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michigan66 Member Joined Oct 2019 Posts 9669 EE 0% (0) MI, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 1:12:30 PM EDT [Last Edit: michigan66] [#1] Hezbollah released video from drone strike on IDF forces in northern Israel. Hezbollah drone strike at Israel military base, over 14 soldiers and 4 civilians wounded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0avwwi6jgb0
	"A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot." Robert A. Heinlein, Friday

BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25404 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 1:13:28 PM EDT [#2] Significant “Hostile Drone Intrusion” Alerts now across Northern Israel near the Border with Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/JWOyWyPFXt OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 18, 2024

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Posted: 4/18/2024 1:17:45 PM EDT

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Significant “Hostile Drone Intrusion” Alerts now across Northern Israel near the Border with Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/JWOyWyPFXt
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Yesterday Israel struck targets in northern Lebanon; previously Hezbollah has launched rocket and drone barrages when the IDF has carried out air strikes in the Baalbek.

"A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot."

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Posted: 4/18/2024 4:14:30 PM EDT

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Israeli Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant stated today while talking to Pilots of the Air Force who Participated in the Interception of Iranian One-Way “Suicide” Drone and Land-Attack Cruise Missiles during Saturday Night’s Attack that, “Our Tasks are not going to Decrease, they… pic.twitter.com/wrVkSnNJOs
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Posted: 4/18/2024 4:35:45 PM EDT

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I was sure Iran or Hezbollah was going to hit this base last Saturday.

Hezbollah targeted the Mount Meron air traffic control base in an anti-tank guided missile attack yesterday. A video published by the terror group shows a missile striking a radar system atop the mountain in northern Israel. The IDF said there were no injuries in the attack. pic.twitter.com/Vg7zvmnxiO
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Hezbollah targeted the Mount Meron air traffic control base in an anti-tank guided missile attack yesterday. A video published by the terror group shows a missile striking a radar system atop the mountain in northern Israel. The IDF said there were no injuries in the attack.

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Israeli fighter jets struck a Hezbollah cell in southern Lebanon earlier today, after they were spotted by troops of the Golani Brigade, the IDF says.

The IDF says the Golani troops, using a drone, identified several Hezbollah operatives entering a building in the town of Blida… pic.twitter.com/GNLu9TRSEF
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 18, 2024

Israeli fighter jets struck a Hezbollah cell in southern Lebanon earlier today, after they were spotted by troops of the Golani Brigade, the IDF says.

The IDF says the Golani troops, using a drone, identified several Hezbollah operatives entering a building in the town of Blida and called in the strike.

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The Defense Ministry and IDF say they have seized a total of NIS 29 million ($7.6 million) in cash in the Gaza Strip, and "forfeited" it to the Bank of Israel.

The cash was seized from Hamas strongholds and homes of terror operatives, during the IDF's ground operations in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/AMdgLM8KPN
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 18, 2024

The Defense Ministry and IDF say they have seized a total of NIS 29 million ($7.6 million) in cash in the Gaza Strip, and "forfeited" it to the Bank of Israel.

The cash was seized from Hamas strongholds and homes of terror operatives, during the IDF's ground operations in Gaza.

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The Israeli military says it has wrapped up a pinpoint raid against Hamas in the central Gaza Strip, during which troops destroyed more than 100 sites belonging to terror groups, killed some 40 operatives, and expanded the army’s east-west corridor.

The operation, carried out by… pic.twitter.com/E2fRs585k2
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 18, 2024

Doesn't sound like a pinpoint raid at all.

The Israeli military says it has wrapped up a pinpoint raid against Hamas in the central Gaza Strip, during which troops destroyed more than 100 sites belonging to terror groups, killed some 40 operatives, and expanded the army’s east-west corridor.

The operation, carried out by the 401st Armored Brigade and other troops under the 162nd Division on the outskirts of the Nuseirat camp, was aimed at clearing the area of Hamas operatives, destroying its infrastructure, including a tunnel network that allowed passage from Nuseirat to Gaza City, and expanding the Netzarim corridor.

