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Let us never forget that Hamas came to POJK and participated in terrorist conclaves. Hamas’ representative to Iran was chief guest. This could not have happened without Iran’s implicit OK.

https://youtu.be/xyebspDNVOw?si=tWf6iHN8j_5RCaru
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BIG- United Nations report confirms that Hamas terrorists carried out horrific acts of s*xual violence during the October 7 attacks in Israel, including r*pe, gangr*pe, and s*xualized torture. Even the bodies of victims were not spared
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Kosovo Approves Troops for Gaza Deployment Under US-Backed Plan | APT
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Y. Kanan wrote: 30 Mar 2026 02:17 The BR consensus seems to largely be “we’re ok with this” regarding the destruction of Iran, the actions of Israel, etc. Is that a fair assessment? I’m not picking up on much pushback, concern, horror at the destruction and death… none of it seems to illicit any sympathy or consternation among the majority of people here. I must say I’m a little surprised.

In the end we all get behind the biggest bully on the playground and we play nice, don’t we? The US appears to be the new Britain from our POV, the big scary empire we all support now, because they’re clearly winning at the moment. Interesting psychology on display here.
But then aren't you getting behind iran the nation that wants to do another partition of India?
By standing with terrorists and separatists in Kashmir, Iran supports a second partition of India. Radicalised Kashmiri groups collected ₹600 crore in donations to Iran. Kashmiri activist Sushil Pandit
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comments: "The money they are collecting to give to Iran — am I surprised? Do I blame them? I shouldn’t blame them. I should blame the system that sets aside thousands of crores of rupees to fund such madrasas that raise a population on a rich diet of extraterritorial allegiance."
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Iran pilots are finding work in India per this report.
War is pushing Iran’s pilots out — and India is where many are turning
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Elite Israeli SKI UNIT launches first Alpine mission against Iranian-backed guerillas
Israel's elite snow warriors have been seen for the first time on a mission to thwart terrorists on the mountainous Lebanon-Syria border.

The 'Alpinists' used their expertise in rugged landscapes while conducting covert operations in plunging temperatures.

The little-known Special Forces unit crossed on foot through deep snow from Mount Hermon in Syria to the Mount Dov area of southern Lebanon.

For weeks, Israeli forces have been engaged in clashes with Iranian-backed Hezbollah guerillas
in the area.

But the terrorists cannot match the Alpinists' advanced techniques in winter conditions.

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One of the main objectives of the US in fingering Iran is China. The oil trade deals of China are heavily dependent upon a cushy deal between Iran and China. Now everything is up for grabs. The Chinese maal failed spectacularly just as it did with Pak and Venezuela. Some of the help the IRGC was getting from the chinese is in the area of missiles and drones. China is also helping in target information on US assets in the Gulf. This has opened up another contradiction between Arabs and Persians. The Euros have been sidelined and are desperate to hang onto someone's coattails. The Russians are aiding Iran perhaps as payback for Ukraine. One thing DJT has managed to show the world is the bare naked ambitions of the US and the exact relationships with various so called allies. By now India should be very clear about world stakes and the tenous nature of the big guys. Israel is highly focussed on decapacitation of Iran's military and nuclear ambitions. Most of Israel's problems stem from some Iranian sponsor of terror. Israel has good intelligence on the ground in Iran. The combined pounding of the US and Israel is to achieve a significantly castrated Iran and also to take control of oil flow of the Hormuz.
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bala wrote: 01 Apr 2026 01:30 One of the main objectives of the US in fingering Iran is China. The oil trade deals of China are heavily dependent upon a cushy deal between Iran and China. Now everything is up for grabs. The Chinese maal failed spectacularly just as it did with Pak and Venezuela. Some of the help the IRGC was getting from the chinese is in the area of missiles and drones. China is also helping in target information on US assets in the Gulf. This has opened up another contradiction between Arabs and Persians. The Euros have been sidelined and are desperate to hang onto someone's coattails. The Russians are aiding Iran perhaps as payback for Ukraine. One thing DJT has managed to show the world is the bare naked ambitions of the US and the exact relationships with various so called allies. By now India should be very clear about world stakes and the tenous nature of the big guys. Israel is highly focussed on decapacitation of Iran's military and nuclear ambitions. Most of Israel's problems stem from some Iranian sponsor of terror. Israel has good intelligence on the ground in Iran. The combined pounding of the US and Israel is to achieve a significantly castrated Iran and also to take control of oil flow of the Hormuz.
Curious but isnt it literally possible for china to source much more oil from Russia if Iranian oil not available ., like india they do need a diversified supply
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drnayar wrote: 01 Apr 2026 02:17 Curious but isnt it literally possible for china to source much more oil from Russia if Iranian oil not available ., like india they do need a diversified supply
Yes and no. Russia is not getting much support from the Chinese and recently they turned their crude from China towards India. The issue is price for oil. India refines and sells the maal to Euros who were the original customers for Russia and due to Ukraine war things have gone awry. Also not sure if Russia can supply so much oil. China is a huge consumer compared to India.
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President Trump is scheduled to address the nation tomorrow. He will likely claim a U.S. victory, asserting that Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been set back by 15 to 20 years and that further American intervention is unnecessary. However, this move is expected to deeply upset the Gulf states, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Having already committed to a hardline stance, these nations appear prepared for a prolonged confrontation with Iran.

