US-Israel Attacks Iran

[Adam]

Trump was talking about Kharg Island in the 80's. Seems to believe any land that would benefit America, they should take - Greenland, Canada, Kharg Island.

Now in his final term he is getting more tempted.

[Adam]

Doubted America oblitirated Iran's nuclear plant months ago. A country as big as Iran will have more than one place. America thought Iraq had several.

If they did obliterate, then Iran can start again.

[Steve_uk]

Bahrain are making some serious claims about what they have managed to intercept. If these are genuine, how are they managing to achieve this?

Through air defence systems, I suppose.

[Adam]

I have a soft spot for Tehran.

Had a one night stand with a Tehran woman. She could not speak any English but in a nightclub actions speak louder than words.

We went back to her hotel but the hotel porter would not let me in! So had to get a taxi back to my place.

[Steve_uk]

I have a soft spot for Tehran.

Had a one night stand with a Tehran woman. She could not speak any English but in a nightclub actions speak louder than words.

We went back to her hotel but the hotel porter would not let me in! So had to get a taxi back to my place.

Well, I do hope you won't burn yourself out like Andy Gibb.

[Cambridgecutie]

See the Houthis have now become involved for the first time since the war started a month ago.

Why do they all begin with H: Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis with vowels as the second letter?  Is this a linguistic thing or what?  Maybe Steve knows?

[Roch]

I have a soft spot for Tehran.

Had a one night stand with a Tehran woman. She could not speak any English but in a nightclub actions speak louder than words.

We went back to her hotel but the hotel porter would not let me in! So had to get a taxi back to my place.

Fair play to you Adam.

[gringo]

See the Houthis have now become involved for the first time since the war started a month ago.

Why do they all begin with H: Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis with vowels as the second letter?  Is this a linguistic thing or what?  Maybe Steve knows?

    Hezbollah translates simply as "Party of God". The "Houthis" call themselves Ansar Allah (Supporters of God). Houthis is a term used by western media. The founder of Ansar Allah is Hussein Al Houthi. HAMAS is an acronym of, "Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya" (Islamic Resistance Movement".
     It is only in English translations that they all begin with the same letter. There is also, as noted, no such thing as the "Houthis" as a resistance group. The official name "Ansar Allah" doesn't begin with "H".

[Steve_uk]

    Hezbollah translates simply as "Party of God". The "Houthis" call themselves Ansar Allah (Supporters of God). Houthis is a term used by western media. The founder of Ansar Allah is Hussein Al Houthi. HAMAS is an acronym of, "Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya" (Islamic Resistance Movement".
     It is only in English translations that they all begin with the same letter. There is also, as noted, no such thing as the "Houthis" as a resistance group. The official name "Ansar Allah" doesn't begin with "H".

Yes, and some people face God a bit quicker than they might otherwise choose. https://youtu.be/HJBdriohR2Q

[Cambridgecutie]

    Hezbollah translates simply as "Party of God". The "Houthis" call themselves Ansar Allah (Supporters of God). Houthis is a term used by western media. The founder of Ansar Allah is Hussein Al Houthi. HAMAS is an acronym of, "Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya" (Islamic Resistance Movement".
     It is only in English translations that they all begin with the same letter. There is also, as noted, no such thing as the "Houthis" as a resistance group. The official name "Ansar Allah" doesn't begin with "H".

Thank you.  I thought there must be some explanation.

[Roch]

More LEGO from Iran..

https://youtu.be/nYGARHGkvFY?si=cFoAU3nSIiMVn6E5

[David1819]

Bahrain are making some serious claims about what they have managed to intercept. If these are genuine, how are they managing to achieve this?

They have their own Patriot SAMs.

[Roch]

They have their own Patriot SAMs.

Patriots can hit drones but are much less affective against ballistic missiles. Maybe they could hit cruise missiles though?

[Roch]

Why doesn't Lebanon man-up and realise that its own armed forces should be defending the country, not just Hizbollah?

[David1819]

Patriots can hit drones but are much less affective against ballistic missiles. Maybe they could hit cruise missiles though?

Patriots are extremely effective against ballistic missiles. Using them against drones is a waste.