A reminder how Isntreal began the February War, an important context and lesson.
There was a provocation, a major provocation. It is called peace.
Two days before the treacherous Israelis did a sneak attack (while negotiations were going on)there was a major breakthrough in the negotiations. The threat of imminent peace was too much for the warmongering Israelis to tolerate.
The mediator of the talks, Oman’s foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi, had much to say on Feb 27th, on CBS’ program, Face The Nation.
  [the sneak attack was Feb 28th, the mediator had announced this breakthrough on Feb 26th]
Read the whole thing.

MINISTER ALBUSAIDI: Because if the ultimate objective is to ensure forever that Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, I think we have cracked that problem through these negotiations by agreeing a very important breakthrough that has never been achieved any time before. And I think if we can capture that and build on it, I think a deal is within our reach.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/full-transcript-omani-foreign-minister-badr-albusaidi/
archived: https://archive.ph/6PrEV
 

Posted by: Otto Penn | Jun 3 2026 14:44 utc | 4

Foreign Affairs  and John Hopkins University talking points  are of no interest to anybody here.
 
Iran will take no responsibility for tripe from Western institutions. People who work at Western Institutions are called Orientalists.
Their agendas always oppose Islam.
End of story.
 
Now is not the time to consume Western garbage.

Posted by: Giyane | Jun 3 2026 14:59 utc | 6

DW: Laith Marouf
 
https://www.youtube.com/@dialogueworks01/streams
 
“Hezbollah’s drones and rockets just shattered Israel’s buffer zone.”

Posted by: John Gilberts | Jun 3 2026 15:13 utc | 8

interview with nima
 
John Helmer: Iran’s Unthinkable Move Triggers US & Israel – The Middle East Will Never Be the Same

Posted by: james | Jun 3 2026 15:24 utc | 10

Rubio’s transparent projection at congressional hearing refuted by Iran:
 

Iran has firmly rejected accusations by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging that Tehran is seeking to assassinate American officials, describing the claims as a deliberate attempt by Washington to construct a victim narrative while obscuring its own record of aggression against the Iranian people.
 
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned the remarks, stating that the allegations reflect a broader pattern in which the United States projects its own conduct onto others while accusing them of actions it has itself repeatedly carried out in practice….
 
Baghaei used the Persian proverb in his response to Rubio, saying, “The unbeliever thinks everyone follows his own creed,” adding, “Playing the victim cannot whitewash the savage war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity that you have committed against the Iranian nation.”
 
His remarks reflect Tehran’s long-standing position that US political accusations against Iran are inseparable from broader geopolitical confrontation, including sanctions pressure, military threats, and covert operations targeting Iranian officials and infrastructure.

 
Rubio’s initial words captured on video were played for Colonel Macgregor who called them nothing but lies. The podcast is named “The Israel First White House.” 
 

Posted by: karlof1 | Jun 3 2026 15:26 utc | 12

Zionists continue to bomb Lebanese daring Iran to retaliate. If Iran now considers Lebanese and Palestinians indistinct from Iranians, then Iran must follow through with its vow to retaliate. IMO, it’s a matter of credibility.

Posted by: karlof1 | Jun 3 2026 15:35 utc | 14

A notion of being so close to a peace deal between America and Iran seems like BS.
An interview between a professional diplomat of average ability and a hard line US media talk host doesn’t impress me with “a deal tomorrow”. The words of Rubio, Witkoff, and Trump convey no sentiment of peace IMO.

Posted by: Bingo | Jun 3 2026 15:41 utc | 16

“This has always been the behaviour of Israel during negotiations: sabotaging by committing in the rear actions that nullify any progress. Like granting new  settlements in occupied territories during “peace” negotiation with the Palestinian Authorities. Always. Posted by: scc | Jun 3 2026 14:58 utc”
 
The US and other backers are simply Charlie Brown here, smacking their heads going “Not again! Auggghhh!!!”…
 
give me a fucking break.
 

