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Author: Dope1   😊 😞
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Subject: Meanwhile, in Iran
Date: 01/10/26 4:31 PM
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The riots are spreading and hospitals are seeing casualties pile up.

And the Mullahs:

https://nypost.com/2026/01/10/world-news/iran-acti...

Iran activates ‘missile cities’ as protests rage — and fears grow as death toll climbs over 200
By Katherine Donlevy
Published Jan. 10, 2026, 9:18 a.m. ET

Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader placed the country’s security services on its highest alert Saturday.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to activate “missile cities,” or giant underground caches of ballistic weapons, sources told The Telegraph.

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“The IRGC’s underground missile cities – which were deliberately kept intact during the 12-day war – are all on high alert,” the insider said, adding that any intervention by the US could trigger an “apocalyptic” war.

The IRGC warned the public Saturday that safeguarding security was a “red line,” and the military vowed to protect public property.


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Author: Steve203 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Meanwhile, in Iran
Date: 01/10/26 5:18 PM
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And God on Earth Trump promised to hurt Iran, a lot, if they kill demonstrators, in spite of his own expressed desired to shoot people demonstrating against him.

In other mideast news, the US is, again, bombing the daylights out of Syria.

US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.

The large-scale strikes, conducted by the U.S. alongside partner forces, occurred around 12:30 p.m. ET, according to U.S. Central Command. The strikes hit multiple Islamic State targets across Syria.


https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-l...

For those who missed it, what is supposed to be the Syrian Army, has been fighting it out with Kurds around Aleppo.

Syria says it has taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood, Kurdish forces deny claims

The Syrian forces combed through 90% the neighbourhood according to the SANA News Agency, while Kurdish representatives assured Reuters that their forces were still present in Aleppo.


https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-882880

Steve
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Author: bighairymike   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Meanwhile, in Iran
Date: 01/10/26 11:48 PM
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The riots are spreading and hospitals are seeing casualties pile up. - Dope

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Trump promised consequences if the Mullahs started killing protesters. Trump of course didn't specify a numerical trigger but it seems to me plenty have died already to justify Trump following through. The remaining protesters are expecting US support and so far it has not been tangible.

“The IRGC’s underground missile cities – which were deliberately kept intact during the 12-day war

Those silos would be a good place to start.


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Author: sano 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Meanwhile, in Iran
Date: 01/11/26 6:40 AM
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For those who missed it, what is supposed to be the Syrian Army, has been fighting it out with Kurds around Aleppo.

"What is Aleppo?"

Sorry, couldn't resist. (not sorry)

Hearing that name reminds me of Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson's stoned out interview.

"What is Aleppo?"

Aside: Libertarians largely supported Trump due to his support for 2A zealots and alleged anti-tax policies. Still... the Libertarians I know believe they must be true to the AynRand fantasy, even as fascism is cementing it's roots in the USA.

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Author: Steve203 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Meanwhile, in Iran
Date: 01/11/26 9:51 AM
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The Iranian regime is playing right into Trump's hands.

Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203

“In the event of an attack on Iran, both the occupied territory and all American military centers, bases and ships in the region will be our legitimate targets,” Qalibaf said. “We do not consider ourselves limited to reacting after the action and will act based on any objective signs of a threat.”


https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/articles/deat...

Bush 43 embraced the idea of "preemptive war". Qalibaf is giving Trump more than enough excuse.

Steve
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Author: Steve203 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Meanwhile, in Iran
Date: 01/11/26 10:59 AM
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US military warns Trump against Iran strikes

Donald Trump has been warned that the US military needs more time to prepare for strikes against Iran, as another night of protests rocked the country.

The US president is said to be contemplating military action and has been presented with a range of targets, including elements of the security services responsible for the bloody crackdown on demonstrations.

But commanders in the region have told officials that they need to “consolidate US military positions and prepare defences” before carrying out any strikes that could trigger retaliation.


https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-m...

I posted an article, a day or two back, that the US has already been repositioning and consolidating it's forces in Iraq, to the north, and into Kurdish areas, since late 25.

Steve
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Author: marco100   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Meanwhile, in Iran
Date: 01/11/26 11:34 AM
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B.S.

No U.S. military commander told anyone that they needed time to prepare "defences."

Americans spell the word "defenses."

It's just more left wing propaganda, stop relying on sources that exclusively feed into your pre-existing biases without bothering to even question these materials.
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