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❗️The USA has already spent more than $42 billion on the military operation in Iran, reported the portal Iran War Cost Tracker.
The portal's counter is based on a Pentagon briefing to the US Congress, which stated that Washington spent $11.3 billion on the first six days of the operation in the Middle East and plans to spend an additional $1 billion for each subsequent day of the conflict.
I heard one senator or congressman in an interview say that it is $2 billion a day.
Interesting. So this was the fiasco that about a dozen commanders got sacked for, then. They really went for the uranium, didn't they? Holy shit, can't wait to hear it directly from the Islamic Republic.
If I'm not mistaken, taking the lowest estimates, that's at least 81 aircraft total.
We are in the 7th day of the 14th week, as of when I'm writing this, so that's 81/(14*7) = 81/98 = 0.83 aircraft shot down par day, or to round to the nearest integer, at least 1 every 2 days. And that's a naïve estimate that assume the same rate throughout the entire war, which is actually not the case as it started low but has been seriously ramping up as of recently, so the current rates of downed American aircraft per day would actually be higher.
CENTCOM finally admitted the downing of the F-15
I demand proof of Recovery before I belive it
Handala Hack Strikes 27 Zionist Companies for Minab’s Innocents
They thought by spilling the innocent blood of Minab’s children, they could silence the voices of the oppressed. But today, those silenced voices echoed through lines of code, shaking the very walls of Zionist security.
In response to this crime, Handala Hack targeted and defaced the websites of 27 Zionist companies. This operation was just a warning, a message from wounded hearts that now speak the language of cyber-retaliation.
The blood of Minab’s children will not be forgotten. They were small, but their revenge is mighty.
🇸🇾🇦🇪 Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba responds to Syrians storming the UAE embassy in protest:
Rather than defend his own people, he calls the protesters "ignorant individuals" linked to Palestine the defunct Assad regime, and rushes to reassure Abu Dhabi that the relationship is safe.
"What unites us with our Arab brothers, led by the UAE, is far greater — far, far greater — than what divides us."
The HTS government is throwing Syrian protesters under the bus to stay aligned with the UAE, which is itself deeply tied to Washington, Tel Aviv, and London.
The Syrian people protested and their government apologized to the oppressors.
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❌ The truth is becoming clear. The target in Isfahan was the nuclear facility.
The landing of C-130s in Isfahan had nothing to do with pilot rescue operations. The intended target was the Isfahan nuclear facility and the Baharestan site.
Last night, the Americans carried out two separate operations inside Iran.
First, a large-scale heliborne operation in Kohgiluyeh aimed at rescuing their pilot. This involved an overt assault on Mount Siah using multiple fighter jets and helicopters.
Meanwhile, operating under the assumption that all of Iran's attention was fixed on Kohgiluyeh, two C-130 aircraft carrying Delta Force operatives landed covertly at an abandoned airstrip south of Isfahan. Each C-130 carried dozens of troops and two MH-6 Little Bird helicopters—four helicopters in total.
The objective of this landing had nothing to do with pilot rescue. They were after something far larger and more strategic: striking Iran's nuclear facilities using Little Bird helicopters.
But a major problem arose: a rapid-response unit of the Law Enforcement Forces (Faraja) had anticipated such a scenario and was lying in wait.
At that point, as Faraja commandos engaged the American aircraft and helicopters, the pilot rescue operation became interlinked with a Delta Force extraction operation in Isfahan.
With the American C-130s damaged by gunfire from Faraja special forces against the American positions, takeoff and escape became impossible. Consequently, a wave of helicopters involved in the original pilot rescue—supported by dozens of fighter jets—was diverted to southern Isfahan. Following an extremely heavy firefight and the downing of two Black Hawk helicopters in the area, and likely a third C-130 tanker aircraft, the Americans managed to evacuate their forces, along with their dead and wounded.
Total American aircraft lost in Isfahan:
· 2 Black Hawks.
· 4 MH-6 Little Birds.
· 2 C-130s (carrying troops and Little Birds).
· 1 C-130 tanker.
· 1 MQ-9 drone.
Source -> https://t.me/pracislam/8279
I'm wondering what the potential casualties figures are for this whole operation?
