1 hour ago, Bannoi said:

There will be boots on the ground a line has been crossed there is only so much that can be achieved be air power alone.

 

This could very easily turn into another forever war hasn't any lessons been learned from Vietnam Afganistan Iraq this could very easily spread outside the confines of Israel and Iraq and terrorist attacks on countries supporting it have now become much more likely.

 

This is Trump and Netanyahu's war I just hope the UK and Europe dont get dragged into it.

Don’t worry about Europe.  Europe is lazy and avoids hard work on the world stage.

4 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Don’t worry about Europe.  Europe is lazy and avoids hard work on the world stage.

How come.......?   🤔

1 hour ago, annotator said:

And the average American is going to pay .ore for it.

All the sudden the left cares about oil prices, 

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

All the sudden the left cares about oil prices, 

Where did you get that from...? 🤔

2 minutes ago, Felton Jarvis said:

Another piece of expat trash joins my "ignore list". Bye, loser.

Read this article and educate yourself. As I said he didn't need congressional authorization. If you disagree then support your argument rather than acting like a petulant schoolboy with your comments.

Does Trump have the authority to order U.S. strikes on Iran?

His Article II powers include authority not only to order the use of military force to defend the United States and U.S. persons against actual or anticipated attacks, but also to advance other important national interests. Presidents of both parties have deployed U.S. forces and ordered the use of military force, without congressional authorization, on numerous occasions.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/does-trump-have-the-authority-to-order-u-s-strikes-on-iran

 

 

59 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

He didn't need congressional authorization to do this. Best you get your facts right before sprouting anti-Trump nonsense.

This is debatable, you need to get YOUR facts straight. The FACT that he did not brief any Congressional Democrats, only Republicans, shows he knew he was on shaky legal ground. Obviously this will be scrutinzed in the near future.

1 hour ago, jvs said:

In another topic some one said something like ,this will be a one sided operation and it will be over very quick.

Do not under estimate your enemy,ever!

The hatred for anything Israel or US runs very deep and there will be many reactions from Iran,direct or indirect.

Maybe even from other countries,peace is a long way off.

If the world is lucky there will be a regime change but that is a big if.

Even with a new government the hatred from a lot of people there will not stop.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-47032829

"Some one said...."

3 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

This is debatable, you need to get YOUR facts straight. The FACT that he did not brief any Congressinal Democrats, only Republicans, shows he knew he was on shaky legal ground. Obviously this will be scrutinzed in the near future.

The FACT that he did not brief any Congressional Democrats, only Republicans, shows he knew Democrats would leak to Iran. 

UPDATE:

 

Starmer Supports Trump’s Strike on Iran, Calling Nuclear Threat “Grave to Global Security”

 

 

Starmer Supports Trump’s Strike on Iran, Calling Nuclear Threat “Grave to Global Security”

 

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered Britain’s full support for the surprise US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, declaring that Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons represents “a grave threat to international security.” His endorsement came just hours after President Donald Trump confirmed that US forces had bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordow facility.

 

In a statement released early this morning, Starmer said, “Iran's nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat. The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis.”

 

The Fordow site, located roughly 80 miles south of Tehran and buried deep within a mountain, was reportedly hit with a 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bomb. The US also launched Tomahawk cruise missiles from submarines targeting other key nuclear facilities at Natanz and Isfahan. Trump described the strikes as a “spectacular military success” during a late-night address from the White House, claiming that the uranium enrichment base at Fordow had been “flattened.”

 

According to reports from US defense sources, the bombers used in the strike flew directly from the United States rather than operating from the joint UK/US base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. While the UK was not directly involved in the operation, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds confirmed that Britain was informed ahead of time.

 

The Prime Minister’s endorsement of US military action marks a notable shift, as Starmer had previously urged caution and emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions to avoid escalating tensions across the Middle East. However, following the strikes, he has publicly recognized the US’s actions as a necessary step to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

 

Support for the US strikes extended beyond the government benches. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch said, “By targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, the US has taken decisive action against a regime that fuels global terror and directly threatens the UK. Iranian operatives have plotted murders and attacks on British soil. We should stand firmly with the US and Israel.”

 

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage also endorsed the airstrikes, posting on social media: “Iran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons, the future of Israel depends on it.”