Posted by: Not Ewe | Jun 3 2026 15:46 utc | 18

That’s a rare very good piece on the changes within Iran, toward a highly technocratic state supported by domestic legitimacy. Very much like the Chinese Party-state, and Iran has the same historical culture that reveres learning and intelligence. Iran is coming out of this much stronger, and with no illusions about the West and the “progressives” (willing vassals) silenced, together with the Zionist and diaspora destabilization networks within Iran.
 
The retaliation attacks showed a very good level of judgement, with Trump suddenly saying nice things about the son of the man he had murdered. The AI bubble is long in the tooth and the oil inventories in the West keep draining. Iran has asserted its right to discipline those that do not abide by ceasefire agreements, a major change in the balance of power.

Posted by: Roger Boyd | Jun 3 2026 15:53 utc | 20

This has always been the behaviour of Israel during negotiations: sabotaging by committing in the rear actions that nullify any progress. Like granting new  settlements in occupied territories during “peace” negotiation with the Palestinian Authorities. Always. 
Posted by: scc | Jun 3 2026 14:58 utc | 5

Agreed, see #55  on the list of “Why Isntreal believes it should exist and be a remember in good standing at the UN” 
 
1) I torture UN workers
2) I bomb embassies
3) I refuse to declare my official borders as I want more and more of other countries’ (plural) land
…
…
49) I will use bomblets to kill civilians in refugee tent cities (especially journalists).
50) I poison Palestinian farmland with toxic herbicides
51) I commit piracy hundreds of miles out from my territorial waters to further my plans of Genocide.
52) I will attack US allies with impunity (and craven US support).
53) Most of my people support mass murder, racism and theft, and thus make known the true nature and meaning of Israel.
54) I spray like the skunk that I am.
55) I make ceasefires if they permit me to continue slaughtering civilians.
56) I smash the face of Jesus.
57) I bury Gaza children alive with their hands tied behind their backs.

Posted by: Otto Penn | Jun 3 2026 16:03 utc | 22

Posted by: karlof1 | Jun 3 2026 15:26 utc | 12
no state authority is required to justly kill a war criminal.
 
“It is not Iranian state policy to practice assassination. It is state policy to promote self-defense for the Iranian people, on behalf of one’s self, family, land and people throughout the world. We encourage all peoples everywhere to enact the truth of all religion: Marco Rubio gets what comes out of his mouth. Allah bless anyone who gives it to him.”

Posted by: duck n cover | Jun 3 2026 16:08 utc | 24

The linked article is a must close read. Foreign Affairs usually represents the inside the beltway apparatchnik war monger perspective.  
The long article informs the Washington apparatchniks that its game over and we lost. 
 
 

Posted by: Exile | Jun 3 2026 16:10 utc | 26

@Posted by: scc | Jun 3 2026 14:58 utc | 5 
Caitlin J had a good article, last November, about this subject – it is part of their culture.
Israel Constantly Stretches The Ceasefire Rules Because That’s What Israelis Do
https://www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/israel-constantly-stretches-the-ceasefire

Posted by: Otto Penn | Jun 3 2026 16:11 utc | 28

no state authority is required to justly kill a war criminal.

au contraire mon ami – killing a civilian official without trial is called a extrajudcial killing.  There are of course grey areas ( for exsnple is Hegseth a civilian ?) but generally civilian officials first get a trial. So first capture the alleged criminal, then trial, and finally death penalty. 
military in an active conflict don‘t get a trial…..unless they have surrendered. 

Posted by: Exile | Jun 3 2026 16:18 utc | 30

Iran rejects US assassination claim, says Washington trying to whitewash its own crimes against IraniansIran has strongly rejected accusations by the US secretary of state that Tehran seeks to assassinate American officials, slamming Washington for attempting to portray itself as a victim while concealing own record of war crimes against the Iranian people.

https://t.me/presstv/192497
 
First, under cover of ‘peace negotiations’ you sneakily murder Iranian leaders – twice – and then you accuse Iran of wanting to assassinate US officials. These US murderous psychos have no shame whatsoever.
 

