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IDF reporting Iranian ballistic missiles in the air - initial reports mentions "dozens".
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Originally Posted by BBadanov
(Post 12044071)
Initial reporting is that first attacks on Iran were about 10am local - surprise, first rule of SMOFSCEFCA - hit 'em when they are not expecting it.
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An attack contrary to international war, not that it will bother the Trump regime) with objectives that cannot be achieved by air power alone. Another ill thought through mess.
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Originally Posted by BANANASBANANAS
(Post 12044049)
IDF spokesman being quoted as saying ‘This is the beginning of a 4 day operation and at the end of it Iran will not look the same!’
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12 minutes, two hours, nine hours.
For a ballistic missile, a cruise missile or a drone to reach Israel from Iran. (Less presumably to US bases in the Gulf.) |
Talking of timings, its becoming a bit of a pattern the US starting their recent military ops on the weekend. Slower news cycle, or want to give the all important markets time to process the news? Weekend warriors...
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Press reporting that the first target at 10am in Tehran was the Ayatollah's compound.
Hope that was successful - a precursor for the people to demonstrate against the IRGC and rise up. Man in the street does not see much of destruction of far-flung nuclear facilities. |
As we've learned time and time again in the West - winning the war is easy, but winning the peace is much, much harder and just as important.
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Originally Posted by BBadanov
(Post 12044094)
Press reporting that the first target at 10am in Tehran was the Ayatollah's compound.
Hope that was successful - a precursor for the people to demonstrate against the IRGC and rise up. Man in the street does not see much of destruction of far-flung nuclear facilities. |
Yes, it's on
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I am sure I heard Sky report that the Ayotallah has chosen to go on holiday. Maybe adding some babushkas to his harem.
I see FR 24 has gone off line - interesting timing. |
Ramadan
An interesting time to launch the attack. Deliberate or just inevitable timing?
BV |
Someone who shall remain nameless told me that it would be on a Saturday so I looked at the phases of the moon. It's quite common for things to kick off when there is no moon (Bin Laden knock on the door for example) however the moon is approaching maximum illumination.
Well, it's a Saturday in broad daylight so kudos to them. |
Originally Posted by skua
(Post 12044133)
I see FR 24 has gone off line - interesting timing.
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Originally Posted by SWBKCB
(Post 12044149)
Working fine for me - Doha and Bahrain look closed, but seems business as usual-ish at DXB
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US Navy Q4 squawking 7700
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"Footage of an Iranian ballistic missile slamming into the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain earlier today."
Video"Reports that an Iranian ballistic missile impacted in or near Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, moments ago. The airbase was hosting dozens of USAF fighters surged to the area over the past few weeks." Video |
"Satellite image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound in Tehran. There are several destroyed buildings. While the current whereabouts of Iran's supreme leader are unknown, the compound is generally used as his official residence."
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....7b12bda08b.png |
MOD UAE statement...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the UAE today was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles, noting that UAE air defence systems dealt with the missiles with high efficiency and successfully intercepted a number of missiles. Authorities in the UAE also handled the fall of some missile debris in a residential area which resulted in some material damage. The fallen debris also resulted in one civilian death of an asian nationality. The authorities confirmed that the security situation in the UAE remains stable and that all concerned entities are monitoring developments around the clock. The Ministry strongly condemned the attack, affirming the UAE's categorical rejection of any targeting of civilian objects, facilities and national institutions. It stressed that such acts constitute a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the safety of civilians and undermines stability. The Ministry further stated that the targeting represents a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law, affirming that the UAE reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens and residents, and to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability. The Ministry affirmed its full readiness and preparedness to deal with any threats, stressing that all necessary measures are being taken to firmly confront any attempts to undermine the country's security and stability. It added that the safety of citizens, residents and visitors remains a top priority that cannot be compromised. The Ministry urged the public to rely on official sources for information and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified reports. The Ministry also urged the public to obtain information from official sources within the UAE and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information. |
The debris has to fall somewhere…
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVTNE...I2eDNsOGRvOA==
If anybody is smarter than me and can paste a link to the video without having to go to Instagram please help me. It shows a rocket fall to earth, relatively intact, after being intercepted. It’s not very far from the centre of Doha. It’s quite a scary sight. BV |
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