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flashman13

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24. I believe that is a gross underestimation of Iran's capabilities. They haven't shown a fraction of their weaponry.

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 11:08 AM

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They have been preparing for this attack for decades. Killing the leadership on day one had no real effect. There is no shortage of radical mullahs and capable military commanders. In fact, it was probably a big major mistake because we killed the one leader that was opposed to building nuclear weapons. I don't think his son shares that reluctance.

We have a long history of underestimating our foes going all the way back to the Japanese prior to the start of WWII, the Chinese in Korea, the Vietnamese, and Iraq.

Remember that you can't believe a thing you hear from Trump and company. If you want the real skinny on what is going on from someone with sufficient credentials to have an opinion, check out Malcolm Nance, Black Man Spy. He does a daily deep dive in to the situation. I will attach yesterday's video.

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You don't think there's a LIHOP or MIHOP druidity33 Yesterday #23

I believe that is a gross underestimation of Iran's capabilities. They haven't shown a fraction of their weaponry. flashman13 22 hrs ago #24

In addition I worry about retaliation by the Iranians Danascot 22 hrs ago #25

American intelligence has sent alerts to local authorities across the country warning that Iran flashman13 22 hrs ago #26

Heard that Bibi is in Germany. Can anyone verify? vapor2 20 hrs ago #27