It is difficult to determine a clear winner of this conflict; rather, it appears that all three parties lost. Israel realized that Hezbollah cannot be fully dislodged and that they have to live with that reality indefinitely. The United States discovered that the Iranian regime can withstand any military assault from air, yet in the process, the U.S. inadvertently provided Iran with new strategies to continue threatening both American and GCC interests. Meanwhile, although Iran survived for now, it sacrificed immense wealth and a generation of top leadership in a single month—leaving behind an internal power struggle that threatens to tear the regime apart in the coming months.
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UAE To Join US-Led Action Against Tehran To Forcefully Open Hormuz? Signals Entry Into Iran War?
The United Arab Emirates has signalled willingness to join a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a major escalation in the ongoing Iran conflict. With global oil routes at risk, UAE is pushing for force if needed. Here’s everything you need to know.
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US and Israel unleash devastating strikes on central Iran in overwhelming force
US and Israeli forces have launched massive strikes on central Iran, hitting key military targets in a coordinated assault.

Explosions rocked the city of Isfahan, with footage showing large blasts and plumes of smoke rising from impact sites.

The strikes came after President Trump warned Iran that its energy and military infrastructure could be targeted.

Officials say the operation is part of a broader campaign to cripple Iran’s warfighting capabilities and strategic assets.

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uddu wrote: 30 Mar 2026 08:06
Y. Kanan wrote: 30 Mar 2026 02:17 The BR consensus seems to largely be “we’re ok with this” regarding the destruction of Iran, the actions of Israel, etc. Is that a fair assessment? I’m not picking up on much pushback, concern, horror at the destruction and death… none of it seems to illicit any sympathy or consternation among the majority of people here. I must say I’m a little surprised.

In the end we all get behind the biggest bully on the playground and we play nice, don’t we? The US appears to be the new Britain from our POV, the big scary empire we all support now, because they’re clearly winning at the moment. Interesting psychology on display here.
As a nation that remembers history, many of Iran regime's actions were hostile towards India. Even today they are holding our tankers from safe passage and only letting one or two at times. Otherwise they will attack. That itself is a hostile act. We better push our own government in inducting indigenous weaponry that has completed trials rather waste bandwidth and time on Iran and U.S.
Ambassador Deepak Vohra on how Khomeini had declared they will start ghazwa with India https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWd0JM1k ... AwdTlvNmJ3
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Manish_Sharma wrote: 01 Apr 2026 11:28
uddu wrote: 30 Mar 2026 08:06

As a nation that remembers history, many of Iran regime's actions were hostile towards India. Even today they are holding our tankers from safe passage and only letting one or two at times. Otherwise they will attack. That itself is a hostile act. We better push our own government in inducting indigenous weaponry that has completed trials rather waste bandwidth and time on Iran and U.S.
Ambassador Deepak Vohra on how Khomeini had declared they will start ghazwa with India https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWd0JM1k ... AwdTlvNmJ3
Did some reading around this ..