Also how exactly did they evacuate is something I'm confused about. Isfahan is north of many of the mountains and is a major population center. (It's also beautiful, and my favorite place in Iran, but I'm obviously biased).
Where did they go?
I would guess there were probably more than 2 black hawks involved and they were used to get people out.
🇮🇷🇮🇱⚡️- “The IDF does not have the capability to destroy the missile cities of the Revolutionary Guards." - Israeli media quoting an Air Force source.
🇮🇷 BREAKING: IRGC issues statement on the US rescue operation:
"Following the desperate attempts of the American terrorist army to rescue the pilot of their downed fighter jet, a number of enemy aircraft entered Iran in the early hours of April 5th."
Confirmed struck and forced into emergency landings south of Isfahan:
🔸 2 C-130 military transport planes.
🔸 2 Black Hawk helicopters.
"After Iran's fighters completed the encirclement — the contemptible enemy, in order to prevent the disgrace of Trump and preserve the hollow prestige of their army, was forced to heavily bomb their own downed aircraft, equipment, commanders, and soldiers."
Iran is now explicitly stating the US bombed its own trapped personnel to prevent capture.
"The disgrace of the trapped president and the defeated American army cannot be repaired by rhetoric, media warfare, or psychological operations."
Source -> https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/180850
DAWG DO WE STILL NOT HAVE A CONCLUSIVE ANSWER FOR WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY? Looney Tunes shit!
We have several theories but nothing conclusive.
One theory is this one -> https://lemmygrad.ml/post/11170790/8023861
There is also a substack that analyzed this theory -> https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/its-official-us-boots-on-ground-deep
That's as much as we have at the moment.
Simplicus is good for WMG in a pinch I will have a look
Yeah, if you find other analysis, you can always share it in this thread. There is just too much fog of war for now.
I'm only good at posting when I have minimum food + maximum coffee so I will Have It All Figured Out shortly no worries o7
🇮🇷| The last photo of some of the Iranian military martyrs and those injured in the Kuh-e Siah of Dehdasht, hours before the US aircraft attacked them.
According to some reports, this group targeted the C-130 aircraft(s) causing it to emergency land south of Isfahan.
🇮🇷 Saeed Jalili on the new power equation at the Strait of Hormuz:
"The power we now hold is based on a logic the world cannot reject. Before, they spoke through force. Now we are speaking through logic."
Iran now holds the geographic leverage, the entire world depends on the strait, and the entire world must comply with Iran's terms. The sanctions equation has flipped: if you claim free trade, you no longer get to decide who has access and who doesn't.
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🇮🇱 — The IOF:
375 officers and soldiers have been injured since the resumption of ground fighting in southern Lebanon; 27 of them are in critical condition and 56 are in moderate condition.
66 of these injuries occurred within the last 3 days.
@SimurghRes
🇮🇱❌🇮🇷 — Israeli Ministry of Health: 6,833 Israelis have been injured since the start of the war with Iran.
@SimurghRes
VIDEO | Israel’s Channel 14 discussed the possibility of using a neutron bomb in Iran. When Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was asked why such an option isn’t being used, he laughed and avoided giving a direct answer.
Such an option isn't being used because it would be the end of Israel. Iran has been restrained because it knows the US can run away and Israel can be dissolved, but Iran still has to have a future in the region. But a neutron bomb changes the equation. Now they have a justified reason to flatten Tel Aviv completely and start actively targetting assets that will lead to mass famines
Not to mention the PR fallout would so massive, every government will be forced to condemn/sanction Israel or lose their elections.
All this without counting the fact that it will lead to a massive arms race across the world with every country rushing to get WMDs.
❗️Child statistics published by the Gaza Ministry of Health on Palestinian Children's Day:
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21,510 killed (by Israel).
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41,283 injured (by Israel).
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24 missing.
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864 permanently disabled (by Israel).
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1,268 sustained brain and spinal cord injuries (by Israel).
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4,000 need treatment abroad.
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5,305 deaths of children under 5 years old.
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Mortality rate (under age 5): 13.6 per 1,000 in 2022, compared to 35 per 1,000 in 2025.
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300 cancer patients.
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158 blood diseases.
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27 deaths (from these diseases).
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58,554 total orphans.
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49,758 lost their father.
