"So does the Iranian regime finally fall THIS TIME?" Topic

I'm gonna say yes but it is more hope and prayer than calculation.

One hopes…

Looks like we hit the Kharg island power plant.

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Did Schumer just demand that Trump be more resolute on Iran?

Chuck Schumeron X today:

@SenSchumer
When I talked to Secretary Rubio, I implored him to be straight with Congress and the American people about the objectives of these strikes and what comes next. Iran must never be allowed to attain a nuclear weapon but the American people do not want another endless and costly war in the Middle East when there are so many problems at home.

The administration has not provided Congress and the American people with critical details about the scope and immediacy of the threat. Confronting Iran's malign regional activities, nuclear ambitions, and harsh oppression of the Iranian people demands American strength, resolve, regional coordination, and strategic clarity. Unfortunately, President Trump's fitful cycles of lashing out and risking wider conflict are not a viable strategy.

The administration must brief Congress, including an immediate all senators classified briefing and in public testimony, to answer these vital questions. The Senate should quickly return to session and reassert its constitutional duty by passing our resolution to enforce the War Powers Act.

My prayers are with our brave American servicemembers

It requires a measured analysis to determine which is preferable.

A bad government or no government. Toppling Khamenei won't necessarily usher in any replacement, friendly or otherwise.

We have been at this a LONG time . . .

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(Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran)
(Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran)

Bomb Iran, Let's take a stand
Bomb Iran..
Our country's got a feeling,
Really hit the ceiling,
Bomb Iran (Bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran)

Went to a mosque
Gonn
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Frank Chadwick in a talk at CelestiCon years ago in discussing Germany and Russi in WW2 quoted a historian who said "armies are fragile but nations are durable". Germany kicked the Russian army around over and over, but, in Frank's words, "couldn't get Russia to stay on the mat".

The Iranian regime has substantial internal issues (water, inflation, jobs, culture) and this might tip over, but it will be the internal dynamics that make the difference. Occasionally bombing something might help, but no amount of bombing can do the job without the hearts and minds thing. That's pretty well established.

Doc, whatever he did or did not do, would have been wrong in their eyes.

As far as a new regime in Iran, if that happens. I doubt it could be worse.

We will see if these are true:

1)
"Iranian Defence minister Amir Nasirzadeh and revolutionary guards commander Mohammed Pakpour killed in Israeli attacks -three sources familiar with the matter tell Reuters."

2)
Media-ite

"Israel's N12 News is reporting that the Israeli government believes that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead.

A translated version of an N12 update from Saturday morning citing a senior Israeli official suggests that the Israelis have assessed that Khamenei is "no longer with us" after the United States and Israel launched a joint operation against the Iranian regime overnight."

3)

"They did not bomb Iran. They waited for Iran's entire leadership to sit down in the same room and then they bombed Iran.

Months of intelligence. Thousands of hours of surveillance and signal intercepts. One variable: the moment the Supreme Leader, the President, and senior military command gathered in a single location at the same time.

That moment was 8:15 this morning. Daylight. Every previous Israeli strike on Iran came at night. June 2025 launched in darkness. October 2024 after midnight. Iran's entire air defense doctrine is built around the assumption that Israel attacks in the dark. Israel attacked in broad daylight because the target was not infrastructure. The target was a meeting.

Reuters confirms strikes targeted Khamenei and Pezeshkian. CNN confirms months of joint US-Israeli planning. Israeli officials confirmed the strike hit the location where Iran's top officials were gathered. Whether Khamenei was moved before the strike or extracted after is the most consequential unknown on the planet right now. If before, someone inside Tehran's inner circle told Jerusalem when and where the meeting would happen. If after, the strikes hit the room and he survived. Both scenarios are catastrophic for the regime.

Because Iran's leadership now knows three things. Israel knew where they were meeting. Israel knew when they were meeting. Israel knew who would be in the room. And everything we watched over the past month, the F-22s at Ovda, the tankers at Ben Gurion, Al Udeid emptied to zero, 270 transport flights, all of it was the delivery architecture for one precision strike on one gathering.

