Major U.S. naval and air buildup sets stage for potential Iran war

You don't move that much military hardware halfway around the planet just for symbolism. Trump/Israel are pushing for "regime change", but it's not going to be as simple as removing an Ayatollah or two.

Numerous wars and significant military conflicts in the Middle East have both started and continued during the holy month of Ramadan, contrary to the idea of a universal "Ramadan truce". Historical and recent examples include the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan.

Key examples of conflict during Ramadan:
Yom Kippur War (1973): Known as the "Ramadan War" in the Arab world, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 6, 1973, which was both Yom Kippur and during Ramadan.
Arab-Israeli War (1948): The initial war between Arab states and Israel took place during Ramadan.
Gaza Conflicts: Multiple Israeli military operations in Gaza have occurred or intensified during Ramadan, including in 2024 and 2025.
Regional Conflicts: The 1962-1970 Yemen civil war, the 1975-1990 Lebanon civil war, and the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war all included fighting during this period.
Historical Precedent: The Battle of Badr, a significant battle in early Islamic history, took place in 624 during Ramadan.

While some periods of fighting have subsided during the holy month due to truces, Ramadan has often been a time of heightened military activity and violence rather than a cessation of hostilities.

i fear that with Iran, 20 years for it to be finished is a very optimistic scenario. More like 40

Two Israeli defense officials said that significant preparations were underway for possibility of a joint strike with the US against Iran, according to NYT
US gathers the greatest amount of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion and President Trump is being briefed on military options for striking Iran, even as aides hold talks with the Iranian regime, according to WSJ
US military is ready to strike Iran as early as this weekend, although President Trump has yet to make the final decision, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by CNN
All in the past 3 hours

Israel is pushing the old man to get the job done. The clock is ticking in more ways than one.

Still 50/50 on poly, seems like they have a reason for moving all those assets this week though

I was suggesting (somewhat in jest) the other day that there are no talks. There is no dialogue. There are no negotiations.

Some photo opportunities.

This can be fatal...for all.

What is the point to attack Iran? It will only allienate the ppl there.
The regiem wont fall. Iran is not Venezuela. Proximity of China and Russis is a another major risk to worry abt here.

Beside, what happend in the 2nd half of the 20th century? U forgot the faield US military operation. And that was when Iran was not taht militarily developed, didnt have missiles and well equippmed army....

The only things is to arrange precision guided strikes..but it wont do any damage to the "alleged" nuclear sites. That missile that is supposed to penetrate deep bunekrs, wont be enough...

besides, if Israel has nukes (they dotn deny), Iran has a right too...actually, all states have a riht to develope their own nukes...in this mad world that is the only option that can guarantee some level of soverighnty....

BUT, buy OIL

If one missile released, the Gold will instantly pump.

dont worry guys, i wont let it happen