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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The United States on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening doubts over a potential peace deal and further straining a fragile ceasefire.

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Trump claims he's "2 or 3 days" from a deal with Iran (he's said this approximately 20 times since March)

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-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 8:25 AM · Jun 9, 2026

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... Iran's state media reported that Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked and that a projectile hit was confirmed in the port city of Sirik on the strait. Sounds of explosions were heard in nearby Bandar Abbas, and later in the vicinity of Jask county, near the entrance to the strait, Iranian media reported, citing local sources and residents.

Following the initial strikes, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi posted on X that the country would "leave no attack or threat unanswered."

In an earlier post, he did not directly address the helicopter incident, but said foreign forces in the region risked being involved in accidents or crossfire.

"To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave," he wrote. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-09 07:50 PM | Reply

And the cycle continues.

#2 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-06-09 08:35 PM | Reply

And nobody can state the Victory Condition for the United States.

It's giving "We have always been at war with Iran" vibes.

#3 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-06-09 08:44 PM | Reply

They really didn't stick with Regime Change for long this time around.

#4 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-06-09 09:16 PM | Reply

@#3 ... It's giving "We have always been at war with Iran" vibes. ...

Yet the fmr Pres Obama admin was able to negotiate a treaty with Iran, with the backing of other Countries (UK, Germany, Russia, China).

Page 3 of that treaty states...

... iii.
Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons. ...


#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-09 09:17 PM | Reply

@#5 ... Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons. ...

So, why did Pres Trump tear up that agreement?


#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-10 01:14 AM | Reply

So, why did Pres Trump tear up that agreement?

Because the black guy did it.

His racism is costing the US hundreds of billions of dollars and military lives.

#7 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-06-10 09:10 AM | Reply

Interesting that an obliterated military is still capable of launching large missile strikes against Israel and shoot down our helicopters ...

#8 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-10 10:50 AM | Reply

Only "Obliterated" in Trump's Fevered Imagination.

He's Delusional on So Many Levels.

And he has The Nuclear Football in his Tiny Hands.

What could Possibly go Wrong?

#9 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-06-10 10:59 AM | Reply

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