Every future meeting of Iran's senior leadership now carries one question: does Israel know about this one too.

This is not a military operation. This is the destruction of institutional trust inside a regime. Every general who sits with Khamenei tomorrow will wonder who told Jerusalem about today. Every IRGC commander who receives a meeting summons will calculate whether attendance is duty or a death sentence. Every secure facility in Tehran has been proven insecure.

In June 2025 Israel killed 30 generals in the opening minutes. That was brute force across dispersed targets. This was a scalpel. One meeting. One moment. Months of patience.

Iran fired missiles at six countries in retaliation. Most intercepted. One civilian dead from debris in Abu Dhabi. Saudi Arabia responded by pledging all its capabilities against Iran. The Gulf coalition that did not exist yesterday exists today because Tehran built it by attacking everyone simultaneously.

Israel traded one morning of precision strikes for the permanent destruction of Iran's command cohesion.

That is not a battle. That is checkmate disguised as a first "
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This is true.

"Many Arab nations warn of 'full right to respond' after being Iran's retaliatory strikes

Arab nations are sounding off against Iran after the regime launched strikes against U.S. interests in neighboring countries in the region in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran's leaders."

The regime now faces a potential mass popular uprising, bankruptcy, and a severe outside threat. I suspect its adherents are sticking because they will face mass retaliation if they lose control. They will soon lose control.

I have my doubts. By what I know the revolt has been put down. Will they try again with this? The Republican Guard is still strong. If they stand by the government, they will just slaughter any internal resistance again. Don't get me wrong, I would love to see the major sponsor of terrorism be taken out. Just don't know if this will do it.

Also, if it falls who/what will replace the current government? Will whoever also keep supporting terrorism?

Gratten, could a new regime be any worse? Might be as bad, but would be hard pressed to be worse.

But it is up to the Iranian people to change their government. They did it in the 70's when they got this one.

…. From early AM's speech …

"……

To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces, and all of the police, I say tonight that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity, or in the alternative, face certain death.

So, lay down your arms, you will be treated fairly with total immunity, or you will face certain death.

Finally, to the great proud people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand.

Stay sheltered, don't leave your home.

It's very dangerous outside.

Bombs will be dropping everywhere.

When we are finished, take over your government.

It will be yours to take.

This will be probably your only chance for generations.

For many years, you have asked for America's help, but you never got it.

No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight.

Now you have a president who is giving you what you want.

So let's see how you respond.

America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force.

Now is the time to seize control of your destiny and to unleash the prosperous and glorious future that is close within your reach.

This is the moment for action.

Do not let it pass."

"The signs are growing that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei "is no more," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in a video statement to the Israeli public.

He says that this morning Israel eliminated IRGC commanders, senior Iranian regime officials, senior nuclear officials, and that in the coming days, "we will hit thousands of targets of the terror regime."

He says that Israel will create the conditions for the Iranian people to "free itself from the chains of dictatorship."

The operation against Iran "will continue as long as is necessary," says Netanyahu, "and stamina is necessary."

He thanks US President Donald Trump for his "historic leadership."

"He is a leader who keeps his word," says Netanyahu.

The premier says the operation will "lead to peace, true peace."
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"3 well placed sources tell me admin is prepared for up to a 30 day Iran campaign

"30 days sounds like a lot but it's really not for a small campaign like this"

also: "all airstrikes and drones… they are not putting a single troop on the ground, at all. It is not happening, there is no way it's going to happen."
"

IF we are able to block their communications and also to limit the mobility of the Republican Guard, they will have a hard time dealing with scattered uprisings.

👍👍👍👍👍

"Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, has died following an Israeli strike in Tehran.

Israeli leaders confirmed Khamenei compound and offices were reduced to rubble early Saturday after a targeted strike in downtown Tehran."

