(03-10-2026 03:54 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:27 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:16 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 02:15 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 01:53 PM)mlb Wrote:  CBS News is reporting that the US has seen signs of Iranians mining the Straight of Hormuz. This oil crisis isn't going to end soon.

we always knew that would be their last attempt...

all they're doing is fk'n the chinks...

tbh, it wouldn't surprise me if we're allowing it to prove to the world how desperate these fkbags think in literal terms of flesh devaluation...

Its cuz it can be done with small boats. The sorry Littoral Combat Ship platform may finally earn its keep. This was the "modular" platform that that had a "mission bay" that was supposed allow the vessel to easily convert the vessel to surface warfare vessel, anti-sub warfare vessel, or mine hunter by just swapping modules. The anti-sub module failed to work. The surface combat module has no over the horizon ability and sucks for blue water combat---but it does have 24 Hellfires can ruin the day for any small boats that attempt to attack it. The good news is the mine hunting module actually works pretty well, though it arrived a decade behind schedule.

The LCS might actually finally earn its keep in the gulf as a mine hunter and as a deterrent to small boat attacks in the area. Its still too limited with respect to anti-air abilities---but at least it can finally contribute to something other than the national debt.

I knew the 'how' ... I also know we can drone attack any coastal movement at will ... just like we're doing with the drug transporters...

hence, why I think we're letting them lay 'em ... I know I would to further prove the point...

we'll see if you're right on the latter ... no better way to find out than on the playing field, Ja?!

I'm thinking China wants to see our mine sweeping tech before they deploy in the South China Sea. The question is how many systems deep are we in anti-mine technology. If two deep we may see what we have. If not sweeping the Persian Gulf isn't worth the "bang!" Besides it is ultimately a China problem not a U.S. problem.

I can't imagine what we have in Space, and we have it, or our latest drone technology would not be on display. We generally do not introduce a novel system until we have a better one as backup. That way we stay ahead of the curve and ahead of our enemies.

that's easily plausible ... never show your hand unless req'd...

hence, why I'm loving this short-term residual impact being administered to the branch covidians of '19....

(03-10-2026 03:52 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:45 PM)Todor Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:44 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:40 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I believe Dem’s should not temper their hope for calamity involving death and destruction in the Strait. It is not assured yet and no evidence exists presently that Iran has placed mines. I suggest a “fingers crossed” mode.

We have destroyed 10 Iranian Mine ships while at port. No surprises. Satellites are working double time.

They have mini subs that do it much better.

.... muh narco submarines...

is their capacity one a day, like a vitty D capsule...

#clownShow

So there’s nothing to worry about I guess.

How many mines does it take before captains and ship owners won’t enter?

Hint- not even one.

(03-10-2026 04:00 PM)Todor Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:52 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:45 PM)Todor Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:44 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:40 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I believe Dem’s should not temper their hope for calamity involving death and destruction in the Strait. It is not assured yet and no evidence exists presently that Iran has placed mines. I suggest a “fingers crossed” mode.

We have destroyed 10 Iranian Mine ships while at port. No surprises. Satellites are working double time.

They have mini subs that do it much better.

.... muh narco submarines...

is their capacity one a day, like a vitty D capsule...

#clownShow

So there’s nothing to worry about I guess.

How many mines does it take before captains and ship owners won’t enter?

Hint- not even one.

what's really sad, is ewe don't understand the physics behind what it would take to lay mines from an undetectable mini-sub ... go back to huntin' rare comic books ... it suits ya mo' butter...

(03-10-2026 03:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:32 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:20 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:16 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 02:15 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  we always knew that would be their last attempt...

all they're doing is fk'n the chinks...

tbh, it wouldn't surprise me if we're allowing it to prove to the world how desperate these fkbags think in literal terms of flesh devaluation...

Its cuz it can be done with small boats. The sorry Littoral Combat Ship platform may finally earn its keep. This was the "modular" platform that that had a "mission bay" that was supposed allow the vessel to easily convert the vessel to surface warfare vessel, anti-sub warfare vessel, or mine hunter by just swapping modules. The anti-sub module failed to work. The surface combat module has no over the horizon ability and sucks for blue water combat---but it does have 24 Hellfires can ruin the day for any small boats that attempt to attack it. The good news is the mine hunting module actually works pretty well, though it arrived a decade behind schedule.

The LCS might actually finally earn its keep in the gulf as a mine hunter and as a deterrent to small boat attacks in the area. Its still too limited with respect to anti-air abilities---but at least it can finally contribute to something other than the national debt.

You might find this interesting...

The LCS would not be a great solo escort in its current configuration. Its way under armed (something that can be fixed, but thats another subject). All Im saying is the LCS can help escort---but its real value at this point is its ability to clear mines. They are actually going to be useful if the gulf is mined.

I get that, but not if they can't adequately defend themselves from attack...and that expert is saying they can't as they currently are configured. They might be just sitting ducks...so tough to ask an American soldier to put themself into that position. So as you say, they would need fixed first...which would take some time...if it's even easily doable.

