https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/13/israel-iran-strikes-defence-minister-tehran-middle-east-live
Reports stating that Israel have launched an attack against Iran
Take out a leader of Iran as if Iran is not bombing Israel at the moment-
Imagine what Iran would let rip if their supreme leader was assassinated-
RIP Israel-
I didn't watch any of it - I don't have the fortitude. But it is of no surprise. The IDF are increasing their killings in Gaza while the world's attention is elsewhere.
But there are those who just love their pound for pound effectiveness.
Bombing tents - "the bravery of being out of range". Utter cowardice.
I have - you've obviously missed it.
What operational hypersonic missiles cold have hit it previously during those 80yrs. Just curious. I thought they only recently became operational in the Ukraine war?
Sure.
Tanking: fail completely, especially at great financial cost The summary below was written a while back so undoubtedly a lot worse today.
"After the Gaza war, the Israeli stock markets and currency nosedived. It is estimated that Israel will lose around $400 billion in the next decade and experience a significant economic shock. Ninety percent of this will result from indirect consequences such as reduced investment, labor market disruptions, and hindered productivity growth.
On August 2024, Fitch Ratings downgraded Israel's credit rating. The Bank of Israel has counted war-related costs from 2023 to 2025 at up to $55.6 billion. Another consequence of the war was that consumer spending dropped by 27%, imports fell by 42%, and exports declined by 18%."
thats old news israeli stock market flying it today even after iran bombing it
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/israeliran-war-israel-stock-market-surges-to-52-week-high-despite-report-of-irans-missile-attack-on-exchange-building-11750318813224.html
Iran orders the evacuation of Israel's Dimona nuclear facility following another strike on Iran's nuclear facility this morning.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-irans-arak-heavy-water-reactor-natanz-site-used-for-nuclear-development/
Do you have a link to Iran threatening Dimona? (the one in your post is about the IDF attack on Iran)
Two USAF KC-135's have just appeared on ADS-B Exchange, having first switched on their transponders over Homs, in Syria. They're currently overlying Israel on the way to their FOB in Greece.
Subtle sign that the US has entered the fray? Maybe. We shall see.
Turkish MSM news agency
That is not tanking, that is just a downgrade of its credit ranking as they are borrowing to pay for these wars. Unemployment is at 3.1% at the moment, not exactly 'tanking'.
And the economy is growing, surprising analysts.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/oecd-sees-israel-economy-grow-above-global-average-in-2025-warns-of-high-cost-of-living/
On the assumption that Israel’s fighting in Gaza and Lebanon will ease, the OECD forecasts that the country’s economy will grow at a rate of 3.4 percent in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026, which is faster than the organization’s average growth forecast for the global economy of 3.1% in 2025 and 3% in 2026. However, the OECD’s 2025 growth forecast is lower than the 4% projection by the Bank of Israel and the Finance Ministry’s 4.4%.
So yea, given that you said tanking is "fail completely" this is far from the actual truth. Nice try though.
I am still wondering how you managed to chat with your mates in Tehran at great length, given that communication into the country is almost completely shut off. Were you telling porkies?
Hmm - wasn't aware the stock market was a good indicator of a national economy.
But sure, if you're right, all the credit ratings company's are lining up to give them an upgrade.
Oh wait, they're not…
Times of Israel yesterday:
S&P warns long war with Iran could sink Israel’s credit rating
Agency says outlook remains negative, meaning another downgrade is possible, citing 'prospect of escalation' in conflict
No idea about the Israeli stock market, but the Tel Aviv stock exchange building looks like it may need a bit of a makeover after this mornings attack
Seems you didn't even read your own link of 2nd April this year.
Add a cool 1.75B per week to run iron dome alone and I'd say the OECD pessimism just went nuclear (no pun intended).
Nice try though.
From your link:"The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects Israel’s economy to rebound this year but is more pessimistic about the pace of growth than local projections, citing the risk of war-related spending that continues to take a toll on the country’s finances."
I tell you what, with the rate of penetration they're getting with those ballistic missiles I'd say Israel are more than a little worried about that.
Who needs to develop a nuclear bomb when you can hurl 50 missiles at a nuclear installation and cause a massive nuclear incident.
Seems the BBC can contact people - it's even in your own link.
Might not be easy but communication being "almost completely shut off" isn't even supported by your own link.
Supporting evidence should be checked before posting as one could really shoot oneself in the foot and lose credibility.
Israel expecting US decision on joining Iran strikes in 24-48 hours, says official
so its all hanging on trumps decision after iranians wont return to negotiation table
I thought Trump demanded an unconditional surrender? Would thsat not suggest that there will be no negotiation?
that would imply negotiate the surrender of their nuclear installations perhaps with a lifting of some sanctions and a trade deal sweetener vs non-surrender and the US sending in their B2s to join Israel dismantling their infrastructure
Pretty sure funding terrorist groups (the so-called Axis of Resistance) and openly supporting an unprovoked, genocidal war of aggression (e.g. Russia's war against Ukraine) is "breaking international law" but I guess the Ayatollahs regime in Iran gets a pass?
Israel ?
China wants a peek at what's going on
Could mean two things
Israel is burning through its supplies
Israel is letting missiles that will land in open spaces through
Chinese just dropping by to watch all the shenanigans with Tactical Popcorn at the ready.
No surprise there, that area is an ELINT/SIGINT gold mine right now.
You seem to be getting hysterical now.
Mod: Uncivil - Warning issued
More info on sky news
Faster Iranian missiles launched in the last day have given Israel less time to prepare before the projectiles approach their targets, they said.
"Until yesterday, we got an early warning of about 10 to 11 minutes before the missiles actually fell, but this morning, it was six or seven minutes," they said.
"More importantly, the Iranians do have a navigation system for the final phase of the attack that helps them to be very precise and to attack exactly the targets that they wish, like the hospital today in Beer Sheba."
Iran denies it attacked the hospital directly, claiming it was damaged by the shockwave of a strike on a nearby military headquarters.
It is amazing how 'they said' is the authoritive voice in all this
The Lord Haw Haws of Israel. Just mouthpieces who will surely get their comeuppance and soon hopefully.
