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The US has bombed Fordow and other sites.

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 22/06/2025 01:19

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/22/israel-iran-war-live-trump-says-us-has-attacked-nuclear-sites-in-iran-including-fordow

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FlyMeSomewhere · 24/06/2025 07:25

Totalk · 23/06/2025 20:08

Sorry did you say muslim ex.. are you racist|? Israel is not only a terrorist but a zionist and genocidal country. Full stop!! You are a swearing racist and I do not want to engage in conversation any further with a vile.

Your niaviety is outstanding if you feel upset by the use of the phrase "extremists"! Have you forgotten 9/11? 7/7 bombings? Brussels airport? Parts attacks? Manchester bombing? Southport killings but to name just a few? Never mind all the German market attacks, Barcelona and Munich attacks? How can you say that these people weren't Muslim extremists and that people are being mean and racist by calling them exactly what they are! Ask the families of the dead victims what they would call the people that did these heinous acts!

MushMonster · 24/06/2025 07:03

Something I have come across during my readings regarding this war is that Iran nuclear capabilities and intentions have been a concern for long time indeed. And the Nuclear Agency had access and kept inspecting them regularly after diplomatic work and much hassle. That I knew for years as it popped in regularly in the news.
But Israel's nuclear stock is not inspected or regulated by anyone. We have no idea of what they have or what they do with it. Plus some spying and actual stealing from other countries is related to the acquisition of nuclear material. Plus clandestine operations to get material. It is quite a read! So Israel should become a signatory to the international agencies on nuclear and allow for inspections and so on. All countries in the world should. And it is crystal clear that you cannot trust anyone to use their common sense, at all.

mrsrtobinson · 24/06/2025 07:00

Thegreyhound · 24/06/2025 06:54

Threat to Western civilisation ? In what way? Currently I would argue that the biggest threats to Western civilisation are creeping fascism all over the place, Trump, Netanyahu and the billionaire autocracy. Radical Islam comes a long way down the list in terms of its influence and the harm it can do to daily life. Western civilisation is doing a good enough job of destroying itself, or at least hollowing itself out.

"Radical Islam comes a long way down the list in terms of its influence and the harm it can do to daily life."

Really?
Had a look over the Channel recently?

https://www.migrationwatchuk.org/briefing-paper/520/is-immigration-a-threat-to-uk-security

also, why do we need terrorists from abroad when we have our own home-grown traitors?

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-police-ban-palestine-action-protest-outside-parliament-2025-06-23/

rainingsnoring · 24/06/2025 06:57

Thegreyhound · 24/06/2025 06:56

We never stopped. Because what Israel is doing to Gaza has appalled the whole world.

Not the whole world, sadly!

rainingsnoring · 24/06/2025 06:56

EasternStandard · 24/06/2025 06:54

Some on here will be disappointed with the ceasefire. The anti west posts have ramped up over last few days.

Very pleased it’s in place.

I haven't seen any poster praising the Iranian regime. It's more than reasonable to be critical of the behaviour of the US. They haven't exactly covered themselves in glory here. Or are you referring to something else?

Thegreyhound · 24/06/2025 06:56

HellsBalls · 24/06/2025 06:29

OK, war is over. Get back to complaining about Israel on the Gaza threads.

We never stopped. Because what Israel is doing to Gaza has appalled the whole world.

EasternStandard · 24/06/2025 06:54

HellsBalls · 24/06/2025 06:20

So how long is the world going to tolerate Iran funding terrorism, getting people murdered, and forcing governments across the world to divert funds from much needed social programmes to defence spending?

Some on here will be disappointed with the ceasefire. The anti west posts have ramped up over last few days.

Very pleased it’s in place.

rainingsnoring · 24/06/2025 06:54

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/06/2025 23:31

Me too. Can't shake the feeling that the whole thing has had an undertone of farce though.

And Trump and his wretched God blessing makes my teeth itch.

I agree that there is an element of farce. I did see a comment on X that the agreement was made between US and Iran and that was lots of money making going on wrt the oil market. Not unlikely!

It is a relief to see a ceasefire but, sadly, I don't it will stick. Let's hope it does!

Thegreyhound · 24/06/2025 06:54

mrsrtobinson · 24/06/2025 05:28

I disagree.

The biggest threat to Western civilisation is Radical Islam, and believe it or not, on that issue Putin is on our side.

Putin has his own problems with the Chechin Rebels (who are linked to Al Qaeda.and have mounted terrorist attacks inside Russia)

Threat to Western civilisation ? In what way? Currently I would argue that the biggest threats to Western civilisation are creeping fascism all over the place, Trump, Netanyahu and the billionaire autocracy. Radical Islam comes a long way down the list in terms of its influence and the harm it can do to daily life. Western civilisation is doing a good enough job of destroying itself, or at least hollowing itself out.

mrsrtobinson · 24/06/2025 06:53

Coolasfeck · 24/06/2025 06:49

You’ve revealed your agenda so I won’t waste time responding any further. If I do you’ll come back with something about ‘Hillary’s emails’ or ‘Hunter Bidens laptop’.

