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mazkhan said:
Iran is military finished but the regime can't be toppled from air power alone you need boots on the ground.

And the problem for trump there is no iranian uprising on the ground capturing or toppling anything which is basically bayzti for trump

And kurds and cowardly arabs dont want to get involved .
And neither do the Europeans.

So trump is now stuck on how to topple the regime because us troops on ground will topple the regime but it will lead to casualties and a regime going underground and starting an insurgency and us troops coming back in body bags which will be political suicide for trump .
Hence why the European position is that trump has no plan and they usa Israel dont even know what they are doing changing goalposts and making it up as the go along
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Ya that's what I think too
 
Israel wants dominance in Middle east, and Iran is the only stumbling block, and their Mossad intelligence working makes me think that they might be even better than CIA excluding the funding and whatever, though Iran is'nt a joke like Saudi, Pak etc, and has a decentralized leadership which can prolong the war though not sure how much does U.s and israel want and can fight for, their drones seem to be hitting U.S air bases, though Israel in terms of intelligence and nuclear power is a threat, hopefully all comes out well.
 
mazkhan said:
Iran is military finished but the regime can't be toppled from air power alone you need boots on the ground.

And the problem for trump there is no iranian uprising on the ground capturing or toppling anything which is basically bayzti for trump

And kurds and cowardly arabs dont want to get involved .
And neither do the Europeans.

So trump is now stuck on how to topple the regime because us troops on ground will topple the regime but it will lead to casualties and a regime going underground and starting an insurgency and us troops coming back in body bags which will be political suicide for trump .
Hence why the European position is that trump has no plan and they usa Israel dont even know what they are doing changing goalposts and making it up as the go along
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https://www.reuters.com/world/middl...ran-war-enters-possible-new-phase-2026-03-18/

Trump considers deploying troops to Middle East
Options include securing Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island
Deployment of ground forces could anger parts of Trump's base

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter.
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war well into its third week.

Those options ‌include securing safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a mission that would be accomplished primarily through air and naval forces, the sources said. But securing the Strait could also mean deploying U.S. troops to Iran's shoreline, said four sources, including two U.S. officials.
Reuters granted the sources anonymity to speak about military planning.
The Trump administration has also discussed options to send ground forces to Iran's Kharg Island, the hub for 90% of Iran's oil exports, the three people familiar with the matter and three U.S. officials said. One of the officials said such an operation would be very risky. Iran has the ability to reach the island with missiles and drones.
 
Iran targets Gulf countries' energy infrastructure after Israeli strike on gas field

A Qatari official called the strikes there a "dangerous escalation."

Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes against the vital energy infrastructure in nearby Gulf states after Israel hit its largest gas field Wednesday -- a "dangerous escalation" that deepened the crisis and sent oil prices surging.

In response to Israel's initial strike, Iran issued evacuation orders for several energy assets in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, saying the facilities had become "direct and legitimate targets," according to semi-official Mehr News Agency.

"Previously, clear and repeated warnings were given to your rulers about entering this dangerous path and gambling with the fate of their nations," the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement.

Both Qatar and the UAE sharply criticized Israel's initial attack, with the Qatari foreign minister calling it a "dangerous & irresponsible step amid the current military escalation in the region," in a social media post.

In a statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry also condemned Iran's attack, calling it a "dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of the state's sovereignty, as well as a direct threat to its national security and the stability of the region."

Among the retaliatory strikes, Iran hit the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Ras Laffan in Qatar -- the most serious attack on the country's energy facilities since the start of the war.

The strikes caused fires and "extensive damage," said Qatar Energy, the state-owned oil and gas company.

About a fifth of the world's liquefied natural gas is ordinarily shipped from Ras Laffan, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

In a statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, calling it a "dangerous escalation."

Later, energy facilities in Saudi Arabia were targeted by a barrage of missiles and drones, according to the Saudi Ministry of Defense

Missiles also targeted the Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi, according to the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"The Ministry emphasized that this terrorist attack, which targeted the country's infrastructure and oil facilities, represents a direct threat to the security and stability of the region and its people, as well as to global energy security."