The corridor, built around a road south of Gaza City and north of Nuseirat, enables the IDF to carry out raids in northern and central Gaza while allowing Israel to control access to the north for Palestinians seeking to return after fleeing south.

Amid the operation near Nuseirat, the IDF said it destroyed two rocket manufacturing plants, one belonging to Hamas and the other to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, among around 100 sites.

The military says it also demolished 17 tunnel shafts, part of at least five separate underground networks. Rockets and launchers were also discovered and destroyed during the operation.

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"A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot."

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Posted: 4/18/2024 6:01:58 PM EDT

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Israelis arrest Doctor Kevorkian for "Incitement to Terror" Link to article

Israel Police Arrest Palestinian Academic on Suspicion of Incitement to Terror

Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian was taken to a police station near Jerusalem and investigated. 'This is an illegal arrest whose purpose is to intimidate any critical voices in the Israeli academy,' her attorneys said.

A Palestinian academic at Jerusalem's Hebrew University, who raised doubts about sexual assault incidents involving Hamas terrorists on October 7, was arrested by the Israel Police.

Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian was brought to a police station near Jerusalem and is suspected of incitement to terror, violence, and racism. Her attorneys added that the police confiscated a mobile phone, a computer documents and books of the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish from her apartment.

Shalhoub-Kevorkian was suspended from teaching early in March following pressure from students, right-wing activists and politicians, for comments she made in an interview on the "Makdisi Street" podcast.

The university reinstated her after she clarified that she does not doubt that sexual assaults took place during Hamas' attack.

In a segment on the podcast devoted to October 7, Shalhoub-Kevorkian said that "The creation of stories, the exaggeration, were done in order to portray the Palestinians as terrible… Sexual violence is a thing that happens, and I oppose it… If a woman says she was raped, I believe her. But we're not seeing [after October 7] a woman who came out and said what happened to her."

This is an illegal arrest whose purpose is to intimidate and harm any critical voices in the Israeli academy," said her attorneys Mahajana and Hassan Jabarin.

"Behind the police's agenda is a racist and inciting minister. The more important question is whether the State Prosecutor approved this type of investigation and arrest." Israel's State Prosecutor's Office said in response that they have indeed approved the investigation.

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the arrest, saying he "congratulates" for detaining the "professor who incited against the State of Israel."

According to him, the apprehension "sends the significant message that those who incite against Israel will not be able to hide under such titles or roles."

Arab-Israeli lawmaker Ahmad Tibi responded said that "the settlers who murdered two Palestinians aren't being investigated; the rabbis who incite to murder Arabs are embraced."

"Those who paved the way for this investigation are the shameful and cowardly administration of the Hebrew University," he added.

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Posted: 4/18/2024 8:13:21 PM EDT

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Israeli fighter jets struck a Hezbollah cell in southern Lebanon today, after they were spotted by troops of the Golani Brigade:

The Israeli military says it has wrapped up a pinpoint raid against Hamas in the central Gaza Strip, during which troops destroyed more than 100 sites belonging to terror groups, killed some 40 terrorist, and expanded the army’s east-west corridor.

The head of interrogations in Hamas's internal security in northern Gaza's Beit Hanoun was killed in an airstrike this week, the military and Shin Bet announce

Israeli aircraft struck Hezbollah sites and terrorist in southern Lebanon overnight:

Meanwhile, terrorists in Gaza filming themselves in civilian clothes launching rockets using the pinnacle of military technology: plastic tubes leaned up against rocks.

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Posted: 4/18/2024 8:48:11 PM EDT

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Back on track:
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy/artc-biden-makes-new-push-for-historic-israeli-saudi-normalization-deal-report

“According to sources familiar with the matter, the White House is actively engaging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to commit to a renewed push for Palestinian statehood. In exchange, Riyadh would extend diplomatic recognition to Israel.”

