Iran Super Thread- Merged

[ytz]

Because they looked at North American data and thought they have become a net exporter based on Canada’s production?

Which doesn't matter if exports aren't restricted. And doing that would create all kinds of other chaos globally.

 

[McG]

It's not like the current administration is concerned about causing chaos.
But, it's not great for Canada if that administration calculates its net exports through inclusion of Canadian assets as though they were American.

 

[brihard]

The Strait of Hormuz is open save for Iran shooting at shipping, according to Hegseth. The U.S. has a rare strategic genius as SECDEF.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032433800072790251

 

[Halifax Tar]

The Strait of Hormuz is open save for Iran shooting at shipping, according to Hegseth. The U.S. has a rare strategic genius as SECDEF.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032433800072790251

 

[ytz]

It's not like the current administration is concerned about causing chaos.

The chaos wasn't actually hitting pockets in the US that much or at all. A global recession actually will hurt Americans. Even if Americans are the least impacted internationally.

But, it's not great for Canada if that administration calculates its net exports through inclusion of Canadian assets as though they were American.

We have literally signed on to this through various trade agreements. My only question is why we never built a small strategic reserve. Not to worry about oil getting cut off. But to buffer price volatility like we're seeing now.

 

[Brad Sallows]

The SPR has been politically exploited for decades, and electoral and budget politics are the chief reasons it is in its current state. Refilling is partly a function of oil prices, and from time to time is limited by reluctance to purchase at contemporary prices.

There is no particular reason that a Canadian reserve, if established, would not be subjected to the same games.

 

[armrdsoul77]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032366797001765274

4 of the six crew confirmed dead. 2 missing.

 

[armrdsoul77]

The Strait of Hormuz is open save for Iran shooting at shipping, according to Hegseth. The U.S. has a rare strategic genius as SECDEF.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032433800072790251

 

[Haggis]

Saw this elsewhere.

CPC MP James Bezan calling out PMMC for not informing Canadians that CAF members in Kuwait came under attack on March 1st.

 

[rmc_wannabe]

Saw this elsewhere.

CPC MP James Bezan calling out PMMC for not informing Canadians that CAF members in Kuwait came under attack on March 1st.

OPSEC is still a thing, no?

If there wasnt an announcement its probably for a good reason

 

[PPCLI Guy]

Umm...rocket attacks in the vicinity is SOP in many theatres we have been involved in. In the Iraq mission, I sincerely doubt anyone in CJOC even noticed that Union III was targeted by another rocket attack, let alone reported it to the PMO.

 

[Czech_pivo]

The chaos wasn't actually hitting pockets in the US that much or at all. A global recession actually will hurt Americans. Even if Americans are the least impacted internationally.



We have literally signed on to this through various trade agreements. My only question is why we never built a small strategic reserve. Not to worry about oil getting cut off. But to buffer price volatility like we're seeing now.

Having a reserve built in the needs of the EC might make sense since this is the area most likely impacted by the slowdown of oil imports.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Having a reserve built in the needs of the EC might make sense since this is the area most likely impacted by the slowdown of oil imports.

You could make a linear storage system from Alberta to the East Coast and call it "Distributed, self renewing, strategic oil storage" and avoid that "P" word.....

 

[ytz]

The Strait of Hormuz is open save for Iran shooting at shipping, according to Hegseth. The U.S. has a rare strategic genius as SECDEF.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032433800072790251

This is the genius criticizing war colleges and stopping officers from going to Ivy League schools for grad programs because "woke" and not manly.

Somehow I think if they actually had someone who wasn't a terminal O-4 with a chip on his shoulder, they'd have better decision-making and planning. He seems to be the American equivalent of Paul Hellyer.

 

[Eaglelord17]

OPSEC is still a thing, no?

If there wasnt an announcement its probably for a good reason

Considering the government hid the fact we were in active combat in Bosnia (Medak Pocket) I always question when the government is hiding this stuff.

 

[OldSolduer]

Considering the government hid the fact we were in active combat in Bosnia (Medak Pocket) I always question when the government is hiding this stuff.

Excuse me but it was Croatia.

And yes the GoC hid it.

 

[HavokFour]

This is going to turn into a very expensive venture. Trump is now saying the US doesn't need Ukraine's assistance.

The U.S. does not need Ukraine's assistance with strengthening anti-drone defenses amid the ongoing fighting in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News aired on March 13.

"No, we don't need (Ukraine's) help in drone defense," Trump said in the interview. "We know more about drones than anybody. We have the best drones in the world, actually."

The comments come as an unexpected rebuff of Kyiv's offer to share its combat‑tested experience and technology for countering Iranian‑made strike drones with the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries.

The claim also appears to conflict with President Volodymyr Zelensky's earlier statement that Kyiv agreed to Washington's request for assistance in protecting U.S. military bases in Jordan.

More than 10 countries have already requested Kyiv's aid, Zelensky said on March 13, after previously confirming that Ukrainian experts were also sent to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

Already since last year, Ukraine has been offering to share its experience in drone technology — a vital weaponry on Ukrainian battlefields — with the U.S. in exchange for anti-missile defenses.

The Trump administration reportedly dismissed the initial offer last August during Zelensky's visit to the White House.

In the interview, Trump acknowledged that Russia may be providing limited assistance to Iran, lending credibility to earlier reports that Moscow is helping Iranian forces target American military assets in the region.

The comments come as the Trump administration moved to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil amid rising prices.

'We don't need Ukraine's help' — Trump rebuffs Zelensky's drone defense offer​

 

[Cloud Cover]

“We know more about drones than anybody….”

“The straights are open except for the drones …”

“The drone strike on that base was dumb luck …”

 

[ytz]

Considering the government hid the fact we were in active combat in Bosnia (Medak Pocket) I always question when the government is hiding this stuff.

It wasn't hidden. The Op is listed on the website. Exact location is not. For obvious reasons. And it's protocol to check on the member, contact family, etc before any press release.

 

[Cloud Cover]

Enough to get into trouble but not get out …