Posted by: Norwegian | Jun 3 2026 16:24 utc | 32

 
No Longer in Denial: Gush Etzion Admits to Ritual Satanic Abuse
 
https://x.com/davidsheen/status/2059654592246276151
 
“After tireless struggle by victims and finally a 1-hour TV documentary this week, settlements south of Jerusalem admit their leaders have long created child pornography by filming when they gang-rape kids in the community…”

Posted by: Exile | Jun 3 2026 16:31 utc | 34

 Fuck off with the doom porn. Iran has survived 47 years of western aggression. They that retard knows less than nothing.
Posted by: Screwdriver | Jun 3 2026 16:00 utc | 22
 
 No you fuck off. It is not doom porn. It is a well thought out warning that the US has now got Iran playing in its game. Stall, lie, cheat, backstab , all well pretending to negotiate and build up for its next onslaught. Plus use the time to figure how to mitigate the oil, fertilizer and other crisis that are coming. 
So you Fuck Off./

Posted by: arby | Jun 3 2026 16:35 utc | 36

🇺🇸⚡️🇮🇱 Congressman Joaquin Castro: Does Israel possess nuclear weapons?
Marco Rubio: Speaking frankly, I think most of the world assesses that they do, but they’ve never acknowledged that publicly. And as a feature of our foreign policy, for a variety of reasons, we don’t discuss it in that way.

https://t.me/RezistanceTrench/51521
 
So, among the US, Israel and Iran… Iran is officially the only country that does NOT have nuclear weapons. Still, Irans non-existent nuclear weapons is supposedly a big  problem for US and Israel …
 
Of course, this is just another projection and a fake strawman for the real objective: regime change and takeover of Iran.
 
 

Posted by: Norwegian | Jun 3 2026 16:46 utc | 38

Giyane – if you don’t want to talk with Americans (and westerners in general) about Iran on this site and topic, what the heck are we doing here?? Most of us here are American or other westerners, all subjected to the indoctrination you noted.
 
The article in question is definitely not perfect; but it is very thought provoking for its intended audience. The very fact of its publishing also provokes thoughts … 

Posted by: Caliman | Jun 3 2026 16:49 utc | 40

As others have mentioned, considering the source, that article from Foreign Affairs, a US think tank, and propaganda outlet is pretty damning of the attempted war against Iran.  Usually a cheerleader instead.

Posted by: Rhymerez | Jun 3 2026 16:59 utc | 42

“Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets. Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart enroute, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces,” CENTCOM said.

WTF? Embarrassing.
(And we all know that “regional neighbors” really means Washington’s military installations in those regional states).

Posted by: ReinhardVonSiegfried | Jun 3 2026 17:15 utc | 44

I thought b’s recommended Foreign Affairs article, re Iran’s New Grand Strategy, was surprisingly upbeat. The author points out that Iran was quick to recover mamentum after the sleazy ‘decapitation’ attack by the Jews and the Jewed-up  Yankees. That certainly seems to be true.
 
It reinforced my view that Iran doesn’t make promise/threats which it can’t keep. It also invites speculation as to whether Bibi’s Parasite Statelet has a Plan B, or not?

Posted by: Hoarsewhisperer | Jun 3 2026 17:20 utc | 46

@11 AmericanIconoclast

“Looks like the USA is prepping, via salami slice, to take Qeshm.”

Not sure, to take as in ‘to occupy’ would probably not be very clever, but to try to increase blockade by disabling route via, or to challenge Iranian control of Hormuz by making Qeshm unusable, it will be at forefront I think.

Posted by: Ornot | Jun 3 2026 17:31 utc | 48

Danny Haiphong: Prof M Marandi: ‘US Bases & Airport Hit’
 
https://www.youtube.com/@DannyHaiphongYT/streams
 
“Iran smashes US bases in Kuwait & Bahrain, Trump’s bluff called.”