There is no credible historical record of Khomeini ever declaring a "Ghazwa" (holy raid) against India. While Khomeini was known for his revolutionary rhetoric and the export of Islamic ideology, he did not invoke the specific "Ghazwa-e-Hind" prophecy in his official decrees or major speeches.

Instead, Khomeini’s relationship with India was characterised by a mix of ancestral ties, shared anti-colonial sentiment, and occasional ideological friction over the issue of Kashmir. Khomeini had significant ancestral links to India; his grandfather, Syed Ahmad Musavi , was born in the village of Kintoor in Uttar Pradesh before migrating to Iran in the 1800s.Khomeini advocated for the "oppressed" (Mustad'afin) worldwide. While he occasionally called for Muslim unity and criticised Indian control over Kashmir : stating in 1965 that if Muslims were united, "Hindus would not covet Kashmir"—these were framed as calls for global Islamic solidarity rather than a declaration of war.
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uddu wrote: 01 Apr 2026 10:45 US and Israel unleash devastating strikes on central Iran in overwhelming force
US and Israeli forces have launched massive strikes on central Iran, hitting key military targets in a coordinated assault.

Explosions rocked the city of Isfahan, with footage showing large blasts and plumes of smoke rising from impact sites.

The strikes came after President Trump warned Iran that its energy and military infrastructure could be targeted.

Officials say the operation is part of a broader campaign to cripple Iran’s warfighting capabilities and strategic assets.




uddu ji,


there is an internet blackout in most of eyeraan and any info coming out from there is largely non eyeraanian in origin

there are very few reports about the actual internal situation in eyeraan

the amrikis and the israelis seem to have taken out significant portions of eyeraan's electricity grid and that would have majorly affected their desalination infrastructure which may be partially running on mobile generators

sustained pounding by israel and amrikis would have taken a massive toll in eyeraan but we only see the damage in the GCC countries

if the pakis are running out of food, fuel and medicines and prices are rapidly rising because the smuggling of Indian goods via the GCC countries have stopped except those few tonnage of essentials being smuggled in via the traditional cargo dhows into pukiland

the eyeraanian situation cannot really be much better but at least the ayatollahs are able to import directly from India like all the GCC countries
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US Sends B-52 Bombers Over Iran for First Time Since War Began
The United States has escalated its air campaign over Iran by deploying B-52 Stratofortress bombers for the first time in the conflict. The move signals a shift from stealth strikes to heavy, long-range bombing missions. The B-52, a decades-old yet powerful aircraft, can carry massive payloads and strike multiple targets. The development comes as US President Donald Trump is set to address the nation.
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U.S. Military Releases Dramatic Video Showing Strikes on Underground Targets in Iran | N18G
The United States has released dramatic footage of precision strikes on underground targets in Iran, showing large explosions captured through surveillance visuals. Posted by US Central Command on X, the monochrome footage highlights shows attacks on "underground military targets deep inside Iran" The strikes are part of a broader campaign aimed at weakening Tehran’s ability to project military power. The escalation follows joint U.S.-Israel strikes on February 28, with continued operations through March 30, underscoring rising tensions and an intensifying regional conflict.
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Iran War: IRGC Vs Pezeshkian Rift, Military Grabbing Power? Disaster For Ayatollah Regime If...
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West Asia War: Iraq's PMF Joins Forces With Iran In Battle Against US | Gravitas Highlights
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drnayar wrote: 01 Apr 2026 11:40
Manish_Sharma wrote: 01 Apr 2026 11:28

Ambassador Deepak Vohra on how Khomeini had declared they will start ghazwa with India https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWd0JM1k ... AwdTlvNmJ3
Did some reading around this ..