A great day for the world!! A horrible day for virgin goats in paradise!! 🐐

"Reported Military Successes (February 28, 2026)

Destruction of Nuclear Infrastructure: U.S. B-2 stealth bombers reportedly "totally obliterated" or severely damaged key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

Neutralization of Air Defenses: The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted its largest strike in history, using approximately 200 fighter jets to target Iran's missile arrays and air defense systems in western and central Iran.

Broad Target Acquisition: The IDF reported hitting "hundreds of military targets," including surface-to-surface missile launchers and anti-aircraft batteries.

Successful Interceptions: Regional allies, including Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, reported successfully repelling waves of retaliatory Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting their territories and U.S. bases.

Strategic Precision: Drone strikes reportedly hit a headquarters of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia in Iraq, killing at least two members.
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Strategic Impact
Iranian Leadership: Unconfirmed reports suggest Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have been killed or incapacitated during the strikes."

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"High-Profile Leaders Reported Killed

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Numerous Israeli and U.S. sources report that Iran's Supreme Leader was killed when his compound in Tehran was struck and "reduced to rubble". While Iranian state media initially claimed he was safe, he has not appeared in public since the strikes began.

Major General Mohammad Pakpour: The Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is believed to have been killed in the initial wave of strikes.

Amir Nasirzadeh: Iran's Minister of Defense was reportedly killed alongside other top military officials.

Ali Shamkhani: A senior adviser to the Supreme Leader and former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council was confirmed dead by Iran International.

General Mohammad Bagheri: The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces was reportedly targeted and killed in the strikes on Tehran.
ایران اینترنشنال
ایران اینترنشنال
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Intelligence and Military Commanders

Reports from The Jerusalem Post and other outlets indicate that at least four senior intelligence officials were killed:
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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Javad Pourhossein: Head of the foreign intelligence division.
Mohammad-Reza Bajestani: Chief of the security branch.

Ali Kheirandish: Director of counterterrorism operations.

Saeed Ehya Hamidi: Senior adviser on the war portfolio with Israel.

Other Targeted Individuals

Mojtaba Khamenei: The Supreme Leader's son and a potential successor was reportedly targeted, with some indications he may have also been killed.

President Masoud Pezeshkian: His status remains unconfirmed, though he was reportedly a target during the strikes. "

Good job if they gone… and congrats…

But…

"… could a new regime be any worse?"

Those Scum Countries as North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Rusia or Nicaragua ALWAYS can be worse… it's in their blood…

Armand

Supreme leader is at room temperature

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We waited until they were all together having a meeting and BOOM!

BOOM! +1 StoneMtnMinis

Fingers crossed

Happy Persians in Washington DC today.

Subject: Raheem J. Kassam on X: "Wow it's crazy in downtown dc right now as hundreds of Persians descend on the White House to celebrate the ouster of the Iranian Islamic regime t.co/ia83aU5O8t / X


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Khamenei may have been killed in the initial strike. This Sky News page shows what's left of his residence in Tehran, as well as a brief clip of the beginning of the attack:

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Whomever was behind the phone camera, it sounded like they were excited about what they were seeing.

As for what comes next………
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"Iranian Frigate Seen Ablaze After Being Struck In Port
The imagery represents the first confirmed heavy damage or loss of an Iranian warship as part of Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion."

"More than 40 senior Iranian security and regime figures were eliminated in the strikes, a senior Israeli security official told Fox News.

It was one of the largest regime "decapitation operations" conducted in modern warfare history, the official added. Israeli intelligence managed to infiltrate the Iranian security echelon, making the strikes possible, the official explained."

It's official, according to Iranian state media:

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Now, "Phase II": will the authoritarian entities join the Iranian/Persian people in what may be, could be, a potential confrontation with the military for control of their country?

God Almighty help the people.

