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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has explained how the US scummed Iran:“Previously we released American prisoners. The understanding was that they would release our money. We did our part. Several of the people that they had asked for were released.
The money came from South Korea. Qatar was supposed to transfer it to us. When we did our part, the United States did not follow through. We tested it, but it didn't work.
The United States gets what it wants, but it doesn't honor its commitment. In other words, we gave our money.
Even now, we remain committed. We don't want to fight. But certainly, if they strike us, we will defend ourselves.”
Mike
“Previously we released American prisoners. The understanding was that they would release our money. We did our part. Several of the people that they had asked for were released.
The money came from South Korea. Qatar was supposed to transfer it to us. When we did our part, the United States did not follow through. We tested it, but it didn't work.
The United States gets what it wants, but it doesn't honor its commitment. In other words, we gave our money.
Even now, we remain committed. We don't want to fight. But certainly, if they strike us, we will defend ourselves.”
Mike
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BREAKING: Iran has now started launching anti-ship missiles toward US Navy-escorted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with initial reports indicating missile launches from the direction of Qeshm Island and violent explosions heard in the Strait.
The launches mark a third straight night of IRGC Navy attacks on shipping through the waterway, coming hours after UKMTO reported that a Kuwaiti VLCC was struck by a suspected unknown projectile while transiting the Strait, triggering a large fire.
Mike
The launches mark a third straight night of IRGC Navy attacks on shipping through the waterway, coming hours after UKMTO reported that a Kuwaiti VLCC was struck by a suspected unknown projectile while transiting the Strait, triggering a large fire.
Mike
Iran's IRGC Publishes 26-Page Open Letter To Directly to AMERICANS
I read the entire letter. It is FAR more extensive than the excerpts circulating online.
The IRGC DIRECTLY addresses American citizens, students, academics and journalists, laying out its view of the war, decades of U.S.-Iran hostility and what it believes Americans should do next.
Key points:
• IRAN CLAIMS VICTORY: The letter argues the U.S. and Israel failed to achieve their objectives despite vastly greater military spending. It points to Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, continued weapons production, national unity and damage inflicted on U.S. regional bases.
• WHY IRAN DID NOT BREAK: The IRGC says Iran's strength ultimately comes not from missiles or drones, but from Quranic principles, national unity and religious leadership. It devotes several pages to Karbala and the Shia principle of resisting oppression regardless of the cost.
• "DEATH TO AMERICA SLOGAN": The IRGC says the slogan targets America's ruling political establishment, NOT ordinary Americans. It argues that Iranians and Americans are both victims of the same political elite.
• 73 YEARS OF HOSTILITY: The letter traces the conflict from the 1953 coup through the Shah, the Iran-Iraq War, sanctions, Flight 655, the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the 2025 war, the January 2026 unrest and the current war.
• IRGC TERRORISM DESIGNATION: The Guards argue Washington designated the IRGC a terrorist organization because it repeatedly blocked U.S. attempts to weaken or overthrow the Islamic Republic.
• NUCLEAR PROGRAM: The letter calls allegations that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons one of Washington's biggest lies. It notes that U.S. officials have claimed for 25 YEARS that Iran was only "weeks or months" away from building a bomb, yet Iran still has no nuclear weapon.
• ISRAEL: The IRGC argues U.S. support for Israel has damaged America's interests, reputation and finances, while American taxpayers continue funding Israeli military operations.
• AMERICAN DECLINE: The letter blames foreign wars, military spending, national debt, deindustrialization and poor leadership for weakening the U.S. It contrasts this with China's continued advances while Washington spends enormous resources fighting wars abroad.
• CLOSE THE BASES: The letter urges Americans to demand the closure of roughly 800 U.S. overseas military bases, bring American troops home, end aid to Israel and redirect that money toward science, advanced manufacturing and domestic prosperity.
• CHANGE U.S. LEADERSHIP: Americans are urged to use their votes to remove politicians the letter describes as corrupt and dishonest. It specifically mocks politicians who think they can buy Americans' votes with a $5,000 payment.
• THE WARNING: The IRGC warns that continuing the war could trigger broader political and economic backlash against U.S. interests around the world.
• THE OFFER: Despite its attacks on the U.S. government, the letter tells Americans:
"We can live together in peaceful coexistence."
• THE ENDING: The final paragraphs invoke JESUS CHRIST and IMAM MAHDI, saying Iran awaits their return to establish justice and hopes Americans will ultimately stand alongside Iranians.
The central message across all 26 pages is a clear distinction between the AMERICAN GOVERNMENT and the AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The IRGC portrays the conflict as the result of decades of U.S. policy while telling Americans that a completely different relationship with Iran remains possible.
Mike
I read the entire letter. It is FAR more extensive than the excerpts circulating online.
The IRGC DIRECTLY addresses American citizens, students, academics and journalists, laying out its view of the war, decades of U.S.-Iran hostility and what it believes Americans should do next.