There is no credible historical record of Khomeini ever declaring a "Ghazwa" (holy raid) against India. While Khomeini was known for his revolutionary rhetoric and the export of Islamic ideology, he did not invoke the specific "Ghazwa-e-Hind" prophecy in his official decrees or major speeches.

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Sorry I went with Ambassador's word without doing my own research first.

Thanks for correcting.

Also Thanks for another brilliant post on Su57 as I had requested.

Been traveling so am not able to post much
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https://x.com/rdd147/status/2039208590293315917
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In case you missed… Every Army Base and Army National Guard Base in America was training and testing on Black Hawk and Apaches today. Every one. Normal when you’re definitely not invading a country.
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VI@WA


One month of War and we know few things

- Iran is not as weak as everyone thought

- US is not as strong as everyone thought

- Donald Trump more stupid than everyone thinks

- Dubai isn’t as safe as they wanted world to think

- Saudi is not as brave as they try to portray

- Qatar is more duplicitous than anyone thought

- Iron Dome is not as impregnable as everyone thought

- Aircraft carriers are sitting targets now onwards and doesn’t make lot of economic or military sense

- Nationalist sentiment in Iran is way stronger than religious sentiment

- Cheap Drones + Robust intelligence is way to go in future warfare

- China is suffering less in war than US wanted it to as consequence of this war

- India is not as fragile as Indian opposition wants to portray.

- Kuwait has best air defence in the world where it can bring down 3 F-15s back to back and doesn’t even boast about it.
- Israel is eyeing half of Lebanon as greater Israel as if Israel is Stampede Vijay and Southern half of Lebanon is Trisha.

- US govt officials and allied entrepreneurs are busy making insane money by betting big dollars on war including Trump announcements which are timed to maximize market gains.

- Mukesh Ambani is third most powerful businessman in the world after Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He has oil from every oil field of the world coming to him on its own. Dhirubhai started reliance from Petrol Pump in Yemen and now his son literally controls all oil fields of the world from Venezuela to Iran to Russia.

- Only safe Iranian naval ship is one which is docked in Kochi. All their other ships may have been torpedoed or sunk by bombing.
Also Kochi was the place where Jews used to come to seek refuge from Persecution. Not a bad idea to offer Fort Kochi as venue for Netanyahu and Mojahed to sort out their problem over some fish Moily and toddy.

- Kim Jong un is only dictator in world now who has all the weapons but no war to participate in. He is feeling like Sarfaraz khan feels when Indian test team is announced. Past bad behavior has real world consequences. Once his father kidnapped a Japanese movie director to make personal movies for him.

- Strait of Hormuz is shaped like human digestive system. It has some choke points where it narrows down and it has given world a serious constipation, gas problem and there is no Isabgol or pet safa available.

India has to control straits of Malacca as it is biggest strength it has to throttle China if ever in future war.

Great Nicobar project is absolute must.
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Manish_Sharma wrote: 01 Apr 2026 20:23
drnayar wrote: 01 Apr 2026 11:40

Did some reading around this ..

There is no credible historical record of Khomeini ever declaring a "Ghazwa" (holy raid) against India. While Khomeini was known for his revolutionary rhetoric and the export of Islamic ideology, he did not invoke the specific "Ghazwa-e-Hind" prophecy in his official decrees or major speeches. ........
Sorry I went with Ambassador's word without doing my own research first.

Thanks for correcting.

Also Thanks for another brilliant post on Su57 as I had requested.

Been traveling so am not able to post much





Manish ji,

Ghazwatul Hind: A Fabricated Misnomer?

