Iran
Congress to push to limit President Trump’s war powers related to Iran
There appears to be a bipartisan push in Congress to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force in the Middle East. Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat from Virginia, has a track record of pushing resolutions to limit Trump’s ability to deploy the military for combat purposes. Kaine attempted to limit Trump’s war powers related […]
Iran fires retaliatory strikes: One killed
Iran targeted several Gulf Arab states in retaliatory strikes: leaving one dead as of the time of reporting. The targeted nations had a U.S. military presence. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared that “criminal U.S. bases” had been struck by “powerful blows” and that Iran’s operation will continue until “the enemy is decisively defeated.” As a part […]
It’s On! Update- Ayatollah Mort
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 19 April 1939-28 Feb 2026 US, Israel launch attack on Iran as Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran Saturday morning, after President Donald Trump warned of US intervention amid escalating tensions following deadly protests and fruitless negotiations aimed at ending the Islamic Republic’s nuclear […]
The surging of airpower to the Middle East does not mean “another forever war”
The United States has deployed additional air and naval assets to the Middle East. Vice President JD Vance argued against this being a move towards another forever war, this time against Iran. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over the direction of Iran’s nuclear program. The U.S. wants Iran to permanently stop these initiatives. Iran […]
Missiles everywhere
Believe it was Dr. Gonzo himself, Hunter S. Thompson, who slightly altered the classic phrase into “When the going gets weird, the weird get weirder.” Trust me on this one, this was a man who knew weird – take his word for it. Today, is missile level weird. Starting off, our old acquaintances in Iran […]
Monday Shorts
Militarily the Mideast, specifically the target region Iran, is probably going to be of the most interest this week. A couple of short subjects: Hezbollah, Iran’s surrogate based in Lebanon, seems to be dropping any pretense of being anything other than an Iranian unit. Hezbollah is currently being overseen by officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard […]
How the Ayatollah wants to kick our assahollah
According to a news agency linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Iran has a tippy-top secret plan – well, a plan – to take on the US and win. The IRGC has prepared for the attack by spreading out military and nuclear assets across the country. They are also having backup commanders and bases and […]
Splash One MiG
Well, not really. Jet engine (check), Mideast nation (check), menacing our carrier (check), Navy pilot shooting it down (check) MiG (oops) – came so close to being Ed’s favorite movie in real life. Missed it by that much… About 500 miles out of Iran, in seas that no one would call anything but international waters, […]
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