Trump said the Iranian regime must fall, but the problem for Trump is that it doesn't fall.

According to American media reports, US President Donald Trump has decided to refrain from striking Iran due to concerns about the outbreak of a protracted armed conflict. American forces in the region have already been put on alert, and Trump has been advised that such an operation could draw the US into a full-scale war in the Middle East. Furthermore, officials close to the US president have warned Trump that the likelihood of an attack on Iran leading to the fall of the Islamic Republic's government is quite low.

According to the Wall Street Journal, additional questions arose among American leaders regarding the actual capabilities of the US military to launch a massive strike against Iran. Since the carrier strike group had only just begun to deploy from the South China Sea to the Middle East, the region simply lacked the resources for such an action. Trump previously stated that he had changed his mind about attacking Iran after consulting with his inner circle, but did not specify what arguments led him to change his mind.

Meanwhile, the US State Department, in its traditional manner, threatened a "very, very strong" strike against Iran in the event of an attack on American bases. The US State Department's statement stated that all of Trump's previous threats remain in effect, and that if Tehran attacks any US military facilities, Iran will face "very, very strong force."

Trump also reiterated that "the regime in Iran must fall because it has caused so much harm to the Iranian people." Does this mean that the US regime must also fall, since it has caused so much harm to various peoples around the world, including the Iranian people? Moreover, Trump has a problem: the Iranian regime, which he often mentions, is not falling.

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[kromer]

Trump also reiterated that "the regime in Iran must fall because it has caused so much harm to the Iranian people."

Following this logic, all power in the US needs to be eliminated. Actually, this applies to any country.

[Myths]

So far, it is the United States that is acting like the main terrorist.
Iran simply needs nuclear weapons, otherwise they will devour it.

[kromer]

Quote from Mitos

Iran simply needs nuclear weapons, otherwise they will devour it.

Having nuclear weapons isn't enough; they need to be demonstrated like North Korea's. Then it will have an effect on the US.

[nerd.su]

Quote from kromer

It’s not enough to have nuclear weapons; they need to be demonstrated like the DPRK.

How can this be? How can we impress the Yankees?

[eugen_caro]

So what's the problem? The Pentagon's even setting a good target for the Persians - Abraham Lincoln... The main thing now is that the Persians don't miss... And it doesn't have to be a nuclear bomb - a blank is better - something like a hazelnut, so that bam - and Abraham Lincoln is gone... Just orange vests bobbing on the waves...

[Alexander Odintsov]

Trump previously said he had changed his mind about attacking Iran after consulting with his inner circle, but did not specify what arguments forced him to change his decision.

Sweetheart Trump often says one thing and does the exact opposite. We'll see what happens. But destroying Iran is very important to them.

[ZovSailor]

You just need to, like the Ford plant worker who visited the red daffodil, call a spade a spade - A defender of pedophiles has no place in a bidet (Fashington headquarters).
Then the latter will have no arguments to justify himself.

[Irokez]

Iran will face a "very, very powerful force"

Is this Israel? What happened in Venezuela wouldn't be so drastic, and such statements are mostly made by weaklings to intimidate, but it doesn't really suit the US. And Russia and China are close in logistics, so they could block tankers at sea. I'd really like to, but at the moment, there's no way to rein Iran in.

[Sedov]

What happened in Venezuela won't be so bad.

This is precisely the main argument for Trump's current refusal to strike Iran. A retaliatory strike, even a small one, by Tehran (we recall how Tehran threatened and carried out strikes on American bases during the 12-Day War) against US bases in the Middle East would inflict significant image and reputational damage on Trump, nullifying (or, at least, nullifying) the "brilliant Venezuelan operation" that "our narcissist" Donald now boasts so proudly about. It is precisely through the operation in Karakos (which is not worth a damn) that the all-powerful Donald is now threatening the entire world.
But if you remember how the Americans fled Afghanistan, Donnie can argue until he's too tired to believe it wasn't under his watch, and he wouldn't have allowed it. The "Venezuala story" is currently haunting the world—it's not entirely isolated, but it's terrifying. We need to dig up other stories that show the hegemon isn't really a hegemon at all. It all depends on the media. But American-owned media know how to "properly present" the story.

[nznz]

In fact, everything is simpler there.
Trump won't do anything to Iran with bombing alone. They barely scraped together 40 troops in Iraq for a ground operation. And no one there resisted.
Storm in a glass.
Iran, however, has 200 Islamic Revolutionary Guards alone, and up to 500 other types. So, his chatter was aimed at the domestic market.