Posted by: John Gilberts | Jun 3 2026 17:36 utc | 50

 Congressman Joaquin Castro: Does Israel possess nuclear weapons?Marco Rubio: Speaking frankly, I think most of the world assesses that they do, but they’ve never acknowledged that publicly. And as a feature of our foreign policy, for a variety of reasons, we don’t discuss it in that way.
https://t.me/RezistanceTrench/51521 
Posted by: Norwegian | Jun 3 2026 16:46 utc | 39

My understanding is that it would be against US law to fund Isnotreal if it had nukes.
I am open to correction on this, thx.
I don’t see the logic to it. Congress would simply make a new law to allow the funding regardless.Am probably missing a piece to this puzzle that someone can fill me in on.
 

Posted by: Otto Penn | Jun 3 2026 17:43 utc | 52

@ b
 
Most certainly of interest – substantive – and most especially where it is published – in the flagship journal of the Imperial West. Ta much.

Posted by: Don Firineach | Jun 3 2026 18:09 utc | 54

From ZH
 

Fars: Outline of Iran’s 4-Stage Proposal For Deal With US
Fars Politics on Telegram has issued the following outline on Wednesday (machine translated). Also, somewhat contradicting reports from other state media outlets, Fars has stated that indirect talks with Washington are still ongoing, but that no final decision on a MOU has yet been made.
Phase 1: Ending war and halting military actions.
Phase 2: Tangible measures, including: The issue of the strait and the mechanisms related to it,Lifting the blockade, Removing restrictions and oil sanctions, Releasing part of Iran’s frozen assets and blocked financial resources.
Phase 3: Dedicated to discussions on sanctions and the nuclear file.
Phase 4: Involves establishing a supervisory committee to oversee implementation of the understanding and monitor the commitments of all parties.

Posted by: psychohistorian | Jun 3 2026 18:26 utc | 56

Yes, a surprising article considering the source – Foreign Affairs.
The surprise triggered the memory of a past surprise, from Foreign Policy.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2012/01/13/false-flag/

False Flag

A series of CIA memos describes how Israeli Mossad agents posed as American spies to recruit members of the terrorist organization Jundallah to fight their covert war against Iran.

My take on the above Mossad false flag was that Isntreal was trying to get Iran to retaliate in kind against the US for the terrorist acts perpetrated against it.

Posted by: Otto Penn | Jun 3 2026 18:48 utc | 58

The ongoing story of Iranian nuke possession broken by Escobar & Johnson continued today when both were quizzed by Judge Nap on the topic. Johnson’s chat just finished and included a clip of Escobar’s main gist. Escobar’s chat is here. Little has changed from yesterday. Johnson noted the rhetorical change from Trump since this info became available to him last week–the sequence of events began Monday 25 May after another Empire’s attack blatantly broke the ceasefire. Johnson’s SONAR21 report is here. Johnson also noted the likelihood the phone call between Pezeshkian and Sharif was made on a non-secure line so all the intel agencies would be informed. IMO, this now creates ambiguity of Iranian nuclear capability similar to that of the Zionists. Iran says it will detonate a nuke in its desert to prove its possession, but is that really necessary? As noted for many years, there was a clause in the fatwa okaying building nukes if Iran faced an existential threat, which IMO it most certainly does. 
 
IMO, both Russia and China wouldn’t prevent such building and might have aided it, or aid may have come from elsewhere if indeed any was provided. Given Iran’s preparedness for this war, I’m very certain it was also ready to build some nukes if the word was given. It’s been three months since the beginning of this War Crime, which is plenty of time to make a small arsenal. Iran’s ability to launch satellites also shows it has the ability to produce an ICBM. And as we’ve seen with Iran’s advanced missiles, they are very accurate if not genuinely hypersonic–moving non-ballistically through the atmosphere. 
 
So, the status of the game has changed. Which side makes the next move?   

