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2026-10-23 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Netanyahu: Regime change in Iran is now an Israeli mission

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Posted by badanov 2026-10-23 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [102 views ] Top
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1 I thought that was OUR goal.
They'll just get in the way.

Posted by Clyde Thaviling6482 2026-10-23 02:36|| 2026-10-23 02:36|| Front Page Top

2 Thus far it’s a joint project. Bibi is making it clear that even if President Trump decides to stop because of something he’s negotiated, Israel has its own objectives.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-10-23 03:24|| 2026-10-23 03:24|| Front Page Top

3 Huh? Where do you get such nonsense, Clyde Thaviling6482? The IDF did the first bombing runs against Iran that destroyed almost all their anti-aircraft defences, weapons factories, killed off many of the IRGC senior officers remaining after the pager bombs went off, a decade ago they emptied the nuclear bomb research archive that identified all the sites connected to that program, not to mention picking off the missile launchers as they revealed themselves by launching missiles.

Not to mention that the US Air Force is parked between runs at the IAF base, and they’ve been sharing their air-to-air refuelers with our guys. Israel was perfectly willing to go it alone against Iran if President Trump was not willing to join in.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-10-23 10:48|| 2026-10-23 10:48|| Front Page Top

4 Iran to become an Israel state?

Naaahh...

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-10-23 10:59|| 2026-10-23 10:59|| Front Page Top

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Turkey Iran alliance

**Turkey and Iran are not formal allies**; their relationship is defined by a complex mix of **rivalry, competition, and pragmatic cooperation**. Historically marked by proxy conflicts in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, the two nations maintain a delicate balance where they compete for regional influence while managing shared security concerns, such as Kurdish separatist movements and energy trade.

Recent geopolitical shifts have intensified this duality. While **Turkey positions itself as a mediator** in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, it has also deepened strategic ties with **Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt** in a new regional alignment that some analysts view as a counterbalance to Iranian power. Despite these tensions, **economic interdependence** remains strong, with Iran serving as a major supplier of natural gas to Turkey, preventing a complete breakdown in bilateral relations.

* **Proxy Rivalry**: Both countries have backed opposing factions in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, though they have occasionally coordinated on specific issues like the Astana process for Syria.
* **Mediation Role**: Turkey has leveraged its neutrality to broker diplomatic efforts, acting as a go-between for Iran and Western powers, which enhances its regional stature without committing to an alliance with Tehran.
* **Regional Alliances**: The formation of a **Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact** signals a strategic shift, aimed at managing regional security and potentially containing Iranian influence, although Ankara insists the pact is not inherently antagonistic toward Iran.
* **Economic Ties**: Trade and energy cooperation, particularly Iran's role as a key supplier of oil and gas to Turkey, provide a stabilizing factor that complicates outright hostility.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-23 12:32|| 2026-10-23 12:32|| Front Page Top

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True that Turkey has a formal alliance w Saudis now.

Problem for Turkey is that they don't actually want to do anything more than send some planes to sit on the tarmac at Saudi bases.

The mealy-mouth support they are giving the Saudis may come to haunt them.

As far as regime change goes, the Mossad has had that on its agenda for years. One of their big problems is killing regime big shots while letting their intel assets escape.

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-10-23 16:07|| 2026-10-23 16:07|| Front Page Top

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