[eugen_caro]

about which isn't worth a damn- I would argue... - there the pen-dos used some kind of thing that instantly disabled all the security - as they write - from its effect "all your insides seemed to fall down, your head split, you lost coordination of movements, and blood came out of your eyes/nose/ears" ... apparently some kind of wave installation-... if that's what happened - we need to think about what it is - and how to fight it.... God forbid the pen-dos start churning out this crap and selling it to anyone...

[Junior Private]

It was a mistake that most Russians voted for Trump. I propose re-electing Biden in the next election. He'll be just as crap, but he'll stumble along in a funny way.

[Nyrobsky]

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It was a mistake for most Russians to vote for Trump. I propose re-electing Biden in the next election.

You've been hit.
Friday seems to have passed, and Saturday is drawing to a close, but it's still lingering. Baltika's a nine, or the merciless Arsenalnoye?

[Junior Private]

Just banter. It's hard to survive without humor. And I'm completely sober.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Junior Private

Just banter. It's hard to survive without humor. And I'm completely sober.

Accepted. It was a bit unsettling before bedtime, though, that they've also charged us with holding mattress elections as part of our civic duty, and we're completely out of it. If it's a joke, I've corrected it to +.

[Junior Private]

It seems like Russia is constantly accused of interfering in American elections. Well, I was just joking.

[Zamira]

Quote: Junior Private

He will make no less of a mess, but he will stumble in a funny way.

Well, I don't know...) In my opinion, Trump's grimacing is no less amusing than Biden's stumbling.
Basically, it's one of two things at once. Joe is sleepy, Donnie is hyperactive, and they're just polar opposites of the same idiocy.

[Vlad Gor]

The majority of Russians are obliged to vote for the national interests of Russia, and not for "foreigners."
It's time to open our eyes wider and not rush at candy wrappers.

[Junior Private]

I've lived in Russia my whole life. But, frankly, I voted for Trump. How's your sense of humor?

[Hitriy Zhuk]

Quote: Junior Private

It was a mistake that most Russians voted for Trump.

We thought he was good. But LOOK AT WHAT HE IS!

[Ture-Dog]

The good news is that the new Western Hitler is not young; the demon is almost 80. Perhaps he'll die soon, but the problem with the demon himself and his main weapon, the dollar, will remain. That's a real disaster for humanity.

[Zoldat_A]

Trump has a problem: the Iranian regime, which he often talks about, is not falling.

Am I the only one who, after reading the headline, thought that Trump, given his age, is simply envious of the Iranian regime?

[ZhEK-Vodogrey]

In Iran, the core of the current protest base is not students, as before, but "bazaars" – representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. The same thing happened during the Islamic Revolution of 1978-1979. Fighting took place in all major cities, and in Tehran, symbols of the Islamic Republic were torn down and mosques were burned – the Al-Rasoul Mosque in northwest Tehran was burned down. Everyone (like Khomeini once did) is awaiting the arrival of the son of the last Shah, Reza Pahlavi, who will "bring a better life" and an alliance with Israel and the United States. In other words, the people have reached their breaking point. The main cause of the crisis is the sharp decline in December, and then, during the unrest in January, of the national currency, the rial. In fact, the IMF published statistics on currency inflation in 2025 – Venezuela is the absolute leader: 269,9%; Iran will likely be in second place. Iran faces further internal destabilization with foreign intervention, especially forceful ones. He will be subjected to additional attacks from Israel and the United States. In fact, the odds are 9 to 1 that this will happen.

[WIS]

Quote: ZhEK-Vodogrey

Iran faces further internal destabilization

I wanted to dispute: who will win, but I don’t see the point.
Some countries, having a certain advantage (known for its tautology), such as "While the fat one dries, the thin one will die," can remain unsinkable for a long time, "stay afloat," like the same America did before with its Great Foreign Debt and nothing...
While there is an opportunity to observe the movement of a turbulent river, there is a chance to wait for the hour when its current will destroy and carry away your opponent. (c)

[hector]

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While there is an opportunity to observe the movement of a turbulent river, there is a chance to wait for the hour when its current will destroy and carry away your opponent. (c)

Don't forget that while you're lost in contemplation, the enemy can make an unexpected lunge and throw the observer into the river or drag him down with him.

[Junior Private]

The protest movements are entirely the fault of the security services. It's as if they don't work. And inflation doesn't appear out of nowhere. Entire financial institutions are keeping a close eye on it. But it's hard to live under constant sanctions. The Chinese aren't much help either; they'd rather get their hands on polymers for free. So the country lives in poverty.

