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https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/iran-invasion-plans-kharg-island-trump

The Pentagon is developing military options for a "final blow" in Iran that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign, according to two U.S. officials and two sources with knowledge.

Why it matters: A dramatic military escalation will grow more likely if no progress is made in diplomatic talks and, in particular, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Some U.S. officials think a crushing show of force to conclude the fighting would create more leverage in peace talks or simply give Trump something to point to and declare victory.


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Very weird behavior given we’ve already won the war (that’s not a war) and control the “Strait of America.”
 
And yet , I knew obesity and covid mortality were related !


Some are just slower than others I guess
 
And yet , I knew obesity and covid mortality were related !


Some are just slower than others I guess
Ivermectin Man with the kill shot!
 
Pausing the strikes for 10 days.

Can't wait to hear the GOP say "you can't give kr tell our enemies a deadline or timetable!"

Iran is supposedly our biggest threat and we're giving them a timetable and a date! Great dealmaking.
 
Uh, you have to set the time parameters of a deal.

Or else the other party can literally string it out forever.

It’s like you guys have no idea what you are talking about
 
Uh, you have to set the time parameters of a deal.

Or else the other party can literally string it out forever.

It’s like you guys have no idea what you are talking about
To be fair, it’s tougher when you have to evaluate the situation and arrive at a conclusion of your own instead of just saying Trump is the best and smartest boy.
 
Uh, you have to set the time parameters of a deal.

Or else the other party can literally string it out forever.

It’s like you guys have no idea what you are talking about
We’ve been told like 17 different times already that the war (which isn’t a war) has already been won

And then we’re accused of being “obsessed” by trying to follow the messaging
 
Pausing the strikes for 10 days.

Can't wait to hear the GOP say "you can't give kr tell our enemies a deadline or timetable!"

Iran is supposedly our biggest threat and we're giving them a timetable and a date! Great dealmaking.

It's beginning to truly get annoying.

Either go in involving the islands or call it off for good and "declare victory." This half-ass stuff is not helping any matters, potentially incoming US soldiers or even markets who need for this to be over with quicker.
 
I guess Trump thought that if he continuously bombed Iran they’d give up, without realizing that controlling the strait of Hormuz is what really matters?

He/They should have known better. What a clusterfuck
 
Trump got cucked by Netanyahu and begged him to go in front of the media and say Israel won't attack anymore without letting the US know first. Because it's embarrassing for him to tell everyone he's in control and then get showed up by Israel. Lol
 
Uh, you have to set the time parameters of a deal.

Or else the other party can literally string it out forever.

It’s like you guys have no idea what you are talking about
Make a deal with who? The regime we were told needed to be changed.

Make a deal about what? Control of the Strait we were told is already controlled

String what out forever? We were told we’d already won.

Creating another Middle East war quagmire will be the worst decision any President has made since Bush and that includes anything Obama and grandpa dodo did.
 
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