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"We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now...

"UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

What an irresponsible dufus.

Who started this war? Israel did.

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World power consolidation, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, and on going Iran, Russia. Then after, China, NK.

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Again somebody that learned only from Putin. Writing checks he can't cash.

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What an irresponsible dufus.

The Ayatollah is

Who started this war? Israel did.

No, Iran, start there.

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How does that work? You get attack then need to surrender without a fight?

Then tell that to Ukraine.

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Bibi ,the Isrealis creature of lies,he mask the righteousness of grace,a silver tongue that weaves deceit with cunning pace, he speaks of unity and strength,of Jewish loyalty and creed,While planting seed of discords, fulfilling its dark unspoken genocide deed,,his eyes like chips of frozen coal,reflect vacant stare,A hollowness that hints at horror lurking in his lair,he offers solace,under to weep,but hide a secret,he will not keep,a broken promise, broken ,trust betrayed,a knife held to the back this the currency, Israel trades stabbing America in the back

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Iran is still in the fight. Just launched a defensive salvo.

Oil going up.

How much is bluster is the question.

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Israel has been claiming Iran has a nuclear weapon plan since at least 2012.

Pretty slow plan.

There are far more issues at play here including Irans oil reserves and keeping Israel the dominant military power in the area.

Real politics....real ugly....

US and Israel have got the"ugly part " well secured.

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Who started this war? Israel did.

Iran did. Iran funds groups like Hamas who attacked Israel on 10/7. They also fund groups like the Houthis whose own motto is “death to Israel”. Maybe don’t fund extremist groups of you don’t want to get bombed lol

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Pro Israeli commentators have forgotten the tens of millions of people world wide, including here in Japan , that PROTESTED ISRAEL CONDUCT OF THE GAZA WAR.

The various agencies we use in this world to determine law and justice seem also to have decided Israeli conduct of the war constitutes war crimes.

Not just me is it ?

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Pro Israeli commentators have forgotten the tens of millions of people world wide, including here in Japan , that PROTESTED ISRAEL CONDUCT OF THE GAZA WAR.

Tens of millions of people are wrong. A subject’s popularity doesn’t determine its moral correctness

The various agencies we use in this world to determine law and justice seem also to have decided Israeli conduct of the war constitutes war crimes.

Hamas was also accused of war crimes by those agencies. Do you accept them at they’ve committed war crimes? You won’t answer

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Pro Israeli commentators have forgotten the tens of millions of people world wide, including here in Japan , that PROTESTED ISRAEL CONDUCT OF THE GAZA WAR.

It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks, they’re not responsible for Israel and it’s people and the Israeli government will do what any responsible government would do to protect its people and nation.

The various agencies we use in this world to determine law and justice seem also to have decided Israeli conduct of the war constitutes war crimes.

That depends on who we are talking about because there are many who also believe Israel is on the right side of history of this.

Not just me is it ?

Lots of opinions.

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The MAGA super supporter Republican politicians, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, want the US to stay out of it.

A majority of Republicans are opposed to the United States becoming involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel, according to a new poll.

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How is this guy a US President?

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Trump sucks. I used to favor Trump over Biden/Obama. Trump is a war-mongering POS, same as Bush. The US uni-party needs to be toppled.

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The truth hurts people who supports,Jews that commit genocide in Gaza

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"I warn the Iranian dictator against continuing to commit war crimes and fire missiles at Israeli citizens," Katz told top Israeli military officials.

Sorry, what's that happening just over your shoulder Mr Katz?

"Israeli tanks fired into a crowd trying to get aid from trucks in Gaza on Tuesday, killing at least 59 people

The incident was the latest in nearly daily large-scale killings of Palestinians seeking aid in the three weeks since Israel partially lifted a total blockade on the territory it had imposed for nearly three months."

https://japantoday.com/category/world/israeli-tanks-kill-59-people-in-gaza-crowd-trying-to-get-food-aid-medics-say

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The MAGA super supporter Republican politicians, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, want the US to stay out of it.