The attacks followed Iran's vow to retaliate against some of the energy facilities of its Gulf state neighbors after Israel attacked the Iranian part of the South Pars gas field -- the largest in the world and which Iran shares with Qatar.


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Iran targets Gulf countries' energy infrastructure after Israeli strike on gas field

Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes against the vital energy infrastructure in nearby Gulf states after Israel hit its largest gas field Wednesday.
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Saudi FM says trust in Iran ‘completely shattered,’ warns of consequences

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that trust in Iran has been “completely shattered,” stressing that Tehran cannot be considered a partner while continuing its current behavior.

Speaking at a press conference following a ministerial meeting in Riyadh with Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on Thursday, Prince Faisal said Iran’s actions demonstrate that it does not believe in genuine dialogue with neighboring countries, but instead relies on pressure and political and security coercion.

He described Iranian attacks on neighboring countries and maritime navigation as a dangerous escalation and a clear violation of international law, noting that participants at the meeting agreed on the need to halt these attacks and strongly condemn Iran’s destabilizing behavior.

The foreign minister said the meeting underscored the importance of halting Iranian attacks on naval vessels and attacks on neighboring states, adding that Tehran’s actions reflect a persistent strategy aimed at undermining regional security and stability through pressure and the use of militias.

Prince Faisal said Iran had “pre-planned” these attacks, indicating they were not isolated incidents but part of a systematic policy of escalation. He added that such behavior contradicts the principles of good neighborliness, international agreements and even the teachings of Islam.

He stressed that Iran continues to adopt a hostile approach toward its regional neighbors, committing acts of aggression while simultaneously seeking solidarity from others.

The minister dismissed Iranian justifications as unconvincing, describing them as attempts to cover up a broader policy of coercion, and warned that continued miscalculations would carry political and broader consequences for Tehran.

Prince Faisal said Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take necessary measures when needed, emphasizing that appropriate decisions will be made at the right time.
“Iran is mistaken if it believes Gulf states are incapable of responding,” he said, adding that countries in the region know how to protect their security and defend their interests.

He called on Iran to reconsider its policies and halt actions that are pushing the region toward further escalation, holding Tehran responsible for rising tensions, threats to maritime navigation and attacks on neighboring countries.

Prince Faisal noted that Saudi Arabia had extended a hand of cooperation to Iran through the Beijing Agreement, seeking to open a new chapter focused on stability and development. However, he said Tehran chose confrontation and expansion of influence over cooperation.

“The Kingdom sought sincerely to create a more stable regional environment, but Iran’s actions show that its priority is not development, but managing crises and exporting tensions,” he said.

He also pointed to the targeting of Riyadh during the presence of Gulf and Islamic diplomats, saying the attack carried clear escalation signals and demonstrated Iran’s intent to send hostile messages even during active diplomatic engagement.

The foreign minister stressed that Iran “will not stop” unless confronted with a firm position, reiterating that Saudi Arabia does not fear escalation and retains the right to respond militarily if necessary to protect its sovereignty and regional stability.

He rejected Iran’s claims of supporting Islamic causes, noting that Tehran has targeted multiple Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Levanon

Prince Faisal also dismissed Iranian arguments linking attacks to US presence in the region, saying such claims are not credible given that targets included countries and facilities unrelated to that justification.

He warned that continued attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure would have consequences beyond the Kingdom, affecting global markets and economic stability.

Concluding his remarks, Prince Faisal said Iran has repeatedly engaged in actions followed by denial, describing it as a pattern that poses ongoing security challenges not only to neighboring countries but to the entire region.

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Saudi FM says trust in Iran ‘completely shattered,’ warns of consequences

Saudi Foreign Minister says Iran's actions undermine trust and stability, warning of consequences and affirming right to respond.
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hur rizvi said:
USA don’t know what they are doing but Israel completely knows what they want to achieve and how
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Why should the janitor of the establishment know as much about the company's strategy as the CEO?

