Israel vs Palestine/Lebanon/Iran/Yemen/Syria: a New Middle East War

[grapevine]

Why I Told President Trump to Attack Iran - Sen. Ted Cruz

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ug07xac2gKM

1:14:46

Highly illuminating interview from Triggernometry's Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster.

00:00:00 – Trailer
00:01:06 – Ad: Hillsdale Course
00:01:14 – Early Life and Anti-Communism Roots
00:06:04 – Advising Trump on Iran Strategy
00:10:02 – Regime Change vs Military Objectives
00:15:07 – Ad: Quo
00:16:08 – Arming Protesters & Iraq Comparison
00:24:07 – Weakening Iran & Global Consequences
00:27:35 – Ad: Superpower
00:29:05 – Energy Crisis & Nuclear Threat Debate
00:38:58 – Israel, US Interests & Criticism
00:40: 20 - Ad: BIOoptimizers
00:42:49 – Why I'm a 'Noninterventionist Hawk'
00:48:11 – Rising Anti-Israel Sentiment
00:53:26 – War Timeline & Political Risks
00:56:00 – Israel Intelligence & Military Value
01:00:12 – Ad: Sheath
01:01:36 – Cuba, Venezuela & Regime Collapse

[Ravenlocke]

Matt Tardio

Barksdale Air Force Base - It's Worse Than You Think

Monday, 03/09/2026 - Friday, 03/13/2026

A swarm of 12-15 drones penetrated BAFB for 5 consecutive days (4 hours loitering). They halted flight operations, and in one occasion, forced a shelter-in-place order.

SIGNIFICANCE
BAFB is the launchpad for B-52's that are and were flying combat operations over Iran. BAFB has jamming equipment that was unsuccessful in stopping the drone swarms.

The 4-hour loiter time, coupled with the drone swarms ability to resist jamming attempts, is beyond troubling.

Additionally, the drones were equipped with lights. Of note, no reports of drones flying over Shreveport were noted. This suggests the drones approached from the remote areas to the southeast of BAFB and turned their lights on once over BAFB.

ANALYSIS
It is unknown if the drones were fixed-wing or quadcopter.

Given the 5 days of repeated intrusions, there is a higher probability that these drones were launched from a remote area. Operators would need to alternate between multiple launch and landing points to avoid detection.

A fixed-wing style drone with a hybrid motor operating on liquid fuel and battery is a likely contender. This would place the wing span at about 4-5 meters, advanced cameras for guidance and terrain analysis, and a total 6-hour flight time. That would easily drive the cost of each drone above $60,000 USD each.

On the low end, the drones would cost $900,000 in total and could push upwards of $1.5 million. That is not just a couple of kids playing around, that is a sophisticated operation. State actors or well funded terror networks become likely culprits.

The drones would require about 50 meters of runway space, something that the remote areas of LA offer in abundance. They would also need a storage location, vehicles to move the drones, and plenty of operators.

This suggests an intact, well-funded, and well-trained hostile network near one of America's most strategic Air Force Bases.

There is a reason the military and our government have been silent, except for confirmation of the reports.

https://x.com/angertab/status/2036080669730963727

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Prime

Mar 21
#BREAKING 🇺🇸 Mysterious drones flew over Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana home to US strategic bombers for an entire week.

The Air Force couldn’t stop them. Couldn’t identify them. Couldn’t determine their origin.

Barksdale hosts B-52 strategic bombers nuclear-capable aircraft. The same type flying missions over Iran right now.

Unidentified drones over Hegseth and Rubio’s homes. Drones over a nuclear bomber base.

America’s most sensitive military installations are being surveilled and nobody knows by whom.

https://x.com/nucleusprime/status/2035379477312893048

[Ravenlocke]

COMBATE |🇵🇷

Iranian media figured out the pattern:

Trump's threats spike every weekend when financial markets are closed. Monday morning? Calming tweets.