First---thats not what he said. He said they cant really function as solo escorts because they lack the long-or-mid range anti-air capabilities needed to create a safe anti-air bubble for a convoy. Thats because they really only have have point defense weapons (the Sea-RAM and main gun both have a range of around 9 miles---the 35mm guns something less than that). The LCS would likely be paired with a destroyer---and likely AWACS with look down radars supported by a combat air patrol. Those assets would see launches and would have more than enough ability to intercept. My guess is we'd be looking a convoy type set up where multiple tankers are escorted by LCS (mine sweeping) covered by a destroyer and air assets to provide adequate protection.

Is that riskeir than having ships hundreds of miles away. Of course. But then the Iranian capabilities will be far more degraded by the time such an effort begins.

Anyone read this on Amir's telegram channel? May explain why we haven't seen him in public....

Quote:Reports from Tehran:

Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been hospitalized at Sina Hospital in Tehran.

According to the report, he was seriously wounded in the abdomen and leg and is currently connected to a ventilator. It is also claimed that he is not aware that a war has begun or that members of his family were killed in the bombings - let alone that he has been elevated to a leadership position.

The surgery was reportedly performed by Dr. Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi together with Dr. Mohammad Marashi, the brother of the wife of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and a senior surgeon at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Reports also claim that the recent visit of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside Dr. Zafarghandi two days ago, was in fact a visit to Mojtaba Khamenei, and that he is fully aware of his condition.

The atmosphere at Sina Hospital is described as extremely tight from a security standpoint.
Access to the intensive care unit is reportedly restricted to only a very small number of people.

(03-10-2026 04:59 PM)hburg Wrote:  Anyone read this on Amir's telegram channel? May explain why we haven't seen him in public....

Quote:Reports from Tehran:

Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been hospitalized at Sina Hospital in Tehran.

According to the report, he was seriously wounded in the abdomen and leg and is currently connected to a ventilator. It is also claimed that he is not aware that a war has begun or that members of his family were killed in the bombings - let alone that he has been elevated to a leadership position.

The surgery was reportedly performed by Dr. Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi together with Dr. Mohammad Marashi, the brother of the wife of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and a senior surgeon at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Reports also claim that the recent visit of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside Dr. Zafarghandi two days ago, was in fact a visit to Mojtaba Khamenei, and that he is fully aware of his condition.

The atmosphere at Sina Hospital is described as extremely tight from a security standpoint.
Access to the intensive care unit is reportedly restricted to only a very small number of people.

in their world of knowing how the cucks would react, that would be the best place to hide his arse ... personally, I'd absorb the collateral damage hit from the msm, and take the hospital out of play if the intel was ripe....

#play4keeps

It is also being reported that Mojtaba Khamenei or someone burned his father's will that stated his son was not to be the next Ayatollah because his father felt his son was weak.

(03-10-2026 05:16 PM)hburg Wrote:  It is also being reported that Mojtaba Khamenei or someone burned his father's will that stated his son was not to be the next Ayatollah because his father felt his son was weak.

couldn't tell ya what a will means in this context over there, but it's been widely reported due to being too radical ... by itself, that's a disqualifier...

Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
? BREAKING: CENTCOM drops EPIC footage of the US military BLOWING UP Iranian mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, along with multiple Iranian vessels

A total of 16 mine layers were destroyed, per CENTCOM

President Trump WASN'T BLUFFING! ?

There's a lot more where that came from if Iran keeps playing games! ??

(03-10-2026 06:05 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
? BREAKING: CENTCOM drops EPIC footage of the US military BLOWING UP Iranian mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, along with multiple Iranian vessels

A total of 16 mine layers were destroyed, per CENTCOM

President Trump WASN'T BLUFFING! ?

There's a lot more where that came from if Iran keeps playing games! ??

When the world learns that playing stupid games wins you stupid prizes, we'll have better lives and a better world to have them in. We've ignored stupid, while others have pandered to stupid, and stupid had proliferated. It's time everyone got on the reality page, and for those who choose to be stupid it's going to be hell!

(03-10-2026 08:38 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 06:05 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
? BREAKING: CENTCOM drops EPIC footage of the US military BLOWING UP Iranian mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, along with multiple Iranian vessels

A total of 16 mine layers were destroyed, per CENTCOM

President Trump WASN'T BLUFFING! ?

There's a lot more where that came from if Iran keeps playing games! ??

When the world learns that playing stupid games wins you stupid prizes, we'll have better lives and a better world to have them in. We've ignored stupid, while others have pandered to stupid, and stupid had proliferated. It's time everyone got on the reality page, and for those who choose to be stupid it's going to be hell!

XACLY! ... this is why I was bettin' we'd let them lay 'em first ... just to show the rest of the world how heartless this regime is all about - both today and forward...

if we end up having to tac nuke 'em, so be it....

(03-10-2026 05:21 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 05:16 PM)hburg Wrote:  It is also being reported that Mojtaba Khamenei or someone burned his father's will that stated his son was not to be the next Ayatollah because his father felt his son was weak.

couldn't tell ya what a will means in this context over there, but it's been widely reported due to being too radical ... by itself, that's a disqualifier...