Key points:
• IRAN CLAIMS VICTORY: The letter argues the U.S. and Israel failed to achieve their objectives despite vastly greater military spending. It points to Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, continued weapons production, national unity and damage inflicted on U.S. regional bases.
• WHY IRAN DID NOT BREAK: The IRGC says Iran's strength ultimately comes not from missiles or drones, but from Quranic principles, national unity and religious leadership. It devotes several pages to Karbala and the Shia principle of resisting oppression regardless of the cost.
• "DEATH TO AMERICA SLOGAN": The IRGC says the slogan targets America's ruling political establishment, NOT ordinary Americans. It argues that Iranians and Americans are both victims of the same political elite.
• 73 YEARS OF HOSTILITY: The letter traces the conflict from the 1953 coup through the Shah, the Iran-Iraq War, sanctions, Flight 655, the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the 2025 war, the January 2026 unrest and the current war.
• IRGC TERRORISM DESIGNATION: The Guards argue Washington designated the IRGC a terrorist organization because it repeatedly blocked U.S. attempts to weaken or overthrow the Islamic Republic.
• NUCLEAR PROGRAM: The letter calls allegations that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons one of Washington's biggest lies. It notes that U.S. officials have claimed for 25 YEARS that Iran was only "weeks or months" away from building a bomb, yet Iran still has no nuclear weapon.
• ISRAEL: The IRGC argues U.S. support for Israel has damaged America's interests, reputation and finances, while American taxpayers continue funding Israeli military operations.
• AMERICAN DECLINE: The letter blames foreign wars, military spending, national debt, deindustrialization and poor leadership for weakening the U.S. It contrasts this with China's continued advances while Washington spends enormous resources fighting wars abroad.
• CLOSE THE BASES: The letter urges Americans to demand the closure of roughly 800 U.S. overseas military bases, bring American troops home, end aid to Israel and redirect that money toward science, advanced manufacturing and domestic prosperity.
• CHANGE U.S. LEADERSHIP: Americans are urged to use their votes to remove politicians the letter describes as corrupt and dishonest. It specifically mocks politicians who think they can buy Americans' votes with a $5,000 payment.
• THE WARNING: The IRGC warns that continuing the war could trigger broader political and economic backlash against U.S. interests around the world.
• THE OFFER: Despite its attacks on the U.S. government, the letter tells Americans:
"We can live together in peaceful coexistence."
• THE ENDING: The final paragraphs invoke JESUS CHRIST and IMAM MAHDI, saying Iran awaits their return to establish justice and hopes Americans will ultimately stand alongside Iranians.
The central message across all 26 pages is a clear distinction between the AMERICAN GOVERNMENT and the AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The IRGC portrays the conflict as the result of decades of U.S. policy while telling Americans that a completely different relationship with Iran remains possible.
Mike
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edwin
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Die VLCC's zijn enorme schepen. Ik zie ze wel eens liggen in het Calandkanaal in het Rotterdamse havengebied. Ze zijn zo rond de 340 meter lang en 60 meter breed en hebben te veel diepgang (20 meter) voor het Suezkanaal. Ze vervoeren 2 miljoen vaten olie = 318 miljoen liter.
Medusa
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Iran's IRGC publiceert 26 pagina's tellende open brief direct aan AMERIKANEN
Ik heb de hele brief gelezen. Hij is VER REKELING uitgebreider dan de fragmenten die online circuleren.
De IRGC richt zich RECHTSTREEKS tot Amerikaanse burgers, studenten, academici en journalisten, en schetst zijn visie op de oorlog, decennia van vijandigheid tussen de VS en Iran en wat het vindt dat Amerikanen hierna moeten doen.
Belangrijkste punten:
• IRAN EIST OVERWINNING OP: De brief betoogt dat de VS en Israël hun doelstellingen niet hebben bereikt ondanks veel grotere militaire uitgaven. Het wijst op de controle van Iran over de Straat van Hormuz, voortgezette wapenproductie, nationale eenheid en schade toegebracht aan regionale bases van de VS.
• WAAROM IRAN NIET BRAK: De IRGC zegt dat de kracht van Iran uiteindelijk niet komt van raketten of drones, maar van koranische principes, nationale eenheid en religieus leiderschap. Het wijdt meerdere pagina's aan Karbala en het sjiitische principe van verzet tegen onderdrukking ongeacht de kosten.
• "DOOD AAN AMERIKA LEUS": De IRGC zegt dat de leus gericht is op het heersende politieke establishment van Amerika, NIET op gewone Amerikanen. Het betoogt dat Iraniërs en Amerikanen beiden slachtoffers zijn van dezelfde politieke elite.