"We are dealing with a very sophisticated psychological operation with an economic dimension."

https://x.com/upholdreality/status/2036132229768712494

[Flash]

Posted by JackMcThorn (here)

Posted by Flash (here)
Yes I do know about narcissist psychiatric pathological traits and psychopatic ones. I KNOW. This is my expertise. And Trump seems to have all the traits from what I observe in the public sphere although I have not met him personnally and therefore cannot be sure entirely.

The problem is not Trump nor Netanyau. Those kind of people will naturally go for power at any cost. It is their nature. The problem are those that are happily manipulated and cannot change their beliefs paradigms even when faced right in their face with all the facts coming from all over.

And for that the whole planet has to pay.

I was pro Trump at first, it took 2 weeks of his presidency for me to teverse my views. It was wayyyyy too obvious to me. And forget senile Joe, it was no better.

it is no more time for manners, not when the planet and humanity are at risk.

Well now we have learned a little more about Flash. If the world's leadership has gone off the rails then permission is granted to treat people like shoe leather. Frankly, I disagree. It is important when the planet and humanity are at risk not to sink to lower levels of behavior. Especially on this website. Yes, indeed people deserve respect even during these troubling and divisive times.

That is exactly why I am basically not in the forum anymore. I never said Iran was ok, on the contrary. This is not a reason to risk blowing the world.

But yes, I said Trump seems sick as well as others at the head of states.

Here, on avalon, you are sooooooo fargone to the extreme right that we cannot even discuss anything that does make sense about Trump or anything that is center right even.

Avalon has turn to be everything it was despising 10 years ago.

So, keep your cultish stance with your cult leader and don’t cry when your country will be going down further thanit has ever been. Give it a few years of inconsistencies

[JackMcThorn]

Posted by Flash (here)

Posted by JackMcThorn (here)

Posted by Flash (here)
Yes I do know about narcissist psychiatric pathological traits and psychopatic ones. I KNOW. This is my expertise. And Trump seems to have all the traits from what I observe in the public sphere although I have not met him personnally and therefore cannot be sure entirely.

The problem is not Trump nor Netanyau. Those kind of people will naturally go for power at any cost. It is their nature. The problem are those that are happily manipulated and cannot change their beliefs paradigms even when faced right in their face with all the facts coming from all over.

And for that the whole planet has to pay.

I was pro Trump at first, it took 2 weeks of his presidency for me to teverse my views. It was wayyyyy too obvious to me. And forget senile Joe, it was no better.

it is no more time for manners, not when the planet and humanity are at risk.

Well now we have learned a little more about Flash. If the world's leadership has gone off the rails then permission is granted to treat people like shoe leather. Frankly, I disagree. It is important when the planet and humanity are at risk not to sink to lower levels of behavior. Especially on this website. Yes, indeed people deserve respect even during these troubling and divisive times.

That is exactly why I am basically not in the forum anymore. I never said Iran was ok, on the contrary. This is not a reason to risk blowing the world.

But yes, I said Trump seems sick as well as others at the head of states.

Here, on avalon, you are sooooooo fargone to the extreme right that we cannot even discuss anything that does make sense about Trump or anything that is center right even.

Avalon has turn to be everything it was despising 10 years ago.

So, keep your cultish stance with your cult leader and don’t cry when your country will be going down further thanit has ever been. Give it a few years of inconsistencies

You have obviously haven't read anything I've written about the topic [trump, war, or otherwise] . And the forum is far from the extreme right. No one is promoting trump or america. Very few are defending trump or america. But if you are basically no longer on the forum so you wouldn't know that. The amount of preference for Iran - they amount of hate of Israel is notable. And I have no cultish stance, personally. I operate from a perspective of center-right more libertarian than independent. But you wouldn't know that either. But you write as though you do know. But since you are no longer on the forum, I guess you get a pass especially since you continue to treat people in a manner inconsistent. So noted.

[shaberon]

Posted by Ravenlocke (here)
The real War Room is the bond market.

And Iran knows it.

The rise in rates is like begging for someone to buy it.

Iran threatened anyone who does.

