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We’d hardly know there was a war going on, thanks to our blessed belief in the Almighty. There’s trouble all over the world, but we’d hardly know it if we didn’t read the news. They’ve killed all the mullah’s two or three sections down, so who are we negotiating with? I wouldn’t be surprised if Iran didn’t become an ally when this is all over. Their nuclear programs have been dispatched and I don’t know why they’re still talking tough, but they are. Maybe someone will emerge from the rubble to declare themselves the new president. I don’t think we’ll accept some radical at the helm. But who knows?

The left is in full disarray now. I can barely watch Chuck Shumer, he seems to be ignoring the reality of the situation. They keep coming out with vague references to Donald Trump, but he looks to be bulletproof.

There seems to be a lot of attention on the straits of Hormuz, and Iran has mined the place. Can you imagine being over there right now? Their entire economy seems to be destroyed, and they’re afraid to go out of their homes. Hope they stocked up before we got on their case, the civilians anyway. I met some Iranian people long ago, but they seemed completely reasonable. They weren’t in favor of Muslim rule. Why they kept running their mouths when they knew we were on the job is a mystery.

These people, the religious types anyway, are impossible. I heard all the boasting when I was over there, and I never want to go back. They talk a big fight, but when it comes to American might they better learn to keep quiet. The war goes on, but not for long. I expect we’ll be seeing their triumphant return soon. There have been some casualties, but not too many. Everyone hurts, and I hope their families are doing alright, but they’re not. They’re trying to convince us that boots on the ground will do the trick, but I hope we don’t have to get that involved. There’s little regard for life in that part of the world. And they’re impossible braggarts.

I can hardly stand to watch Zelensky, but we’re on his side. You see him appearing at press conferences alongside our President. I have a feeling that both sides will have to make concessions. Otherwise we’ll just have to sit and watch it play out. He’s decidedly uncomfortable in press conferences and appears frustrated when he doesn’t get to launch into one of his long explanations.

Mark Armstrong

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ISW-CTP’s satellite imagery partner has expanded its imagery restrictions to include Iran and will now delay the release of all satellite imagery from the region by 14 days. ISW-CTP will be unable to confirm strikes or assess damage at sites using satellite imagery from this partner for at least 14 days after a strike occurs. We are exploring other options and methods to confirm strikes and will continue to confirm strikes where possible.

Key Takeaways

1. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on March 10 that US forces destroyed 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian mining efforts are part of a broader Iranian effort to disrupt maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to try to impose a cost on the Gulf states and the United States. Iranian efforts to mine the Strait of Hormuz will also likely further hinder Iran’s ability to export oil, including shipments to China, the largest importer of Iranian oil.

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