USA = Janitor
Israel = CEO
 
straighttalk said:
All carriers are damaged per you but Iran is getting pulverized everyday...their leaders are dropping like flies...and bunker busters are hitting underground missile depots..marines are on the way...the longer they wait harder it becomes ..total air superiority as now b1 bombers are flying in
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Your sob story still didn't mention how one carrier caught fire through laundry malfunction and had to head back? As for other carriers I never said all went back, the other two did push back 100s of kms away. Iran is giving mighty blows to your phaadars. Seems like your rats pita-shirirs leaders of phaadarland have gone missing for days and are relying on laughable terrible AI clips.

Iran is leveling that colonial project like it has never seen before, couple more weeks of levelling and your phaadars ll be heading to India for their new promised land
 
Few more hits and looks like Saudi, Qatar, UAE will go back to their old days of living in the deserts. About 40% of IND remittance comes from the Gulf nations. No fuel for Chai + Samosa, and less remittance for brother @Devadwal
 
BDfanforever said:
Few more hits and looks like Saudi, Qatar, UAE will go back to their old days of living in the deserts. About 40% of IND remittance comes from the Gulf nations. No fuel for Chai + Samosa, and less remittance for brother @Devadwal
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Isreal is targeting Iran. ... iran is targeting UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. 💥💥💥

Happy Eid from an Indian 🇮🇳 and 🇮🇱 supporter.

:klopp :kp
 
Iran seemingly has no consideration for what happens next after the war. They will be weakened, and will have to live alongside the Arab countries they are attacking. They have their reasons for attacking, but still when the smoke clears, they will be bigger pariahs than before.

But they don't care. I wonder what their end game is here ( of course it's survival but I mean beyond that).

Relations with Russia, China, central Asian countries, Turks, and South Asia still seem intact.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Iranian revenge tactic seemed to work here. Trump is engaged in military fight with them but they have successfully caused diplomatic rift.
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Yes for Iran revenge purpose Only ..but Israel did the job. This attack on Iran's gas fields was orchestrated by the US and Israel to elicit a response from Iran to hit GCC oil facilities. All this to shape public opinion in Arab nations, and in the US, in favor of US taking control of Kharg island and Iran oil shipments later when possible
DeadlyVenom said:
Arabis are asking what is the point in us giving you money and bases when you can't protect us.
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It's like Trump saying he wasn't aware of Israel's plan to target Iran's gas fields.

In reality Gulf States Want the U.S. to Cripple Iran’s Regime Before Ending the War


:kp
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Iran seemingly has no consideration for what happens next after the war. They will be weakened, and will have to live alongside the Arab countries they are attacking. They have their reasons for attacking, but still when the smoke clears, they will be bigger pariahs than before.

But they don't care. I wonder what their end game is here ( of course it's survival but I mean beyond that).

Relations with Russia, China, central Asian countries, Turks, and South Asia still seem intact.
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It doesn't matter. Gulf officials have privately confessed to Western media outlets that they want complete destruction of Iran. A wounded, defanged Iran in the neighborhood is seen as an even bigger threat to the interests of Arab states.

Iran knows this and that's why they are hell bent on destroying as much of the energy infrastructure in the Middle East and disrupting supply chains as much a possible.

South Asian and Chinese tankers have been allowed through the Hormuz because these nations haven't taken action inimical to Iranian interests so far.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Iran seemingly has no consideration for what happens next after the war. They will be weakened, and will have to live alongside the Arab countries they are attacking. They have their reasons for attacking, but still when the smoke clears, they will be bigger pariahs than before.

But they don't care. I wonder what their end game is here ( of course it's survival but I mean beyond that).

Relations with Russia, China, central Asian countries, Turks, and South Asia still seem intact.
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I would say 'Iran' has no logical endgame here. As a result of Israel destroying the entire central decision making structure, I believe that all decisions have gotten decentralised and powerful IRGC and regular army commanders are pursuing strategies that they think best.

