It's interesting that 47 years ago Iran declared war on America. It took 47 years for the US to respond? Just over two weeks ago the 47th President of the United States finally had enough of Iran killing, maiming, kidnapping, holding hostage and threatening the Middle East. I think it's safe to say that Iran for the foreseeable future will no longer be a threat to anyone in the Middle East. Shipping in the Persian Gulf? Maybe for a while but that too will end violently for the belligerent.
Death to America, Death to Israel, Death to Infidels will likely fade into history. This has been Islams battle cry since May 14th, 1948. This road to war is paved with the blood of so many innocent men, women and children. For over 40 years Iran has been the #1 State Sponsor or Terrorism on the planet. The list of Iran's direct and indirect acts of terrorism are legendary. Their creation and support of Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis (Ansar Allah) shows they have perfected terrorist proxies.
Over the last 40 years Iran via its proxies are conservatively responsible for 20,000+ direct deaths and 130,000+ serious injuries? In addition Iran via its proxies is responsible for 603+ US military deaths and 4,000+ serious injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan via road side bombs and improvised explosive devices. They have directly or indirectly damage or sunk dozens of ships killing many innocent sailors and terrorizing International waterways.
Iran started this war when they took over the US Embassy 47 years ago. The 47th President, after trying for years to reach an agreement, decided to end this awful regime and their existential threat to the world.
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| Iranian Frigate sinking after stern targeted by a MK-48 torpedo |
PS Do you think the Left will acknowledge that "The Doomsday Clock" has improved a bit with Iran being removed from the nuclear chess board?
Note - Iran also is known for killing its Own Citizens.
Early post-revolution purges and unrest (1979–1980s) resulted in thousands executed including opposition groups, ethnic minorities, and leftist/Monarchist protesters including mass executions of prisoners.
1999 Student Protests: official numbers are 9 killed, hundreds wounded and 1,200–1,400 arrested.
2009 Green Movement (election protests): Government admitted to 36 killed. The opposition/activist estimates are higher at 150 or more.
2019 Fuel Price Protests: Amnesty International documented at least 300+ killed (some estimates higher, up to 1,500 in early reports).
2022 Mahsa Amini/Women, Life, Freedom Protests: 500+ killed including many children.
2025–2026 Nationwide Protests (sparked by economic collapse, escalating to anti-regime demands. This has seen the highest death toll by far. Government official figures say 3,117 killed with independent sources at 7,000 verified dead.
February 2026 data indicate 11,000–17,000 have been killed with higher leaked claims up to 36,500 via multiple massacres. International reports of internal health official estimates that so far in 2026 there have been at least 30,000 deaths.
During this latest crackdown the regime "stepped up it's game" executed wounded protesters on the street and in hospitals.