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Wave of USAF Tankers Depart the U.S. Amid
Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

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Posted By: konocti95, 6/16/2025 2:44:22 PM

Israel’s ongoing military campaign, Operation Rising Lion, has conducted coordinated precision strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, crude oil export terminals, and high-value IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) targets since late last week. The scope and sequencing of these strikes—outlined in a Wall Street Journal op-ed in October 2024—suggest objectives that go well beyond deterrence, aiming instead to pave the way for regime change in Tehran.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: konocti95 6/16/2025 3:24:18 PM (No. 1965125)
NKAWTG
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Reply 2 - Posted by: Dreadnought 6/16/2025 3:53:51 PM (No. 1965131)
That surge was amazing to watch last night.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: DVC 6/16/2025 4:31:50 PM (No. 1965148)
To drop the MOP 30,000 lb bombs, you need the B-2 bombers, which are in Missouri. They can fly to Iran and back non-stop, and do the mission, but they need a bunch of refueling support aircraft. Could be the indications that there will be a smoking hole where there used be an Iranian enrichment facility by tomorrow. To get enough penetration, the B-2 drops these monster bombs in pairs. One a bit later than the other. The first bomb drills a "tunnel" a few hundred feet (estimated) and the follow on bomb goes right down the same tunnel, and 'digs' deeper, starting where the first one left off. This was tested a number of years ago, and worked exactly as advertised. I would suggest that any Iranians in or near their enrichment bunkers get rapidly to a different location.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: Kate318 6/16/2025 6:53:46 PM (No. 1965250)
Just so we’re clear, these tankers are there as part of a mission to protect US interests. There is way too much wailing from our own side of the aisle about getting involved in a war in Iran.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: Catherine 6/17/2025 8:00:37 AM (No. 1965406)
This is where trust in the man we elected president comes in. I don't like this situation either but I still back the president and figure he knows what he's doing.
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Reply 6 - Posted by: Lawsy0 6/17/2025 9:00:16 AM (No. 1965424)
Where is the Sixth Fleet right this minute?
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Reply 7 - Posted by: Zigrid 6/17/2025 9:27:31 AM (No. 1965441)
I'm happy Israel is in control now...it's mission...and they accepted it....was to end the nuclear threat from Iran's leaders...and take out as many as they could...mission accomplished....saving the world from Iran was a big job...but God's people were assigned the job...and they are doing a fine job...sorry that many Israelis have had to suffer...but they seem in good spirits and determined to follow Bibi's call.to arms....they are united...
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Reply 8 - Posted by: Timber Queen 6/17/2025 9:56:23 AM (No. 1965457)
I believe its time to dust off my old "Bomb Iran" button from the post 9/11 era. President Trump is taking care of a problem started 24 years ago by the traitorous Bush family. God bless him and Bibi, and may all their efforts be successful.
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Reply 9 - Posted by: rabid_raptor 6/17/2025 12:07:56 PM (No. 1965524)
I suspect the tanker migration is more closely aligned with joint military exercises in Finland. https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4211243/us-uk-french-and-finnish-air-forces-participate-in-atlantic-trident-25-in-finla/
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Reply 10 - Posted by: Turninggrey 6/17/2025 12:44:54 PM (No. 1965543)
#9 that is 100% wrong. NKAWTG.
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Reply 11 - Posted by: Omen55 6/17/2025 1:29:12 PM (No. 1965567)
Wrong #3. B-2s have been deployed to Diego Garcia for the pass 5 weeks. Trump ordered them there so he's been planning with Bibi. They can hit Foxdow & turn that mountain to rumble. Just waiting for the order.
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Reply 12 - Posted by: oldmagnolia 6/17/2025 2:16:56 PM (No. 1965597)
24 years ago #8? How about Jimmy Carter not helping the Shah and installing the Ayatolla Khomeini and here we are.
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Reply 13 - Posted by: Dodge Boy 6/17/2025 10:47:09 PM (No. 1965797)
Get ready for some real fireworks. Jimmah, BJ, Bushies, and Obie - Bibi and President Trump are about to fix one of your many foreign policy screwups.
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