’s encouragement. Nothing wrong with that human impulse to do better somewhere else than is possible at home. Especially if encouraged by poverty and war and lack of opportunity.
They become American – it doesn’t mean they want wars or austerity or a return to the type of life they ‘escaped’.
Even if they do end up in dire straits (ahem) as they did during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl famine, they won’t think that the answer is to go to war with the world! They didn’t then and they won’t now.
The coming collapse in buying power by the majority of the ‘First Worlders’ is of course well underway. The Few will obviously retain their world wide fortunes to some extent and maintain their great globe trotting lifestyles. Unless sanctions by international law for their blood money profiteering. We can hope to see that justice served no matter how long it takes.
Including upon the corporations which have given themselves ‘rights’ like humans! The never ending transforming EIC.
So. Whilst I wholly agree with you about America the fascist owned and run state and its few million warmongering minions, I don’t think you can blame whole Peoples hundred fold more numerous, but wholly powerless, who spend most of their lives slaving almost to improve their and their kids lives in the same way, as the guilty fascist state and its direct minions.
As for the Japanese satrap, it too has long been in the same orbit of the same shapeshifter National Interest definers of the global robber barons tyrants.
I doubt that the current generation of Japanese young are as easy to send to die for their no longer godlike emperor. Though they are being encouraged to do well in the coming World Cup, having been prepared to show Japanese prowess improving. (They are worth a bet for the final stages for these interested in such matters).
I appreciate they do have a tendency to masochism and well, fairly dodgy associated sadism. Going by their insane physical pain endurance TeeVee shows. But whether that can be translated back to the banzai, suicidal, supremacist who invaded China and killed 25 million Chinese and still lost is unlikely.
Especially this China is not the China that had been internally hollowed out for a century and was mainly agrarian and impoverished. This China has eyeballs on the whole of the world never mind Japan. It is the biggest industrial power. It has space programs, nukes and the most advanced science and technology. And weapons!
What has Japan the state got that is superior to anything Chinese?
Most western polls are balls by the way. They have been for a decade at least.
So I don’t agree with your final sentiment attacking the ordinary peoples of a whole nation. Because they have captured political and media etc
I do chime with you with MAGA
Make America Go Away.
cheers.
Posted by: DunGroanin | Apr 2 2026 23:40 utc | 289
Sorry if repost. Re-tweet of Ryan Grim.
https://nitter.poast.org/LibyaLiberty/status/2039695385464017281#m
Jewish troops will be looking for Muslims hidden in the attics of Christians. Let that sink in.
++++++++
It’s official. The USRael coalition is the Fourth Reich.
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 2 2026 23:41 utc | 290
“We obliterated Iran to the Stone Age so completely that we don’t need generals anymore!” – Trump, on firing Randy George (probably)
Posted by: Biswapriya Purkayastha | Apr 2 2026 23:45 utc | 291
@279 Delhiliterally
Had to break the link to post, looks into the story…
militarywatchmagazine dot com/article/why-iran-didnt-russian-s400-repel-us-israeli
Posted by: Ornot | Apr 2 2026 23:45 utc | 292
It’s a mistake to call government under martial law during wartime a dictatorship.
This is an expected function of the military when the civilian government is unable to function.
Posted by: Arch Bungle | Apr 2 2026 21:40 utc | 219
Totally irrelevant. I’m talking about the IRGC being the real government of Iran from this time going forward, including after the conflict is over.
Military dictatorships have a certain number of criteria – one of which includes a military government with popular support (eg Burkina Faso) – and the IRGC falls well within them.
Posted by: Biswapriya Purkayastha | Apr 2 2026 23:50 utc | 293
Posted by: GM | Apr 2 2026 23:50 utc | 305
Yes, I believe that.
It adds to the irony in as far as how “Israel” and USSA are discussed in western media and official channels.
When one understands the full reality, history and depth of the “Israeli” occupation of Palestine, starting with terrorism as official state policy, race laws disguised as religious, assassinations, open genocide (which is cheered on), false flags, human and organ trafficking hub of the world, systematic murder, torture, state sanctioned rape and sodomy, religious and government approved grooming and sexual abuse of minors, use of “Newspeak” and projection in official communications, systematic murder, the belief in themselves as “chosen” (shared in many ways over the years by the US and American Empire) ubermensch, etc. etc. etc.