‘Ghazwatul Hind’ only became part of the Muslim theological discourse in recent times. Indian Islamic scholar Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi believes it is a wrongly worded Pakistani concoction, in that the word ‘Ghazwa’ (which in Arabic language literally means a ‘foray’ or a ‘charge’) is only used in Islamic theological literature with regards to campaigns personally led by the Prophet.5 Even the campaign that the Prophet sent or despatched under another general or official appointed by him was called Sariyah, and not Ghazwa.6

After the passing away of the Prophet, all military campaigns in Muslim history were called Ma’rka, even when such expeditions were led or despatched by the Righteous Caliphs (Khulafa-i-Rashideen), who were the Prophet’s closest companions. Therefore, the question arises as to how come a supposed end-time prophecy, which speaks of a warlike campaign against the region of ‘Hind’, can be called ‘Ghazwa’, when the word is only used for Prophet-led campaigns. This has raised suspicions that the Ghazwatul Hind reference in Hadeeth literature is a possible fabrication.7

Some Muslim scholars have even suggested that these set of Ahadeeth were likely fabricated during the campaign of Muhammad bin Qasim against India, which was contemporaneous to the period of collection of Hadeeth literature under the Umayyad rulers. Still, thanks to the probity of the Muhaddithun (hadeeth compilers) of the Sihah Sitta (the Authentic Six), the reference never got the seal of authenticity (Saheeh) in their collections.

According to Maulana Waris Mazhari of the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary in Uttar Pradesh, had the Ghazwa-e-Hind narrative been true, it would have been narrated by many companions of the Prophet and cited in multiple collections of the Hadith “considering the merits or rewards of the Ghazwa-e-Hind that it talks about.”8 Given that only one companion of the Prophet reported it, Maulana Waris Mazhari claims that “it is possible that this Hadith report is not genuine and that it might have been manufactured in the period of the Umayyad Caliphs to suit and justify their own political purposes and expansionist designs.”9

Even Maulana Mufti Mushtaq Tijarvi of Jamaat-e-Islami India has affirmed that the Ghazwa-i-Hind Hadith is not genuine at all and perhaps a fabrication intended to justify Muhammad bin Qasim’s invasion of India in the 7th century CE.10

Ghazwatul Hind not in Quran, nor Deemed ‘Saheeh’ (Authentic) Hadeeth
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chetak wrote: 02 Apr 2026 13:43
Ghazwatul Hind: A Fabricated Misnomer?
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Even Maulana Mufti Mushtaq Tijarvi of Jamaat-e-Islami India has affirmed that the Ghazwa-i-Hind Hadith is not genuine at all and perhaps a fabrication intended to justify Muhammad bin Qasim’s invasion of India in the 7th century CE.10
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Isn't that the point, Chetak sir... anything is permitted to justify converting the world from Dar al-Harb to Dar-ul-islam.
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Seeing the kind of attacks on Kuwait, there is a greater chance, that Iran wants to do a Iraq with Kuwait.
Iran strikes critical infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/me ... n-attacks/
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Manish_P wrote: 02 Apr 2026 17:42
chetak wrote: 02 Apr 2026 13:43
Isn't that the point, Chetak sir... anything is permitted to justify converting the world from Dar al-Harb to Dar-ul-islam.


Manish ji,

The rate at which the pushback against these jihadis is gathering, consolidating, and actively opposing their agenda which is taking on the sinister form of an imminent existential threat and the focus of those affected is sharpening at this medieval and barbaric approach to enslavement and subversion using brute force, as the abrahamics did during the crusades is very telling

these jihadis are neither capable of building institutions, managing economies, and even sustaining themselves without a massive ecosystem of non jihadis to run the show while the jihadis swanned around mughal style

