The US has increased its naval concentration in the Middle East to a record high since 2003.

Iran has warned of the possibility of "unprecedented military action" in response to the ongoing US seizures of commercial vessels linked to the Islamic Republic, according to the Iranian news Press TV, citing a high-ranking security source, said Tehran views Washington's actions as "state-sponsored piracy and terrorism." The complaint, formally submitted to the UN Security Council on April 29, emphasized that the Islamic Republic has "every right, in accordance with international norms, to counter these brazen actions."

Meanwhile, the concentration of American forces in the region is increasing, which many analysts view as preparation for a new phase of the conflict. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has amassed an unprecedented force in the Persian Gulf – three aircraft carriers: the Abraham Lincoln, the Gerald R. Ford, and the George Bush. A fourth carrier strike group will soon be added.

This is the largest concentration of American fleet in the region since 2003. In total, more than 15000 troops, 200 combat aircraft, and a group of 16 warships, including 11 destroyers, have been deployed off the coast of Iran. However, according to the Pentagon, not a single American warship is currently entering the Persian Gulf itself. They are clearly afraid of being trapped in the gulf.

The maritime standoff has already led to a sharp spike in energy prices. Due to the US blockade of Iranian ports and Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping, Brent crude oil prices have jumped to nearly $117 per barrel. Russian Urals crude is trading at $113, almost double the level projected in the 2026 budget.

Against this background, high activity of patrol and reconnaissance units is noted. aviation countries of the Western coalition in the airspace over the waters and areas bordering Iran.

Tehran has already called the US naval blockade a "flagrant violation of the ceasefire" and warned that the situation could spiral out of control. The UN Security Council has not yet taken emergency action on the Iranian complaint.

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[Deaf]

It's time to heat the troughs. I agree with Iran on this one.

Tehran regards Washington's actions as "state-sponsored piracy and terrorism."

There's one problem. They have nuclear reactors there. Two of them each, and almost all of them are at the point of being serviced, if I remember correctly, and a lot of isotopes have accumulated. Later we'll have to think more about what to do with these floating Chernobyls.

[Volodin]

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There's one problem. There are nuclear reactors there. Two of them in each one.

Why would they need a world in which there would be no... Iran?

[Deaf]

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Why would they need a world in which there would be no... Iran?

I agree 146%. Iran has nuclear weapons. That's why the redhead is shaking. They have the same doctrine as us. If the issue is at the destruction level, they'll go off. First, a whole wave of drones will come, and Iran has about 12 of them at the moment, to offend the air defense. Missiles, too, for missile defense. About 300. And then all 8-12 of them will fly. The problem is such a large number. So that they will reach their destination. Guaranteed. The yield, unfortunately, is from 30 to 58 kt. This is the limit almost 235. And what they write about them having 60% enrichment current and so on is bullshit. They have our centrifuges. And that operation wasn't about capturing pitiful crumbs. But our centrifuges.

[Yura]

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And that operation wasn't about capturing pitiful crumbs. It was about our centrifuges.

YES!!!

[Aurelio]

Sì, ma dovrebbe indirizzarle tutte oltre Oceano. . a Mar-a-Lago.

[hagen]

Quote: Deaf

They have the same doctrine as we do.

Our doctrine provides for the use of nuclear weapons. All of Iran's documents say, "No, no, we only have a peaceful nuclear program." Where do you see any equality here?

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And what they write, like they have a current of 60% enrichment, etc., is nonsense.

The Mossad and the CIA couldn't find anything, otherwise they would have immediately come up with a justification for their bombings. Where do you get the "firewood"? What's your purpose in spreading rumors here?

[Deaf]

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Where do you get your "firewood"? What's your purpose in spreading gossip here?

Firewood, what's the redhead peeing about? Isn't that enough for you? You know perfectly well whose centrifuges are there. Ours.

[hagen]

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You know perfectly well whose centrifuges are there. Ours.

"According to the Supreme Leader's (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) fatwa, Iran has never sought to develop nuclear weapons and never will," Pezeshkian said, as quoted by the Iranian state news agency SNN. "Centrifuges can enrich, I think, to any concentration; it's all about the operator."