Subject: Visegrád 24 on X: "BREAKING: Huge crowds of Iranians are pouring out into the streets in cities across Iran to celebrate the news of Khamenei's death This video is from Nurabad where people are raising Iran's Lion and Sun flag and chanting "Javid Shah" (Long Live the Shah) t.co/x6T6fGzIAG / X


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IMO …

Today's kinetic action by the US and Israel has change history for the best.

Finally real US leaders working with the IDF are removing this plague on the world. Not appeasement like Obama and Biden did, just giving them billions. And foolishly believed they could buy off militant islamic terrorists. That $ went to their plans to building nukes and supporting bloody terrorist like Hamas, Hezbollah, etc.

The blood of those all those Americans killed by this murderous islamic regime is on both Obama's and Biden's incompetent hands. They proved to be complete idiots when it came to dealing with the Ayatollah's regime and supporters. Add all the Israelis tortured, raped, butchered, slaughtered and held captive by Hamas. Who was funded by the Ayatollah's islamic regime. Plus, the thousands of Iranians that these butchered in the name of their god and medieval religious laws. Including the thousands they recently slaughtered in this recent revolution to get rid of this barbaric regime and its supporters …

It will probably take a few weeks to remove all these subhuman troglodytes off the board. With TLAMs, drones and strike aircraft. In the end, the Mid East and the US plus Europe will be much, much better off …

The very, very good the Ayatollah is dead, plus 40 and more of some others of their important leaders. Many key targets, etc. have been destroyed. Body count [so far] 200 KIAs/500 WIAs, but that will change.

No, the shooting is not over, and these strikes will continue for a couple of weeks Or more. Yes, there are more critical/important targets to be served. E.g. Missiles, IRGC, IRGCN, war supplies, etc.

I think this time we can win the peace … with 80% of the Iranians who are anti-Ayatollah, anti-IRGC, etc. This should give a positive outcome more likely.

If there are any questions by the Dems, etc. why we and the IDF attacked Iran. It has to be clear … The militant, fanatical fundamentalist islamist regime cannot get nukes.

The Dems, a few GOP and others are again whining. One idiotic Dem said that the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities a few months back was a failure. What? He obviously doesn't study/know military history, weapons, tactics, etc. Those strikes were to convince the Ayatollah to stop trying to get nukes. So, we would not have to do what is happening now. Causing more death and destruction. If those first strikes didn't convince them. We told them we have more weapons systems not to try to convince them. but the US and IDF will terminate them with extreme prejudice.

This is Day 1 … no it is not over; there is much more to do. But this is not the Obama and Biden Admins, the second and third teams. Hillary is not SecState and this is not Libya. The campaign has just started. E.g. Grant took a number of methods to take Vicksburg. In the end if fell into Union hands. Failure would be if after the first Union attack no matter what the outcome was. The Union would have withdrawn …

And already Iran leaders are taking a page from the Hamas play book. Or even Saddam's Baghdad Bob[I think he's dead too?] … Iran's gov't is saying they killed many US service members. And the US bombed a school killing 80 children. Both Hamas and Iran's islamist leadership are well practiced liars … Again … You can't believe anything islamists say …

This is payback for all the Americans killed by Iran's islamist gov't. And their support of the Hamas butchers who committed one of the worst atrocities in the 21st Century. Oct 7th, this will avenge those deaths …

doc +1

OVI +1

Stone +1

And yes the IRGC says they are about to start their offensive against the US and IDF … This should be interesting. In reality the more of them that die the better. Too much blood on their hands and they too are fanatical islamists. Only one option for handling those types … ISIS knows … ☠

Been waiting since my Persian Gulf cruise in 1978-79 for these religious zealots to meet that 72 yo virgin.

The Ayatollah's pronouns are were/was.

I've heard one of these countries has joined in offensive operations and 2 others are preparing to join. No confirmation so far.

I think Iran miscalculated in attacking them.