Larijani's assassination will only make it worse. Common analysis is that he was one of the only individuals left who had links into the Mullahs, the IRGC, the military and the civilian government. With his death, and the new Khamenei figurehead incommunicado, it's only going to get worse. We could see a lot more of these wild lashing outs.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Iran seemingly has no consideration for what happens next after the war. They will be weakened, and will have to live alongside the Arab countries they are attacking. They have their reasons for attacking, but still when the smoke clears, they will be bigger pariahs than before.

But they don't care. I wonder what their end game is here ( of course it's survival but I mean beyond that).

Relations with Russia, China, central Asian countries, Turks, and South Asia still seem intact.
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Iran is emerging victorious from this. Those gulf nations are nothing but little rats, your post makes them sound like serious nations which they're not. If anything, they're now scared as hell Iran will survive this, become even more stronger in the future and when the time is right it will single handedly decimate all of them and end the storyline for the corrupt non muslim empires in the Gulf.
 
Red-Indian said:
I would say 'Iran' has no logical endgame here. As a result of Israel destroying the entire central decision making structure, I believe that all decisions have gotten decentralised and powerful IRGC and regular army commanders are pursuing strategies that they think best.

Larijani's assassination will only make it worse. Common analysis is that he was one of the only individuals left who had links into the Mullahs, the IRGC, the military and the civilian government. With his death, and the new Khamenei figurehead incommunicado, it's only going to get worse. We could see a lot more of these wild lashing outs.
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Just because you die doesnt mean your generation dies. That is how their regime is designed. They are not like Iraq or Venezuela. All these guys stayed in Tehran, they could've hidden in some remote locations in Iranian Mountains, but they chose not to. A lot of them are already quite old. They have ancient history of having an empire themselves.

Their endgame is simple if you think about it. They are taking on US, Israel, plus entire gulf countries all by themselves. Russia, China have not even entered the scene yet.
 
Red-Indian said:
Larijani's assassination will only make it worse. Common analysis is that he was one of the only individuals left who had links into the Mullahs, the IRGC, the military and the civilian government. With his death, and the new Khamenei figurehead incommunicado, it's only going to get worse. We could see a lot more of these wild lashing outs.
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As usual, Indians have no idea how wars are fought. Lack of understanding of warfare strategy explains why India was never ab;e to conquer even micro nations in its vicinity but was instead repeatedly taken by many neighbouring nations.
 
Bhaijaan said:
As usual, Indians have no idea how wars are fought. Lack of understanding of warfare strategy explains why India was never ab;e to conquer even micro nations in its vicinity but was instead repeatedly taken by many neighbouring nations.
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Bhaijaan :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: you've been one of my favourite Indian posters. Love how you're getting into your Pakistani character. We need more of this light hearted humor
 
straighttalk said:
Militarily it is a no contest honestly...iran is getting brutalized and pulverized with very few hits being returned..some success...but politically and economically...Iran is winning

Regime survives
Oil held hostage
If more oil fields are hit..it's going to be chaotic..
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When you face existential crisis from world's two most advanced and brutal militaries, and still don't drop weapons even three weeks in to the war is itself admirable. But Iran is not only holding its ground but also inflicts significant damage where it matters.
 
speed_thrills said:
When you face existential crisis from world's two most advanced and brutal militaries, and still don't drop weapons even three weeks in to the war is itself admirable. But Iran is not only holding its ground but also inflicts significant damage where it matters.
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Perhaps better than Taliban and Iraq...more like vietnam but on a wider scale
 
speed_thrills said:
When you face existential crisis from world's two most advanced and brutal militaries, and still don't drop weapons even three weeks in to the war is itself admirable. But Iran is not only holding its ground but also inflicts significant damage where it matters.
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This and for some its hard to understand what the situation is. For some this is a joke or a game.
 
