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Protesters in London - stop bombing Iran?????

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mids2019 · 21/06/2025 15:27

Is this the same Iran was enriching uranium for the express purpose of building a nuclear bomb?

Is this the same Iran that was plotting a terrorist attack on a British base in Cyprus?

Is this the same Iran that send missiles against hospitals?

The same Iran which actually has a lot going people in Iran hoping the bombing of military facilities can somehow dethrone a hated Islamist regime?

Wtaf?

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YourOnMute · 24/06/2025 13:05

Let's hope both don't want to anger US and will stop

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 12:33

ComeAsYouAreAsAFriend · 24/06/2025 12:17

NY Times reported that Iran's missiles struck just before ceasefire was agreed. Who knows. Apparently Trump now saying to Israel to bring their pilots home and don't drop any more bombs.

I think it has got rather confusing because Iran did send missiles into Israel just before the ceasefire was due to begin.

But Israel are also accusing them of sending more after the ceasefire had started.

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 12:31

Whatsinanamehey · 24/06/2025 11:49

Why is Trump really unhappy with Israel? Doesn't make sense they were working together on striking Iran. Strange.

I just saw him talking to reporters before boarding his plane ...wow!

He is just as angry with Israel as with Iran, maybe more so.

He said both sides broke the ceasefire though maybe not intentionally.

Typical Trump bluntness, "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the fuck they're doing".

ComeAsYouAreAsAFriend · 24/06/2025 12:17

NY Times reported that Iran's missiles struck just before ceasefire was agreed. Who knows. Apparently Trump now saying to Israel to bring their pilots home and don't drop any more bombs.

Whatsinanamehey · 24/06/2025 11:49

Why is Trump really unhappy with Israel? Doesn't make sense they were working together on striking Iran. Strange.

Whatsinanamehey · 24/06/2025 11:49

And just now. Trump has said both Israel and Iran have violated the ceasefire. What a morning

Donald Trump says both Israel and Iran have violated the ceasefire in the Middle East, Reuters reports.
He adds that Iran's nuclear capacities are "gone" and says Tehran will never rebuild its nuclear programme.
Trump says he's "not happy" with Israel and Iran, before adding he is "really unhappy" with Israel.
We'll bring you more from the US president as we get it.

Whatsinanamehey · 24/06/2025 11:48

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 10:51

Why would Iran do that after agreeing a ceasefire? It makes no sense to me.

Iran claimed they didn't so im guessing there was a miscommunication with orders as they clearly did. But by claiming they didnt i think they do want the ceasefire to hold. They have more to lose than Israel does if the war continues.

Reposted from another thread.

Dangermoo · 24/06/2025 11:08

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 10:50

I'm sorry to say that it appears that Iran have violated the ceasefire

Israel has vowed to strike targets in the “heart of Tehran” after Iran violated a ceasefire agreement by launching a new missile attack.

The Israeli military said two ballistic missiles were launched from Iran this morning, forcing civilians into bomb shelters once again as sirens rang out in northern Israel.

Israel Katz, the defence minister, said he had instructed the IDF to “respond forcefully” to the ceasefire violation by launching strikes against targets in Tehran.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/24/iran-israel-war-ceasefire-trump-latest-news/

"We resolve not to let US/Israeli criminal aggressions and malign policies against Iran create division between us and the brotherly countries of the region"

Let that sink in. The Muslim Brotherhood speaks for itself.

YourOnMute · 24/06/2025 11:03

Oh my God, can't believe it. Wtf.

Dangermoo · 24/06/2025 11:00

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 10:51

Why would Iran do that after agreeing a ceasefire? It makes no sense to me.

When you know what you are dealing with Twigs, it makes perfect sense.

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 10:51

Why would Iran do that after agreeing a ceasefire? It makes no sense to me.

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 10:50

YourOnMute · 24/06/2025 10:39

I'm staying away from the news because I simply cannot take it but delighted to read those updates.

I'm sorry to say that it appears that Iran have violated the ceasefire

Israel has vowed to strike targets in the “heart of Tehran” after Iran violated a ceasefire agreement by launching a new missile attack.

The Israeli military said two ballistic missiles were launched from Iran this morning, forcing civilians into bomb shelters once again as sirens rang out in northern Israel.

Israel Katz, the defence minister, said he had instructed the IDF to “respond forcefully” to the ceasefire violation by launching strikes against targets in Tehran.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/24/iran-israel-war-ceasefire-trump-latest-news/

YourOnMute · 24/06/2025 10:39

I'm staying away from the news because I simply cannot take it but delighted to read those updates.

ssd · 24/06/2025 08:55

Great news about the ceasefire.
Lets hope both countries keep to it 🤞

Golden407 · 24/06/2025 08:51

Supima · 21/06/2025 16:19

I am horrified by the killing in Gaza, but I have to say, I find the thought of that murderous monster Khamenei cowering and trembling with fear absolutely delicious. It’s all fun and giggles when girls are being blinded and raped to death for the crime of showing their hair, but it’s not so amusing now, eh?

