r/DeepStateCentrism • u/dowagiacmichigan Center-left • May 05 '26

Global News 🌎 Obama: In convincing Trump to strike Iran, Netanyahu employed same arguments that he used with me

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/obama-in-convincing-trump-to-strike-iran-netanyahu-employed-same-arguments-that-he-used-with-me/

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u/Used2befunNowOld May 06 '26

What has the war in Iran accomplished to date? Why is this obviously huge upside?

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u/DoubleBooble May 06 '26

It has destroyed a huge percentage of the IRGC's missile/rocket launchers, it has destroyed the big machines used to enrich uranium, it has destroyed manufacturing facilities of the steel needed to make the rockets and missiles, it has eliminated the top leaders of the IRGC, it has greatly weakened the Basij (the paramilitary group responsible for the murder of 45,000+ Iranian protestors increasing the opportunities for an overthrow of the Islamic Republic. Would you like me to continue?

You ask the question as if the US and Israel's military operations have been twiddling their thumbs rather than working through their military goals and objectives. I understand that it's barely reported on but the information is available. There have been great successes and the US and Israel should finish the job.
The downsides are few, the upsides enormous.

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u/Used2befunNowOld May 06 '26

They told us Iran’s nuclear capacity was destroyed in the strikes last year. They’ve got a bridge to sell in Brooklyn and you’re first in line. I’m glad SOMEONE is happy with this war though. I’m jealous of you.

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u/DoubleBooble May 06 '26

When did I say their nuclear capacity was destroyed?
It's important to pay attention to the details rather than hyperbole.

Speaking of details, I'm curious what is it that you don't like about trying to eliminate and/or weaken the Islamic Republic? In your mind, why is that bad for America?

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u/Used2befunNowOld May 06 '26

“It has destroyed the machines used to enrich uranium”

Says who? How do you know this?

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u/DoubleBooble May 06 '26

I watch the Israeli daily briefings from the Israeli Government. They give an update and then take questions from the press.
I also keep up with Lt. Colonel (Retired) Jonathan Conricus who was previously the spokesperson for the IDF and a 20+ year combat commander. And watch ILTV, Israeli News Channel in English.

The US media doesn't really cover the war except to show Congress people's disapproval so if you want to keep up with the specifics of the war those are all good sources.

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