Iran

[Whynotnow]

Originally Posted by Bagor

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...s-within-reach

Kushner and Witkoff. So knowledgeable on nuclear matters they saw it fit to not take a technical team with them.

Would be interesting to hear what Mr Grossi's takeaway from the meeting was and what he told Kushner and Witkoff. You'd think that would carry significant weight. Particularly by what the Brits took away from the meeting.

Seems pretty obvious that Bibi sensed a deal might happen and he attacked before that could occur. They were thirsty for this war and knew if the deal got signed they couldn’t do it.

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by Whynotnow

Seems pretty obvious that Bibi sensed a deal might happen and he attacked before that could occur. They were thirsty for this war and knew if the deal got signed they couldn’t do it.

Totally.

Now attempting to escalate it with rogue attacks on the gas field.

Americans distancing themselves from any involvement in the attack and publicly scolding Israel whilst sending a message to Iran that they've told Israel to cease and desist.

https://twitter.com/user/status/2034453527892791768

[Firebot]

https://www.reuters.com/business/ene...gy-2026-03-19/

That's 17% of Qatar's LNG capacity wiped out for 3-5 years (so far!). Considering that Qatar is the 2nd highest LNG producing country in the world for a product that is highly localized that's a huge blow.

Maybe they want that plane back they gave Trump?

And Trump ranting on Truth Social about Israel's attack, yet threatening Iran that the US will destroy all of the South Pars

South Pars / Northern Dome is a shared natural gas fields that is by far the world's largest field. Threatening to blow up the entirety of the South Pars (which would assuredly see increased retaliation by Iran) is pure insanity.

Really the world still hasn't truly clued in on how colossally disastrous this war is and Trump has completely lost control. We don't even know the US's objective at this point because everything is being done by whatever thought of the minute gets in Trump's head.

[Bagor]

Trouble in paradise.

Now the Israelis are publicly calling bs on Trump's claim that the US were unaware of the attack.

https://twitter.com/user/status/2034486810026406043

[puckedoff]

Relax guys, I'm sure its just stable genius 4D chess.

[Looch City]

Unprofessional and embarrassing lol.

As if that's the new low now.

[Senator Clay Davis]

These stable geniuses really are gonna let Iran come out of this even stronger. Well done.

https://twitter.com/user/status/2034607676270022728

[Looch City]

Do all wars include so much "yolo-ing" decisions?

Because this is now getting beyond absurd.

[Tron_fdc]

So you’re saying Trump rushed into a high profile move without fully thinking it through, made a spectacle of it, realized it was a mistake, backed off in a way that actually made things worse, and is now walking away declaring it a win?

Is this a new strategy of 5D chess? I can't remember this happening before.

[Firebot]

Iran has just attacked 2 oil refineries in Kuwait (Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah) though it seems both are contained.

Meanwhile, Canada joined a group of nations supporting the opening of the Strait of Hormuz (which instantly caused oil to drop ~10% on the news).

Add to this that the US wants to remove sanctions from *checks notes* Iran so they can export oil.

[SutterBrother]

If the price of gas hits $5/gallon in rural red states, Trump loses everything.

That's the Iranian goal.

Wouldn't have predicted it, but that's where we appear to be headed.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by SutterBrother

If the price of gas hits $5/gallon in rural red states, Trump loses everything.

That's the Iranian goal.

Wouldn't have predicted it, but that's where we appear to be headed.

What's special about the $5 mark?

[Faust]

US gas prices soaring above the $4 per gallon level and the $5 per gallon levels typically translate into political tensions with the incumbent administration

U.S. Gas Prices Top $3.5, Approaching Trump's $4 Political Threshold

https://www.chosun.com/english/world...JVQ4GHLEGOLPE/

Excerpt:

In U.S. political circles, there is a widely accepted analysis that gasoline prices exceeding a certain level directly impact the president's approval rating, known as the "political threshold." Generally, the $3.5 per gallon level is considered the starting point of political tension, and prices surpassing $4 per gallon often lead to significant political repercussions.

Historically, surging oil prices have significantly impacted U.S. politics. In the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis, gasoline prices nearing $4 per gallon spread economic instability. In 2011, as prices approached $4 per gallon again due to Middle East instability, political pressure on the Barack Obama administration intensified. During Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, gasoline prices exceeding $5 per gallon contributed to a decline in former President Joe Biden's approval rating.

[FlamesAddiction]

Iran threatens world tourist sites.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-h...nery-9.7135780

Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles on Friday — a show of defiance nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed several of Tehran's top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries.

Iran's top military spokesman warned that "parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations" worldwide won't be safe for Tehran's enemies.

[SutterBrother]

Originally Posted by bluejays

What's special about the $5 mark?

It's the only language MAGA understands. Most don't follow politics. They literally think they have a business genius working for them - "looking after the little guy".

But when they need to fill up at $5 suddenly their political reality hits at a consistent and very front of mind place.