 

The international fallout from the operation remains uncertain, but the political response in the UK has been overwhelmingly in favor of the strikes. With tensions in the Middle East already dangerously high, the backing of America’s actions by the UK’s political establishment signals a rare moment of unity in confronting what many see as a defining threat to global stability.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily Mail  2025-06-22

 

 

 

 

 

16 minutes ago, transam said:

Where did you get that from...? 🤔

From the git'n place

38 minutes ago, quake said:

Excellent.

I do like these good news threads. 

 

It won't be good for oil prices if Iran decides to choke off 20% of the world's oil supply by mining the Strait of Hormuz. Not to mention other cargoes.

 

53,000 ships transit the Persian Gulf year in year out.

20 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

All the sudden the left cares about oil prices, 

Are you seriously calling me a leftist? I'm not a leftist and I'm not a rightist. I'm a proud MAGAist. It was President Trump who called for more drilling to bring down the price of oil.

17 minutes ago, transam said:

Where did you get that from...? 🤔

Hey, it looks like your hero Keir is backing Trump, you should be proud! 

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

From the git'n place

So you made it up, because your lefty phobia.........🤕

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

It won't be good for oil prices if Iran decides to choke off 20% of the world's oil supply by mining the Strait of Hormuz. Not to mention other cargoes.

 

53,000 ships transit the Persian Gulf year in year out.

You can only hope...

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Hey, it looks like your hero Keir is backing Trump, you should be proud! 

I do not have a hero named Keir, perhaps you should not make up stories about members, eh............🤥

6 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

It won't be good for oil prices if Iran decides to choke off 20% of the world's oil supply by mining the Strait of Hormuz. Not to mention other cargoes.

 

53,000 ships transit the Persian Gulf year in year out.

Two carrier strike groups in the Strait of Hormuz (If Nimitz has turned up yet) so good luck mining it. Drones and missiles will be the issue.

he went to war without congress approval, none of the member of congress knows what's going on only a few republican was in it. The War

Quote

Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces 

 

8 minutes ago, transam said:

So you made it up, because your lefty phobia.........🤕

I do not have a lefty phobia, perhaps you should not make up stories about members, eh............🤥

Just now, jacey said:

he went to war without congress approval, none of the member of congress knows what's going on only a few republican was in it. The War

 

All the sudden the left is concerned about congressional approval. 

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

I do not have a lefty phobia, perhaps you should not make up stories about members, eh............🤥

But you do, as zillion of your posts say so..............🤗

Just now, Yellowtail said:

All the sudden the left is concerned about congressional approval. 

Here you are, another lefty post...............😂

1 hour ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

Calibration of your crystal ball is needed.

 

You’re using the same specifications as the 2024 electron.

 

Way out of date.

Let's see where the price of gasoline goes.

1 minute ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

yes, and based on what conditions.

Based on the price of a barrel of crude oil. What else?

29 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

"Some one said...."

It was another mm person,i believe he lives in Cambodia.

11 minutes ago, jacey said:

he went to war without congress approval, none of the member of congress knows what's going on only a few republican was in it. The War

He hasn't declared war. Declaration of war needs congressional approval. As it is the US is not at war with Iran so no congressional authorization needed.

4 hours ago, VBer said:

So, is it right to attack another country if it seems reasonable and you can achieve your targets that way?

 

That's how most sports are played, attack your opponents targets while defending yourself from their attacks on yours.

 

Are you anti-sport too?

4 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’m not sure taking a leaf out of Putin’s playbook is at all good thing.

 

And I never for a minute suggested that it was. But this isn't about playing nice.

1 hour ago, transam said:

How come.......?     &nb🤔

Europe is lame.

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Read this article and educate yourself. As I said he didn't need congressional authorization. If you disagree then support your argument rather than acting like a petulant schoolboy with your comments.

Does Trump have the authority to order U.S. strikes on Iran?

His Article II powers include authority not only to order the use of military force to defend the United States and U.S. persons against actual or anticipated attacks, but also to advance other important national interests. Presidents of both parties have deployed U.S. forces and ordered the use of military force, without congressional authorization, on numerous occasions.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/does-trump-have-the-authority-to-order-u-s-strikes-on-iran

 

 

Right, that's why trump said Obama would need congressional approval before a strike on Iran.