She has an opinion that’s good and healthy

John Fetterman thinks we should do whatever we can to help Israel

A majority of Republicans are opposed to the United States becoming involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel, according to a new poll.

True, but they’re not the President, no one voted for Congress.

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""Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said meanwhile that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could face the same fate as Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, who was toppled in a U.S.-led invasion and hanged in 2006 after a trial.""

It make NO DIFF. if the Iranian leader is dead or alive, there will be many taking the lead soon after his death just like all other leaders of the people.

Hamas leaders were killed and so is Hezbollah but the movement still alive, what Israel needs to do is to Get Rid of FOX Bibi first then start negotiating.

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When it comes to Israel, Trump has been a juju he disappointment. They must have something on him.

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Hamas leaders were killed and so is Hezbollah but the movement still alive

Hezbollah is the weakest its ever been now lol

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maga sure flipped on that whole The US first and no warmongering bit.

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So let's say, just for argument's sake, that this (Israel and Iran) somehow gets resolved.

And then if Israel decides that it wants to pick yet another fight with (fill in the blank country), will Trump demand that (fill in the blank country) also unconditionally surrender as well?

Will Israel continue to pick fights on the assumption that the US will back every one of them?

I mean, yeah, Israel is the most technologically advanced country in that region, but you can only fight so many battles at once before you stretch yourself thin.

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maga sure flipped on that whole The US first and no warmongering bit.

Not at all, no boots on the ground, so…

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The US going to war is a decision by Congress, not the president.

The Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war, and the extent of the president's authority to wade into conflict abroad.

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"We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding," he wrote on Truth Social. "We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now...Our patience is wearing thin."

Three minutes later, he posted, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

The narcissistic orange mop can kiss goodbye to his Nobel Peace Prize with quality oration like that.

All caps? On social media? Can't see why that wouldn't work.

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"UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

@plasticmonkey

"What an irresponsible dufus.

Who started this war? Israel did."

I usually don't comment "this," but THIS.

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And then if Israel decides that it wants to pick yet another fight with (fill in the blank country), will Trump demand that (fill in the blank country) also unconditionally surrender as well?

Who else would Israel try to “pick a fight with” and why?

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Not at all, no boots on the ground, so…

Not what you said last year.

flip

flop

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When it comes to Israel, Trump has been a juju he disappointment. They must have something on him.

Epstein has entered the chat.

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The plan is clear now. Forced regime change. I don't think the option of a negotiated peace is now possible as the current regime would be rightfully hell bent on getting nukes for self defence. The new world order under Trump is now might is right. This is how most authoritarian leaders behave when their popularity falls. Create a diversion such as a war while they suppress opposition at home. It's a page right out of Putin's playbook. But, I'm not sure it will be that easy. Is the regime that unpopular it will collapse like in Syria? Will there be chaos and will Russia meddle? I'm sure they will as they have big stake. Is this why the US cancelled recent talks with Russia? Trump rolls the dice.

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I mean, yeah, Israel is the most technologically advanced country in that region, but you can only fight so many battles at once before you stretch yourself thin.

No. At its weakest point in 1948 Israel was able to defend itself against Egypt, Transjordan, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. Keep in mind at this point in history Israel had almost 0 American help. Now you’re suggesting that an even stronger Israel, with U.S. support and fewer regional adversaries is going to be beaten? I’ll meet you back in reality anytime you want to join us

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No. At its weakest point in 1948 Israel was able to defend itself against Egypt, Transjordan, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. Keep in mind at this point in history Israel had almost 0 American help. Now you’re suggesting that an even stronger Israel, with U.S. support and fewer regional adversaries is going to be beaten? I’ll meet you back in reality anytime you want to join us

I wasn't expressing a preference for either country, and will happily cede a point to someone who knows more about the subject, but is this still applicable in an age of more modern weapons that go boom?

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I wasn't expressing a preference for either country, and will happily cede a point to someone who knows more about the subject, but is this still applicable in an age of more modern weapons that go boom?

Israel has more weapons that go boom, better delivery capabilities of those weapons that go boom, and better defensive capabilities against weapons that go boom than any regional rival

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Not what you said last year. 

flip

flop

None

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Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran Islamic extremism is solely/totally responsible for this devastating middle east war,   

President Trump has sent a carrier strike group, I understand with full air support. To wreak havoc.

