Reuters Exclusive: US moving fighter jets to Middle East as Israel-Iran war rages

[Tug]

On 6/18/2025 at 9:18 AM, Jingthing said:

I doubt Trump will start this with Iran but if Iran does hit something American first. then we'll be looking out for another TACO moment.

He just TACO ED or lied take your pick.meh….

[blaze master]

27 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Trump says he’ll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

 

Updated 4:18 AM GMT+7, June 20, 2025 -- BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make up his mind within two weeks on whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict, seeking to keep open the door to diplomacy on Tehran’s nuclear program.

 

“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters, reading out Trump’s statement.

 

https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-attacks-nuclear-news-06-19-2025-b508817b78ed8d2f6067c1516215cf94

 

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Jerry any comments on 3 of the top 5 posters this week ? 

[Bkk Brian]

35 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Trump says he’ll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

 

Updated 4:18 AM GMT+7, June 20, 2025 -- BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make up his mind within two weeks on whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict, seeking to keep open the door to diplomacy on Tehran’s nuclear program.

 

“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters, reading out Trump’s statement.

 

https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-attacks-nuclear-news-06-19-2025-b508817b78ed8d2f6067c1516215cf94

 

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It's here

 

[jerrymahoney]

Old Jack Benny routine:

 

Thief: Your money or your life.

Benny: (Silent)

Thief: YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE!!

Benny: I'm thinking it over.

[shdmn]

Good news everyone. Peace is back!

 

 

[Mike_Hunt]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

It has nothing to do with hating Trump.

It's about supporting the constitution, the rule of law, and the continuation of American democracy in the face of a regime clearly trying and largely succeeding in killing it.

Whether or not there will even be REAL midterms is the question first before even thinking about 2028.

You sound like a talking point leftie. 

[Mike_Hunt]

For those of you who criticize Trump, what are your thoughts on Iran?

[jerrymahoney]

As regards criticizing Trump, this from John Bolton:

The two no longer speak, so Mr. Bolton said he had no idea what Mr. Trump would decide. He was not sure if Mr. Trump knew himself. But in his experience, Mr. Bolton said, Mr. Trump was “frantic and agitated” in national security crises.

“He talks to a lot of people and he’s looking for somebody who will say the magic words,” Mr. Bolton said. “He’ll hear something and he’ll decide, ‘That’s right, that’s what I believe.’ Which lasts until he has the next conversation.”

[EVENKEEL]

43 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

As regards criticizing Trump, this from John Bolton:

The two no longer speak, so Mr. Bolton said he had no idea what Mr. Trump would decide. He was not sure if Mr. Trump knew himself. But in his experience, Mr. Bolton said, Mr. Trump was “frantic and agitated” in national security crises.

“He talks to a lot of people and he’s looking for somebody who will say the magic words,” Mr. Bolton said. “He’ll hear something and he’ll decide, ‘That’s right, that’s what I believe.’ Which lasts until he has the next conversation.”

A person who is willing to hear alternatives is open to suggestions and different perspectives. They are receptive to considering options beyond the initial idea or plan. This willingness can be expressed in various ways, such as actively seeking out feedback, showing curiosity about other approaches, or being willing to adjust their course of action based on new information. 

 

 

[jerrymahoney]

That means you have to have a course of action before you can adjust your course of action.

[Hanaguma]

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

It has nothing to do with hating Trump.

It's about supporting the constitution, the rule of law, and the continuation of American democracy in the face of a regime clearly trying and largely succeeding in killing it.

Whether or not there will even be REAL midterms is the question first before even thinking about 2028.

I agree, although I dont think the Iranians are actually succeeding in killing American democracy. Trying, yes. But that is all.

 

The Mad Mullahs will be defanged completely, then their own people will give them the Ceaucescu Treatment.  

[Patong2021]

On 6/18/2025 at 7:23 PM, Jim Blue said:

The defence contractors must be wetting themselves !

 

Why? They are having a difficult time fulfilling orders already made. In case you forgot the US  defense industry doesn't have enough capacity to replace the military  aid sent to Ukraine and is struggling to refill inventories. There are  aircraft backorders.  

