Trump says he bombed Iran

[putnam6]

I don't agree with his methods, but I understand his madness in this instance

He isn't wrong... America doesn't need NATO for America's sake; it was for the UK and Europe that it could rebuild  
and eventually defend itself.

Hell in some countries thier WWII military would bitch slap thier 2026 versions. Spain, for instance. Especially with equal weapons types

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BREAKING: BYE BYE UKRAINE – YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN!" – Trump Declares US Done Funding Kyiv's War

 In a bombshell statement, President Trump just told Europe: America is NOT obligated to keep pouring billions into Ukraine.

Trump's exact words: "We are working with them (Europe) on Ukraine. Ukraine is thousands of miles away, separated by a vast ocean.

We don't have to do this, but we did it.
Biden was completely outmaneuvered...
We don't need to work with them on Ukraine."
This comes as the war drags into its fifth year, Europe begs for more US cash and weapons,
and Trump signals a full pivot: no more blank checks for Kyiv. America First is back

– and Europe is officially left holding the bag.

Will Zelenskyy survive without Uncle Sam?

Or is this the beginning of the end for Ukraine's Western lifeline?

[quintessentone]

The US had a huge influx from the downfall of the Shah but it's established, integrated, and mostly pro-US.
 

The Iranian American community largely opposes the Islamic Republic (similar to diaspora trends overall). A 2020 PAAIA/Zogby poll found 53% supported the US backing Reza Pahlavi as a legitimate opposition figure (with 32% opposed). Many Iranian Americans favor secular democracy or regime change, and vocal pro-monarchy elements exist (especially in areas like Los Angeles with large "Persian" exile communities nostalgic for pre-1979 Iran). However, there's no majority consensus for monarchy restoration specifically—preferences often lean toward democracy without a king. Recent polls (e.g., NIAC-YouGov in 2025) focus more on US politics, sanctions, or diplomacy rather than direct monarchy support.

In short, a significant portion (likely a plurality or more in activist/exile circles) leans "pro-Shah" or pro-monarchy in the sense of opposing the current regime and favoring figures like Reza Pahlavi, but the community isn't neatly divided into "pro-Shah Persians" vs. "Muslim Iranians." Many Muslims in the community are also anti-regime, and secular/non-Muslim identities are common. Views are fragmented, with strong anti-Islamic Republic sentiment overall.

 

NIAC-YouGov polling:

"Key Findings:

• Military Action: A majority (53%) of Iranian Americans oppose U.S. military action against Iran, with 37% strongly opposing it. 
  
• Diplomacy: A plurality (49%) believe diplomacy is the most effective approach to address Iran-related security concerns, compared to 22% who support military action. 
  
• Nuclear Agreement: 62% support a new nuclear agreement with Iran, primarily to prevent war (59%) and improve lives in Iran (62%). 
  
• Sanctions: 52% support narrow sanctions targeting Iran’s leadership, not the entire economy. 
  
• Human Rights: 62% believe the U.S. should focus more on human rights in Iran. 
  
• Travel Ban: 67% oppose the June 2025 travel ban on Iranians, with 48% strongly opposing it. 
  
• Gaza War: 60% oppose Israel’s military actions in Gaza, with 44% strongly opposing them. 
  
• Political Views: Iranian Americans are more likely to support Democratic candidates; Kamala Harris received 46% of the vote compared to 34% for Donald Trump in recent elections. "
  
  Ultimately, Iranian-Americans aren't living in Iran so their opinions come from a place of safety and isolation from the true reality of the Iranian people suffering on the ground in Iran. 
  

[Oldcarpy2]

I don't agree with his methods, but I understand his madness in this instance

He isn't wrong... 

But lifting oil sanctions on Russia pumps Billions into Putin's war chest.

What a traitor to the West.

Total scumbag.

[RazorV66]

So, where is the real evidence of any threat to the Continental US?

Just Trump's feels, or what?

47 years of "Death to America" is evidence enough for me.

[Oldcarpy2]

47 years of "Death to America" is evidence enough for me.

47 years of it not actually happening.

Again, where is the evidence for a credible threat to the Continental US?

[CriticalStinker]

47 years of "Death to America" is evidence enough for me.

USSR/Russia has been doing it for longer. They were recently threatening the world with nukes. We just lifted their sanctions while oil prices are at a short term high.

[putnam6]

But lifting oil sanctions on Russia pumps Billions into Putin's war chest.

What a traitor to the West.

Total scumbag.

You are pouring a bucket of sand in your twisted, wet knickers again... The FULL sanctions haven't stopped PERIOD.


Read below and perhaps recalculate how much sand is needed 

No, Donald Trump has not broadly lifted sanctions on Russia.

However, as of mid-March 2026, his administration has temporarily eased specific sanctions related to Russian oil exports.
This move allows countries to purchase certain Russian oil and petroleum products that were already loaded and "stranded at sea" under prior restrictions. It's described as a limited, time-bound waiver (e.g., 30 days in some reports) aimed at stabilizing global energy markets and countering surging oil prices triggered by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict (including Iran's actions affecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz).
Key points from recent reports:

• The decision was announced around March 12, 2026, by the U.S. Treasury.
  
• It's framed as narrowly tailored to avoid a major windfall for Russia, with officials noting it provides only limited financial benefit to Putin.
  
• European leaders (e.g., from Germany, the EU) have criticized it, arguing it undermines pressure on Russia over Ukraine and could indirectly aid Russia's war efforts.
  
• Broader U.S. sanctions on Russia—especially those tied to the Ukraine invasion—remain in place, with no widespread lifting reported. Earlier in 2025–2026, there were periods of reduced new designations, but core regimes persist.
  

This is a targeted adjustment amid the Iran war's energy fallout, not a full rollback of Russia sanctions. The situation could evolve, but as of now (March 17, 2026), it's not a complete lift.

[Oldcarpy2]

You are pouring a bucket of sand in your twisted, wet knickers again... The FULL sanctions haven't stopped PERIOD.


Read below and perhaps recalculate how much sand is needed 

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Sorry, but I have had quite enough of your personal attacks, baiting and general rudeness.

Jog on, buddy.

[putnam6]

Iran's "leader(s)" finally admit what the rest of the world knew early this morning

Fars: General Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij organization for the Oppressed, was martyred.

One reason fewer Iranians are getting shot as they celebrate in the streets tonight...

[Maxmars]

To me, this is like watching some kind of chess game that has secret rules...

Most of the media pabulum is either from them, or against them... 

Every talking head using their 'name' as currency opines madly over something they are not part of (by definition) so... they speculate like crazy.

I really don't understand the dynamics of attempting to 'break' a de-centralized government...
the CIA tactics are obtuse and obvious. 
The 'mind dogma' of militancy is non-linear...

The sentiments shared all infused with the current news cycle garbage offerings. (now 90% produced propaganda, now 75% bot amplified "chatter.")

Most people are left to 'choose' the facts that soothe their sentiments...
and most have been trained to "hate" anyone who damages their certainty.

I feel like I am just as much "disoriented" because I still wonder about "Epstein-World," and what it has to do with this... "21st Century Media event: War in Iran."... (as if this Iranian regime had not  always been at war.)

I suppose it's a waste of time to remind everyone that we rely on very few things to know what is really happening... from the ground back to the planners... and "the media" is apparently primarily about "how every one feelz."