• 73 JAAR VIJANDIGHEID: De brief traceert het conflict van de staatsgreep van 1953 via de Sjah, de Iran-Irakoorlog, sancties, Vlucht 655, de moord op Qasem Soleimani, de oorlog van 2025, de onrust van januari 2026 en de huidige oorlog.
• AANDUIDING IRGC ALS TERRORISTEN: De Wachters betogen dat Washington de IRGC als terroristische organisatie heeft bestempeld omdat het herhaaldelijk Amerikaanse pogingen om de Islamitische Republiek te verzwakken of omver te werpen, heeft geblokkeerd.
• KERNPROGRAMMA: De brief noemt de beschuldigingen dat Iran nucleaire wapens nastreeft een van de grootste leugens van Washington. Het merkt op dat Amerikaanse officials al 25 JAAR beweren dat Iran slechts "weken of maanden" verwijderd is van het bouwen van een bom, maar dat Iran nog steeds geen kernwapen heeft.
• ISRAËL: De IRGC betoogt dat de Amerikaanse steun aan Israël de belangen, reputatie en financiën van Amerika heeft geschaad, terwijl Amerikaanse belastingbetalers doorgaan met het financieren van Israëlische militaire operaties.
• AMERIKAANSE ACHTERUITGANG: De brief geeft buitenlandse oorlogen, militaire uitgaven, nationale schuld, deïndustrialisatie en slecht leiderschap de schuld van de verzwakking van de VS. Het contrasteert dit met de voortdurende vooruitgang van China terwijl Washington enorme middelen besteedt aan het voeren van oorlogen in het buitenland.
• SLUIT DE BASES: De brief spoort Amerikanen aan om te eisen dat ongeveer 800 Amerikaanse militaire bases in het buitenland worden gesloten, Amerikaanse troepen naar huis worden gehaald, de hulp aan Israël wordt stopgezet en dat geld wordt herleid naar wetenschap, geavanceerde productie en binnenlandse welvaart.
• VERANDER HET AMERIKAANSE LEIDERSCHAP: Amerikanen worden aangespoord om hun stemmen te gebruiken om politici te verwijderen die de brief beschrijft als corrupt en oneerlijk. Het bespot specifiek politici die denken dat ze Amerikaanse stemmen kunnen kopen met een betaling van $5.000.
• DE WAARSCHUWING: De IRGC waarschuwt dat het voortzetten van de oorlog bredere politieke en economische terugslag tegen Amerikaanse belangen in de hele wereld kan uitlokken.
• HET AANBOD: Ondanks zijn aanvallen op de Amerikaanse regering, zegt de brief tegen Amerikanen:
"We kunnen samenleven in vreedzaam naast elkaar bestaan."
• HET EIND: De slotparagrafen roepen JESUS CHRISTUS en IMAM MAHDI op, en zeggen dat Iran wacht op hun terugkeer om rechtvaardigheid te vestigen en hoopt dat Amerikanen uiteindelijk aan de zijde van Iraniërs zullen staan.
De centrale boodschap over alle 26 pagina's is een duidelijke scheiding tussen de AMERIKAANSE OVERHEID en het AMERIKAANSE VOLK.
De IRGC schetst het conflict als het resultaat van decennia van Amerikaans beleid terwijl het Amerikanen vertelt dat een totaal andere relatie met Iran nog steeds mogelijk is.
️BREAKING: Four Tankers have now been Confirmed to have been STRUCK by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz in less than 24 HoursThis is the Largest Attack ever carried out by Iran against Tankers in the Strait
There is undoubtedly a Message behind all of this, especially since Iran had allowed the ships to sail freely for several days
Mike
BREAKING: Iran has just raised the alert level at 46 critical infrastructure facilities across the country in anticipation of strikes on its territory, including oil refineries, power plants, ports, bridges and airports, per Iran's Civil Defense.
It is the first time Iran has ever raised readiness at its infrastructure facilities on this scale.
Iran said yesterday it is preparing for the possibility of a wide-scale war.
Mike
It is the first time Iran has ever raised readiness at its infrastructure facilities on this scale.
Iran said yesterday it is preparing for the possibility of a wide-scale war.
Mike
BREAKING: Iran has launched anti-ship ballistic missiles from Fars province in southern Iran, potentially targeting US aircraft carriers and their strike groups in the Arabian Sea, per initial reports.
No explosions were heard in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE or Qeshm Island in the 35 minutes since.
The flight time to the Strait is about 10 minutes, which suggests the missiles were aimed further out, at the US carrier strike groups in the Arabian Sea that moved beyond the range of Iran's anti-ship cruise missiles after withdrawing from the Gulf of Oman.
Mike
No explosions were heard in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE or Qeshm Island in the 35 minutes since.
The flight time to the Strait is about 10 minutes, which suggests the missiles were aimed further out, at the US carrier strike groups in the Arabian Sea that moved beyond the range of Iran's anti-ship cruise missiles after withdrawing from the Gulf of Oman.
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