I spent six months in Iran last year, work related. It's not what people think, I travelled extensively. In Tehran I'd estimate 30% of women never wore any form of hair covering, just jeans and t-shirts mainly.
I spoke with a lot of Iranians, there isn't a great number of foreigners in the country some I had some novelty value. There is some dissatisfaction with the government mainly regarding the sanctions that show no sign of being removed but everyone seems to hold Khameini in the highest regard.
The academics I spoke with said the country was rapidly progressing in terms of personal freedom. It certainly isn't Afghanistan. The idea that people are going to rise up and overthrow the government as a result of this military action is ridiculous propaganda to justify the use of force.

Twiglets1 · 24/06/2025 08:30

Both Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire.

Hopefully that is the end of the fighting between these 2 countries and this will be remembered as the 12 day war.

Qatar helped broker the ceasefire by mediating talks with Iran, sources say. Israel agreed to the ceasefire deal on the condition that Iran stop its attacks in their country, a senior White House official told CNN. Iran agreed to those terms, the source said.

YourOnMute · 24/06/2025 00:19

I feel the same way. It's disastrous...

PaxAeterna · 23/06/2025 23:05

@Stripes56

It’s so reckless. It’s all incredibly worrying. I haven’t read anything at all that has anything positive to say about it. Except the “if you don’t want to bomb Iran, you must be pro iran” crowd on here. Which is beyond ridiculous and I can’t even engage with it.

Israel are being led by extremists, The US is sliding into a dictatorship and now we are actually counting on one of the world’s worst regimes to have some kind of measured response! Not a lot of hope.

Whatsinanamehey · 23/06/2025 23:05

PaxAeterna · 23/06/2025 22:54

Yes Evin prison is where political prisoners are held. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was held here. Many women political prisoners. There are other types of prisoners too.

It’s a message I suppose but it must have been terrifying for the prisoners locked in cells who already live in hell by the sounds of it.

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Nazanin spoke out against the strike on the prison today. She was extremely worried for the physical and mental well being of the other prisoners being held there.

PaxAeterna · 23/06/2025 22:54

YourOnMute · 23/06/2025 17:03

I'm not aware of this but I imagine this probably includes political prisoners who are anti-regime?
I saw an Iranian film years ago about Evin Women's Prison and although I can't recall the name, I still remember it.
Iran has some fantastic films.

Yes Evin prison is where political prisoners are held. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was held here. Many women political prisoners. There are other types of prisoners too.

It’s a message I suppose but it must have been terrifying for the prisoners locked in cells who already live in hell by the sounds of it.

Stripes56 · 23/06/2025 22:51

Dangermoo · 23/06/2025 22:26

Is the Ayatollah still in hiding? Coward.

Seems eminently sensible though given Israel wants him dead?

Wonder how Israel and US citizens will feel about sending troops into Iran if the regime collapses and their puppet doesn’t immediately get the crown- which would not be surprising:

“Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute in Washington, DC, said that regime change would require Israel or the United States having a figure in mind to replace Khamenei and send troops to the country.”

There already appear to be lots of different tribal sections seeing what advantage the fall of Ayatollah can bring for them. Can’t imagine it will go all smoothly somehow. Wonder in whose hands the uranium will end up in? Maybe better the devil you know?

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/20/middleeast/israel-us-iran-khamenei-regime-change-scenarios-intl

Trump is hinting at regime change in Iran. Here’s what could happen if the Islamic Republic falls | CNN

As US President Donald Trump hints at regime change in the Islamic Republic, questions are mounting over what that could mean for Iran’s future and its ties to the outside world.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/20/middleeast/israel-us-iran-khamenei-regime-change-scenarios-intl

Dangermoo · 23/06/2025 22:26

Is the Ayatollah still in hiding? Coward.

Stripes56 · 23/06/2025 22:17

Israel must now focusing on regime change.
Not surprising really- as no-one knows outside of Iran whether the enriched uranium has been destroyed together with all the centrifuges. Iran has said they can now legally withdraw from the non-proliferation treaty. That means no iaea inspectors in Iran.

If things were deemed dangerous before- they’ve probably got a lot more so.
Trump from saying no to regime change is now changing his tune. Netanyahu has played his hand very well in terms of influencing Trump but if there is no regime change…
Interestingly - quite clear from an International law lawyer - actions purposefully done to cause regime change is illegal.
Regime change rarely goes smoothly - thinking about Afghanistan and Iraq.
Unless US wants to get involved in Israel’s forever wars - need to return to diplomacy,

Whatsinanamehey · 23/06/2025 20:46

Images reviewed by BBC Persian were said to show injured people who had been visiting imprisoned relatives at the time of the strike.
Inmates at Evin's women's section reportedly told their families that the ceiling was damaged and that panic broke out among prisoners, although they did not report any injuries.
However, in Section 4, the shockwave from the explosion was said to have caused injuries to several men who were inside the prison library.
Amnesty International said it was "extremely distressed" by the reports from Evin.
"Deliberately attacking civilian objects is prohibited under international humanitarian law and would amount to a war crime," the human rights group warned.

Whatsinanamehey · 23/06/2025 20:45

HellsBalls · 23/06/2025 18:23

They bombed the entrance to the prison.
No prisoners have been killed, so stop spreading bullshit.
It’s symbolic, to show the Iranians they can hit whatever they want, and by the way, they also bombed the Doomsday clock 😀.
Also as a message to the people of Iran, that Israel would back an uprising.

It’s getting to the point that the anti-Israel posters are just blatantly lying, and most of what they say can be ignored.

People were injured. Others were terrified. This is a blatant act of aggression, not something to celebrate.