What’s happening in Iran?

[Gordus]

Trudeau has an image problem and this effectively changes the story. He's a bigger narcissist than Trump and doesn't care about anyone, unless it helps his image. It took almost a week for him to make any public comments about the situation in Iraq and Iran. Even while Canadian troops are on the ground on one of the same bases rocketed by Iran.

Iran will never compensate anyone as long as the current regime is in power. Families can't repatriate or have a funeral for a family member, when Iran is refusing to release bodies and harassing families.

‘It’s not safe at all’: Iran harassing families of plane crash victims, sources say

I see. In that case, yeah. It would come off as somewhat impious. But on the other hand, whatever helps the victims' relatives while that issue is still being sorted out.

In either case, ultimately the airline holds laibility. Regardless of wheter Iran pays or not, the victims have to be compensated.

 

[Gordus]

Or Trudeau compensates the families and waits for compensation from...whomever decides to pay.

That is not a bad suggestion at all. It would probably also improve image if that was his primary concern.

 

[Kraut783]

In either case, ultimately the airline holds laibility.

Why do you say that? this was not a terrorist incident/security failure, mechanical failure, pilot error, natural weather, this was a intentional military action of a sovereign country...the airline is also a victim here, they have no fault.

 

[Gordus]

Why do you say that? this was not a terrorist incident/security failure, mechanical failure, pilot error, natural weather, this was a intentional military action of a sovereign country...the airline is also a victim here, they have no fault.

Nvm that, was about to edit that part out but was too late.

 

[Brill]

Skim past the political shit and get to the meat: collection of articles about events in Iran. Very interesting!!!!

In addition to escalating protests, the Islamic Republican Guard Corps (IRGC), home of the Quds force that was Soleimani’s special unit, is in serious disarray, with an apparent push to take down those loyal to Soleimani.

Interesting things are happening in Iran following Soleimani’s death

 

[MosulMedic]

IIRC that subject came up for discussion some years ago on this forum; that the Iranian-backed PMFs would consolidate position and power once ISIS was eliminated. A Trojan Horse, in effect.

Doesn’t help that we/the US aided in making the current Iraqi parliament predominantly Iranian Shias.
This was absolutely a discussion among the various in country military groups during the final stages of the Western offensive in Mosul. Moreover it’s one of the main reasons for the current demonstrations occurring in Iraq today.
Do we leave Iraq or stay?
Serving with ISOF I’m certainly biased. We leave Iraq and Iran will have complete control of Iraq and it’s people as well as a clear path to Israel.
The Iraqi people want us there and at this point need us there to maintain some sort of stability. With that said the demonstrations are volatile.

 

[BloodStripe]

The secret backstory of how Obama let Hezbollah off the hook

It's time to cut the head off the snake.

 

[ThunderHorse]

Explosions in Tehran.

Large explosion in Tehran caused by gas tank, officials say

 

[Florida173]

you think the "gas tank" was made in israel?

 

[SaintKP]

you think the "gas tank" was made in israel?

With love

 

[GOTWA]

you think the "gas tank" was made in israel?

I'd say the gas tank was made in Iran. The missile or c4 that blew it up was made in Israel.

 

[DA SWO]

I'd say the gas tank was made in Iran. The missile or c4 that blew it up was made in Israel.

Meh, liquid fuels are inherently unstable. 3rd world standards make these "accidents" inevitable.

 

[Salt USMC]

Check this shit out: Satellite image: Iran blast struck by suspected missile site

That is a BIG hole

Edit: The headline is very poorly written. It should be something like “Suspected Iranian missile site struck by massive blast”

 

[SpongeBob*24]

I heard it was @lindy

 

[GOTWA]

Edit: The headline is very poorly written. It should be something like “Suspected Iranian missile site struck by massive blast”

"The fuel unsuspectedly blew up, just like the plane we didn't shoot down."

 

[757]

Al-Bukamal was also hit by "somebody" today.

"The reported strike came hours after semi-official media in Iran reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps head Esmail Ghaani had visited Iranian troops in the area and had spoken out against Israel and the US." #MistakesWereMade

 

[Salt USMC]

Al-Bukamal was also hit by "somebody" today.

"The reported strike came hours after semi-official media in Iran reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps head Esmail Ghaani had visited Iranian troops in the area and had spoken out against Israel and the US." #MistakesWereMade

It took me a sec to realize where the article was talking about when it referred to “al-Bukamal.” In government circles it’s always called “Albu Kamal”

 

[Kraut783]

So....Iran has issued an arrest warrant for President Trump for killing IRGC commander.

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani

Yeah, good luck with that...

 

[R.Caerbannog]

So....Iran has issued an arrest warrant for President Trump for killing IRGC commander.

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani

Yeah, good luck with that...

We should blow up some of their oil refineries too... in for a penny, in for a pound.

 

[ThunderHorse]

Things keep blowing up...

Mysterious Explosion and Fire Damage Iranian Nuclear Enrichment Facility