Posted by: karlof1 | Jun 3 2026 18:58 utc | 60

@ karlof1 | Jun 3 2026 18:58 utc | 61 with more on the Iran has nuke scenario….thx
 
I am still skeptical.  I think it is a trial balloon by the Trump team to create an excuse why they have to back off from Iran……can they sell the lie of Iran have nukes to cover their ass?
 
Iran has the high ground and is winning from that perch.
Why degrade your country moral stance if not necessary?
 
Think about it.
 
If the US/Occupied Palestine used one or more nukes in Iran and the rest of the world did not respond sufficiently, then Iran could develop, in short order, the nukes necessary to defend itself against further nuke attack, IMO
 
I vote for Iran staying on the high ground as long as they can and China/Russia need to be part of this civilization war and they know it…..stay tuned.

Posted by: psychohistorian | Jun 3 2026 19:19 utc | 62

US Congress makes another attempt to extricate the US from the Zionazi’s Iran War.
 
This was reported today in the New York Times:

 
A measure to direct the president to halt U.S. engagement in Iran had been on track to pass in late May, but Republican leaders postponed action. They have run out of time to delay the vote.

 
Is momentum building for a change in policy now that the pillars of the temple are shaking?

Posted by: Tom Pfotzer | Jun 3 2026 19:50 utc | 64

psychohistorian | Jun 3 2026 19:19 utc | 62—
 
Thanks for your reply. A possible psyop? Well, we do know the negotiating stance was changed rather drastically, which is part of the story, although I neglected to add that part. Iran could be issuing a warning for the Outlaws to behave or they’ll do what’s premised. As we’ve seen, however, the Outlaws refuse to completely behave. And that returns me to what I wrote yesterday that Iran cannot bluff; it must follow through with its promised threats.
 
I hope you saw the link I provided on the open thread to the Hudson/Desai chat where Desai mentioned that Russians at one of the symposiums she attended at the Security Forum said they were being subjected to a fascist form of Neocolonialism.   

Posted by: karlof1 | Jun 3 2026 20:01 utc | 66

On the sidelines … This one popped-up …The Harem, Slavery and British Imperial Culture: Anglo-Muslim Relations in the Late-Nineteenth Century
Posted by: Oui | Jun 3 2026 18:15 utc | 55

 
I bet there are similiar academic considerations with regard to British concerns about Hindoo bride burning.

Posted by: tucenz | Jun 3 2026 20:11 utc | 68

Otto Penn – 53 – the IDF has over 245 tactical nuclear warheads and dumb bombs in its arsenal according to a secret CIA report published in the NYT over a decade ago.Posted by: tobias cole | Jun 3 2026 18:55 utc | 59

Just wondering here…but could a surprise, major lightning attack by the Russian Air Force and surface-to-air missiles disable Israel’s ability to launch those nuclear warheads? Like if they targeted all the silos?
 
The acquisition of nuclear weapons by Israel must go down as one of the worst things to ever befall humanity.

Posted by: ReinhardVonSiegfried | Jun 3 2026 20:20 utc | 70

Macro Rubio said “The War was Over” couple days ago. I think he means Overthere but he slurred the last word. xD
 
Welcome to the Bermuda CENTCOM Triangle ( Lebanon – Yemen – Iran ) where soldiers, aircraft and ships disappear due to laundry fires, falling debris, mysterious illness, training accidents, etc
 
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62dygprnnvo?referrer=https%3A%2F%2F
 
US and UK soldiers died during “training accident” in Iraqi Kurdistan
 
The tragedy occurred Sunday as part of continued efforts to combat “ISIS”
 
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/nato-withdraws-troops-iraq-mission-europe-iran-war-rages-2026-03-20/
 
Sure sure training accident in Iraqi Kurdistan which located right next door to the Iranian border and according to Trump where Trump said CIA and Green Berets distributed weapons for a backed invasion into Iran and an instigated armed popular uprising within Iran that ultimately failed because the Kurds kept all the weapons. 
 