Let's assume that they will over run britshitland soon, and then what...........who will run the country and the do all the rest of the mundane jobs that need to be done for any country to survive.....If such a day comes to pass, the gora britshits will gut the country, exactly like what the gora afrikaners did in south africa when the blacks took over

and how long will they manage, just have a देखो at what these @h0le$ did with pukiland or even afghanistan or even beediland, all within the short period of some decades onlee

basically they ran their countries into the ground, (forget about who else did whatever to them), not to put too fine a point on it

these jihadis either have a siege mentality or a refugee mentality, and work has never been a part of their cultural worldview. They have discovered the heaven sent concept of targeted migration and welfare cheques, actively aided and abetted by these utterly dumbschitt goras who are now getting reamed out in their own countries

now, all of them are desperately praying that the Hindus will once again extend a helping hand like always

that's why these puncture wallahs have wet dreams of ghazwa e hind
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How is UAE managing the barrage of missiles & drones and staying agile? Nazem Al Kudsi, VC explains
PGurus April 2, 2026

As missile and drone attacks intensify across the Gulf, the UAE has kept its air defences active while trying to preserve normalcy, protect key infrastructure, and stay operationally agile. In this conversation, Nazem Al Kudsi explains how the UAE is managing repeated barrages, what makes its response resilient, and what this means for the wider regional conflict.

Recent reports say the UAE’s air defences were again activated this week, with authorities and major media reporting multiple interceptions over the past several days, including fresh intercepts over Dubai



// he claims the missile defence for UAE is pretty good and works well. The missile frequency is down significantly.
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The Iraqi News Agency reports:

GCC Secretary-General: We Want to Establish Normal Relations with Iran
https://en.hathalyoum.net/articles/2552 ... opilot.com
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, affirmed on Thursday that the Council seeks to establish normal relations with Iran.

In remarks delivered during a UN Security Council session, monitored by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Budaiwi said, “The GCC seeks to establish normal relations with Iran and resolve all security issues transparently.”

“The Gulf states will not abandon their commitment to avoiding dangerous escalation that serves no one,” he added.

“The Gulf states will take all necessary measures to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Al-Budaiwi continued, noting that “the disruption of maritime navigation is not limited to the Gulf states but extends to many countries.”

He stressed “the importance of the Security Council issuing a resolution authorizing the use of all necessary means to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”

Al-Budaiwi also called on “the Security Council to take all necessary measures to guarantee freedom of navigation in all straits,” affirming that “GCC states uphold their inherent right to self-defense and the preservation of their sovereignty.”
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Israel Forces Capture 9 Hiding In Van's Roof: Dramatic Video| Iran's Jerusalem Plot Foiled?
The Iran War and Middle East tinderbox. Israeli forces catch 9 infiltrators packed in a van's roof. 9 caught hiding in a double panel installed on van's roof. Plan to enter Israel, sow chaos as it fights arch-foe Iran? Vehicle falsely branded as a van of a retail food company...'Attack Israel' plot foiled by officers in Jerusalem region? The West Bank looms as threatening as ever. Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967. The West Bank emerges as Israel's primary security threat. West Bank mayhem - Hamas tries to fish in troubled waters. IDF bleeds Hamas, 'Islamic Jihad' & Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades
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IDF JETS' MAYHEM: 50+ Iranian MISSILE Launch, Storage Sites RAVAGED In 24 Hours, ISRAEL BLEEDS IRGC
IDF JETS' MAYHEM: 50+ Iranian MISSILE Launch, Storage Sites RAVAGED In 24 Hours, ISRAEL BLEEDS IRGC

Iran Vs Israel-US Deadly Middle East War: In the past 24 hours, the Air Force has completed about 20 strike flights in central and western Iran, in which they attacked more than 50 ballistic missile launch and storage sites using more than 140 munitions, according Israel. Watch.

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The Philippines is a US ally, but now seems to have a bilateral understanding with Iran.