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6,103 lost their mother.
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2,693 lost both parents.
🇮🇷| Watching Khoshcheshm (an Iranian analyst) talk on IRIB
Pilot rescue was likely not the main objective of the US for the special op, otherwise they wouldn’t have needed dozens of forces. The possibility exists they wanted to carry out a small scale landing operation as a test for future heliborne operations, specially since it’s close to nuclear facilities (for HEU). But their operation failed.
I'll add an analysis from another Resistance telegram as well:
👀 There’s a possibility that the large number of assets deployed and the use of that abandoned airfield served a purpose beyond a simple pilot rescue.
❗️ The details surrounding the F-15 crew recovery don’t fully add up. Why would such an operation require multiple C-130s, each capable of carrying 60–70 troops, just to extract one or two aircrew members, along with a small number of personnel from a downed rescue helicopter? This scale of deployment suggests something more substantial. It’s possible that special forces were operating from a temporary forward base, with the C-130s supporting a broader mission rather than a straightforward rescue.
⚠️‼️ The biggest thing to note is that they operated out of coordinates (32.221360, 51.901322), making use of an old agricultural runway as a staging point. Notably, this location is only about 40 km from the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center where (According to International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi) nearly half of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile is believed to be stored in an underground tunnel complex at this site.
@SimurghRes
🇮🇷 Meet the Emad, Iran's first long-range liquid-fueled ballistic missile with a guided warhead and precision fins for pinpoint targeting.
72 tons. 3,000 km range. Guidance radars track the target from launch to the final second.
"From the first dawn of battle, Iran soared with Emad. The fiery meteor cleaves the enemy's sky — and lands in the heart of the enemy."
In every wave of True Promise 4, Emad flies alongside Iran's missile squadron. A symbol of Iranian power to confront any aggression.
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❗️Statement by Hamas:
"A delegation from the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), including brother Mohammad Darwish, chairman of the Movement's Leadership Council, and the council's members brother Khaled Meshaal, brother Khalil al-Hayya, and brother Zaher Jabareen, met with His Excellency Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul.
The Leadership Council's chairman expressed gratitude for President Erdogan’s efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause and his attention for all that may preserve Palestine, its people, land, and holy sites.
The delegation also discussed the latest developments in Gaza, the necessity of implementing the ceasefire agreement, allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza, and ensuring a normal life in it.
The top Hamas leader also emphasized to His Excellency, President Erdogan, the danger of the Zionist enemy's ongoing violations and breaches in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as the passing of the 'Prisoners Execution law,' which violates international law.
For his part, President Erdogan reaffirmed Turkiye's unwavering stance in supporting the Palestinian people, their legitimate rights, and just cause.
The Leadership Council's chairman at the end of the meeting voiced appreciation for President Erdogan's efforts and for Turkiye's government and people's position in supporting the Palestinian people and their steadfastness on their land."
https://t.me/thecradlemedia/56701
All I'll say is this feels like a bit of a confusing statement to me.
Since when did turkey support hamas?
erdogan says the right things about israel and Gaza but then does the exact opposite actions.
There are 2 parts of Hamas. There is the political and negotiating side and there is the armed resistance. They don't always walk in lock step. The leadership council are mostly based in Qatar and have often been criticized for being mealy mouthed and self serving, similar to how the PLO was taken over collaborators who became the "Palestinian" Authority.
This statement is basically a Liberal Hamas official glazing erdogan for consumption by Turkey's voters in exchange for something. That something is just as likely for the Leadership Council's personal benefit as it is for the benefit fro Palestinians.
Hence my confusion.
Perhaps Hamas is trying to goad Türkiye into taking a more proper stance but I really don't know why they decided to make this statement.
My tinfoil hat conspiracy is that the Palestinian resistance feels some amount of confidence in its ability to eventually topple the Israeli regime within the coming months of the war, and this is an attempt to develop good relations with another regional power during the initial stage of Palestinian statehood.
Again that's my tin foil hat conspiracy, but the more rational part of me just says it's probably an attempt to try getting Türkiye to become more involved in the war.