Sadly this Live fire training accident ended with a drone “accidentally” falling on top of the US UK soldiers.
 
p/s: Uncle Sam once asked for volunteers to become Freedom Fighters in Thailand during the first week of the Thai crown went to the current King. xD I was a volunteer that didn’t see any covert action in Southeast Asia because Uncle Sam called it off later. Yeah “Training accident” in Kurdistan 

Posted by: KillerDoll | Jun 3 2026 20:47 utc | 72

Thanks b.
 
While I don’t agree with all of the views or reasons expressed by the 2 Iranian-American writers, it acknowledges the gap between ideology vs social construct and the “buying in” by the younger Gen providing for a more unified population and support for the Islamic Republic.
 
Back to what’s happening. I agree with Karl re Iran’s lack of response to continued aggression in Lebanon, but not the nuclear rumour.
 
There’s no way to hide a nuclear weapon transfer from Pakistan, riddled with US assets. The US would have used a nuclear strike as justification and proved Trump/Mileikowsky right in accusing Iran of wanting to obtain WMDs.
 
The only reason I can think of for that particular rumour is to provide an “out” for Trump to back down or humiliate him as discussed before this rumour surfaced by Daniel Davis and Patrick Hennesy @ Deep Dive Intel roundup. 
 
Meanwhile the kabuki goes on. Thomas Messie nails it here.
Telegram: View @intelslava
 
 

Posted by: Suresh | Jun 3 2026 20:54 utc | 74

Syriana Analysis: The Truth About Iran’s Nuclear “Secret”: Fact-Checking the Latest Claims
 
A Romanian, an Iranian and a Syrian-Armenian discuss lots of stuff, nukes ~40 mins in.
 
Sceptical…

Posted by: ChatNPC | Jun 3 2026 21:11 utc | 76

The Iran-Israel-US situation seems to be moving into a phase where even small miscalculations could have consequences far beyond the region. The direct military exchanges, renewed sanctions discussions, and continued tensions around nuclear facilities have increased uncertainty across energy markets and international diplomacy. Regardless of political viewpoints, it is difficult to ignore how interconnected these events have become and how quickly they can affect countries far removed from the conflict. Recent debates around sanctions and the risk of further escalation show that this issue is far from settled.
On a different note, I drafted this comment in an online notepad tool before posting. I prefer doing that for longer discussions because it helps keep formatting clean, preserves text automatically, and makes it easier to organize thoughts before publishing them on blogs and forums.

Posted by: chris martin | Jun 3 2026 21:13 utc | 78

H.Con.Res. 86 — a War Powers Act resolution to withdraw US forces from hostilities against Iran — just passed the US House of Representatives 215 to 208, with four Repukes voting Yea.
 
The Orange Traitor has been on notice. Tick-tock, mofo.

Posted by: Jim H | Jun 3 2026 21:24 utc | 80

Posted by: karlof1 | Jun 3 2026 17:43 utc | 51
 
In a court of law of course.
 
But we aren’t in a court of law. We are in a slaughterhouse where elders prance around in judicial robes and bang a gavel in mockery before Leatherface fires up the Texas sized chainsaw and runs amok among lambs not worth the fleecing. 
 
And we know it. No one loves the law and procedure like a criminal. Man and law and God is all we talk about here on Maggie’s farm.

Posted by: Duck n cover | Jun 3 2026 21:25 utc | 82

Caliman 40
‘if you don’t want to talk with Americans (and westerners in general) about Iran on this site and topic, what the heck are we doing here?? Most of us here are American or other westerners, all subjected to the indoctrination you noted.’
 
It would be wonderful if the Iran war had the same , galvanising effect on Americans that it seems to have had on Iranians.
 
Ancient tropes about the evils of Communism and Islam   could be thrown out , along with Aipac, NeoCons , MIC and  White supremacy, the tired slogans of 70 year old , rich fogeys.
 