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Back on track:
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy/artc-biden-makes-new-push-for-historic-israeli-saudi-normalization-deal-report

“According to sources familiar with the matter, the White House is actively engaging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to commit to a renewed push for Palestinian statehood. In exchange, Riyadh would extend diplomatic recognition to Israel.”

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The United States has Vetoed a Draft Resolution of the U.N. Security Council which would have provided the Palestinian Territories with Full-Member Status within the United Nations, with the U.K. and Switzerland both Abstaining from the Vote. pic.twitter.com/efrOgiichu
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MarkMustang Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 3890 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 9:01:22 PM EDT [Last Edit: MarkMustang] [#10] Israel striking back? According to Sky News Arabia, at least 3 Large Explosions were heard near the City of Isfahan in Central Iran. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024 Intense Air Activity by Unknown Aircraft reported now over the Northern Iraqi Cities of Erbil and Mosul. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

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Posted: 4/18/2024 9:40:20 PM EDT

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Israel striking back?

According to Sky News Arabia, at least 3 Large Explosions were heard near the City of Isfahan in Central Iran.
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Intense Air Activity by Unknown Aircraft reported now over the Northern Iraqi Cities of Erbil and Mosul.
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Yep and they struck Iran. Going to be interesting to see how Iran retaliates.

AlmightyTallest Member Joined May 2007 Posts 29603 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 9:46:04 PM EDT [#12] BREAKING: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, a senior US official tells ABC News — Faytuks News ? (@Faytuks) April 19, 2024
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Posted: 4/18/2024 9:48:01 PM EDT

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Noteworthy: explosions also heard in Tabriz.

This is a city which has a significant missile facility.

5/ https://t.co/vlF6DepWBR
Evergreen Intel (@vcdgf555) April 19, 2024

AD fire and smoke plume over Isfahan, city where Iranian nuclear research facility is.
2/ https://t.co/JEdoBCdeHF
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Multiple airports in Iran have closed per recent NOTAM postings.

"A1323/24 - AD CLSD. 19 APR 01:15 2024 UNTIL 19 APR 07:00 2024 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 19 APR 01:17 2024"
— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) April 19, 2024

This is very interesting because it suggests that the IAF launched an attack from outside Iranian using standoff weapons. Isfahan (where explosions are reported) is >400 km from the Iraqi border. Israel has no disclosed weapons with such range. Speaks to an unknown capability. https://t.co/O1PgLU4Cwf
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It's not stupid, it's advanced!!

AlmightyTallest Member Joined May 2007 Posts 29607 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 10:01:45 PM EDT [#14] Iraqi Sources are reporting that the Airstrikes on the Capital of Baghdad have Targeted a Building in which a High-Ranking Meeting was taking place involving several Iranian-Backed Groups and Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024
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AlmightyTallest Member Joined May 2007 Posts 29608 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 10:04:10 PM EDT [#15] Iranian State Media is reporting that tonight’s Airstrike by the Israel Air Force may have Targeted the 8th Tactical Airbase of the Iranian Air Force, within Isfahan International Airport, which contains multiple Squadrons of F-14 “Tomcat” Fighter Aircraft. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024
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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:05:14 PM EDT

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Seriously, I have to get to bed.

Iran warned that if Israel struck its territory, the response would be stronger and immediate.

I guess we shall see what happens in the coming hours.
— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) April 19, 2024

Explosions so far have been reported in the last few minutes near the Cities of Isfahan and Natanz in Central Iran, which both contain Significant Facilities for the Iranian Nuclear Program.
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AlmightyTallest Member Joined May 2007 Posts 29611 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 10:07:29 PM EDT [#17] A Radar Early Warning Site of the Syrian Army near the City of Izra in Southern Syria has reportedly been Targeted by several Airstrikes, likely Israeli, within the last few minutes. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024
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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:08:17 PM EDT

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Seriously, I have to get to bed.