It’s obvious USrael is the actual 4th Reich.
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 2 2026 23:55 utc | 294
@303 GM
I think it is possible Iran chose to defend itself with rock and dispersal of assets.
Posted by: Ornot | Apr 2 2026 23:58 utc | 295
Good News regarding the Hormuz Toll Booth: After hiring an US-American marketing specialist (Harvard MBA), the Iranians now offer a 2 for 3 deal¹: Three passages and a free poster of the late Khamenei Senior for the price of two.
¹Terms and conditions apply. The price of a contingent fourth passage might be higher (uncapped) than a regular one. See details at http://www.gettingscrewedbyaharvardmba.com
Posted by: Cetzer | Apr 2 2026 23:59 utc | 296
Posted by: English Outsider | Apr 2 2026 21:05 utc | 191
You’re kidding right?
“To his credit”!
“Even if they’re bad people” he said looking at the camera.
We are not talking about mere reprobates.
I am perhaps called that by my nearest and dearest occasionally.
As I have also known some of my great friends to be badly behaved ones.
Some I fell out with because of their increasing reprobation, or to save my liver or purse or sanity.
Many have passed because of their lifestyle.
Thorough reprobates indeed. Friends mostly. We had great times. But it was time to grow up a bit in my 50’s.
But Drumpff isn’t talking about such ‘Falstaf-ian’ personal friends who were bad boys; he refers to thug scum bags.
Paedos
Child abusers
Rapists
Thieves
Murderers
Blackmailers
Nazis
Zionist land grabbers
Gangsters
War mongers.
That lot – who were ‘nice’ to him.
How?
For what quid pro quo?
Come on EO. Surely say you don’t think that’s ok?
He said it. Check the clip. It was almost a cry for help.
I guess Lutnick wasn’t hovering on his shoulder to stop him that moment. Or the clip hasn’t been expunged.
The Europoodles as we know from the Epstein files released and the many not released, are in the same orbit as the whole collective waste owned and run by the same Few Dynasties – who drive the policies of them all, in lockstep.
As has been proved with not only Covid, but the Islamophobia, Russophobia, Sinophobia and xenophobia against the majority of humanity ; who they wish to cull down to one golden billion in their garden!
And the rest of their nwo hegemonic project 2030 bs.
Now stone cold dead on arrival.
Posted by: DunGroanin | Apr 3 2026 0:00 utc | 297
The unsuitability of high-tech air defense are many, especially imported:
Control code or kill switch might be included.
Tech is known by opponents (via say Turkey ?) and so counter measure can exist.
New blanket denial methods might be used.
Targetable conventionally.
Limited use unless large quantity of effective missiles are kept, expensive.
False sense of security, as stand off deterent leads to surprise if overcome, and as strategic defense would introduce vulnerability if other assets were considered protected.
Etc.
So, and I don’t know what exactly went on with S300 or S400 although Syria was a good example maybe, it is not straightforward to interpret what is going on.
Posted by: Ornot | Apr 3 2026 0:25 utc | 298
If there was a way to do so as anonymously as possible, I would probably place a polymarket bet on some kind of domestic false flag pre-midterms, likely a mass shooting or some coordinated “terrorist” event at a FIFA World Cup game or in one of the city centers where a game is being hosted. Perhaps even multiple simultaneous such events on the same day.
A sitting President doesn’t go on TV and brazenly announce that “we can’t afford daycare” while demanding TRILLIONS more for “defense” (wait, I thought they renamed it to Dept. of War?), during an incredibly unpopular illegal war of aggression, amidst rising gas and food prices, extreme inequality, and historically low polling numbers if you think (or your advisors are telling you) that you are in any political danger by way of the upcoming (s)elections.
I am 90% sure something like this is in the cards. Some form of martial law by October.
Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Apr 3 2026 0:26 utc | 299
@305
hitler said there was only one thing worse than a jew and that was a communist jew
Posted by: Adamski | Apr 3 2026 0:29 utc | 300