Iranian General Sulemain and others reported killed in Baghdad airstrike

[Puupi]

They said on ABC news live that Iranian sources claim that tens​ of missiles have been fired.

[Thekri]

Saw a photo of the air base somewhere, didn't look very sparse.

Well you don't have to wonder, here it is on google maps. That bit in the upper center is where all the people are. 85% of the base is runways, taxiways, and guard towers. Even in the populated area there are a lot of empty spaces a rocket/missile can land and not cause a lot of damage, and if you zoom in you can see the bunkers everywhere.

Not saying it wouldn't be scary. I have had tons of 107mm shot at me, and it just gets annoying after a while, but Ballistic missiles is a whole different ballgame. It is definitely scary, but I don't expect hundreds of dead. If they land a lucky shot then maybe a dozen or so.

[jonnysensible]

I reckon if there are no casualties it looks like one of those esculate to de esculate sort of routines,, Iran might have massively miscalculated, its donald trump after all. Hold me back bro!

The bases are massive like Thekri said, could have just peppered the runway/scrubland.

Therers a video going around https://twitter.com/Conflicts/status...01819412275201

no verified though.

also a report of 'one American plane in Ain AlAssad airbase is burning'. cost of a missle vs cost of a plane.

[kaelleria]

US launched jets from UAE...

So much for not going to war.

[Captain N]

I. Am. Shocked.

Nobody could have imagined there would be anything like this in response!!

Sigh.

It'll likely only get worse, especially if Trump is given options and they add in a stupid one again, since he'll go for that one.

Some of his support is already screeching to turn the entire Middle East into glass. Knowing how he panders to his base I expect a tweet in the next day or so threatening nukes.

[Edge-]

Some of his support is already screeching to turn the entire Middle East into glass. Knowing how he panders to his base I expect a tweet in the next day or so threatening nukes.

How will the afford to roll coal when gas is $9 a gallon, though?

[Puupi]

6 US F-35s seen taking of from UAE. Iran issues warning to UAE that they will be attacked should any US aircraft launched from their country attack Iran.

Doesn't sound like Iran wants to de-escalate either.

[Blur4stuff]

I can't express how disgusted I am with Trump, republicans in congress, and their supporters.

[Thekri]

I reckon if there are no casualties it looks like one of those esculate to de esculate sort of routines,, Iran might have massively miscalculated, its donald trump after all. Hold me back bro!

The bases are massive like Thekri said, could have just peppered the runway/scrubland.

Therers a video going around https://twitter.com/Conflicts/status...01819412275201

no verified though.

To be clear though, my experience is restricted to insurgents (Farmers mostly), firing unguided 107mm rockets off sandbags. These are professionals firing missiles the size of utility poles, and they are theoretically accurate enough to smack specific buildings with several hundred times more explosives. So I am assuming casualties will be light, but I am certainly not confident that casualties will be zero, unless Iran was actually aiming for the desert (Which is quite possible).

US launched jets from UAE...

So much for not going to war.

Doesn't Nessecarily mean anything. You want the planes in the air so they don't get hit by missiles on the ground. Also, fighters can actually engage MRBMs in flight. Also, we launch jets from the UAE approximately every 15 minutes during normal operations anyway, it is a huge base.

[Xeones]

6 US F-35s seen taking of from UAE. Iran issues warning to UAE that they will be attacked should any US aircraft launched from their country attack Iran.

Just pull in a few more nations and we can start calling it a world war!

[Shadowferal]

How a ‘quantum change’ in missiles has made Iran a far more dangerous foe

U.S. and Middle Eastern officials say the upgraded missiles — some with ranges of more than 1,200 miles — are but one of several potential avenues for carrying out Iran’s promise to exact revenge for last week’s killing of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, Iran’s most powerful military leader. While most experts believe Iran will not risk a direct military attack on U.S. assets, the threat of its launching a painful counterstrike — such as a truly crippling blow against Persian Gulf oil facilities, or an attack on Israel — could affect U.S. calculations if the crisis escalates further.

Because Iran has provided its advanced missiles and bombmaking technology to proxy groups, it also possesses options for harming its adversaries while limiting the risk of reprisals. In the past, Tehran frequently tasked pro-Iranian militant groups — chiefly the Lebanon-based Hezbollah, but also proxies and sympathizers based in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Bahrain — with carrying out a wide range of covert actions on its behalf, from bombings and missile strikes to kidnappings and cyberwarfare.

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[Xeones]

There is a chance I will get in trouble at work soon. I don't think I'm going to be able to ignore anyone saying nice things about Trump at my Trump loving job.

[Puupi]

Trump could do one thing to de-escalate: resign and take personal responsibility of the decision to assassinate Suleimani.

[Shadowferal]

Give it a day...Iran will call it even.
However if Trump does something stupid...(I suppose that's a given)

[Puupi]

Just pull in a few more nations and we can start calling it a world war!

Well if the attack on Erbil is true, that might pull many countries in. It's a hub for many international forces that are involved in the Syrian/ISIS situation through training or direct action and peacekeeping.

[jonnysensible]

Doesn't Nessecarily mean anything. You want the planes in the air so they don't get hit by missiles on the ground. Also, fighters can actually engage MRBMs in flight. Also, we launch jets from the UAE approximately every 15 minutes during normal operations anyway, it is a huge base.

Shit loads of Hercules knocking about.

looks like trump has made a decision.

[Puupi]

Give it a day...Iran will call it even.
However if Trump does something stupid...(I suppose that's a given)

Trump doesn't have many options really. Retaliate hard aka war or resign. He isn't going to do the latter.

[Captain N]

How will the afford to roll coal when gas is $9 a gallon, though?

You act like Trump or the Cult cares about silly things like logic. Anything to own the libs, Edge. Even at triple the current gas prices.

[starlord]

Trump could do one thing to de-escalate: resign and take personal responsibility of the decision to assassinate Suleimani.

snowball's chance in hell that would happen.

[Revi]

Trump could do one thing to de-escalate: resign and take personal responsibility of the decision to assassinate Suleimani.

Twitter is already flooded with Americans calling for Trump to bomb the shit out of Iran and go full scale war. His fanbase has his back, I'm guessing that's all the reassurance he needs to feel right.