Iran warned that if Israel struck its territory, the response would be stronger and immediate.

I guess we shall see what happens in the coming hours.
— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) April 19, 2024

Explosions so far have been reported in the last few minutes near the Cities of Isfahan and Natanz in Central Iran, which both contain Significant Facilities for the Iranian Nuclear Program.
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Wonder if Iran will think it actually has to use its airforce now

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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:12:12 PM EDT

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Russian S-300 air defense systems are having another bad night. New NASA FIRMS hot spots.

33°56'36.8"N 51°14'32.5"E - Kashan County, Isfahan Province, Iran

33°56'41.2"N 50°39'33.6"E - SW of Delihan, Iran

Went back to November 2023, no prior heat signatures pic.twitter.com/OwAxrbTJYY
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Before:

Now.

Before:

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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:12:39 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Seriously, I have to get to bed.

Iran warned that if Israel struck its territory, the response would be stronger and immediate.

I guess we shall see what happens in the coming hours.
— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) April 19, 2024

Explosions so far have been reported in the last few minutes near the Cities of Isfahan and Natanz in Central Iran, which both contain Significant Facilities for the Iranian Nuclear Program.
OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

Wonder if Iran will think it actually has to use its airforce now

I hope they do.

It will be a slaughter.

It's not stupid, it's advanced!!

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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:37:19 PM EDT

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I hope they do.

It will be a slaughter.

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Originally Posted By Cypher15:

Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Seriously, I have to get to bed.

Iran warned that if Israel struck its territory, the response would be stronger and immediate.

I guess we shall see what happens in the coming hours.
— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) April 19, 2024

Explosions so far have been reported in the last few minutes near the Cities of Isfahan and Natanz in Central Iran, which both contain Significant Facilities for the Iranian Nuclear Program.
OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

Wonder if Iran will think it actually has to use its airforce now

I hope they do.

It will be a slaughter.

The Iranian planes involved in an attempted attack on Israel would simply cease to exist.

BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25412 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 10:37:25 PM EDT [#22] Tonight has Proven that Israel has the Ability and the Capability to launch Strikes against Iranian Territory without almost anyone knowing it’s coming and likely without the Support of the United States, if I was Iran I would be beyond Nervous. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25413 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 10:50:16 PM EDT [#23] Multiple “Hostile Drone Intrusion” Alerts now across Northern Israel on the Border with Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/7D1GnKJmYH OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:58:57 PM EDT

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Iranian media saying they are shooting down aerial objects around Iran.

Sounds like chaos. https://t.co/8EfVuZfp98
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Translation from Arabic: Iranian media: Anti-aircraft guns shoot down flying objects in several Iranian regions #العربية_عاجل

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\uD83D\uDEA8\uD83C\uDDEE\uD83C\uDDF1\uD83C\uDDEE\uD83C\uDDF7 ISRAEL has reportedly BOMBED 7 cities in IRAN. pic.twitter.com/uhvIGtuCjw
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About the Israeli "nothing happening until after Passover" head-fake, we should have remembered the Mossad's motto: 'By deception you shall do war".

If Israeli air strikes continue, expect Hezbollah to get involved, big time. Iran has financed, trained, and equipped them to act in concert with Iranian forces in the event of serious Israeli attack. Watch the Houthis, too. I expect Saudi, the UAE, and Jordan are in Iran's target folder.

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absael Perennially incredulous Joined Mar 2007 Posts 9836 EE 100% (24) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 11:11:14 PM EDT [#25] Looks like Iran is now in the FO stage of FAFO.
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BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25414 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 11:11:57 PM EDT [#26] Iranian State Media has stated that Iran’s Nuclear Sites have Max Security and suffered No Damage from tonight’s Strike by Israel. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

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Posted: 4/18/2024 11:15:41 PM EDT

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Live update: Israeli strike on Iran ‘limited’ in scope, not targeting nuclear facilities — reports https://t.co/zVM6QTibrU
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Live update: Iran’s Khamenei marks 85th birthday amid reported Israeli strike https://t.co/watiSs04BZ
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Live update: Iran news agency reports explosions heard at Isfahan airport, says cause unknown https://t.co/OXXpG3UmwC
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If Iran not able to detect this attack before it happened, and its defenses failed to activate, this could be a message Israel has capabilities to penetrate Iran’s defenses & strike at its most valuable assets.

