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Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei is dead after US, Israeli attacks [Update@ Post 563]

How will Iran react to the attack from Israel?

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speed_thrills said:
Generalization is one of the biggest mistake we make. RSS is not a cult, all kind of opinions are tolerated here even those which goes against the popular opinion. But that's a different discussion all together.
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RSS became a modi cult but now he’s become tedious along with humiliating India in the Epstein files and his subservient relationship to USA/israel . Rss or any Indian should see this war isnt in India’s interest.
 
Prince of Dorne said:
Good for you. But aren't you amazed how people in Pakistan able to bear such a clown establishment that is enforced upon you by the same USA?
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Pakistan and US societies are not comparable.

Pakistan has never had a stable democratic structure and who rules them is mostly beyond their control…

Whilst people of US have brought this clown into power second time in 8 years and it’s amazes me how such a progressive society chose such disgraceful leaders who is unfit (both physically and mentally) to lead such a diverse country
 
KingKhanWC said:
RSS became a modi cult but now he’s become tedious along with humiliating India in the Epstein files and his subservient relationship to USA/israel . Rss or any Indian should see this war isnt in India’s interest.
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We agree this war is not in India's interest. I can see the government stance is also changing slightly in last couple of days. Iranian Dy FM is granted prime airtime as well as Iranian warship is allowed to port at Kochi. India being a middle power doesn't have means to overtly support Iran.
 
Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is providing Iran with intelligence about the locations and movements of American troops, ships and aircraft, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue, the first indication that Moscow has sought to get involved in the war.

Much of the intelligence Russia has shared with Iran has been imagery from Moscow’s sophisticated constellation of overhead satellites, one of the people said. It is not clear what Russia is getting in return for the assistance.

CNN has asked the Kremlin and the Russian embassy in Washington for comment.

It is also not clear whether any single Iranian attack can be linked to Russian targeting intelligence, which was first reported by the Washington Post. But several Iranian drones have hit locations where US troops have been in recent days. An Iranian drone struck a makeshift facility housing US troops in Kuwait on Sunday, killing six US service members, CNN has reported.

One of the sources briefed on the intelligence said, “This shows Russia still likes Iran very much.”

The US also has intelligence suggesting that China may be preparing to provide Iran with financial assistance, spare parts and missile components, three people familiar with the matter said, though Beijing has stayed out of the war up until now. China relies heavily on Iranian oil and has reportedly been pressuring Tehran ⁠to allow safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

“China is more cautious in its support. It wants the war to end because it endangers their energy supply,” one of the sources familiar said.

The CIA declined to comment. CNN has asked the Chinese embassy in Washington for comment on the suggestion China may be preparing to assist Iran.


 
hur rizvi said:
Pakistan and US societies are not comparable.

Pakistan has never had a stable democratic structure and who rules them is mostly beyond their control…

Whilst people of US have brought this clown into power second time in 8 years and it’s amazes me how such a progressive society chose such disgraceful leaders who is unfit (both physically and mentally) to lead such a diverse country
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half of America is anything but progressive
 
The US B-1 aircraft was pictured arriving at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening, where it is expected to be joined by more stealth bombers, including B-2s and B-52s
 
Devadwal said:
Because Trump wants to hear some sweet words and Munira and Shahbaz are flattering him a lot.

Munira and Shahbaz behave as Trump dictates. jee saar , yes saar. .

Trump said stand up... and they stood up...

:klopp :kp
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Modi goes level up in every sense. US is controlling foreign policy of India. Pm is compromised
 
The level of censorship the Israelis impose is so cowardly.

Same thing last May in so called “Op Sindoor” lol
 
Hitman said:
How?
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No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz

Since the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran a week ago, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a virtual standstill. The resulting trade disruptions will be felt globally, but China’s outsized reliance on energy imports from the region and its position as one of Iran’s few remaining international partners makes its response to the crisis especially consequential.

Despite Beijing’s calls to keep the strait open to international trade, ship-tracking data shows that Chinese tanker and container ships have all but ceased transits since the conflict began, leaving dozens of Chinese ships trapped in the Persian Gulf. This data underscores China’s limited ability to shape the course of the conflict, even to protect its own strategic and commercial interests.

Traffic Stops
Quickly after the initial round of air strikes, which killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior political and military officials, the country’s remaining leadership announced that its retaliation would include strikes on regional energy infrastructure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. On March 2, a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) adviser declared that any vessel attempting to pass through the strait would be attacked. Within 24 hours, at least five commercial ships operating in nearby waters were targeted with drones or missiles.

Traffic estimates based on ship-tracking data indicate that Iran has so far been largely successful in shutting down traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Automatic identification system (AIS) data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence shows that the strait was averaging more than 153 vessel transits per day in the weeks leading up to the conflict, with container ships and oil tankers together making up roughly 88 percent of traffic. But since March 1, only 78 vessels have been detected passing through the strait, for a daily average of 13.

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Transits have quickly dropped off as the conflict has escalated. On February 28, the day of the initial strikes on Tehran, 105 ships transited the strait—approximately 68 percent of its typical volume compared to prior weeks. By March 2, total traffic fell to a mere 13 transits (8 percent of normal volume), with only a single oil tanker observed transiting.