[Ravenlocke]

Levan Gudadze

On March 23, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi had a telephone conversation

The Ministers discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf, which has sharply deteriorated as a result of the US and Israeli aggression

Sergey Lavrov stressed the categorical unacceptability of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, which create unacceptable risks for the safety of Russian personnel and could lead to catastrophic environmental consequences for all countries of the region without exception.

Both Sides also expressed concern over the dangerous expansion of the conflict provoked by Washington and Tel Aviv into the Caspian region.

The Russian Side emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for a political settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of all parties involved, above all Iran. Russia will continue to adhere to this stance at the UN Security Council.

Abbas Araghchi thanked the Russian leadership for the substantial diplomatic and other support being provided to Iran, including the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

https://x.com/GudadzeLevan/status/2036089675127935211

RT

Lavrov and Iran's FM Araghchi held phone call today, at Iran's request

Russia condemned 'UNACCEPTABLE' US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

Both nations fear SPILLOVER of war into Caspian Sea

Moscow urged ceasefire and political solution, pledging to raise it at UNSC

https://x.com/RT_com/status/2036069773914603553

[Ravenlocke]

-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 --

Trump Backs Down;
Postpones Hormuz Ultimatum;
Claims US Iran Talks Underway;
Iran Defiant;

NO Talks

https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/2036157384612085802

[shaberon]

Posted by JackMcThorn (here)
And the forum is far from the extreme right. No one is promoting trump or america. Very few are defending trump or america.

It's nested.

I ran one of them off for starting a thread called The Muslim Problem.

In other areas I was simply insulted.

The real topic is Zion and American abuses of power. The only known possible peaceful change is a big turn-around in the Mid-terms. We will be voting against Zionism and the Republican Party overall.

The problems while these things continue to exist are unctontrollable.

[Ravenlocke]

Thomas Keith

The shadow war in the Iranian interior has reached a tipping point, as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Organization dismantle a widespread network of American-Zionist mercenaries and monarchist saboteurs.

In a major counter-espionage operation, 23 operatives were intercepted in Markazi Province after transmitting the coordinates of military sites and security deployments to international terrorist networks, while a specialized two-person cell was apprehended in Golestan before they could execute a planned raid on a security supply center to seize heavy weaponry

https://x.com/iwasnevrhere_/status/2036119960448012639

The scale of this internal purge extends to the monarchist and hypocrisy (MEK) groups, where 67 operational elements were detained for documenting the impact of Zionist and American missile strikes to fuel hostile media narratives. These arrests have yielded a significant arsenal of confiscated war materiel, including sonic grenades, cold weapons, and numerous electronic devices used for high-level espionage.

Most notably, the IRGC has decapitated a primary link to the Mossad in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, arresting a high-level agent who transitioned from leading the 1401 riots to managing the logistics for the December 1404 unrest. This individual was actively identifying sensitive military infrastructure for foreign targeting, proving that the riots were never organic, but rather architected by Zionist intelligence handlers.

These severe blows confirm that the espionage nurseries of the regime are being systematically exposed and uprooted. The Iranian security apparatus remains at a high state of readiness, anchored by the vigilance of the people and the anonymous soldiers of Imam Zaman, ensuring that every enemy conspiracy to destabilize the nation from within is met with a decisive and crushing response.

https://x.com/iwasnevrhere_/status/2036119965485453629

[Ravenlocke]

HealthRanger reposted

Alex Jones

CONFIRMED: Rebellion In Iran Was AstroTurfed By Israel's Mossad, According To The New York Times!

"Intelligence Operations Intended to Encourage Regime Change, They Thought, Could Lead To A Mass Uprising"

»WATCH THE LIVE ALEX JONES SHOW NOW:
https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mGPaLjQAXmJN

https://x.com/RealAlexJones/status/2036146448178266185

[JackMcThorn]

Posted by shaberon (here)

Posted by JackMcThorn (here)
And the forum is far from the extreme right. No one is promoting trump or america. Very few are defending trump or america.

It's nested.

I ran one of them off for starting a thread called The Muslim Problem.

In other areas I was simply insulted.

