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2026-03-17 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran Looking *Almost* Ripe for Regime Change

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Posted by Besoeker 2026-03-17 01:06|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1791 views ] Top
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1 The Marines are come for some purpose. I think they are coming for Kharg. Maybe they will island hop.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-03-17 05:39|| 2026-03-17 05:39|| Front Page Top

2 /\ That would be my guess Supe.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-03-17 06:38|| 2026-03-17 06:38|| Front Page Top

3 I also agree with SH. Taking Kharg Island would be a major political and economic blow to Iran. Attacking an enemies economy is a major tool in President Trump's toolbox. It's very nice change instead of civilians and some poor 18 year soldiers getting killed.

Posted by Chantry 2026-03-17 09:35|| 2026-03-17 09:35|| Front Page Top

4 Al Jazeera op-ed praises US-Israel operation against Iran, says Dems, media critics are wrong

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-17 10:14|| 2026-03-17 10:14|| Front Page Top

5 Why Gulf states aren’t joining the war against Iran — despite attacks on their soil

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-17 10:17|| 2026-03-17 10:17|| Front Page Top

6 @6 Regardless of the reason, I'm glad that the Gulf States are currently restricting their actions to self defense. Mostly they would just get in the way and I doubt the political fall out would be positive.

Posted by Chantry 2026-03-17 13:42|| 2026-03-17 13:42|| Front Page Top

7 I too think the Marines are headed for Kharg Island eventually, but remember the Kuwait ploy by Schwarzkopf. The Amphib group approach tease to bring all the remain anti-shipping assets to Hormuz engagement area for harvesting. Rangers/82nd air bridge onto Kharg to prevent destruction as the Iranian forces are mopped up, then Hold the island and sweep the mainland shoreline to create a Zone of Control, choke of money source as needed, rinse and repeat while the new regime takes hold. Just spit-balling of course...

Posted by NoMoreBS 2026-03-17 14:35|| 2026-03-17 14:35|| Front Page Top

8 After the marines occupy the island what will keep Iran from sending a drone in and blowing the whole island up?

Posted by bman 2026-03-17 14:53|| 2026-03-17 14:53|| Front Page Top

9 ^So, don't occupy - just blow it up yourself.

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-17 15:12|| 2026-03-17 15:12|| Front Page Top

10 Kharg would be a target for the regime only once they know they are leaving like Saddam did in Kuwait. It’s currently necessary for the regime to pump their oil to tankers. The US built the facility. The US or China could rebuild it. Iran’s currency is worth nothing, it would be Belt and Road terms to get China’s help on the rebuild.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-03-17 16:11|| 2026-03-17 16:11|| Front Page Top

11 Good luck for Mullahs/IRGC seeking asylum if they blow Kharg

Posted by Frank G 2026-03-17 18:00|| 2026-03-17 18:00|| Front Page Top

12 Looks like the Mullahs are showing up in Canada.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-03-17 21:50|| 2026-03-17 21:50|| Front Page Top

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