No Exception for China
The Strait of Hormuz’s closure has wide-reaching consequences for energy markets and for states reliant on exports from the region, but one customer of particular interest is China, which imports as much as 40 percent of its oil and 30 percent of its liquid natural gas (LNG) through the strait. Beijing has publicly urged all parties in the war to keep the strait open to avoid disrupting international trade.

Early unverified accounts had suggested that Chinese-flagged or -owned vessels might enjoy privileged access through the strait, owing to Beijing and Tehran’s increasing diplomatic alignment. Such an agreement would have precedent: In 2024, the Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group, reportedly agreed to avoid targeting Chinese merchant vessels during its campaign against commercial shipping in the Red Sea. However, data thus far suggests that Chinese vessels have not yet received similar assurances in this conflict.

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Between February 23 and 28, AIS data shows that more than 49 Chinese- and Hong Kong–flagged vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz. But since March 1, just two Chinese-flagged ships have been observed transiting the strait.

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Bulk cargo carrier Jin Hai Wo managed to pass through midday on March 1, while another container ship, Run Chen 2, appears to have made a midnight run through the strait with its AIS transponder turned off. Its signal went dark at 9:30 pm local time on March 1 near the western mouth of the strait before reappearing in the Gulf of Oman at 4:20 am the next morning.

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The closure has also left Chinese ships stuck on both sides of the strait. Outside, cargo carriers like the Xin Hai Kou that were heading toward the strait are now idling in the Gulf of Oman.

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Inside, 55 Chinese-flagged ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf.

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Curiously, while almost all China-flagged vessels have chosen not to attempt transit, a Marshall Islands–flagged cargo ship named Iron Maiden invoked Chinese identity in an apparent effort to get through the strait unscathed. In an incident reported by Bloomberg, the ship changed its AIS destination to read “CHINA OWNER” just before it passed through the strait in the early morning of March 5.

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These developments showcase a divergence in strategic priorities between China and Iran, with Beijing’s calls to keep traffic flowing through the strait running directly counter to Tehran’s declared aims of shutting down energy exports from the region. It should come as no surprise that, given the existential threat they face, Iran’s leaders are putting the regime’s survival above Beijing’s desires for global energy stability.

Still, it is possible that Iranian officials could consider quietly granting Chinese ships a green light to continue operating through the strait, particularly if the conflict drags on for weeks or months. Such assurances could even be used as a bargaining chip to encourage China to take more concrete action to support the Iranian regime. Reporting by Reuters on March 5 suggests that talks between Iranian and Chinese officials on an arrangement to allow tankers safe passage through the strait are actively underway.

Yet, even if with such assurances in hand, Chinese operators would be bold to risk transiting an active warzone, especially given the Iranian military’s targeting of energy hubs in the strait, such as the United Arab Emirates’ port of Fujairah and Oman’s Duqm port. Skyrocketing insurance premiums for shippers also heavily discourage taking such risks, with most insurers canceling war risk coverage altogether.

Ultimately, while Beijing and Tehran may be strategically aligned on certain issues, it would seem difficult for that concord to translate into better access to the Persian Gulf for Chinese ships as long as strikes continue in the region surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. If the intensity of operations falls in the coming days or weeks, however, it could create a more hospitable environment for such an arrangement.

Looking Ahead
The Strait of Hormuz’s closure has global implications. As a critical chokepoint for the world’s oil and LNG, a sustained halt on maritime traffic through the strait would strain global supply chains and put pressure on energy prices. Major Asian economies such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea could be especially affected, as over 80 percent of oil and LNG transiting the strait is bound for Asia.

While China is by far the largest single destination for these energy flows, it may be better positioned than its neighbors to weather short-term price shocks. China has stockpiled significant amounts of crude oil over the past year, and it has room to substitute Middle Eastern oil with alternative energy sources such as LNG and coal to insulate its economy.

Still, China is far from immune from mounting costs of critical trade disruptions rippling through the global economy. On March 5, Beijing directed its oil refiners to halt fuel exports, in a sign of growing unease. If the conflict drags on for weeks or months (as President Trump has indicated it could) and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, China may begin putting more active pressure on all actors involved to bring hostilities to a close.

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No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz

As war chokes off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese ships are not getting special treatment. New ship-tracking data shows Chinese vessels have largely halted transits, underscoring Beijing’s exposure to instability in a region critical to its energy security.
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So...surprise, surprise. The Iranian Deputy FM, who appeared yesterday here raisina dialogue in Delhi, lied. He said Tehran hadn't closed Strait of Hormuz, and that only US, Israeli, and allied-flagged ships were stopped. But China can't access, according to data.

Never ever Trust these Muslim leaders. Idiots

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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide $20 bn in war-risk reinsurance for Gulf shipping to restart oil and LNG transit through the Strait of Hormuz after insurers withdrew coverage amid Iranian attacks; Proposal was discussed with India

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Devadwal said:
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Update - There are no reports of injuries following the latest Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, medics say.

A small number of missiles were launched, setting off sirens in Beersheba and the surrounding area in the south, as well as in Jerusalem.

The missles were intercepted by air defenses, according to preliminary military assessments, and there are no reports of direct impacts.

The IDF Home Front Command says civilians in areas where sirens sounded can now leave bomb shelters.

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