Demonstration of regime vulnerabilities.
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It would be poetic if:

Israeli F-35s that Iran tried to attack at Nevatim Air Force base over the weekend just fired from a great distance.

These Israeli missiles penetrated air defenses that perhaps even failed to activate.

The missiles struck Iranian fighter jets on the…
Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz) April 19, 2024

It would be poetic if:

Israeli F-35s that Iran tried to attack at Nevatim Air Force base over the weekend just fired from a great distance.

These Israeli missiles penetrated air defenses that perhaps even failed to activate.

The missiles struck Iranian fighter jets on the runway at an Iranian air base.

Message: our air defenses work, yours don’t. Our fighter jets work, yours don’t. Next time we will destroy even more valuable assets.

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The opposing view.

Sources say that the #nuclear facilities located in Isfahan province are secure and fully operational, rejecting some media reports on an incident at a nuclear facility.#Iran
Iran Nuances (@IranNuances) April 19, 2024

Iran releases statement claiming to have shot down multiple Israeli quad copters.

"There's been no airstrike in Isfahan or other parts of the country. They only made a failed and humiliating attempt to fly quad copters, and they were all shot down." https://t.co/DBnELOttZr
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BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25416 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 11:21:06 PM EDT [#28] According to Israeli Officials, the Red Alert which sounded earlier in Northern Israel was reportedly a False Alarm. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25419 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 11:25:10 PM EDT [#29] Iraq denies any explosions occurred inside its territory, but military radar picked up foreign objects traveling over Iraqi airspace. https://t.co/k64WNe6pqW Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) April 19, 2024

BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25422 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 11:37:41 PM EDT [#30] Iraqi Sources are reporting that the Airstrikes on the Capital of Baghdad have Targeted a Building in which a High-Ranking Meeting was taking place involving several Iranian-Backed Groups and Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25424 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 11:39:14 PM EDT [#31] Israeli tankers RTB with intermittent MLAT tracks showing over Syria. The strike package looks to have avoided Jordanian airspace. pic.twitter.com/UY1CT7Hv2g MeNMyRC (@MeNMyRC1) April 19, 2024

BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25425 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/18/2024 11:51:41 PM EDT [#32] Three Iranian Officials have now Confirmed to the NYTs that tonight’s Israeli Strike took place against a Military Air Base near the City of Isfahan in Central Iran, likely indicating that the Attack did indeed Target the 8th Tactical Airbase of the Iranian Air Force. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

realwar F*ck Around and Find Out Joined Jan 2003 Posts 94361 EE 100% (72) CA, USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 12:05:15 AM EDT [#33] BREAKING: Footage Shows Flashes In Sky Near Near Isfahan, Iran As Israel Reportedly Launches Strikes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elT8mvFgMFQ

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The nuclear facilities were ‘reportedly’ guarded by Russias best air defense equipment.
Can’t rule out operator error, but it appears they couldn’t either pick up or lock on to the F35.

If true, this may be a very important part of Russias threat.
Can’t defend what you can’t see. I think it’s daylight in Iran.
Bold move Cotton.

That should cause dirty diaper in the MOD.