"Impact on Arab Nations
Country Reported Incidents Official Stance

United Arab Emirates Strikes in Dubai (Fairmont Hotel) and Abu Dhabi airport; at least 3 deaths. Condemned as "dangerous escalation"; vowing to protect territory.

Bahrain Attacks near the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters. Confirmed interceptions; urged residents to seek shelter.

Qatar Missiles targeted Al Udeid Air Base; debris fell in residential areas. Called for immediate halt to escalation and return to dialogue.

Saudi Arabia Reported explosions in Riyadh; air defenses repelled attacks. Vowed to support targeted Arab neighbors with all resources.

Kuwait Strikes on Ali Al-Salem air base; drone targeted international airport. Denounced violation of sovereignty; intercepted multiple missiles."

"Reported Casualties by Country

United Arab Emirates: The UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed 3 civilians were killed and at least 58 others injured. The fatalities included nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Abu Dhabi: Shrapnel and debris from intercepted projectiles caused deaths and injuries at Zayed International Airport. A woman and child were also injured when debris hit a residential complex.

Dubai: Four people were injured at an "incident" at a building in the Palm Jumeirah area. Additional injuries occurred among staff at Dubai International Airport.

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Health Ministry reported 1 person killed and more than 30 others injured following strikes that targeted the capital and military installations.

Qatar: Authorities reported 16 people injured during the wave of attacks. While missiles targeted the Al Udeid Air Base, some debris fell in residential areas.

Bahrain: At least 4 people were injured. Missile strikes targeted the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters, with damage reported to three buildings in Manama and Muharraq.

Oman: One expatriate worker was injured when the Duqm commercial port was hit by drones. Four additional crew members were injured when a tanker was struck off the Musandam peninsula.
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Day one seems very successful, especially to Iranian leadership and their air defenses, which are pretty much now nonexistent. Successful use of the kamikaze drones (which were modified versions of the cheap Iranian drones.. ironic right?). Excellent intel by both the U.S. and Israel.

I understand why we are doing this. I back this based on everything Iran has done directly or indirectly to the U.S. and our allies since the Islamic revolution in the 70's. Also as the major supporter of Islamic terrorism worldwide.

But

I hate the potential loss of life to our service people. As well as civilian and military of our allies.

The cost of these attacks monetarily and to stockpiles for the U.S., replacement costs of which will come at today's prices.

Some other impacts potentially good and bad.

The price of a barrel of oil could go up temporarily. But countries like Saudi Arabia have already jacked up production.

This will also drain Iraq's stockpiles and their abilities to produce more. That of course will hurt the supplies of their terrorists allies and shipments to Russia.

Impact to China:

"China is Iran's largest oil customer, purchasing over 90% of Iran's total crude exports as of early 2026. While official Chinese customs data often reports zero imports from Iran due to U.S. sanctions, independent tracking reveals a massive "shadow" trade.
The New York Times"

China also supplies refined oil to N Korea via a pipeline, but Russia remains their major oil supplier I believe.

So far no real response from the Houthis or other Iranian terrorists proxies. A surprise to many. Of course we will have to see how the days progress.

As of March 1, 2026, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has officially declared that it has established air superiority over Iran following the first 24 hours of Operation Roaring Lion.

Status of Aerial Control

Establishment of Superiority: The IDF announced on Sunday morning that initial strikes successfully neutralized Iran's integrated air defense system, allowing Israeli aircraft to operate freely over central Iran and the capital.

Transition to "Stand-In" Strikes: Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the IAF has transitioned from long-range "stand-off" weapons to "stand-in" munitions, which involve dropping heavy precision bombs directly over targets while flying inside Iranian airspace.

Geographic Reach: Superiority was first achieved in western Iran on Saturday before expanding to cover Tehran and the "heart of the regime" by Sunday.

Operational Speed: Military officials noted that air superiority was achieved faster than in previous conflicts (such as June 2025), largely due to the immediate destruction of radar and surface-to-air missile batteries.
The Times of Israel
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Strategic Impact

Unmanned Dominance: The Jerusalem Post reports that Israeli drones are now the "backbone" of the strategy, hovering over sensitive sites for extended periods to intercept missile launch teams before they can fire.

