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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(127,042 posts) Sun Jun 22, 2025, 12:43 PM Jun 22

Iran almost certainly will retaliate against the U.S. But when, where and how? [View all]

Iran − and its hard-line supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – are almost certainly going to strike back in response to historic U.S. military strikes on three of its suspected nuclear facilities.

But if history is any guide, that response could happen at any time − and anywhere, and in any form, former U.S. intelligence officials and diplomatic experts say.

“Missiles, militias and acts of hostage-taking – that’s their go-to” range of options, the Biden administration coordinator for the Middle East, Brett McGurk, said in an interview June 21 with CNN. “I suspect Iran will have to do something.”

But like others wondering about Iran's intentions, McGurk said he has no idea what the Islamic regime’s next step will be.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/iran-almost-certainly-retaliate-against-134251005.html

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Iran almost certainly will retaliate against the U.S. But when, where and how? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 22 OP

They issued some statement that they knew where the bombers came from Ritabert Jun 22 #1

Commentary is that since they flew something like 37 hours Igel Jun 22 #16

Thanks for the link. Interesting. Ritabert Jun 22 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Jun 22 #22

I wouldn't be surprised if Iran takes a cue from Ukraine Fiendish Thingy Jun 22 #2

If inexpensive drones are used, they'll be used against our bases in the middle east Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 22 #11

I guess we'll find out soon enough Fiendish Thingy Jun 22 #19

Yes I remember Trumps comments on that attack Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 22 #20

My understanding is that the drones that Ukraine used in Russia were actually built and armed inside of Russia. They avebury Jun 22 #25

My understanding is the drones were commercially available hobby drones Fiendish Thingy Jun 22 #37

Agreed Metaphorical Jun 22 #32

Concur, but pin pricks in the grand scheme. cachukis Jun 22 #35

Go after his golf courses newdeal2 Jun 22 #3

Or daughter-wifey Ivanka Celerity Jun 22 #9

Yuck! 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 kimbutgar Jun 22 #34

it's nightmarish Celerity Jun 22 #36

His hotels and real estate holdings, too. DinahMoeHum Jun 22 #31

Iran requests Joni Ernst to deliver a response dweller Jun 22 #4

Ugh. Please don't remind me of that pig johnnyfins Jun 22 #28

Retaliation will occur at a time, a place, and method of their choosing EYESORE 9001 Jun 22 #5

G.O.P. has stripped America of key Intelligence assets BoRaGard Jun 22 #7

We don't need no stinkin' intelligence assets... llmart Jun 22 #14

Two weeks. Or, tonight. UTUSN Jun 22 #6

I think it's more likely Earl_from_PA Jun 22 #8

If drones fail or are deemed impractical DFW Jun 22 #10

Hope it shortens trump's timeline... MiHale Jun 22 #12

They're supposedly running low on missiles and missile fuel dalton99a Jun 22 #13

Likely cyberwarfare, as they've done for a while now. nt Dreamer Tatum Jun 22 #15

Yup. Don't be surprised if that includes taking out the power grid. GoCubsGo Jun 22 #24

Oil, oil, oil. roamer65 Jun 22 #18

I would stay away from buildings with Trump's name on them. Emile Jun 22 #21

I already do but for different reasons Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 22 #38

Isn't it great that we have such a strong intelligence operation? Wounded Bear Jun 22 #23

And, a strong CDC and Pandemic Response Team, too... GoCubsGo Jun 22 #26

Yep, but hey! We have the richest motherfuckers on the planet! nt Wounded Bear Jun 22 #29

People online are saying that Mar-a-Lago is a soft target. Oopsie Daisy Jun 22 #27

Can't imagine it will be large scale. They are on their heels. cachukis Jun 22 #30

Very good summary. I agree. underpants Jun 22 #33

Considering Trump has weakened our cybersecurity to the lowest levels in a long time misanthrope Jun 22 #39