⭕️ Hezbollah announced 38 operations on 4 April against Israeli forces, sites, settlements, and military infrastructure
Border clashes
Clashes were concentrated along the southern front, particularly in Ainata, Maroun al-Ras, Houla, Bayyada, and Qantara, involving sniper fire, anti-tank guided missile strikes, and repeated artillery and rocket engagements. A Merkava tank was hit and set ablaze in Houla, while multiple direct strikes targeted troop movements, positions, and evacuation points, including helicopter landing zones.
Troop concentrations and positions Hezbollah carried out sustained strikes on Israeli troop gatherings and military positions across frontline areas including Ainata, Qantara, Kfar Yuval, Misgav Am, Beit Hillel, Yiftah barracks, and Rashaf. Multiple positions were struck repeatedly throughout the day using rockets and artillery, indicating continuous pressure on Israeli deployments and movement.
Drone attacks
Attack drones were used against key Israeli military sites, including Liman barracks north of Nahariya, the Shraga base (Golani Brigade command HQ), and troop concentrations in Metula and Bayyada. Drone strikes also targeted early warning systems on Mount Hermon, achieving direct hits and contributing to operational disruption.
Rocket and missile strikes
Intensive rocket barrages targeted Israeli settlements and positions, including repeated strikes on Kiryat Shmona, Metula, Nahariya, Yir’on, Avivim, and Safad. Several locations were hit multiple times in coordinated waves throughout the day.
Strategic military targets
Hezbollah targeted key Israeli military infrastructure, including the Meron air surveillance and control base, Mount Neria base, newly established artillery positions in Avivim and Yir’on, and military infrastructure in Safad. Additional strikes hit helicopter evacuation sites and command positions.
~~🇮🇷🇺🇸| BREAKING: A dead American crew member’s skull was found among the wreckage of one of the C-130 aircrafts.~~
~~This practically confirms that US’ story is bogus and the aircraft did in fact crash.~~
I’ve deleted the image containing the alleged skull of an American C-130 crewmember.
The remains resemble the car frame of a Peugeot Pars (Iranian car).
In order to stay truthful, I’ve deleted the post.
This is solely regarding the picture.
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Israel considering ‘unprecedented’ partnership with Syria against Hezbollah: Report
The Israeli army recently acknowledged it had dropped its goal of disarming Hezbollah, calling it 'unrealistic'
For visual representation of this bizarre tweet:
Bro is really losing his mind.
Lmfao what a fucking baby 🤣🤣🤣
Tbh, I'm skeptical this was written by him. I'm not saying it's not a real tweet (I saw your link). But he has a very specific style of unhinged word salad. The line "Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell" reads like someone trying to put an action hero 'murican movie president spin on his normal ravings.
Not to say it's outside the realm of possibility that he wrote or dictated all of it. He is performative after all, unhinged even before this, and his mind may be literally going. But it strikes me as a bizarre kind of coherent incoherence in this case. I'm not sure how much it matters, it just sticks out to me as odd even by his standards.
Also, the "Praise be to Allah" was also very random. It is really bizarre.
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Bro is really losing his mind.
Pretty sure his brains are all mush at this point.
Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards
Words you never thought would be uttered by anyone, let alone the president of Amerikkka.
This does make me concerned about brutal bombing campaigns though.
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🇮🇷| Iran’s IRGC says in response to the attack on the B1-Bridge in Karaj and the Mahshahr petrochemical industries, they hit Israeli targets & US economic interests in countries of the region.
• A heavy attack on the refinery supplying fuel to Israeli fighter jets in Haifa, which reprotedly led to massive damage of its main sections.
• An attack on the American gas facilities of Exxon, Mobil, and Chevron located in Habshan, UAE.
• A missile attack on an American petrochemical facility producing fuel materials for its armed forces and military products for the Zionist regime, located in Al Ruwais, UAE, causing a large fire there.
• A heavy drone attack on the American petrochemical facility in Bahrain, which caused a major fire and the destruction of important parts of the industry involved in producing petroleum derivatives needed by the US military.
• An attack on the American petrochemical facilities in Shuaiba, Kuwait, which caused a very large fire and a complete shutdown of this complex, which is vital for the armed forces.
The IRGC says if attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the 2nd phase of this operation will be carried out far more forcefully and on a wider scale, and their losses and damages from persisting in this approach will be doubled.
@FotrosResistancee
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