Too bad only 40% of our F35 fleet is mission ready.
(Per today’s congressional hearings on Lockeed Martin)

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BM1455 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 25429 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 12:23:28 AM EDT [#35] The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly told Israeli Embassies and Diplomatic Facilities to go “Radio Silent” regarding tonight’s Retaliatory Strike against Iran. OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

realwar F*ck Around and Find Out Joined Jan 2003 Posts 94362 EE 100% (72) CA, USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 12:29:19 AM EDT [#36] Israel Attacks Iran, Report Says - LIVE Breaking News Coverage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqFlOXW1vKE

Muricha Member Joined Jun 2017 Posts 4374 EE 100% (1) WV, USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 12:31:40 AM EDT [#37] Estimates on incoming ballistic missils on ISREAL?
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Posted: 4/19/2024 12:40:09 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Seriously, I have to get to bed.

Iran warned that if Israel struck its territory, the response would be stronger and immediate.

I guess we shall see what happens in the coming hours.
— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) April 19, 2024

Explosions so far have been reported in the last few minutes near the Cities of Isfahan and Natanz in Central Iran, which both contain Significant Facilities for the Iranian Nuclear Program.
OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

Wonder if Iran will think it actually has to use its airforce now

too late

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Cardplayer Black Labs Matter Joined Jan 2015 Posts 39328 EE 100% (85) ID, USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 12:40:35 AM EDT [Last Edit: Cardplayer] [#39] This attack was said to have been to avoid a broader regional war. The US will continue to downplay this so that this administration does not look weak in mediating foreign conflicts. The administration is shitting themselves with election season coming in hot. Edit - US says the targets were not nuclear.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 12:44:41 AM EDT

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Live update: Strike in Iran targeted military air base near Isfahan — NYT https://t.co/89clMgC0Zr
ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) April 19, 2024

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Live update: Iranian official says military shot down 3 Israeli drones https://t.co/2UNCbzZ5zE
ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) April 19, 2024

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Iran has lifted all restrictions on flights to and from Tehran's Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports, according to Iran's state-affiliated Mehr News Agency
— Faytuks News ? (@Faytuks) April 19, 2024

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Israel possibly hit Iran without entering airspace.https://t.co/qXn324NDzm
Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 19, 2024

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NEW: U.S. source confirms an Israeli strike within Iran, says the U.S. was not involved, and there was pre-notification to U.S. from the Israelis

White House, NSC declining to comment on Middle East tonight.
Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) April 19, 2024

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A lot of conflicting reports from both U.S. and Iranian officials. It is making it rather difficult to really understand what happened tonight. Overall, despite the mess, the following is consistent:
- Israel conducted a limited strike on Iranian soil.
- The target was…
— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) April 19, 2024

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A lot of conflicting reports from both U.S. and Iranian officials. It is making it rather difficult to really understand what happened tonight. Overall, despite the mess, the following is consistent:
- Israel conducted a limited strike on Iranian soil.
- The target was unclear.

Iranian officials have blasted the following comments to local and foreign media outlets:
- AD successfully intercepted suspicious objects.
- No missile attack took place in Iran.
- An military airbase near Isfahan was struck.
- No explosions occurred.
- All quiet in Isfahan.

Things like this really show how messy events can be, especially in the initial hours. Tread carefully on uncollaborative items.

Hopefully, as time goes by, we will know more.

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BREAKING: The New York Times reports that three Iranian officials have confirmed a strike hit an air base near Isfahan
The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) April 19, 2024

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The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly told Israeli Embassies and Diplomatic Facilities to go “Radio Silent” regarding tonight’s Retaliatory Strike against Iran.
OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 19, 2024

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There’s a high threat of military reprisals & terrorist attacks against Israel & Israeli interests across the region. The security situation could deteriorate quickly. We urge Australians in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories to depart if it's safe to do so. (1/3)
Smartraveller (@Smartraveller) April 19, 2024

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Israel sends a message and Iran saves face. Calculated. pic.twitter.com/E5LJcXXgOS
Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) April 19, 2024

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Curious to see if public statements from Iranian officials differ in tonality compared to what some state affiliated TV channels are saying. Still pretty early in Iran, will be a few hours until things start to come out from various people.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 12:46:55 AM EDT

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Israel sent a message, you failed to hit us but we can hit you anytime we want, this time we limited our response to deescalate but we can fuck you up any time we want, this time we hit you with conventional weapons you can’t stop and we could do the same thing with nukes.

