Eric Loh

If it is war, the US Constitution grant the sole power to formally declare war. If it is not war, the military actions will need justifications to launch an attack. So far, TRump struggles to explain and lied about the reasons. The US public which normally support US military excursions in the past are firmly against the attack on Iran. Their perception is that Israel lead US into this conflict and it is unnecessary. Many analysts say the attacks against Iran appear to breach UN Charter's prohibition on aggression. Bottom line, the war is high questionable and doesn't have any legitimate reasons and war costs were spent unnecessarily and will affact the economy and burden the people.

The 11 billion in 6 days war costs do not include the 11 military bases in middle-east destroyed or rendered inoperable and 5 US radar sites which cost $500 million each. The costs to re-build all these US assets will piled on the war costs that is if the middle-east countries will allowed themselves to host any US assets. I hope madman Trump has budgetted for this unnecessary war.

War crimes have been committed by US with the killings of civilians and children just like the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by Israel.

It has been reported that 7 vessels have passed through the straits since March 8 and 5 were linked to Iranian shipping. The other 2 were likely be China tankers which were allowed to pass by Iran. Heard that India is also negotiating for safe passage.

If he is still the real estate guy, no one bother. As the President of the most powerful country in the world, he should carry himself in a more respectful and dignified manner and consistent lying and frivolous statements are not what we should expect and accept. .

Or simply go for alternative energy. Really that simple.

Will be watching any change in Putin's demeanour after the Russian consulate was damaged by the reckless US bombing.

Along with Ali Khamenei's killing was his wife, daughter and wife of current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. There was a grandson who was killed and could be Mojtaba's son. He lost his father, mother, sister, wife and possibly a son. It was reported that he too sustain some injuries. He has nothing more to lose and that made him a very dangerous man and unlikely to relent to US and Israel pressure whatever the odds against him. Trump has bitten more than he can chew. Will not end well for him and the country.

Obliterated means to be completely dstroyed, wiped out, or removed from existence, leaving little to no trace behind. Totally erased mate.

Donald Trump has frequently lauded the Tomahawk cruise missile for its "pinpoint accuracy," often highlighting its capability to hit targets within a foot of their intended location. You mean he is wrong, again?

I am trying hard to understanding your logic. US want regime change but they keep bombing and killing civilians and schoolgirls in Tehran where a substantial majority of Iranians that opposed the current Islamic Republic live and expect them to love what US and Israel are doing and then tell then to stay inside. Back to the question; does US has a coherent plan to win the war?

Trump is running out of scare tactics and no one is listening his idiocy except his goons like Hegseth and Lindsey.

Agree that those are aims or targets but it is not a coherent strategy or a plan for a democratic transition of Iran. Killing of Ali Khamenei and his close family members and incessant bombings and killings of civilians has unified the Iranians and intensified hatred that stiftened their resolve to defend their country. Airstrikes will never win war. Winning a war need allies and diplomacy. US and Israel have abandoned that notion.

Netanyahu has not been seen recently after reports that Iran strike an underground command center in Israel.

Middle East countries allow US military bases primarily for security assurances against regional threats like Iran and ensure their stability for trade. This belief has been shattered by the attacks by Iran and destabilize trade. The US bases are also military targets and the host countries suffered collateral damages. They may not be too willing to host these bases again. The Nuclear-weapon-free zone (NWFZ) in the middle-east pushed by Iran and Egypt in the 70s could help Middle-east peace. This could help to persuade Iran to stop pursuing nuclear weapons. Israel will need to come on-board and signed on to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

That is the shell game con Trump is playing in the stock market. SEC better keep a watchful eye on insiders trading especially on Trump's inner circle, close wealthy friends and family members.

IAEA Director Gen Rafael Gross report was on 6th March 2026 that no evidence of a structural program to build a nuclear weapon in Iran. He also warned against indiscriminate bombing near nuclear facilities by USA and Israel.

I will take the IAEA statement that there are no evidence that Iran building a nuclear bomb over Trump for obvious reason. His own intelligence said the same contradicting Trump.

Should not have assassinated Ali Khamenei. Now you get an even more hardline leader who hate the west and advocate the making of nuclear. To Ali Khamanei's credit he prevented the call to go nuclear. Good job Donny. You now make the region much more unsafe.

You may be wise to refrain talking about killing innocent people after 8 people have died so far in 2026 dealing with ICE. They were voices from Trump's inner circle and even the Chairman of Joint Chief Gen Dan Caine who were against the war with Iran. There were no rival teams in the White House tearing at each other throat in an open debate. All folded after seeing Trump hell-bent to confront Iran. edition.cnn.com/2026/03/08/politics/trump-inner-circle-iran-conflict

And who said that they are building nukes. IAEA confirmed Iran not making nuclear bombs. Even US intelligence indicated Iran not making nuclear weapons. Of course you believe the liar in chief and his marionette Hegseth

I will have to acknowledge your point of view and recognise that the difference between you and me is that you subscribed to lawlessness while I am not.

I thought that we are clear about the illegality interfering in domestic politics of a sovereign country in international law. Even Trump step back on regime change as a rationale for the attack on Iran. By the way, talking about roaches, Trump pardoned lots of roaches and in a whole lot of hurt from the Epstein human trafficking crimes.

I have no love for the regime in Iran but it should be up to the people to pressure for change. Trump is ignoring the people in his war with Iran. Majority are against the war. The war has add to inflation which the people can’t afford. US will cost billions and possible trillions that US can’t afford. Iran pose no threat to US and even to EU countries. The terror of the Sept 11 was sprang from Saudi Arabia. Was Saudi Arabia eliminated?

That’s the definition of lawlessness that best described Trump’s foreign and his domestic policies. The disregard to the sovereignty of states and non interference in the domestic politics is the cornerstone of international law enshrined in the UN. If this is your argument, he should invade North Korea which is epicentre of human right abuses. I am still waiting for the rationale to attack Iran. It will likely be a pack of lies like the invasion of Iraq.