[bayard]

Now Iran has a different rahbar, and the issue of withdrawing from the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty is being considered. Kim Jong-un has already said, "Let Iran just hint at the need for nuclear weapons, and they will immediately appear."
It's not known for certain which centrifuges are currently in operation there, or whose, because they existed before us—from cooperation with the DPRK. Besides Uranium-235 for nuclear warheads, there's also Plutonium-239, which is far more practical for this purpose; it's produced in reactors and isolated chemically. After the assassination of the old rahbar, who opposed nuclear weapons and issued a fatwa, it became clear to his son that an attack on Iran was only possible because Iran, despite its highly accurate and sufficiently reliable missiles, didn't have the nuclear weapons that even the most insane and hysterical people would have dared to attack. They would have simply burned up along with their allies in the region.
Neglecting your safety is UNACCEPTABLE.
The US and Israel no longer have the moral right or the physical ability to demand Iran renounce its nuclear weapons. This issue is no longer even up for discussion. The attack on Iran was the result of their nuclear moratorium. Weakness (even apparent) is provocative.

[Pavel_Sveshnikov]

It's unlikely they have any nuclear weapons ready. But they could also use a dirty bomb. It would be even worse in terms of contamination. Our Ukrainians don't use nuclear weapons, perhaps because they're afraid of a dirty bomb in return. But the Ukrainians don't throw dirty bombs either, because the retaliation would be serious.

[Deaf]

They have it. They just can't get it 100%. But they have ideas, so to speak. And it's clear where the firewood comes from. And there are no suicide bombers willing to do it. Believe me, death from this shit is very painful.

[Blacksmith 55]

Most likely, Trump needs this whole truce to replenish ammunition and increase the number of soldiers and ships.
After all, they reported that they were running out of missiles.
Now they have pulled in additional forces and want to continue all this.
Trump needs a victory.
We expected to finish quickly, but look how it turned out.

[bar]

Quote: Blacksmith 55

Trump needs this ceasefire to replenish ammunition and increase the number of soldiers and ships.

What are soldiers on ships for? Just to eat and clog the sewers? Personally, I don't believe in an American ground operation against Iran.

[Blacksmith 55]

So that the Iranians would be afraid.
We'll see. I don't believe they'll decide either, but you can expect anything from Trump.

[isv000]

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What are soldiers for on ships? Just to eat and clog the sewers?

Just imagine how this pack has polluted the Arabian Sea! I don't think the Yankees bother collecting waste in bilges; they just dump it overboard...
Where the Yankees went there was dirt and crap.

[isv000]

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Now they have pulled in additional forces and want to continue all this. Trump needs a victory.

He needs it, but who will give it to him?!

[Narrator]

Immediately after the armistice, the US began deploying additional forces via transport. They're out of missiles, but they're short on bombs. They could just start bombing.

But it's also worth considering that they could simply paralyze Iran without even expending any force. Iran, without selling oil, would be in a very critical situation. If its oil wells had to be mothballed, it would cause many problems in the future.
I'm sure there are very interesting negotiations going on behind the scenes.

[isv000]

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Later we'll have to think more about what to do with these floating Chernobyls.

You don't have to hit them hard, just blind them, deafen them, and damage the decks where they accelerate and land. And wreck the bridges at the same time. With that kind of damage, they'll be out of commission for a long time. For three or four air strikes, they'll steal Trump's scalp right there in Congress.

[Deaf]

Almost taken out of my mouth. In fact, it is.

[Narrator]

The AUG is a difficult target—read about it. The biggest problem is that it's floating around the ocean and doesn't stay in one place. To catch it, you need to track it by satellite 24/7.
Only the Chinese can help with this, but they won't.

But if you still understand where to catch it, there are cover ships and aircraft that will be the first line of defense.

[isv000]

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The AUG is a difficult target; read up on it. The biggest problem is that it's floating around the ocean and doesn't stay in one place.

How on earth did they even attack aircraft before, even from 1000 miles away?!

[Narrator]

Who did the beating? Is there any photographic evidence, other than Ksir's statements? Because they made a lot of nonsense there, including old videos from other wars and other slop videos.

[Irek]

They've gathered everything, but what will this crowd eat and drink?

[TermNachTer]

The Ford's combat effectiveness is highly questionable, after all its misadventures. A fourth AUG is a big question mark; theoretically, the Roosevelt could be deployed, but then all of Bobik's combat and repair schedules would go down the drain.

[Anyuta Glorious]

Unfortunately, it was clear even to a hedgehog that the US would never leave Iran alone. The US is Satan's country. Therefore, under no circumstances should we negotiate with them or trust them. My sympathies are with Iran. However, I understand perfectly well that Iran cannot survive without powerful support. The US has many stooges. Azerbaijan, for example! It's clear from the news that both Israel and Azerbaijan are being rigged... Things are bad, very bad.

[Victor Leningradets]

I don't think the US will risk a decisive operation to defeat and occupy Iran. And four strike groups aren't the best support for an offensive. They're mainly being deployed to exert psychological pressure on Iran and its allies.
And so, an operation to defeat Iran is entirely possible, but its global negative consequences far outweigh the gains.