The real topic is Zion and American abuses of power. The only known possible peaceful change is a big turn-around in the Mid-terms. We will be voting against Zionism and the Republican Party overall.

The problems while these things continue to exist are unctontrollable.

You have a lot of excellent writings here on PA and while I know I do not agree with some things, I still read what you write because it is thoughtful and there is always an opportunity to learn.

Thoughtful writings will command my attention more so than some of the other content prevailing.

[Rizotto]

Posted by shaberon (here)

Posted by JackMcThorn (here)
And the forum is far from the extreme right. No one is promoting trump or america. Very few are defending trump or america.

It's nested.

I ran one of them off for starting a thread called The Muslim Problem.

In other areas I was simply insulted.

The real topic is Zion and American abuses of power. The only known possible peaceful change is a big turn-around in the Mid-terms. We will be voting against Zionism and the Republican Party overall.

The problems while these things continue to exist are unctontrollable.

For several years now, I have watched the take-over of community forums by zionist trolls. Often it has taken the form of trolls derailing the examination of zionist crimes against arab/muslims, by means of insults, inuendos, unquestioned promotion of the USA/Israel official narratives, falsified history, etc. to the point of destroying those forums. For those who have observed this phenomenon at length, it's visibly a deliberate scheme aimed at shutting down public awareness of crimes perpetrated by... whom exactly? Well, I'll just call it the 'zionist' entity for now. Because if one tries to expose them, then they resort to calling you an islamist radical, or something like that.

This is real. We know for a fact that Israel hires troll farms to do just that all over the internet.

It's been my observation that this has been happening on the Project Avalon forum to some extent, sometimes. It has not derailed the forum, yet. But unfortunately has driven some members away. I'm rather a newby here, so would it be presumptuous of me to suggest solutions, such as let's keep our eyes open to that phenomenon, don't get dragged down into personal attacks, and keep speaking the truth.

Back to topic.

[Rizotto]

https://www.rt.com/news/635911-trump...-strikes-iran/

March 23, 2026

Trump calls off strikes on Iranian energy
The US president has ordered the Department of War to postpone attacks on such facilities after “productive” talks with Tehran

The US Department of War has been ordered to temporarily suspend plans for military strikes on Iranian energy facilities, President Donald Trump announced on Monday following what he claimed were negotiations with Tehran.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the two sides had had “very good and productive conversations” over the past two days regarding a “complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East.”

He stated that based on the “tenor and tone of these in depth, detailed and constructive conversations,” he has ordered the Department of War to “postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”

On Saturday, Trump had vowed to “obliterate” Iran’s power facilities unless Tehran restored navigation in the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane within 48 hours.

Iran has kept the waterway mostly closed to shipping since the US and Israel launched their unprovoked attack on the country late last month. The disruption, combined with strikes on oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf, has caused a spike in global energy prices.

If Tehran fails to reopen the Strait, Trump has threatened to hit various Iranian power plants, “starting with the biggest one first,” apparently referring to the gas-powered Damavand plant, located southeast of Tehran.

US envoy to the UN, Mike Waltz, has also refused to rule out potential strikes on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant – the largest nuclear facility in the region. Last week, a projectile struck an area just several hundred meters from the site, after which the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called for “maximum restraint” to prevent a nuclear accident.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry, however, has said in a statement to Mehr News that there is currently no dialogue between Tehran and Washington, adding that Trump’s remarks are an effort to “reduce energy prices and gain time to implement his military plans.” (my emphasis)

“Iran maintains its position rejecting any type of negotiation before achieving its war objectives,” the ministry said, quoted by Sabereen news agency.

The Iranian Embassy in Afghanistan also claimed that Trump had “backed down” after Iran’s “firm warning” that it would retaliate against strikes on its energy infrastructure by attacking power plants across West Asia.

Following Trump’s announcement, the price for Brent crude, which had been steadily rising due to the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, fell by about 13% to around $96 a barrel. May WTI futures fell by about 10% to $88 per barrel, while futures for June came down to $101.