Kriketer said:
Your sob story still didn't mention how one carrier caught fire through laundry malfunction and had to head back? As for other carriers I never said all went back, the other two did push back 100s of kms away. Iran is giving mighty blows to your phaadars. Seems like your rats pita-shirirs leaders of phaadarland have gone missing for days and are relying on laughable terrible AI clips.

Iran is leveling that colonial project like it has never seen before, couple more weeks of levelling and your phaadars ll be heading to India for their new promised land
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Iran is fighting admirably but they are the ones getting samshed..you are celebrating a missile hit to tell Aviv
.a aircraft carrier catching fire...yes those are hits but hardly gonna end the war...the war will only end if either Iran capitulates or American public doesn't like gas prices or us brings in ground troops.
 
Told 10 days back its a Shia vs sunni war... no more US- Israel vs Iran..... Iran attacked number of oil fields in UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait clearly suggest Iran is taking revenge of 7th century
 
Devadwal said:
Isreal is targeting Iran. ... iran is targeting UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. 💥💥💥

Happy Eid from an Indian 🇮🇳 and 🇮🇱 supporter.

:klopp :kp
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Iran is not provoking Israel bcos US-Israel combo may exercise nuclear option. UAE, Bahalrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar don't have their own army. Even if they made now their soldiers will come on Camel 🐫
 
It is likely the numbers are far higher. Israel seem to be underreporting their losses. :inti


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Over 170 injured in Israel in last 24 hours: Health Ministry​

Israel’s Health Ministry reports that 177 injured people were taken to hospitals over the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of wartime injuries in Israel to 3,924, it says.

As we’ve reported, a total of 15 people have been killed in Israel during the war with Iran, as well as two Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.

Source: Al-Jazeera (https://aje.news/fs4nzb?update=4415767).
 
globetrotter said:
Told 10 days back its a Shia vs sunni war... no more US- Israel vs Iran..... Iran attacked number of oil fields in UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait clearly suggest Iran is taking revenge of 7th century
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This Indian poster, filled with Islam hatred, tries his best to make it a Sunni v Shia war. Even if there were christian or Hindu countries surrounding Iran, letting USA/Israel use their territories for attacking Iran, Iran would have done the same. Stop listening to much to Arya and Arnab etc.

Not saying what Iran is doing is right but they would have done the same no matter what.
 
Devadwal said:
Saudi FM says trust in Iran ‘completely shattered,’ warns of consequences

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that trust in Iran has been “completely shattered,” stressing that Tehran cannot be considered a partner while continuing its current behavior.

Speaking at a press conference following a ministerial meeting in Riyadh with Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on Thursday, Prince Faisal said Iran’s actions demonstrate that it does not believe in genuine dialogue with neighboring countries, but instead relies on pressure and political and security coercion.

He described Iranian attacks on neighboring countries and maritime navigation as a dangerous escalation and a clear violation of international law, noting that participants at the meeting agreed on the need to halt these attacks and strongly condemn Iran’s destabilizing behavior.

The foreign minister said the meeting underscored the importance of halting Iranian attacks on naval vessels and attacks on neighboring states, adding that Tehran’s actions reflect a persistent strategy aimed at undermining regional security and stability through pressure and the use of militias.

Prince Faisal said Iran had “pre-planned” these attacks, indicating they were not isolated incidents but part of a systematic policy of escalation. He added that such behavior contradicts the principles of good neighborliness, international agreements and even the teachings of Islam.

He stressed that Iran continues to adopt a hostile approach toward its regional neighbors, committing acts of aggression while simultaneously seeking solidarity from others.

The minister dismissed Iranian justifications as unconvincing, describing them as attempts to cover up a broader policy of coercion, and warned that continued miscalculations would carry political and broader consequences for Tehran.

Prince Faisal said Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take necessary measures when needed, emphasizing that appropriate decisions will be made at the right time.
“Iran is mistaken if it believes Gulf states are incapable of responding,” he said, adding that countries in the region know how to protect their security and defend their interests.