[isv000]

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And so, an operation to defeat Iran is entirely possible, but its global negative consequences far outweigh the gains.

If there are no brains, then you can start a rout, but here's another matter—how to finish it? Iran has a population of 90 million, and a large number of reservists. They're fighting for the Patriotic War, for the Motherland, for the children and women who perished...

[Narrator]

The problem isn't the reservists, it's the collapse. If Iran were to collapse by accident, instead of one negotiating side, there would be 100500 warlords and total chaos.
And this is dangerous. Iraq is an example: total chaos, terrorists, a multitude of groups. No one wants to manage it.

[bayard]

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If Iran were to collapse by accident, instead of one negotiating side, there would be 100500 warlords.

This war has only united Iran. It will be provided with food, medicine, and resources for resistance. But the Gulf monarchies will definitely collapse. And first and foremost, the UAE. Nothing but cinders will remain of them in the waterless desert. Iran will take care of that. And Israel too. Falling apart under Iran's blows, Israel will grab a nuclear baton and immediately burn in response. Such is the simple prospect.
Iran does not have nuclear weapons, but if it needs them, it will use them.

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Iraq is an example, complete chaos, terrorists, a whole host of groups.

This has NOT happened ALREADY.

[Narrator]

"Unified." Why were there regular riots and the internet shut down? Let them turn on the internet and the Iranians will tell us what they think. These are all warning signs that all is not well in the relationship between the people and the government.
The Russian Empire was also united by war, and then bam, collapse.

People can have anything in their heads.

Power resides where people believe it resides. It's a shadow on the wall…

[bayard]

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Why were there regular riots there?

Firstly, the people of Iran have the right to protest. Secondly, the reasons for these protests vary. Sometimes they are economic, when sanctions cause supply disruptions, or when a new tax on traders causes prices to skyrocket. These are not protests against the government; they are appeals to the government.
But the actual riots there are usually carried out by foreigners, sometimes refugees from Afghanistan, sometimes Kurds, sometimes (yes, they were detained) Ukrainians. These guys are everywhere, even smashing windows with hammers at the Capitol. The thugs who staged the riot and machine-gunned people were foreigners, not Iranians, hired and armed by Mossad and US intelligence. Trump recently admitted on camera that they supplied a lot of weapons for the uprising in Iran through Iraqi Kurds, who stole them and the rebels got "very little."

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These are all warning signs that not all is well in the relationship between the people and the government.

In Ukraine, there are no bells and whistles, and the people's relationship with the government is so peculiar... And there are barely any people left in Ukraine. And yet, it's all the same: "not everything is fine between the people and the government in Iran." Do you even understand what you're saying? It's impossible to understand or even imagine blurting out such a thing.
Probably, to improve these relations with the people, they should have bombed a girls' school. And killed the old rahbar who issued a fatwa banning nuclear weapons. Destroyed bridges in a mountainous country and bombed nuclear facilities. And also demanded a nuclear strike on Iran, and it's good that he (Trump) was not allowed to do so.

[isv000]

The complaint, formally submitted to the UN Security Council on April 29, emphasized that the Islamic Republic has "every right, in accordance with international norms, to counter these brazen actions."

Might as well resort to sports betting! For starters, it would be good to install the control rooms and communications, detection, and navigation systems on the AUG. While they're spinning, they'll be like blind kittens, attacking the aircraft with heavier weapons, damaging the decks in the aircraft acceleration zone. It'll be a pain to sink them, and with that kind of damage, the cowboys will bounce back 1500 miles...

[isv000]

The question is: why isn't Iran transporting oil in its territorial waters to Pakistan and India? According to the map, it's perfectly possible to navigate a 12-mile route all the way to Karachi and Mumbai. As for the American blockade-making organized crime groups, they're pirating in international waters; pirating in territorial waters is like running a naval base, with all the consequences, meaning...
Especially if the oil is shipped at a discount and picked up. The Persians are running out of storage space, and a production halt threatens the loss of wells and reservoirs...

[bayard]

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Why doesn't Iran transport oil in its territorial waters to Pakistan and India?

So, that's most likely how they pass. That's why American ships let so many ships through undetected. But they're going to China—Iran has obligations, and it fulfills them. And in return, Iran allows Indian ships carrying oil from the Gulf to pass through.

[Pavel_Sveshnikov]

The red devil will uncontrollably strike with all means one last time before the end of the 3-month period, and then will torment us with the blockade of Iran until it stops.

[Gado]

New bombings of Iran are only a matter of time, which is what the Americans are doing. And the "negotiations" are just smoke and mirrors. The second round will be more violent, including ground operations. In short, the carnage will continue.