President Trump demands, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

Iran has a choice to make,to unconditionally surrender, or possibliy suffer the same consequences as Iraq, Libya. 

This is truly terrifying, the outcomes for Iran, its people are bleak ominous, however the moment Hamas, 7th October massacred, hostages taken, the rape slaughter of children, infants’ families.

Seed were sown for horrific retribution, for Gaza, for any hope of a two-state solution for the people of Palestine, now for Iran.

It is a tragedy, possibly more so than the Gulf wars in Iraq.

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10 of thousands of Shia ,will stream into Israel,if the Supreme leader is killed, fighting Israel Street to Street

This has failed every single time it’s been tried lol

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Trump looks like he is about to lead the US into another war in the Middle East.

Watch how fast his supporters flush everything he said about that sort of thing last year down the memory hole…

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China is a major importer of Iranian oil.

Japan imports quite a lot of stuff from Iran, too.

https://tradingeconomics.com/japan/imports/iran

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10 of thousands of Shia ,will stream into Israel,if the Supreme leader is killed, fighting Israel Street to Street

This has failed every single time it’s been tried lol

Yep!

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This is the end for the Iranian regime. They brought it upon themselves.

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Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel-Iran air war rages on

Not going to happen. This will be a protracted war; maybe even years

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Bibi claimed that Iran poses 10 Nuke Bombs, but now Israeli officials are declaring that Iran does NOT posses any Nuke Bombs and that Bibi mislead Israelis and the world.

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Aly....my guess is that Trump will have moved on " to another area in a day or so.

A protracted war with Israel will hurt Israel more than Iran.

Good....I hope the shekel falls of a cliff.

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The deal maker at work!

The Iranians should jump for a deal like that!

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Who started this war?

The country that has a stated goal of destroying Israel and the US started this war. It has just finally gotten to the point that ignoring them cannot be allowed.

Trump has a 140 character limit on any thoughts he has. He can only understand simple issues and seeks simple solutions. Trump doesn't realize that Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution is when their hatred of Israel actually started. Prior to that, they were allies and Iran was one of the first countries to recognize Israel as a country. Not even 50 yrs.

The Khomeini fundamentalists in Iran changed everything. Since that time, Iran has been supporting a proxy war against Iran through Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.

By removing Khomeini fundamentalists from power in Iran, perhaps peace in the region will be possible? This would dry up money and weapons getting to Hezbollah and Hamas, which would remove 3 anti-Israeli organizations from the region.

And it would probably end Iran's goal of nuclear weapons. Nuclear power needs 10% enriched uranium. Iran has reached 60% enrichment levels and was trying to get to 90%. This cannot be allowed, regardless of the cost. A world with terrorist having nuclear weapons cannot be allowed.

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Netanyahu's claim that the attack was about preventing an immediate threat to Israeli national security is not just facetious, it's fictitious.

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The US needs to control the irresponsible, out-of-control terrorist.

No not Iran, Israel is the terrorist causing wars everywhere.

Iran has managed to prove the Iron Dome is not inpenetrable.

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Aly....my guess is that Trump will have moved on " to another area in a day or so.

That would be my guess too brother.

A protracted war with Israel will hurt Israel more than Iran.

Oh absolutely.

Good....I hope the shekel falls of a cliff.

I'll second that.

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Netanyahu's claim that the attack was about preventing an immediate threat to Israeli national security is not just facetious, it's fictitious.

yup

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Trump promised world peace, but we're much closer to a third world war..

Trump fell into the claws of the Zionist lobby; Zionism controls Trump. Zionism is going to lead us to a third world war..

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Netanyahu certanly has driven a ruthless political, military agenda, with undeniably horrific results.

Gaza is a pile of rubble, its people starving.

Possibly upwards of a hundred thousand Palestinian souls dead/buried under the rubble.

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What good is 'absolute air supremacy' when the only place you can land is the airfield or aircraft carrier of a country that then has to choose to either prevent you from taking off on another attack run, or losing their airfield or aircraft carrier?