He called on Iran to reconsider its policies and halt actions that are pushing the region toward further escalation, holding Tehran responsible for rising tensions, threats to maritime navigation and attacks on neighboring countries.

Prince Faisal noted that Saudi Arabia had extended a hand of cooperation to Iran through the Beijing Agreement, seeking to open a new chapter focused on stability and development. However, he said Tehran chose confrontation and expansion of influence over cooperation.

“The Kingdom sought sincerely to create a more stable regional environment, but Iran’s actions show that its priority is not development, but managing crises and exporting tensions,” he said.

He also pointed to the targeting of Riyadh during the presence of Gulf and Islamic diplomats, saying the attack carried clear escalation signals and demonstrated Iran’s intent to send hostile messages even during active diplomatic engagement.

The foreign minister stressed that Iran “will not stop” unless confronted with a firm position, reiterating that Saudi Arabia does not fear escalation and retains the right to respond militarily if necessary to protect its sovereignty and regional stability.

He rejected Iran’s claims of supporting Islamic causes, noting that Tehran has targeted multiple Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Levanon

Prince Faisal also dismissed Iranian arguments linking attacks to US presence in the region, saying such claims are not credible given that targets included countries and facilities unrelated to that justification.

He warned that continued attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure would have consequences beyond the Kingdom, affecting global markets and economic stability.

Concluding his remarks, Prince Faisal said Iran has repeatedly engaged in actions followed by denial, describing it as a pattern that poses ongoing security challenges not only to neighboring countries but to the entire region.

saudigazette.com.sa

Saudi FM says trust in Iran ‘completely shattered,’ warns of consequences

Saudi Foreign Minister says Iran's actions undermine trust and stability, warning of consequences and affirming right to respond.
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Just wondering, did Saudis condemn US and Israeli attacks on Iran which set the world on fire?
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
Just wondering, did Saudis condemn US and Israeli attacks on Iran which set the world on fire?
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Not to the same level.

This really is a desperate plea, invoking neighbourliness and Islam lol

I think they are getting prepared to enter the war and will slowly start to plant the religious seeds via their network of unpaid agents across the world.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Not to the same level.

This really is a desperate plea, invoking neighbourliness and Islam lol

I think they are getting prepared to enter the war and will slowly start to plant the religious seeds via their network of unpaid agents across the world.
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There is a level of long term strategy to the Saudi strategy of keeping the USA onboard. As the old adage goes, keep your friends close, but your enemy closer. The Gulf nations have developed rapidly under a period of relative calm in the last couple of decades, and that's a good thing for the Muslim world.

But that's also the reason israel is trying to set fire to it's neighbourhood and ensure this development doesn't stop their plans for regional hegemony. This is the price you pay when your safety lies in the hands of your enemy.
 
Trump says US 'knew nothing' about Israel's attack on major Iran gas field

Donald Trump has said the US "knew nothing" about Israel's strike on a major gas field in Iran on Wednesday, warning Tehran not to retaliate further against Qatar.

Iran caused "extensive damage" with missile attacks on a major energy industry site in Qatar after Israel targeted the South Pars gas site - part of the world's largest natural gas field.

While Israel has not officially confirmed its attack on the gas field, the US president said its ally had "violently lashed out" at Iran "out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East".

Conflict across the region continues after the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February.

Tehran responded by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf. Israel is also fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, where more than a million people have been displaced.

Oil prices leapt to nearly $110 (£83) a barrel after Israel's attack on the South Pars site, which is located offshore between Iran and Qatar.

Following the attack, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of "consequences beyond control, the scope of which would engulf the entire world".

Verified images of the strike showed smoke rising from at least two impacts.

Iran retaliated by striking Qatar's Ras Laffan site on Wednesday and early on Thursday.

Ras Laffan is an industrial area that contains the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility.

Following the first attack, state-owned petroleum company, QatarEnergy, said "extensive damage" had been caused to the site, but all personnel were accounted for.

After the site was hit for a second time, Qatar's interior ministry said all fires at the energy facility had been brought under control without any reported injuries.

