US & Israel attack Iran

[Gorton_Tubster]

Anyone thinking Iran will be a better place without that leadership is delusional. Its that sort of despotic leadership that keeps a lid on things unfortunately.

The country will be a wasteland in a few years, and really that's what a lot of people want if they're honest about themselves, instead of pretending this is all good for Iran.

Israel won't have to worry about them.... for a few months. Then the new leadership will take up exactly the same fight against Israel. Nothing solved, lots killed, trumpian politics.

 

[Scottyboi]

Prediction market bets on Iran strikes stoke insider trading, ethics scrutiny

Bets that were placed on the ouster of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew scrutiny on Monday of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi, sparking calls from Democratic U.S. lawmakers to outlaw wagers on military actions that could enrich officials with inside ‌knowledge.

www.reuters.com

We will probably never know the identity of the mystery traders who have made fortunes out of the attack. I'm struggling to think of anyone who loves money that much

Apparently one trader made 6 million and then lost the lot on another bet.

 

[give it to gordon]

Anyone thinking Iran will be a better place without that leadership is delusional. Its that sort of despotic leadership that keeps a lid on things unfortunately.

The country will be a wasteland in a few years, and really that's what a lot of people want if they're honest about themselves, instead of pretending this is all good for Iran.

Israel won't have to worry about them.... for a few months. Then the new leadership will take up exactly the same fight against Israel. Nothing solved, lots killed, trumpian politics.

Yep this will be Iraq mk 2 a new breeding ground for terrorists. America left Iraq in a bigger mess but hi they killed Hussain.

 

[We've got Guardiola]

Interesting to see how they get all of the Brits out of Dubai (if that's going to happen). Planes can't takeoff and the nearest safe place is probably Riyadh, 11hrs drive away, or Muscat in Oman which is closer.

There's a lot of people to evacuate!

 

[BobKowalski]

Tony Blair 2
Listening to the lying cunts

We were an active participant from the beginning in the Iraq war. We took no part in the attack on Iran, but there have now been attacks on British military bases and on countries who also took no part on the attack on Iran.

A Government has to respond to a direct attack and that response should be proportionate to the attack/threat to British interests and personnel.

 

[Earlyriser]

Anyone thinking Iran will be a better place without that leadership is delusional. Its that sort of despotic leadership that keeps a lid on things unfortunately.

The country will be a wasteland in a few years, and really that's what a lot of people want if they're honest about themselves, instead of pretending this is all good for Iran.

Israel won't have to worry about them.... for a few months. Then the new leadership will take up exactly the same fight against Israel. Nothing solved, lots killed, trumpian politics.

Totally agree. Look what happened to Yugoslavia when Tito died. Tunisia also gone same way.

 

[ell]

How are ‘several’ US military planes crashing in Kuwait? Luckily the crews have managed to bail out.

Friendly fire

 

[BlueRockape]

We were an active participant from the beginning in the Iraq war. We took no part in the attack on Iran, but there have now been attacks on British military bases and on countries who also took no part on the attack on Iran.

A Government has to respond to a direct attack and that response should be proportionate to the attack/threat to British interests and personnel.

Regardless of who threw the first punch.
America will not be on the end of a possible ballistic missile

 

[Nellies left peg]

Interesting to see how they get all of the Brits out of Dubai (if that's going to happen). Planes can't takeoff and the nearest safe place is probably Riyadh, 11hrs drive away, or Muscat in Oman which is closer.

There's a lot of people to evacuate!

Why should we evacuate ex pats? They made their choice to live there avoiding tax over here so should make their own way back. Not my opinion just up for discussion before I get lynched

 

[Palerider]

Totally agree. Look what happened to Yugoslavia when Tito died. Tunisia also gone same way.

So just stick to the status quo forever? Do nothing because doing something may not turn out perfect? I've no problem with isolationism but surprised so many people seem to just want to leave the Middle East to itself.

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

Interesting to see how they get all of the Brits out of Dubai (if that's going to happen). Planes can't takeoff and the nearest safe place is probably Riyadh, 11hrs drive away, or Muscat in Oman which is closer.

There's a lot of people to evacuate!

Looks like things are starting to move at Abu Dhabi airport looking at flight radar. Nothing happening Dubai as of yet.

 

[tweety]

Yep this will be Iraq mk 2 a new breeding ground for terrorists. America left Iraq in a bigger mess but hi they killed Hussain.

And what's the alternative, do nothing and let them have nuclear weapons?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

And what's the alternative, do nothing and let them have nuclear weapons?

Is this the same feeling you had when Blair went into Iraq?

 

[roypaulknewmyfather]

Apparently one trader made 6 million and then lost the lot on another bet.

Sleazy come, sleazy go

 

[Earlyriser]

So just stick to the status quo forever? Do nothing because doing something may not turn out perfect? I've no problem with isolationism but surprised so many people seem to just want to leave the Middle East to itself.

Please remind of a war where the end result has been perfect?

 

[bluethrunthru]

Friendly fire

I think it remains to be seen if the crew bailing out are lucky ..........

 

[Blue Maverick]

And what's the alternative, do nothing and let them have nuclear weapons?

North Korea says hi

 

[manimanc]

How are ‘several’ US military planes crashing in Kuwait? Luckily the crews have managed to bail out.

I've just seen that headline on the news app.

A bit weird saying "several" planes had crashed!

 

[tweety]

Is this the same feeling you had when Blair went into Iraq?

Hindsight is a wonderful thing isn't it. We know for certain that the terrorists in Iran have been developing nuclear weapons for years. I'll ask you do we sit on our hands and let them finally get the them.

 

[BobKowalski]

Were UK bases attacked before we allowed the US to use them for attacking Iran in an illegal war?

It is my understanding that no UK bases were used as part of the initial attack. Permission to use the bases was granted after UK bases came under attack. The usage of our bases is conditional - ie to deal with the specific threat to the bases. We seem to be threading a very delicate legal path through this mess.

If my understanding is incorrect then I’m happy to be put right.