Because if yesterday was all about Iran hitting Israel's weapons programs R and D, and choice military bases throughout the Occupied Territories, today could be about going after Israel's Air Force facilities (or the armored vehicles of its antioverthrow divisions).

Oh, wait, did the article, so full of details about what the Scofflaw regime has hit from the start of its sneak attack on somehow run out of room before it could provide much detail about what Iran hit while your reporter in Israel was being a glitched video saying 'we got the alarm that something was coming but we can't see, hear, of feel ANYTHING right now' again, and again, and again, and again...

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Peter NeilToday  07:15 am JST Oh good, another war. Wait, do all countries starting with Iran have WMD’s.

We are seeing 2025 version of " we have proof Iraq has WMDs and is going to use them against us " in real time.

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wallaceToday  07:40 am JST

The MAGA super supporter Republican politicians, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, want the US to stay out of it.

A majority of Republicans are opposed to the United States becoming involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel, according to a new poll.

No doubt majority of Americans prefer staying out of yet another foreign war.

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Unconditional surrender a great idea, as either way, the Iranian nuclear program is going to be destroyed, far better to do in a controlled safe manner, vs. war.

Iran can have civilian nuclear power, just no enrichment

NOT a war against Iran, rather military operation to remove a VERY dangerous nuclear weapons program, that creates an existential threat to the entire WORLD

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Trump’s mask is off.

Once sold to his base as the “peace president,” he's now revealed himself as a leashed attack dog, barking threats at Iran on behalf of the one country in the Middle East that actually has undeclared nuclear weapons, isn’t a signatory to the NPT, and has been bombing its neighbors for decades. But suddenly, Iran is the problem?

He's calling for “unconditional surrender” against a country under active attack, whose officials and civilians are being killed, and whose nuclear program has never been proven military in nature—confirmed again and again by both the IAEA and U.S. intelligence.

The only ones saying otherwise are the same ones who brought us Iraq’s “WMDs” with the infamous “Trust Me, Bro” intelligence file. The same ones whose interests are served by every war America fights—but who never bleed themselves.

Trump choosing that version of “intelligence” over his own agencies says it all. He’s not leading. He’s not protecting American interests. He’s being handled.

And if this escalates, he’ll be remembered not as a patriot, not as a fighter for peace or sovereignty—but as a traitor who dragged the U.S. into yet another war for someone else’s empire.

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Not one logical person outside Iran who believes Iranian nuclear weapons program will somehow enhance global safety and security, rather, just the OPPOSITE.

This program if allowed to go unchecked, threatens the very existence of civilization, as it will fuel a nuclear arm's race across the world, including in the Middle East.

Trumps position on Iran and their nuclear weapons program been clear for more than a decade, as has PM of Israel, #1 risk to the world, and so this military action being taken is not a surprise and is in fact long overdue.

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geronimo2006Today  07:55 am JST

The plan is clear now. Forced regime change. I don't think the option of a negotiated peace is now possible as the current regime would be rightfully hell bent on getting nukes for self defence. The new world order under Trump is now might is right.

Now lets not pretend "might is right" is somehow a new concept. It was ever thus, whether there is a Republican or Democrat in the White House makes no difference. But sure, in this case Trump atm seems to be following the same principle.

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Not going to happen. This will be a protracted war; maybe even years

Then that’s it for the country, everyone get out asap!

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Trump promised world peace, but we're much closer to a third world war..

No, we’re not

Trump fell into the claws of the Zionist lobby; Zionism controls Trump. Zionism is going to lead us to a third world war..

No, Muslim antisemitism and jihadism will be

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“I don’t care what she said,” said Trump. “I think they were very close to having one.”

President ignoring intelligence agencies telling him a country in the Middle East is not developing WMDs as he seemingly becomes obsessed with going to war with that country and effecting regime change in it.

Where have I seen this before…..

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Nobody wants war, especially open-ended, good news is this is not such a war, rather a specific military operation with a specific military objective, the permanent elimination of the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program

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bass4funk Today 07:45 am JST

there are many who also believe Israel is on the right side of history of this.

