US, Israel launch attack on Iran as Trump announces 'major combat operations'

[Talyn]

Former CENTCOM Commander's Candid Take On The Situation In The Strait Of Hormuz

Retired Army General Joseph Votel offers unique insights into what it will take to wrestle the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's clutches.

www.twz.com

 

[Talyn]

Likely a MANPADs hit based on this IR view of the hit. The F-35 has a BIG heat signature.

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/iran-orders-russian-triseeker-missile

 

[Talyn]

Iran Update Special Report, March 19, 2026

Israeli strikes on Iranian internal security forces have likely caused shock and confusion within the Iranian apparatus.

understandingwar.org

 

[Talyn]

Updates

USS Boxer The Second Amphibious Assault Ship Now Heading To Middle East

With two Amphibious Ready Groups heading to the Middle East, there is increasing speculation that the U.S. will try to seize Iran's strategic Kharg Island.

www.twz.com

B-52s Launch from RAF Fairford with Impressive Cruise Missile Payload

U.S. Air Force strategic bombers deployed to RAF Fairford continue to participate in Operation Epic Fury, with near-daily flights from both the B-1s and

theaviationist.com

 

[3L120]

With the potential for taking an island in the Straits, we will see if the new Corps mission is a viable one. Remember, he took all armor and most of the arty away because we would hunker down on islands in the Pacific, armed with missiles. I certainly don’t want any of my brother Marines hurt, but trying the new mission against Iran rather than China would be a great test case!

 

[Talyn]

Iran Update Special Report, March 20, 2026

Circumstantial evidence suggests that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still badly injured or otherwise incapacitated.

understandingwar.org

 

[Talyn]

Iran Update Special Report, March 21, 2026

Iran launched two ballistic missiles targeting the US-UK base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean on March 21.

understandingwar.org

 

[Talyn]

More detail on the last post.

Iran Fires Two Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base

The attempted strike on Diego Garcia would mark a major escalation, highlighting Tehran’s apparent ability to target the strategic U.S.-UK base deep in

theaviationist.com

 

[HayesGreener]

The long range missiles they didn't have....Trump flushed them out again

 

[Pitdogg2]

Eventually, someone whether it's the Israelis or Americans will need to go get the highly enriched material. At this point all we really know is they've lied about most everything about their projects. This stuff gets into Hamas or Hezbollahs hands more than likely it will be used. Heaven forbid they have a bit of plutonium laying around.