US/Israel conduct airstrikes on Iran again

A red herring.

Starlink is used extensively in the Ukrainian army for example. Indeed its a cornerstone of their drone and intelligence operations. Should they cancel using Starlink because of Grok AI?

People can disagree with what GrokAI is used for by some, but still recognise that Starlink in the hands of the Iranian protestors, can help in dismantling the regime. You think its OK for the regime to hunt these people down and kill the, for the crime of logging onto the internet, while you yourself enjoy the freedoms of Ireland to do the same.

Getting involved in a family row is tricky for an outsider at the best of times. Apparently, Trump wants action that is swift, decisive and not spark a sustained war - contradictory aims. If Israel hasn’t been able to get rid of Hamas what will a few bombs in Iran do? There’s a regional element to this as well. Trump’s very generous buddies on the other side of the Gulf (whose executions he doesn’t criticize) won’t want such protests to spread.

Looks like the protests are dying down after thousands were killed and these backwards theocratic bast*rds will rule Iran for a while longer

What became clear from the 12 day war is Russian defense systems aren't what they are cracked up to be. We saw further proof of this in Venezuela too. Most of the Iranian missiles were intercepted by Israel despite the Iron Dome and arrow system struggling at times. I am not sure Iran had enough missiles to fight a prolonged war. Also Israel managed to wipe out most of Iran's senior military leadership. The IDF didn't lose one senior member as far as i am aware. They also controlled the skies above Tehran.

So i think overall the idea that Iran were in a strong position after the 12 days war is wrong. Their capabilities were very much degraded. Israel were pressured into agreeing a ceasefire, as Trump feared getting more involved. It seems Donnie likes a swift military operation whereby the American military do some damage and get out, but he fears getting bogged down.

I accept your point that agent provacteurs were deployed to take advantage of the peaceful protests to further the agenda of certain actors. We have seen this playbook used many times before . By the way Have you ever read confessions of an economic hitman?

If you remember, it was Iran who were increasing the missile barrages through those 12 days, particularly so over the last 4 days, Israel was struggling, they were running out of air defence missiles, only for the UK, France and US helping out Iran would have done severe damage.

A bizarre report coming out that Bibi asked Donnie not to attack Iran.

Is there any possibility that Iran have a nuke?, Russia getting involved diplomatically, and last week those 3 Belarusian cargo planes that landed in Tehran,?

Why would they build a nuke. It's not as if any countries are a threat to security, attacking them, blowing up nuclear facilities or trying to force regime change or anything is there ?

Because they weren’t prepared for the consequences. Maybe it’s all they understand. Israel wouldn’t so readily attack and occupy its neighbours if they suffered real consequences. The western “civilised” world won’t impose any consequences. States must develop that capability themselves.
if you want peace speak softly and carry a big stick.

Historically speaking an attack from outside would only serve to galvanise the population and bolster support for the regime.
Look at the example of Israel. Prior to October 7th the population was at each others throats, with huge protest marches and talk of civil war.
Then as soon as October 7th happened people united to face a common foe.

You might be on something, perhaps Bibi was hoping Donnie was intending on regime change, but Donnie ruled that out . So Bibi feared any attack short of that aim was not worth it as it may galvanize support behind the regime as we saw after the 12 day war. It might also undermine the idea that the majority of Iranians are against the regime. The other possibility is that Iran has developed a new capability that forced Bibi to become less gung ho for an attack on Iran

Looks like no attack by the US unless they move all troops out of the region or come up with something that can shoot down Iran's missiles.

Reminds a lot of that Ben Givir when he was confronted in the street getting blamed for starting the attack on Iran. Could you imagine if they were stupid enough to try again. they could of went on for months if they wanted.

Would love to see the leaders of Iran killed and the people freed. Though would rather the Iranian people achieve it than with outside force