[BLMFem]

6 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

Trump says he’ll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

 

Updated 4:18 AM GMT+7, June 20, 2025 -- BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make up his mind within two weeks on whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict, seeking to keep open the door to diplomacy on Tehran’s nuclear program.

 

“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters, reading out Trump’s statement.

 

https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-attacks-nuclear-news-06-19-2025-b508817b78ed8d2f6067c1516215cf94

 

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Clearly TACO time.

[WDSmart]

Yes, it was reported this morning that the US has bombed Iran. I said several days ago that the chances of that under Trump were 100%. He'll do anything to make himself feel powerful. 😡

[ignore it]

 

[Yellowtail]

1 hour ago, WDSmart said:

Yes, it was reported this morning that the US has bombed Iran. I said several days ago that the chances of that under Trump were 100%. He'll do anything to make himself feel powerful. 😡

Do you support Iran in the conflict? 

[WDSmart]

4 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Do you support Iran in the conflict? 

I don't support Iran in this conflict, but I don't support Israel either. And I don't support the US's military actions today.

I would support efforts by Iran, Israel, the USA, and everyone else to first lessen and ultimately remove the fears everyone has that make countries believe they need nuclear weapons to defend themselves. That is not helped by bombing each other. 

[annotator]

10 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Do you support Iran in the conflict? 

Typical binary thinking.

[Nick Carter icp]

On 6/20/2025 at 12:24 AM, Jingthing said:

It has nothing to do with hating Trump.

It's about supporting the constitution, the rule of law, and the continuation of American democracy in the face of a regime clearly trying and largely succeeding in killing it.

Whether or not there will even be REAL midterms is the question first before even thinking about 2028.

 

   Do fascist dictators need to ask other people for permission to do things ?

[frank83628]

On 6/18/2025 at 11:53 PM, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   What are their  names and what position do they hold ?

Greater Israel.... the promised land, its on the IDF arm band, Syria has fallen and under al queda control, Golan occupied for years....why do you defend Israel so much?

[Nick Carter icp]

On 6/18/2025 at 4:39 PM, frank83628 said:

, inspectors said they don't have one and are not making one.... Israel doesn't care.

 

   Frank, posting a badge doesn't answer the question .

You cannot name  the alleged inspectors , so I wont  ask you again .

You made a false claim 

[frank83628]

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Frank, posting a badge doesn't answer the question .

You cannot name  the alleged inspectors , so I wont  ask you again .

You made a false claim 

Oh look, less than 3 minutes and you are defending Israel, are you a person or a bot?

[Nick Carter icp]

5 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Oh look, less than 3 minutes and you are defending Israel, are you a person or a bot?

 

   Stop trying to change the subject .

You made a false claim about so called weapons inspectors saying Iran isn't building a nuclear weapon .

  Weapons inspectors have never said that .

Your claim   was wrong 

[Patong2021]

1 hour ago, frank83628 said:

Oh look, less than 3 minutes and you are defending Israel, are you a person or a bot?

 Are you upset that iran can no longer provide  Russian with drones and missiles?

[ThreeCardMonte]

On 6/18/2025 at 9:30 PM, novacova said:

No agreement of any war from here, though how about never a weaponized nuclear state of Iran. Imagine what that region would look like if Iran implemented a nuclear strike. Hindsight 20/20 would state “only if it were extinguished before it got to this point”

OP is just another Trump hater spouting off.

 

He’s intimidated by a strong. decisive leader.

[ThreeCardMonte]

On 6/18/2025 at 8:39 PM, BLMFem said:

Seems like Trump is dragging the US into this war. It will be interesting to see how this affects him politically. There are loud MAGA voices against a possible escalation already.

 

US moving fighter jets to Middle East as Israel-Iran war rages

 

 

"The U.S. military is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East and extending the deployment of other warplanes, bolstering U.S. military forces in the region as the war between Israel and Iran rages, three U.S. officials said.
One of the officials said the deployments include F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft."

No need for your pearl clutching.

 

Irans position to eradicate Israel is becoming less of a threat on a daily basis.

 

All from the air.  Easy day.