Look at Iran please America, and  don’t bring the IDF and ICE into your beautiful country.
White supremacy, Jewish supremacy, US exceptionalism and Hegemony stink.
Impeach Trump as a signal to the rest of the  universe, that you’re still alive.
 

Posted by: Giyane | Jun 3 2026 21:36 utc | 84

Posted by: Suresh | Jun 3 2026 20:54 utc | 74 
 

Massie For President of the USA.   Return to America what the USA has sent overseas. 
 

Posted by: snake | Jun 3 2026 21:42 utc | 86

Posted by: james | Jun 3 2026 15:24 utc | 10
 
Thanks for posting this, james.  I had difficulty following it first time around, had not stayed with the entire conversation, so was hoping for more clarity this second look.  My thought is that it is a bit too early to see what will be the issues  for the midterms in US since so much depends on economic factors plus uniparty elements Helmer doesn’t address.  Both ‘sides’ have been so heavily – I don’t want to say ‘invested’ but will substitute ‘involved’ in the wars I can’t see either having an attractive ongoing plan except to accuse the others of not doing a better job on keeping those going, when the last thing the general public wants is for that depressing state of affairs to continue.
  
The question will be I guess, whether any candidates can follow up on what they have promised during their campaigns.  We seem still stuck in the mud at present.  My  feeling is that Helmer’s being a bit too hard on Putin. Russia is Putin’s bailiwick; what is Trump’s, or was Biden’s?  Not the US of A, as far as I could see.   Comparatively speaking there’s really no comparison.   
 
Just my take.

Posted by: juliania | Jun 3 2026 21:44 utc | 88

“Class let’s all gather around and share a story with Rubio about the elder Brutus ending the Roman monarchy. Was Brutus too lenient?”
 
Since we are all so worried about legality. 
 
“Behold the image of authority: a dog is obeyed in office.” Yeah, bye bye Shakespeare. Someone might get the idea from Richard 2 that when they are poisoning the food, it’s time to to strike.

Posted by: Duck n cover | Jun 3 2026 21:50 utc | 90

Posted by: ChatNPC | Jun 3 2026 21:11 utc | 76
Apologies for bumping my own post, but this really is worth a watch.
They make some very good points and arrive at the logical conclusion that the story i bollocks.

Posted by: ChatNPC | Jun 3 2026 21:55 utc | 92

boris_rozhin –
 
The IRGC said the terminal of Kuwait International Airport was hit by a Patriot missile while repelling an Iranian missile attack on the US base in Salem.
 
———-
 
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported attacking an American destroyer attempting to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman. They claim to have hit its superstructure.
 
Iran previously struck an American military base in Kuwait.
 
Low-intensity hostilities continue, but have not yet escalated into a full-scale exchange of strikes.

Posted by: MiniMO | Jun 3 2026 22:01 utc | 94

House passes resolution to end the Iran War
 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5908560-iran-war-resolution-house/
 
Screw Trump’s stupid, criminal war.

Posted by: Jim H | Jun 3 2026 22:03 utc | 96

‘Trump thrown a lifeline by Congress – now he can walk away and blame somebody else.’ — #95
 
Ridiculous.

Posted by: Jim H | Jun 3 2026 22:04 utc | 98

@ 96
Somehow only 4 Republicans have realized that the Iran war might cost them their seats if gas prices don’t get back in the $2 range. 6 not voting Republicans. Cowards.
 
The Dotard-in-Chief ain’t gonna listen to the Democrats, he’s going to listen to Kegseth and Rubio, who are all in on this war, as long as Netanyahu wants to keep it going.
 
Unfortunately, the Republican party at this point is the Trump personality cult. Whatever Trump wants, that’s what you vote for, regardless of what your principles are. Massie found that out the hard way. Republicans don’t want traditional conservatism, they want the craziest motherfucker in the room, whatever candidate promises hellfire and brimstone.

Posted by: fnord | Jun 3 2026 22:15 utc | 100