Trump says he bombed Iran

[Sky727]

[Kwaka]

On the nuke issue, I see Iran doing a better job than Pakistan in managing them. They know if they use them, their population is done unless globally accepted. As the exopolitical and/or AI situation evolves, maybe it will be a better option?

As for why Bibi is having a dummy spit on Iran nukes, makes it a lot harder to hit them, bigger repercussions. Why some of those that developed this technology agreed too it was it's potential to stop wars. Israels has/had them, still backed up by the USA if they really want to go that way.

IAEA classify 20% enrichment enough to be 'nuclear'. Iran had disclosed some at 60% before things started. With the breakdown of diplomatic relations as it is, Iran nukes are coming online soon if not already. Appears Russia, China, Turkey, and Pakistan are open to responding in kind should Israel/USA think that nukes are the answer.

[Sky727]

[cherokeetroy]

It was brought up several pages back that this is a Holy War for Iran and I think a claim was made that there's nothing religious about it on the western side

I was going to mention (but forgot) that's not necessarily true

Israel calls it Operation Roaring Lion

AI Overview:

Operation Roaring Lion" (launched March 2026) is a, joint US-Israel military campaign against Iran, with a name rooted in the Old Testament. It references Numbers 23:24, "the people shall rise up as a lion," signifying divine protection, the strength of the Tribe of Judah, and a shift from defensive to offensive action. 

• Biblical Connection: The name is derived from a prophecy regarding the strength of Israel, often associated with the Tribe of Judah (the "Lion of Judah").
  
• Symbolism of Power: The lion represents a shift in strategy from, the 2025 "Operation Rising Lion" to a more thunderous, overt, "roaring" display of power.
  
• Connection to Purim: The operation coincided with the holiday of Purim, which commemorates the Jewish people's salvation from a plot to destroy them in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran).
  
• Divine Imagery: In Jewish tradition, God is sometimes depicted as a "lion" who defends His people.
  
• Historical Context: The phrase is linked to the biblical story of Balaam, who blessed Israel instead of cursing it. 
  

The operation, which aims to target Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, also follows a "lion" theme initiated with "Operation Rising Lion" in June 2025.

[Kwaka]

Israel calls it Operation Roaring Lion

I like the term Epstein Fury.

[Kwaka]

[FlyersFan]

Iran Holds the World's Energy Economy in its Grip

Reports coming out that over 700 Israel officials including IDF, Mossad and other party members have been killed. The list includes the head of Mossad, Bibi's brother and others with a notorious reputation.

"Reports coming out" ... of where?   That sounds totally fake to me.

[FlyersFan]

It was brought up several pages back that this is a Holy War for Iran and I think a claim was made that there's nothing religious about it on the western side

That would be me.

I said that it's obviously religious for Iran because it always is with them.   EVERYTHING is religion with them.    I said I doubted that it was a religious war for the USA because ...

1 - Trump doesn't think that way.  He was raised Presbyterian and is now 'non denominational christian' .. but he's not really much of a Christian and he has said many times that he doesn't think he's even going to heaven.  An interview with him a few years back had him saying that he doesn't believe in heaven, hell or reincarnation.   Since he's the one who decided to go in, it seems pretty obvious that this war isn't religious for America.   

2 - Most Americans don't think that way.  You've got a few who think that way like Mike Huckabee, maybe Pete Hegseth, but they had nothing to do with the decision to go in and aren't in charge of the war.   And you've got some extremist fundamentalist christians in the deep south ... but they are a small fraction of the united states.

I didn't say anything about Israel.   I don't know if it's religious for them or not.  Really most Israelis are not 'practicing jews'.   Religion is interwoven with their patriotism and national identity ... but they really don't practice it.   So I have no idea if it's religious for them or not.

[Kwaka]

You've got a few who think that way like Mike Huckabee, maybe Pete Hegseth, but they had nothing to do with the decision to go in and aren't in charge of the war.

So an Executive decision of war is outside the Secretary of State and Department of War? Those Epstein files must have a tight grip on Trump.

[Sky727]