Yes, religio-political zealots. People who believe,

On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your offspring I assign this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates: the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.”

— Genesis 15:18–21

This is the reason why Israel, and Netanyahu in particular, have been itching for war with Iran for so long. It is no less religious zealotry than the actions of those whom they call zealots. And these zealots have nuclear capability. Anyone interested in America first should in no way support the zealotry of either side.

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@bass4funk

If you're still searching for the root cause of antisemitism, perhaps it’s time to look a bit closer to home. Often, it's not hatred that breeds resentment — it’s the arrogance of those who weaponize victimhood while silencing all critique. Actions have consequences, even for those who claim to be above reproach.

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Interesting news, who to believe on this -

Iranian state television on Tuesday afternoon urged the country’s public to remove the messaging platform WhatsApp from their smartphones, alleging the app gathered user information to send to Israel.

In a statement, WhatsApp said “We do not track your precise location, we don’t keep logs of who everyone is messaging and we do not track the personal messages people are sending one another,” it added. “We do not provide bulk information to any government.

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The US going to war is a decision by Congress, not the president.

The Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war, and the extent of the president's authority to wade into conflict abroad.

Very true, but like international law and legal articles forbidding crimes against humanity, the laws of the land of the free are not worth the paper they are written on when they conflict with the interest of those who wield power in Washington.

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Expressions like ‘a world on fire’ were used quite effectively to attack Biden’s administration.

A lot kicking off under Trump.

As mentioned earlier, Trump sounded more out of it at than usual at the G7 meriting.

Not the best person to have in charge at a time like this.

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The King has called for an Unconditional Ultimatum - or else!!!

"We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding," he wrote on Truth Social. "We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now...Our patience is wearing thin."

Three minutes later, he posted, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

Pretty forceful rhetoric for a "non-involved" leader of peace.

Regardless Trump is involved to the hilt.

*The U.S. is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East and extending the deployment of other warplanes, three U.S. officials told Reuters. The move follows other deployments that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described as defensive in nature. The U.S. has so far only taken defensive actions in the current conflict with Iran, including helping to shoot down missiles fired towards Israel.*

Marco Rubio - Secretary of State - official statement on March 1st.

I have signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. The decision to reverse the Biden Administration’s partial arms embargo, which wrongly withheld a number of weapons and ammunition from Israel, is yet another sign that Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump.

Since taking office, the Trump Administration has approved nearly $12 billion in major FMS sales to Israel. This important decision coincides with President Trump’s repeal of a Biden-era memorandum which had imposed baseless and politicized conditions on military assistance to Israel at a time when our close ally was fighting a war of survival on multiple fronts against Iran and terror proxies.

The Trump Administration will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America’s long-standing commitment to Israel’s security, including means to counter security threats.

Trump is in this deep - way beyond any so called "just defensive actions".

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This will be a protracted war; maybe even years

Doubtful, as there's a specific military objective, the permanent elimination of the nuclear weapons program.

Not territorial and conquest, rather surgical in nature.

Furthermore, there's no religious element in play, strictly SMART Global Risk Mgmt. to eliminate nuke proliferation

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So the U.S.A. is supporting Israel. Why doesn't the U.S.A. attack Iran directly if they hate them so much?

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“no boots on the ground”

Bass4funk, it’s not 1939. That’s not how all wars are fought now.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said meanwhile that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could face the same fate as Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, 

86 years old are barely able to walk. Whether he will be killed by someone or not, he has not much time left. No judge has ever given capital punishment who is barely able to stand straight. Unlike Saddam, Ayatollah is a religious leader like pope for their sect.

Some old people have cognitive impairment as well. They will be gradually pass away because of mental capacity decline.

There is only exception of Okinawa elderly who can still work in farms in advanced age. Even Trump is 79 yrs old he has fall down for climbing the Airforce one. Trump has struggled to stand straight in G7 meeting because of the strong wind.

No judge will sentence Trump harshly because of his age, mental capacity and physical condition.