Iran’s response so far is what attack? There was no attack, deescalation, nothing to respond to, but the message was clearly received.

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Posted: 4/19/2024 12:48:58 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Muricha:
The nuclear facilities were ‘reportedly’ guarded by Russias best air defense equipment.
Can’t rule out operator error, but it appears they couldn’t either pick up or lock on to the F35.

If true, this may be a very important part of Russias threat.
Can’t defend what you can’t see. I think it’s daylight in Iran.
Bold move Cotton.

That should cause dirty diaper in the MOD.

Too bad only 40% of our F35 fleet is mission ready.
(Per today’s congressional hearings on Lockeed Martin)

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What is a “standard” mission ready percentage for the fleet?

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Muricha Member Joined Jun 2017 Posts 4376 EE 100% (1) WV, USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 12:50:49 AM EDT [#44] Quote History Originally Posted By fike: What is a “standard” mission ready percentage? View Quote That question was asked. My memory is awful but I believe it was around the 70th percentile give or take.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 12:53:14 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Muricha:

That question was asked.
My memory is awful but I believe it was around the 70th percentile give or take.

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Originally Posted By Muricha:

Originally Posted By fike:

What is a “standard” mission ready percentage?

That question was asked.
My memory is awful but I believe it was around the 70th percentile give or take.

My experience is only with Navy aviation, but that sounds particularly high for an entire fleet.

ETA: Looks like that has been the published number/average for a while.

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Posted: 4/19/2024 12:55:45 AM EDT

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cnn source. Take it for what it's worth.

CNN just reported, citing a regional intelligence source, that the early assessment is that #Iran will not be retaliating for #Israel's strike tonight.
Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) April 19, 2024

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An Israeli missile strike targeted a site in Iran early Friday morning, two Israeli defense officials confirmed.

A US official also confirmed the attack, stating "We were not surprised, while also saying Israel informed the US in advance of the strike.https://t.co/CQmbnnHqRy
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) April 19, 2024

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It’ll take some time for the fog to clear, especially as Israel maintains an official policy of silence after a missile strike targeted a site in Isfahan, Iran.

Now, the question is what Iran’s response will be.

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Muricha Member Joined Jun 2017 Posts 4377 EE 100% (1) WV, USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 1:05:15 AM EDT [Last Edit: Muricha] [#47] Why would tankers be involved if it wa a missile attack ?
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FlashMan-7k Member Joined Apr 2020 Posts 26922 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 4/19/2024 1:09:25 AM EDT [#48] Quote History Originally Posted By Muricha: Why would tankers be involved if it wa a missile attack ? View Quote Planes up to make sure no retaliatory strikes get through?

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Posted: 4/19/2024 1:21:33 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By FlashMan-7k:

Planes up to make sure no retaliatory strikes get through?

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Hillbilly logic says B’Ms would be detected at source. Basically 12 minutes notice.
I haven’t seen reports of Iran air raid or air defense being heard.
Near peer BM’s are dramatically expensive and have warhead weight challenges.
F35 can do some serious payloads even at stand off distances.

But I’m old and haven’t been around ordinance in 30 years.
And it’s the internet so that automatically makes me correct.

Hell, we will find out when the satellite photos come out like everyone else.

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Posted: 4/19/2024 1:26:50 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Muricha:
The nuclear facilities were ‘reportedly’ guarded by Russias best air defense equipment.
Can’t rule out operator error, but it appears they couldn’t either pick up or lock on to the F35.

If true, this may be a very important part of Russias threat.
Can’t defend what you can’t see. I think it’s daylight in Iran.
Bold move Cotton.

That should cause dirty diaper in the MOD.

Too bad only 40% of our F35 fleet is mission ready.
(Per today’s congressional hearings on Lockeed Martin)

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