[bojancan]

All world is against this Epstein/Trump/Juhu war... yesterday... some in London, Tel Aviv, Stockholm etc.... People condemning decision for war... disgrace and telling lies by T and Juhu is just if they are always under the influence of the devil...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fXuNRtUiOI4

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=4tQgOb7apL8

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TRHCKxJFvfE

[Ravenlocke]

DD Geopolitics

🇮🇷 "This is not just the 33-day war. This is a 33-year affair and we must put an end to it here and now!"

Mohsen Rezaei, former IRGC commander, lays out Iran's conditions for ending the war:

1. Full compensation for all losses.
2. All economic sanctions lifted.
3. An international legal guarantee of US non-interference in Iranian affairs.

"Until then — this war continues."

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/...652460675?s=20

DD Geopolitics
@DD_Geopolitics
·
1h
🇮🇷 "Do not strike our infrastructure. If you do — it will no longer be an eye for an eye. A head for an eye! A hand and a foot for an eye! You will be paralyzed and sink in the Persian Gulf!"

Mohsen Rezaei, former IRGC commander, responding directly to Trump's threat to hit Iran's electricity grid.

Before the war started, he warned Trump not to begin it — "because this time it's different. If you start this war, there will be no ceasefire."

"The final days of America's chance at salvation are running out. The wise men of America should help you pull out of this battle as quickly as possible."

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2036176406309380452

[Ravenlocke]

DD Geopolitics

🇮🇷 Iranian missile scores direct hit on Dimona, southern Israel

Another successful attack targeted Israel’s undeclared nuclear program at the Negev Nuclear Research Center.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2036179604600439030

[Ravenlocke]

DD Geopolitics

🇮🇷 "For 47 years our economy has been bombed. And now they've come for us again."

Mohsen Rezaei lays it out. Who sent Saddam against Iran? Brzezinski met with him in Jordan months before the invasion. Eight years of war by the hands of America and Israel.

After that, Iran showed restraint. The response: sanctions. So Iran signed the JCPOA. Then Trump tore it up and sanctioned them again.

"Our grievance with them is not only the blood they've spilled. They have damaged our economy even more than that."

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2036196035702182188

DD Geopolitics

🇮🇷 "We are the nation of Hussein — we do not accept compromise."

The people of Khezri Dasht-e-Biyaz on the 23rd night of street gatherings across Iran.

Every district has its own chant. This one draws from the language of Karbala and Imam Hussein, who chose death over submission.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2036186976102101439

[Ravenlocke]

DD Geopolitics

"So Israel can just go to hell as far as I'm concerned. I have no sympathy for them whatsoever."

On the Dimona strike, Ritter says Iran hit what it was aiming at, and notes the Israelis should be grateful Iran didn't level an entire city block to kill one target. That, he says, is the Israeli tactic.

"They meant to do exactly what they did. They're sending a signal: there will be pain."

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2036182580056432917

[Ravenlocke]

-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 --

2h
more rockets -> Dimona and industrial areas...

https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/2036164261076955475

dana

2h
🇮🇷⚔️🇮🇱 Iran's missile strike on Dimona shook the Zionists to their core

After Iran's devastating missile attack on Dimona, the Zionist regime has asked settlers to avoid large gatherings in hopes of staying safe.

According to Sputnik news agency, the fear and panic among Zionists over Iran's missile attack have been so intense that following this destructive strike, schools in the occupied territories have been closed, gatherings limited to 50 people, and only those with immediate access to shelters are allowed to work.

Damage to 278 apartments in Dimona and Arad in Iranian missile attack

Israeli media reported that the Ministry of Housing of this regime announced that 278 apartments in the cities of Dimona and Arad were damaged as a result of Iranian missiles targeting areas in southern Israel.

Also, since the start of the war, about 4,200 people have been relocated to 32 hotels amid escalating security conditions.

These media added that as of yesterday, 14,344 compensation claims for financial damages have been submitted to the compensation fund, and this does not include damages to Dimona and Arad.

Farsna

https://x.com/dana916/status/2036164579126825073