Back in 2001, US toppled Afghanistan Taliban regime for changing modern and friendly government. Fast forward to 2025, Afghanistan is still ruled by Taliban after toppling Taliban despite spending fortune and sacrificing service men and women lives.

In fact Nathanyaho is a extremist war criminal. he should be punished for his crime in ICC like WWII Japanese general Hideki Tojo.

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Pretty forceful rhetoric for a "non-involved" leader of peace.

It is, nothing happened on our side, that’s a plus

Regardless Trump is involved to the hilt.

Not really, once he fires that first shot, no, but if boots are on the ground, yes.

Bass4funk, it’s not 1939. That’s not how all wars are fought now.

Tell Russia and Ukraine that.

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Anyone interested in America first should in no way support the zealotry of either side.

I’m American First all the way, but when it comes to Israel, I’ll back them to the end.

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Silly commentators thinking Israel doesnt sponser proxy groups could check Wiki "Israel state sponsored terrorism " for a lengthy history lesson.

Most recently funding Kurds to fight Turkey, against Turks, on Turkish land.

And look at all the EU and UK and USA "state sponsored " assistance in the multi billions flowing to Israel.

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The US needs to control the irresponsible, out-of-control terrorist.

No not Iran, Israel is the terrorist causing wars everywhere.

Yes, israel should be forced to surrender unconditionally.

Iran has managed to prove the Iron Dome is not inpenetrable.

Yep, it's more like an Iron Sieve! And it will only get worse as they run out of the expensive rockets used by this system, and as Iran shifts from firing their old rockets to their brand new ones.

israel is finished, but what worries me is that they'll do anything to get the US to fight the war they started. Even if it means doing a false flag as they did (almost successfully) when they intentionally attacked the USS Liberty.

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The U.S. absolutely should stay out of this Israel/Iran War. We have bigger fish to fry that affects our own security. To have the U.S. as a "ally" means that if you are attacked then we will help you. It doesn't mean that if you attack anoher country we are going to support you. If course Trump being the puppet of the Netanyahu regime will probably drag the U.S. into another 10-20 years of fighting in the sandbox. All while China and Russia move their chess pieces unhindered.

I hope Israel is prepared to compensate the world if Iran closes the Hormuz Strait.

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bass - thanks for your replies.

Actually Trump is heavily involved as I posted above.

To declare that a country's involvement in war can only be decided by "boots on the ground" seems quite naive.

There are any number of other ways in which an adversary/ country - esp through executive order - can be directly engaged first hand.

Proxy is unavoidably complicit.

Trump's orders to quietly send 100s of Hellfire Missiles to Israel only days before the pre-emptive strike on Iran, - which were consequently used - would suggest involvement deeper than boots.

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If the US is not involved in the Israeli war with Iran, then how is it he is calling for Iran to surrender unconditionally, or at all? This makes no sense at all. It would be as if Fiji were calling on Iran to surrender unconditionally.

One must assume that America is involved and will make it much more obvious in the coming hours or days. No wars Trump is indeed joining hands with the criminal Netanyahu to conquer Iran. Perhaps he wants to move them all out of there, for their own safety, and build a big beautiful resort all over former Iran, now to be American Trumpland.

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bass4funk Today 10:23 am JST

I’m American First all the way, but when it comes to Israel, I’ll back them to the end.

Then not "all the way," since the needs of Israel take presidence. And when that need necessitates Americans must to go to war and die for Israel, oh well. But this is just par for the course.

https://youtu.be/Mzmtdwsef8s

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I’m American First all the way, but when it comes to Israel, I’ll back them to the end.

Quite a statement. Personally I cant back a nation gone rogue and committing genocide, ethnic cleansing and empire building by expanding its borders through use of force as Israel is doing under its current government, with its criminal leader. If any leader should be targeted for assassination, and that is a slippery slope to go down, not one I recommend, it would be sensible for that target to be the criminal in charge of all this conflict being persecuted by Israel.

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I’m American First all the way, but when it comes to Israel, I'll think whatever Trump tells me to.

Fixed it for ya.

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So we going for a Libya style trainwreck, or an Afghanistan style trainwreck?