The dude's probably a retard.

(03-10-2026 06:05 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
? BREAKING: CENTCOM drops EPIC footage of the US military BLOWING UP Iranian mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, along with multiple Iranian vessels

A total of 16 mine layers were destroyed, per CENTCOM

President Trump WASN'T BLUFFING! ?

There's a lot more where that came from if Iran keeps playing games! ??

Biggest ships to smallest ships. They are just progressing down the food chain as they eliminate any trace that the Iranian Navy ever existed.

(03-10-2026 09:02 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 08:38 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 06:05 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
? BREAKING: CENTCOM drops EPIC footage of the US military BLOWING UP Iranian mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, along with multiple Iranian vessels

A total of 16 mine layers were destroyed, per CENTCOM

President Trump WASN'T BLUFFING! ?

There's a lot more where that came from if Iran keeps playing games! ??

When the world learns that playing stupid games wins you stupid prizes, we'll have better lives and a better world to have them in. We've ignored stupid, while others have pandered to stupid, and stupid had proliferated. It's time everyone got on the reality page, and for those who choose to be stupid it's going to be hell!

XACLY! ... this is why I was bettin' we'd let them lay 'em first ... just to show the rest of the world how heartless this regime is all about - both today and forward...

if we end up having to tac nuke 'em, so be it....

Iran is happy with the chaos. The more chaos the better. It is probably why they are okbwith attacking neighbors because doing so will bring about their end times prophecies.

It’s just a matter of time until we get slow walked into a new ground war.

(03-10-2026 10:10 PM)Todor Wrote:  It’s just a matter of time until we get slow walked into a new ground war.

You mean like the Biden Administration tried like hell to do with the Ukraine in how they deployed support for Zelensky?

(03-10-2026 04:24 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:32 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:20 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-10-2026 03:16 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  Its cuz it can be done with small boats. The sorry Littoral Combat Ship platform may finally earn its keep. This was the "modular" platform that that had a "mission bay" that was supposed allow the vessel to easily convert the vessel to surface warfare vessel, anti-sub warfare vessel, or mine hunter by just swapping modules. The anti-sub module failed to work. The surface combat module has no over the horizon ability and sucks for blue water combat---but it does have 24 Hellfires can ruin the day for any small boats that attempt to attack it. The good news is the mine hunting module actually works pretty well, though it arrived a decade behind schedule.

The LCS might actually finally earn its keep in the gulf as a mine hunter and as a deterrent to small boat attacks in the area. Its still too limited with respect to anti-air abilities---but at least it can finally contribute to something other than the national debt.

You might find this interesting...

The LCS would not be a great solo escort in its current configuration. Its way under armed (something that can be fixed, but thats another subject). All Im saying is the LCS can help escort---but its real value at this point is its ability to clear mines. They are actually going to be useful if the gulf is mined.

I get that, but not if they can't adequately defend themselves from attack...and that expert is saying they can't as they currently are configured. They might be just sitting ducks...so tough to ask an American soldier to put themself into that position. So as you say, they would need fixed first...which would take some time...if it's even easily doable.

First---thats not what he said. He said they cant really function as solo escorts because they lack the long-or-mid range anti-air capabilities needed to create a safe anti-air bubble for a convoy. Thats because they really only have have point defense weapons (the Sea-RAM and main gun both have a range of around 9 miles---the 35mm guns something less than that). The LCS would likely be paired with a destroyer---and likely AWACS with look down radars supported by a combat air patrol. Those assets would see launches and would have more than enough ability to intercept. My guess is we'd be looking a convoy type set up where multiple tankers are escorted by LCS (mine sweeping) covered by a destroyer and air assets to provide adequate protection.

Is that riskeir than having ships hundreds of miles away. Of course. But then the Iranian capabilities will be far more degraded by the time such an effort begins.

Interesting.

So is this:

So, we are comparing what happened 40 years ago to today now? Iran has no boats.

(03-11-2026 07:32 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  So, we are comparing what happened 40 years ago to today now? Iran has no boats.

If we don't study history......

Believing a country of that size has no means to cause harm would be a grave mistake. Literally.

I heard an interview with an oil company industry exec last night...even with the government promising to supplement their insurance lapses...they still have next to no desire to risk the lives of their employees by sending their tankers through right now.

(03-11-2026 07:38 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-11-2026 07:32 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  So, we are comparing what happened 40 years ago to today now? Iran has no boats.

If we don't study history......

Believing a country of that size has no means to cause harm would be a grave mistake. Literally.

I heard an interview with an oil company industry exec last night...even with the government promising to supplement their insurance lapses...they still have next to no desire to risk the lives of their employees by sending their tankers through right now.

The people aren’t the biggest issue. You can find reckless people to do all kinds of things for enough money.

Their ships are what they are worried about.

They can’t just go to a lot and pick out a new one. If one is lost, it will take years to replace. Shipyards don’t produce on spec in case someone wants one.