Reuters reports:

Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz, says Manila
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy ... 026-04-02/
MANILA, April 2 (Reuters) - The Philippines has received an assurance from Iran that it will allow ​the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, fuel ‌and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, Manila's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
The assurance came after Philippine foreign minister ​Ma. Theresa Lazaro spoke with her Iranian counterpart Abbas ​Araqchi, with the two top diplomats tackling energy supply security ⁠and the safety of Filipino seafarers.

"During the call, ​the Iranian Foreign Minister assured the Secretary that Iran ​will allow the safe, unhindered, and expeditious passage through the Strait of Hormuz of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all ​Filipino seafarers," the Philippine foreign ministry said in ​a statement.
Lazaro described the call as "productive", saying they reached a "positive understanding" ‌to ⁠ensure the safety of seafarers and the security of the Philippines' energy needs.
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Anyone counting the loss? Will be in the 20s.
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Iran claims another US F-35 fighter jet has been shot down by its air defence systems amid escalating tensions.
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chetak wrote: 02 Apr 2026 18:34
Manish_P wrote: 02 Apr 2026 17:42
Isn't that the point, Chetak sir... anything is permitted to justify converting the world from Dar al-Harb to Dar-ul-islam.
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these jihadis are neither capable of building institutions, managing economies, and even sustaining themselves without a massive ecosystem of non jihadis to run the show while the jihadis swanned around mughal style
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these jihadis either have a siege mentality or a refugee mentality, and work has never been a part of their cultural worldview.
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that's why these puncture wallahs have wet dreams of ghazwa e hind
Chetak sir, my limited point was that for the true momeen the singular goal is converting of the entire world into Dar-ul-Islam.

Hence there is no great need for any momeen, let alone an accomplished ones such mullahs, maulanas or Ayatollahs to explicitly state that they want to do a gazwa-e-hind. Until the day comes to rally the troops for direct action.

Till then they can do statements like 'India treats muslims unfairly', 'muslims in kashmir are bullied and oppressed'

It is comforting, for some, to assume absence of general intent in the absence of specific public statements
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Returning Money is not Terroristan's habit. Saudi lost it.
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BREAKING

Saudi Arabia has reportedly asked Pakistan to repay a USD 6.3 billion loan after Pakistan failed to honor the bilateral defense pact, under which an attack on one is considered an attack on both.

Saudi officials are reportedly unable to reach Pakistan’s PM & army chief.

UAE’S ULTIMATUM: Pakistan Warned Over Iran Stance as $2 Billion at Stake | Iran War | News18
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BREAKING | Iran War | Iran Claims Capture Of F-35 Pilot After Jet Downed
Iranian security forces have reportedly taken into custody the pilot of a US F-35 fighter jet after it was downed by the country’s air defence system inside Iranian territory
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Radwan Force Terrorists Questioned by IDF
WATCH: “Hezbollah joined the war to avenge Ali Khamenei. Hezbollah is sending us to die”

While in questioning, Hezbollah terrorists revealed the reality inside Hezbollah—collapsing morale and fighters being sent to die.

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Iran's 'Ballistic Missile Man' Killed By IDF's 'Precision Strikes': Another Big Regime Name Falls?
Israel says it killed Iranian missile commander Atimi in a Kermanshah strike, alongside other officers, targeting Tehran’s launch network. A US strike hit a key Tehran-Karaj bridge to disrupt supply routes. Iran condemns the attacks, reports casualties, and vows strong retaliation as regional tensions sharply escalate.
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uddu wrote: 03 Apr 2026 18:20 Anyone counting the loss? Will be in the 20s.
https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/2039948066267201854
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Iran claims another US F-35 fighter jet has been shot down by its air defence systems amid escalating tensions.
F35 or f15? F15 for sure is down with sar on for 2 pilots.
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F-15E. The rescue helicopters got attacked and crew injured.
ENEMY FIRE: Helicopter rescue team wounded by enemy fire in search for downed F-15E pilot: Source
Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin says there were injuries for crew members aboard the helicopters but they managed to land safely on ‘Hannity.’
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