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Trump is in quite a bind here. He and his base doesn't want war, but at the same time the republicans are solidly behind Israel no matter what Israel does.

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If the US is not involved in the Israeli war with Iran, then how is it he is calling for Iran to surrender unconditionally, or at all? This makes no sense at all. It would be as if Fiji were calling on Iran to surrender unconditionally.

Look, it’s just not true that Americans are sent to war to die for Israel. That’s an exaggerated take. The U.S.–Israel relationship is real, they’re allies, they share intel, and they’ve got strategic interests in the region. But that doesn’t mean Israel comes first no matter what, but I support them. America supports a lot of countries, not just Israel. Think NATO, Japan, South Korea — we have deep ties all over the world. And when we go to war like Iraq or Afghanistan, it’s not because Israel asked. It’s way more complicated than that, involving national security, alliances, and broader global strategy.

And Yes, Israel gets U.S. aid. So do plenty of other countries. And sure, there’s lobbying — like there is in almost every area of government, so let’s not be hypocritical and complain when it involves Israel.

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I’m American First all the way, but when it comes to Israel, I'll think whatever Trump tells me to.

Fixed it for ya.

No, it's what I said, no need for you moderate my words and distort them, I was abudently clear about that.

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Trump is in the eleventh hour of a direct US attack on Iran. The US military has been moved into the right locations. It has already cost many hundreds of millions without a single shot fired.

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Most recently funding Kurds to fight Turkey, against Turks, on Turkish land.

There is literally 0 evidence of this. I’d ask you to post it but I know you can’t and you’ll just refuse to answer to your bogus claims like you always do

And look at all the EU and UK and USA "state sponsored " assistance in the multi billions flowing to Israel.

Yes. Allied nations are allowed to give eachother assistance. That’s how the civilized world works idiot

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Let's kill the guy who put a fatwa on Iran developing a nuclear weapon. Dumb beyond belief!

Trump sucks. I used to favor Trump over Biden/Obama. Trump is a war-mongering POS, same as Bush. The US uni-party needs to be toppled.

That's it basically. Trump has stabbed his supporters in the back. I doubt even Dick Cheney would attack Iran, you have to go full John Bolton megahawk to go for it. Here's Trump himself on Twitter in 2019.

The United States has spent EIGHT TRILLION DOLLARS fighting and policing in the Middle East. Thousands of our Great Soldiers have died or been badly wounded. Millions of people have died on the other side. GOING INTO THE MIDDLE EAST IS THE WORST DECISION EVER MADE.....

https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1181905659568283648

We are getting this now because of full US capitulation, "appeasement" if you like, to Israel/Netanyahu. It says something when its now Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon etc. speaking the most sense.

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Tokyo Guy Today 11:06 am JST

I’m American First all the way, but when it comes to Israel, I'll think whatever Trump tells me to.

I think this comment incorrectly assumes Trump's importance here and the power dynamics. It is the fanatical reverence for Israel that makes one throw reason out the window. Trump simply has to navigate the waters with all those dual-citizenship holders who have the same fanatical reverence. Let us not forget,

The LORD is a man of war; the LORD is his name.

— Exodus 15:3

Enough is written there in "the good book" to know that one is reading an obviously religio-politcal work.

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What good is 'absolute air supremacy' when the only place you can land is the airfield or aircraft carrier of a country that then has to choose to either prevent you from taking off on another attack run, or losing their airfield or aircraft carrier?

You reveal that you have zero understanding of the basics of warfare.

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Not going to happen. This will be a protracted war; maybe even years

Then that’s it for the country, everyone get out asap!

The Israelis are.

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bass4funk Today 11:29 am JST

Look, it’s just not true that Americans are sent to war to die for Israel. That’s an exaggerated take.

You know what is an even more exaggerated take? Netanyahu's claims about the state of Iranian nuclear weapon capabilities. See the video for details:

https://youtu.be/Mzmtdwsef8s

No more foreign adventures for the United States military please. Put America first.

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REPORT: Israel BLOCKS ESCAPE, Uses US Citizens As HUMAN SHIELDS

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