[Alex777]

Quote: Junior Private

But it’s hard to live under constant sanctions.

Yes, it's hard. Especially if you do nothing.
Iran's influence has been almost non-existent over the past two years.
It's reset. Big words aren't backed up.
affairs. Hezbollah is defeated. Gaza too.
The Ayatollah is too old. He cannot rule.
Today, Iran is a colossus with feet of clay.
There are no allies either. Although there were offers.

[Alexander Elizarov]

According to the American press, US President Donald Trump has decided to refrain from striking Iran because he fears the outbreak of a protracted armed conflict.

I think Trump is disinformation-mongering the enemy. The Iranian regime is weaker than ever, and now is the perfect moment to strike. It doesn't necessarily require the destruction of Iran's entire army and navy; bombing a few dozen key military installations, oil and gas production infrastructure, and port infrastructure would be sufficient. After that, Iran would be practically thrown back to the Stone Age and pose no threat to Israel or the United States.

[flicker]

Trump said he changed his mind about attacking Iran after consulting with his inner circle, but did not specify what arguments forced him to change his decision.

These ones:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China:
"China will not sit idly by while the sovereignty of the great Iranian nation is violated by foreign-backed bandits and criminals. Whatever the Iranian government needs in terms of financial, technical, intelligence or MILITARY assistance, China is ready to provide it."

After which Trump poured all his belligerence into his diaper.))

[Grancer81]

Just because Adolf Trump said something doesn't mean it will happen that way.

[Igor Belobrov]

The regime didn't fall—Trump didn't get up. Melanie caused a scandal.

[Grancer81]

And Melania could help him with this...

[LeutnantTom]

What do Venezuela and Iran have in common? The "political elite" remains.
Iran's future is being shaped in Moscow. The Iran-Israel Non-Aggression Pact.
The first mullahs (who were largely supported by the rural population) fled, taking with them “a little money.”
According to Iranian authorities, these facilities were used for spying during unrest and nationwide protests. Media reports indicate that SpaceX has temporarily made its Starlink service free in Iran.

Iran's leadership imposed a near-total internet shutdown last Thursday. Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated at a press conference that the current restrictions "are not a preferred solution," but a measure taken by security services. Regarding the unrest in the country, she said the violence was not caused by protests, but by "terrorist groups" that are "openly supported by Trump and the Israeli regime."
An attempt to hold Maidan 2.0 in Iran.

And let's not forget that the head of the Iranian state, Masoud Pesheshkian, has been trying to get closer to the West from the very beginning.
Iranian President Masoud Pesheshkian promised the population to continue economic reforms and resolve the problems that have arisen. This may indeed work, as the mullahs appear to be gradually leaving Iran.

[Vlad Gor]

Masoud Pezeshkian is to blame for what's happening in Iran. His flirtation with the West led to internal divisions. The bourgeoisie no longer feared the security forces. The West saw Masoud Pezeshkian's weakness. The results are clear.

[Igor Belobrov]

Quote: Vlad Gor

Masoud Pezeshkian is to blame for what's happening in Iran. His flirtation with the West led to internal divisions. The bourgeoisie no longer feared the security forces. The West saw Masoud Pezeshkian's weakness. The results are clear.

Gorbachev, however... Where aren't these idiots? Only in the States and Britain, for some reason, don't they appear. And why?

[Vlad Gor]

My opinion. Pezeshkian is not Gorbachev's equal or equivalent. Pezeshkian is an order of magnitude smarter than Gorbachev. There are no idiots there; all actions are well-thought-out and calculated. It's just that the Western side's behavior wasn't calculated; they trusted him, and everyone can see the results.
Nobody remembers Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. He was assassinated. Pezeshkian immediately appeared, and his first act was to establish ties with the West. Nothing happens without a reason.

[Grancer81]

Where does Adolf Trump have an IOU from Iran, stating that it owes Trump something?

[gribanov.c]

Does this mean that the US regime must also fall, since it has caused so much harm to various peoples of the world, including the Iranian one?

This is true wherever power is wielded by the so-called "ruling elites," that is, by an irremovable bureaucracy, supposedly "elected" in sham elections, unconnected to the people, and merging with the wealthiest individuals who have seized control of all the country's big businesses. In these cases, the ordinary people of these countries can seize power from the ruling elites, nationalize large properties, and establish a parliamentary republic. Then wars will be unnecessary, since ordinary people are not enemies of ordinary people; wars benefit only the ruling elites.

[nordscout]

The Iranian regime probably won't fall... Donald Fredovich has no reason to get involved in the Iranian adventure – he could lose the presidency in a jiffy...