US/Israel conduct airstrikes on Iran again

Had read recently the US have developed something similar to a Shahed drone that they call LUCAS. Don't know if they have built these in large numbers yet. Probably not, as it is very new according to below Wiki page.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-cost_Uncrewed_Combat_Attack_System

If it's really like the Shahed (mainly used to attack static structures etc.) am not sure if it's useful for one priority here - they want to find and destroy more difficult targets that are quite mobile (Iran's ballistic missile launchers when they spot them, teams of soldiers launching drones off trucks etc.).

To destroy a building, a bridge, or to blow up bunkers of weapons they already have loads of larger bombs and missiles. They have almost [see events today] complete freedom to fire these from Iran's skies and nearby seas. They may be more expensive than drones like the Shahed but they are better and more powerful, and cost doesn't matter (much) to the US. The amount of money they are burning up on this bullshit of Trump and co., and I wonder, does anyone over there particularly care? Not enough to halt (or even slow) his gallop to war anyway….

I think the small "FPV" type drones used in Ukraine, are fairly short range weapons, at most 10s of km, used by soldiers (on the ground). The US does have weapons like that (I think) but we won't see those in use unless perhaps they send troops into Iran (hopefully Trump will not do this - cross fingers).

They won't have enough to form a human pyramid either.

On a serious note, I feel Iran know they have most countries on their side staying away, in so far as most western countries are keeping their noses clean and being reserved with their comments (for the most part, there's still so much hypocrisy). But as soon as an American Pilot is paraded in front of a camera and/or being mistreated that would all change.

Iran seem to know how to play the hand they were dealt well and international optics play a significant role. It may be the reason they allowed western journalists into the country.

And they would do it again (illegally).

Who are Democrats going to run? Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is the only hope America has, but young, Hispanic and a woman.

AOC has pledged to block US military aid to Israel including for defensive systems; and she opposes military intervention in Iran...

If the Democrats run another stooge for Israel like Newsom or Shapiro or Harris again in 2028 and at the moment that looks likely they'll lose even in the event (unlikely) the election is free and fair.

Tucker Carlson is clearly warming up on the Republican side to run on a platform of repudating the Trump cabal in the same way Trump humiliated the Republican establishment in 2016, most especially by bringing Israel to heel and if he does, he'll steal vast swathes of the pool of voters who would normally be seen as the Democratic base while losing basically none of Trump's vote and he'll win in a landslide.

The Democratic establishment are the worst people at politics on earth and they'll be caught completely flat footed by this like that Swedish defender was by the Cruyff turn.

Carlson is in my view being paid by Russia (even if he's not it doesn't matter as he's a total stooge for Russia) and a genuine anti-semite but his stance on Israel will be the game changer.

The Democrats, because they're controlled by the useless, bankrupt of ideas cabal of Schumer, Pelosi, Jeffries etc., will shoot themselves in the foot by demonising any candidate who agrees with what the majority of their base actually thinks and lead the party to yet more humiliation and leave the way clear for a proper "competent" fascist demagogue who will ramp up real anti-semitism to dangerous levels.

Is that right now? Do AI bots name themselves after Tommy Lyons interviews from 2002?

I would strongly disagree that Carlson would be an improvement on Trump, I think he'd be worse if anything because the Groyper segment of the Republican party would be properly let loose and he'd make Europe a proper enemy and attempt to properly ally with Russia. He'd be focussed in a way Trump is not and he has energy and staying power. I also think he'd end up being drawn into being a neo-con in the same way Trump was. That's before I even mention his fantasy of turning America into Gilead and his history of horrific racism. I find the idea of Carlson being president utterly terrifying.

Anyone who didn't vote is as bad as any Trump supporter Apathy is not an excuse when the outcome was this apparent

Attack drones like the Shahed-136 are basically a poor man's cruise missile. USA are wealthy and already have thousands of real cruise missiles, which they have been using against Iran.

They have recently begun dabbling with "cheap" two-stroke attack drones, they are testing a clone Shahed. Probably sent a few against Iran. But it's not in production so they wouldn't have them in number.

The hovering drones used in Ukraine have extreme low range and flight time. Mostly single-digit km. There's a few that push beyond 10km. They work in Ukraine because there's a front-line with targets 1km away.

What a joke of an organization honestly, if you do not condemn those responsible you are setting a precedent that it is acceptable.

"IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed deep concern over the incident, stating that nuclear power plant sites or nearby areas must never be attacked, and warning that auxiliary site buildings may contain vital safety equipment. Grossi reiterated his call for maximum military restraint to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident, stressing again the paramount importance of adhering to the 7 pillars for ensuring nuclear safety and security during a conflict."

Todays vote at the UN has been postponed again.

All the more surprising that they would send their proxies to burn ambulances in London.
How is that investigation going?

Trump can't remain in office after this term!

Unless he has a revolution, but who knows?

Vance has been very quiet on the war and clearly opposes it. He must be secretly freaking out, as the war is not good for the Republicans and the MAGA movement in any shape or form, especially with the midterms coming.

It’s a ridiculous take given the very many anti war Jewish voices but very revealing non the less.

You are saying if you are anti war you must be anti Jewish.

The difference between him and Trump is that he's a true believer as opposed to an opportunistic grifter and as such, he would be even more dangerous. His stance on Israel is most likely motivated by outright antisemitism than anything else.