So I'm seeing reports that B52s are being used in Iran today, which is Not Great because those are huge, loud, ancient bombers that can carry huge payloads and are effectively sitting ducks for any modern air defenses. If they're being used at all, then the United States has achieved total control of the skies in at least some parts of Iran. Obviously Iran can still operate and continue to launch missiles, drones, etc, but putting up no air defense to the point where the Epstein axis can carpet bomb with impunity is not a desirable state of affairs.
The complete lack of "rally round the flag" type EU stuff around this vs Trump's threats to take over Greenland tells you everything you need to know about that institution. Bombing "the jungle" is compulsory, even when it threatens the very operation of the EU. Deference to white supremacy must not be questioned.
President Trump: 'The entire Iranian military command is gone, and the rest wants to surrender'
"All the military command wants to surrender, they're right here, just out of frame." This is 100% something you say when you're winning, in fact when you're tired of winning.
True, I imagine given we'e still not heard from Khamenei that he's dead. It's also obvious (I think) that his replacements are hardliners and have decided to go all out.
So the gloves are off, the Gulf is burning, the dream of the UAE as a tourist hub is in shambles, many American troops are likely dead, Trump has been stunned into silence. All we're missing is a carrier kill and some Saudi oil fields burning. What a difference in vibe from the opening of the Twelve Days War.
Explosions reported in Jordan. I used to pray for times like these.
EDIT: I think those reports are false at this time. Confirmed impacts in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, maybe Saudi Arabia, but seemingly no Jordan (yet)
Reports of sirens blaring across the Entity, missiles incoming from Iran. Thankfully did not take them fifteen hours to come up with a response. I expect we'll see some cruise missiles headed to the Gulf as well.
You know, an early morning missile strike (at least initial reports making it seem like one) by Israel is not how I thought this thing was gonna kick off.
Reports of explosions in Tehran, looks like the Israelis launched a "pre-emptive" strike, possibly to destroy any chance of the negotiations working out. It begins.
EDIT: In typical Israeli fashion, all the strikes thus far are in civilian areas clearly targeting high ranking Iranian officials, reportedly even the Presidental Palace.
"The operation was planned over months and the date was set weeks ago" - Israeli security source to Reuters.
CNN confirms U.S. involvement in the strikes in Iran, according to two U.S. officials. One official said the strikes are in progress, describing them as “not a small strike.”
Just personal opinion, but I don't think the United States can maintain this kind of state of readiness until March 19th. This weekend feels far more likely; what else are they even gonna "negotiate" for another month about?
So I'm seeing reports that B52s are being used in Iran today, which is Not Great because those are huge, loud, ancient bombers that can carry huge payloads and are effectively sitting ducks for any modern air defenses. If they're being used at all, then the United States has achieved total control of the skies in at least some parts of Iran. Obviously Iran can still operate and continue to launch missiles, drones, etc, but putting up no air defense to the point where the Epstein axis can carpet bomb with impunity is not a desirable state of affairs.
Source on that is: https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/03/03/us-military-deploys-b52-bombers-for-first-time-in-iran-strikes