Infrastructure Destruction: The IAF and U.S. Air Force are reportedly close to "air supremacy," a higher state of control where Iranian defenses are so battered they can no longer contest the airspace in any capacity.

Targeting Efficiency: This control has enabled the targeting of 500+ sites, including the offices of senior leadership and IRGC headquarters, with zero reported Israeli or U.S. aircraft losses so far. "

NYT

"Shortly before the United States and Israel were poised to launch an attack on Iran, the C.I.A. zeroed in on the location of perhaps the most important target: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's supreme leader.

The C.I.A. had been tracking Ayatollah Khamenei for months, gaining more confidence about his locations and his patterns, according to people familiar with the operation. Then the agency learned that a meeting of top Iranian officials would take place on Saturday morning at a leadership compound in the heart of Tehran. Most critically, the C.I.A. learned that the supreme leader would be at the site.

The United States and Israel decided to adjust the timing of their attack, in part to take advantage of the new intelligence, according to officials with knowledge of the decisions.

The information provided a window of opportunity for the two countries to achieve a critical and early victory: the elimination of top Iranian officials and the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei."
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"The United States and Israeli governments, which had originally planned to launch a strike at night under the cover of darkness, made the decision to adjust the timing to take advantage of the information about the gathering at the government compound in Tehran on Saturday morning.

The leaders were set to meet where the offices of the Iranian presidency, the supreme leader and Iran's National Security Council are located.

Israel had determined that the gathering would include top Iranian defense officials, including Mohammad Pakpour, the commander in chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps; Aziz Nasirzadeh, the minister of defense; Admiral Ali Shamkhani, the head of the Military Council; Seyyed Majid Mousavi, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Aerospace Force; Mohammad Shirazi, the deputy intelligence minister; and others."

"Sustaining operations beyond the initial window presents a more complex challenge — one shaped by a "zero-sum" competition for missile defense inventories between the Middle East and Europe.

Officials and analysts warn that certain U.S. missile and air-defense interceptor inventories have been severely drawn down by the relentless pace of recent operations. The strategic dilemma for the Pentagon is that the systems required to shield U.S. bases from Iranian retaliation are the same ones being depleted by the defense of Ukraine and the ongoing protection of Israel."

Oh. "Sleeper cells".
Naaaah. Nothing to worry about.
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Unfortunately our first

CENTCOM Update

"TAMPA, Fla. – As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.

The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified."

The Four Biggest Losers…and I have to agree with him:

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"The U.S. government has significantly increased its domestic security posture following reports of heightened activity from Iranian sleeper cells and proxy groups like Hezbollah. While administrative sources have not confirmed specific active plots, they have warned that the threat is at an all-time high following U.S. and Israeli military strikes in Iran.
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Recent Administrative Actions and Warnings

FBI Elevated Alert: The FBI has placed its counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams on high alert nationwide as of March 1, 2026, following the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader.

DHS Monitoring: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed direct coordination with federal intelligence partners to monitor and thwart potential threats to the homeland.

CBP Warning Memo: A memo from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott stated that the threat of sleeper cells activating on Iran's behalf has "never been higher".

Increased Arrests: ICE and Border Patrol have ramped up enforcement, with over 130 Iranian nationals arrested in mid-2025 and hundreds more held in custody as part of targeted enforcement efforts.

NSPM-2 Implementation: A 2025 National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-2) explicitly directs agencies to target Iranian agents and proxy groups, such as Hezbollah's Islamic Jihad Organization, attempting to embed cells in the U.S..
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Intelligence and Surveillance

Electronic "Chatter": U.S. officials report detecting increased electronic intercepts of terrorist communication, indicating potential attack planning and coordination.