Please yourself 🙂

Coolasfeck · 24/06/2025 06:49

mrsrtobinson · 24/06/2025 06:40

You are misinformed about the Obama deal with Iran. It was a bad deal. That's why Trump ripped it up.

The biggest myth about the Iran Nuclear Agreement is that it will prevent
Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. In fact—by trading permanent concessions for temporary benefits—President Obama has assured that Iran will have an internationally recognized capability to quickly produce enough material for multiple nuclear weapons in 10 to 15 years. That is if Iran does not
cheat.

foreignaffairs.house.gov/files/04_HFAC%20-%20IRAN%20-%20Myths%20and%20Facts.pdf

You’ve revealed your agenda so I won’t waste time responding any further. If I do you’ll come back with something about ‘Hillary’s emails’ or ‘Hunter Bidens laptop’.

mrsrtobinson · 24/06/2025 06:40

Coolasfeck · 24/06/2025 06:31

3/10 for the whataboutarry. My point stands.

Trump does not give a fuck about the Iranian threat - if he did he would have kept Obama’s agreement with them in place. Instead he tore it up and here we are.

The wars, the tariffs etc are to create chaos and market volatility which he and his crime gang can profit from.

You are misinformed about the Obama deal with Iran. It was a bad deal. That's why Trump ripped it up.

The biggest myth about the Iran Nuclear Agreement is that it will prevent
Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. In fact—by trading permanent concessions for temporary benefits—President Obama has assured that Iran will have an internationally recognized capability to quickly produce enough material for multiple nuclear weapons in 10 to 15 years. That is if Iran does not
cheat.

foreignaffairs.house.gov/files/04_HFAC%20-%20IRAN%20-%20Myths%20and%20Facts.pdf

Coolasfeck · 24/06/2025 06:31

HellsBalls · 24/06/2025 06:20

So how long is the world going to tolerate Iran funding terrorism, getting people murdered, and forcing governments across the world to divert funds from much needed social programmes to defence spending?

3/10 for the whataboutarry. My point stands.

Trump does not give a fuck about the Iranian threat - if he did he would have kept Obama’s agreement with them in place. Instead he tore it up and here we are.

The wars, the tariffs etc are to create chaos and market volatility which he and his crime gang can profit from.

HellsBalls · 24/06/2025 06:29

OK, war is over. Get back to complaining about Israel on the Gaza threads.

HellsBalls · 24/06/2025 06:20

So how long is the world going to tolerate Iran funding terrorism, getting people murdered, and forcing governments across the world to divert funds from much needed social programmes to defence spending?

Coolasfeck · 24/06/2025 06:15

So how long is the world going to tolerate Trump causing conflict, getting people killed, and forcing governments across the world to divert funds from much needed social programmes to defence spending? This is all in order for him to announce a ‘ceasefire’ so he can get a Nobel Peace prize because Obama got one?

The world is being controlled by a crazy Mafia don who sends goons in to smash up shops and demand ‘protection’ money.

JessaWoo · 24/06/2025 05:58

MushMonster · 24/06/2025 05:48

Woke up to a Ceasefire!
Those are great hopefull news.
As per usual some people in ME do not get the full meaning of ceasefire..... and some missiles have been exchanged. Fingers crossed they can all keep their hands in their pockets!

I think - I could be incorrect - that Iran was exercising their right to fire upon Israel for a certain amount of time, as Israel could be doing for the next 12 hours to Iran. After this time = war over.

Im not sure, as it’s a really strange set of terms and Trump wrote them in his usual garbled manner.

JessaWoo · 24/06/2025 05:52

Iran has now ceased and sent a message over state TV channels stating that.

Israel apparently now has 12 hours to fire at will.

Weird.

MushMonster · 24/06/2025 05:48

Woke up to a Ceasefire!
Those are great hopefull news.
As per usual some people in ME do not get the full meaning of ceasefire..... and some missiles have been exchanged. Fingers crossed they can all keep their hands in their pockets!

JessaWoo · 24/06/2025 05:46

After much confusion about the supposed start time of the ceasefire, that time has come and gone with Iran still firing missiles into Israel.

mrsrtobinson · 24/06/2025 05:28

Snakebite61 · 23/06/2025 21:36

The only threats to the west are right wing politics, trump and Israel.

I disagree.

The biggest threat to Western civilisation is Radical Islam, and believe it or not, on that issue Putin is on our side.

Putin has his own problems with the Chechin Rebels (who are linked to Al Qaeda.and have mounted terrorist attacks inside Russia)

PoopingAllTheWay · 24/06/2025 01:33

Lets hope they all stick to the ceasefire

Im waiting for the ‘Aren't i great, this would of continued without me for years,
From Trump

Lifesd · 24/06/2025 01:12

LBFseBrom · 24/06/2025 00:31

We all want that. They had it at one point but the USA and UK got rid of the democratic leader and installed the Shah.

Bombing Iran will not bring democracy, it will make them angry.

Yes everything is the fault of the dreadful west.

It makes me angry that Iran is funding terrorist sleeper cells in the UK, and if you want to look at recent history I would say that appeasement can only go so far.

TooBigForMyBoots · 24/06/2025 00:49

Dryeroo · 24/06/2025 00:40

Trump has announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Iran has apparently confirmed. Hope this is true.

🙏