World’s #1 State Sponsor of Terrorism
Perhaps obliterated. Certainly on its heels.
Amazing efficiency (only 3 US casualties?) thus far. Hopefully minimal civilian casualties, also. Yet the precision of the US/Israeli bombings are just incredible.
Top Iranian political leaders (mullas) taking a dust nap. more encouraging to me, Trump relates (yeah, I know) Iranian Revolutionary Guard giving up. I hope that’s true, as that’s needed for a long suffering Iranian populace to celebrate freedom. (Some vids out there demonstrating that).
Apparently the IRG is blocking the Strait of Hormuz. (blocking free flow of oil) Oil prices predicted to spike…however EU’s naval presence (UK, France, Germany)already positioned. Hopefully oil interruption temporary (90% of Iranian oil went to China, anyways)
I wouldn’t want to be on a IRG ship right now. They next? if they don’t lay down.
Colin Powell had prescient (pier 1) advice to Bush on Iraq. ‘You break it, you own it’.
Cautious optimism here, but the early results are hopeful.
As of February and March 2026, the United States executed a major military buildup and subsequent strikes against Iran, primarily involving Naval and Air Force assets under U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation included joint strikes with Israel, focusing on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities, air defense, and naval assets.
Key U.S. military units and assets involved include:
Naval Strike Forces (Carrier Strike Groups)
Carrier Strike Group 3 (CSG-3): Led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), which deployed to the Arabian Sea in January 2026.
Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG-12): Led by the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), which operated in the Mediterranean and near Israel.
Carrier Air Wings: Embarked on these carriers, featuring F-35C Lightning II fightersF/A-18E/F Super Hornets****EA-18G Growlers (electronic warfare), and E-2 Hawkeyes (early warning).
Surface and Subsurface Naval Units
Guided-Missile Destroyers: Specifically, the USS *Delbert D. BlackUSS *McFaulUSS *Mitscher*USS Pinckney, and USS John Finn were deployed to the region.
Submarines: Used to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles during strikes.
Littoral Combat Ships: USS *Santa Barbara*USS Canberra, and USS Tulsa were positioned in the Persian Gulf for, among other duties, minesweeping.
Air Force Units and Assets
F-22 Raptor and F-15E Strike Eagle Squadrons: Deployed to bases in Jordan and the region to conduct air strikes.
E-3 Sentry (AWACS): Airborne early-warning aircraft tasked with coordinating operations.
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers: Utilized for high-value target strikes, similar to their role in 2025.
Tanker and Cargo Aircraft: Over 85 fuel tankers and 170 cargo planes supported the operation.
Missile Defense and Special Operations
THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) Batteries: Deployed to the region (specifically Qatar) to intercept Iranian retaliatory strikes.
Patriot Missile Systems: Positioned at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and other locations for regional defense.
CIA: Involved in supporting the overall campaign against the Iranian regime.
These forces were concentrated in the Middle East for what was described as the largest U.S. military buildup in the region since 2003, with over 10,000 additional troops deployed, supporting both offensive strikes and defense against Iran's "Axis of Resistance".
These are the closing stages of Trumps foreign policy being put in place.
1. Mideast peace closer than ever with Iran threat eliminated and Abraham Accords expanded
2. Control of the Western Hemisphere. Venezuela and Cuba neutralized and control of Greenland coming in some form. Panama Canal Belt and Road initiatives ended.
3. Russia and China contained. China’s cheap energy flow severely disrupted. Russian sanctions and support eroded. Arctic expansion checked. Military confidence severely eroded.
4. NATO membership held accountable through increased dues and responsibilities within the alliance.
5. Forever wars avoided.
People can say what they may. Trump is the only one who could have got us positioned this well this fast. Unbelievable. It’s still an ugly war and let’s pray it’s over soon.
I want to know more on this girls school that was allegedly hit ( i have only seen reports from Iranian sources), I also want to know what went wrong that we lost 3 aircraft to friendly fire.
also, add 3 Bones to your tally of attack apparatus. We sent 3 roundtrip from Box Elder to help deliver the message, I am going to miss those girls when they get switched out for the Raiders.
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
All war sucks. Let them fight their own fights.
AGRforever wrote:
All war sucks. Let them fight their own fights.
Ich ben nicht einverstanden.
Hallo, AGR, ich hoffe ihnen und ihrer familie es gut.
Blessed Easter to all!
John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Thank you Jesus!
*or volunteer to lay down your life.
2 US military servicemen rescued today in hostile territory. thank you for your service.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QFf9QweCYN0
Whether for your soul or your freedom, both reminders it was a good day.
savannahskol wrote:
Blessed Easter to all!John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Thank you Jesus!*or volunteer to lay down your life.
2 US military servicemen rescued today in hostile territory. thank you for your service.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QFf9QweCYN0Whether for your soul or your freedom, both reminders it was a good day.
Looks like they arrested the leaker that told the press that there was still a downed pilot unaccounted for.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_5008625d-78ee-4f6e-a22e-84dc55962713.html
Not sure why anybody would release the information or any journalist would publish the story when they did except for a deep hatred for their Country / TDS. Putting someone's life in jeopardy so you can write a story that is best written after the pilot was recovered....
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