Urban and Rural Threats: While the FBI has shifted resources to major cities to counter domestic threats, former agents have warned that sleeper cells may also target less-protected rural areas.

Retaliatory Communication: Intelligence indicates Iran previously threatened to activate these cells if its nuclear facilities were targeted, which the U.S. reportedly did in late June 2025.

Asymmetric Tactics: Security experts expect Iran to rely on "hybrid responses," including cyberattacks and low-visibility terrorist strikes, rather than direct military confrontation.
The New York Times
The New York Times
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U.S. Central Command
@CENTCOM
🚫Iran's IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. LIE.
✅The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn't even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM's relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime."

"An Iranian warhead fired at Israel landed just a few hundred meters from the Temple Mount, one of the holiest sites in the world for not only Judaism, but also Islam."

Now, as to timeline:

First, why would any leader give a timeline duration cutoff date?

"Ok, if you just holdout until 2 weeks from now, we will be done and you can go back to killing your people, supplying terrorism and whatever else you do."

"OH Praise Allah!!. Many thanks!" 😏

As bad as that press reporter asking where our troops were going to land during the Kuwait war and at what time? 🙄

"Immediate Timeline: In a social media post on February 28, the President indicated that pinpoint bombing would continue at least through the current week.

Progress Report: On Sunday, March 1, the President told CNBC that the military operation is currently "moving along very well" and is "ahead of schedule".

Potential "Off-Ramp": While the President mentioned an "off-ramp" to end the conflict exists, he noted that the timing depends on several variables and has not yet provided a specific end date.

Scope of Mission: The President described the campaign as a "massive and ongoing" effort to dismantle Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.
CNBC
CNBC
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And now for some very open news. I only report it because of the FBI unit involved and it was done with both rifle and pistol.

"An overnight shooting at an Austin, Texas bar on Sunday morning left three dead, including the gunman, who was killed at the scene, and 14 injured.

Per Austin Statesman reporter Tony Plohetski, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is currently investigating with local authorities. The shooter used a pistol and a rifle in the attack."

This could be like the mass shooting in Cincinnati last night, that was probably gang related. Or it could be some disenfranchised fringe individual.

Killing Chamenei, destroying military capabilities of Iran and weakening the Revolutionary Guards is a welcomed and necessary first step to change the regime in Iran. But if you don´t have the power to install a new regime by yourself or a powerful organised opposition that will now be able to overcome the Mullahs and the RG you just poke the hornest nest and let the Iranians be again at the mercy of radicals.
So if you gonna do it- do it right.

35th..that's why so many were stunned by the bizarre behavior of Hesgeth texting the same kind of info, in great detail, to a bunch of people including a reporter. What kind of a leader?

I am hoping that there are future plans for here and Venezuela with clear objectives. There are still plenty of believers in Iran and the region….Hezbollah Isis, Taliban, Hamas, Houthi, etc. never really go away. You cannot make treaties with them. They do not engage in traditional warfare. Like the war on drugs, you can win battles, but winning the war is another matter.

It does say confirmed. So my placing that news out was justified:

"FBI -- BAR SHOOTING IN AUSTIN TEXAS IS TERRORISM.

Three dead and 14 wounded, shooter is dead"

I did expect this, as we have allowed way too many unvetted Muslims into our nation. As have many other western nations. I have said before in many TMP threads, I believed it was a huge huge mistake.

Of course before anyone else says it, it is not confirmed an Islamic terrorist. But hard not to believe it currently.

I believe Austin is one of Texas's most liberal cities as well:

"While the city has historically identified as a "Freedom City" and passed resolutions to protect undocumented immigrants"

So another reason.

I could be jumping on confirmation of terrorism too quickly though. That happens when I read too many headlines. 😉

As to Pete Hegseth, under him the Department of War has now conducted two complex operations, in Venezuela and now in Iran, with no leaks and minimal casualties and great success. If he is incompetent, I wonder what competence looks like?

3 Doc, if you count our first attack on Iran.