Early on Thursday, Trump said the US "knew nothing" of Israel's earlier strike on South Pars, and threatened an escalation if Iran attacked Qatar again.

He said "Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with" Israel's attack on the Iranian gas field, and Iran's retaliatory attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan were made "unjustifiably and unfairly".

If Iran did strike Qatar again, Trump threatened that the US would "massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before".

He added that he did not want to authorise "this level of violence and destruction because of the long term implications" for Iran, "but if Qatar's LNG is again attacked, I will not hesitate to do so".

Prior to Trump's statement, the Wall Street Journal had quoted unnamed US officials saying the president had supported the strike on South Pars as a message to Iran over its restriction of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's busiest oil shipping lanes - but that he did not want to see further such strikes.

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said "the Israeli targeting of facilities linked to Iran's South Pars field, an extension of Qatar's North Field" was a "dangerous and irresponsible step". The UAE and Oman also condemned the attack.

The Qatari government later went on to describe the first Iranian attack on its Ras Laffan oil site as "brazen" and a "direct threat to its national security and the stability of the region".

"The Iranian side continues its escalatory policies that are pushing the region toward the abyss and drawing in countries that are not parties to this crisis into the circle of conflict," the ministry said in a statement.

It added that Qatar "reserves its right to respond".

Two Iranian diplomats and their staff were ordered to leave Qatar within 24 hours.

Earlier, authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were dealing with two incidents of fallen debris following the interception of missiles.

The missiles had been on course for the Habshan gas facility and the Bab oil field, the United Arab Emirate (UAE)'s media office said. No injuries were recorded but operations at the gas facilities had been suspended, it said.

Also on Wednesday evening Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said it was "thwarting an attempt to attack one of the gas facilities in the eastern region". It follows reports that five drones were destroyed as they attempted to approach energy facilities in the region.

Elsewhere near the capital Riyadh, authorities said four residents were injured by falling shrapnel after a ballistic missile was intercepted.

BBC
 
IAJ said:
Even if there were christian or Hindu countries surrounding Iran, letting USA/Israel use their territories for attacking Iran, Iran would have done the same.

Not saying what Iran is doing is right but they would have done the same no matter what.
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How you know..... who killed Khomeini, Iran ministers and military generals? Its Israel ? Therefore wrath of Iran should have been on Israel, however Iran is hitting sift targets in Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudis oil wells which are not the base of US military.

This clearly reveals Iran is taking undue advantage of this war and hitting more sunni nations for 7th century revenge
 
IAJ said:
This Indian poster, filled with Islam hatred, tries his best to make it a Sunni v Shia war. Even if there were christian or Hindu countries surrounding Iran, letting USA/Israel use their territories for attacking Iran, Iran would have done the same. Stop listening to much to Arya and Arnab etc.

Not saying what Iran is doing is right but they would have done the same no matter what.
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Bro i really feel sorry for you... This war is going on as Shia vs Sun is war. Watch what the world media saying about it. Don't watch propaganda news
 
Reuters: Following an Iranian drone attack, Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port on the Red Sea has halted oil loading operations. Yanbu is the kingdom’s only oil export port outside the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

:kp
 
globetrotter said:
Bro i really feel sorry for you... This war is going on as Shia vs Sun is war. Watch what the world media saying about it. Don't watch propaganda news
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Rich coming from an indian whose media is the no.1 fakt propganda news provider lol.

Don't feel sorry for me. I am completely fine here where I am sitting, Alhamdulillah. You don't know what you are talking about in this case.

Of course there has been Sunni v Shia tensions for a long time, but in this case it is not because of that. USA and Israel is jointly attacking Iran, and Iran's stance has been clear; They will hit the bases/places associated to USA in Gulf countries and they have also warned if you hit our infrastructure we will hit same infrastructure in Gulf Countries as the know whole World will suffer. Again, not saying they are doing the right thing, just trying to explain you how they are operating.
 
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