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[Great Janjua]

You Persians are really the same as Indians believing in made up casualty figures

The US lied about materiel damage and injuries but deaths would be too difficult to hide. There would be families coming out claiming they haven't had contact with their child since the attacks.

 

[TruthHurtz]

You Persians are really the same as Indians believing in made up casualty figures

I didn't say I believed in the casualty figures did I you freak? And I'm not Persian.

 

[Great Janjua]

I didn't say I believed in the casualty figures did I you freak? And I'm not Persian.

You claimed the Americans are hiding casualties you cannot even comprehend your own bullshit

 

[TruthHurtz]

You claimed the Americans are hiding casualties you cannot even comprehend your own bullshit

Read my comment you illiterate freak. How tf did you even make it past UK immigration customs?

Your parents should've kept it out the family.

The US lied about materiel damage and injuries but deaths would be too difficult to hide

 

[Great Janjua]

Injuries to whome the donkeys that you were riding to battle on you retarded Persian you dont even know what planet you are on so let me clarify for you no injuries and deaths caused only material damage at least you got one thing right

Read my comment you illiterate freak. How tf did you even make it past UK immigration customs?

Your parents should've kept it out the family.

 

[Arminkh]

The US lied about materiel damage and injuries but deaths would be too difficult to hide. There would be families coming out claiming they haven't had contact with their child since the attacks.

It is not possible to hide death but is possible to have a change cause or location of death. Some say that is what is happening .

 

[TruthHurtz]

It is not possible to hide death but is possible to have a change cause or location of death. Some say that is what is happening .

I realise there's been a recent string of deaths of soldiers and airmen. But it's still to early to draw any connection between the missile strikes and recent deaths.

 

[Messerschmitt]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1217918614583435265

 

[skyshadow]

An informed IRGC source told IranViewer: Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has filmed the missile strike operation against Ain AlAssad Airbase housing American forces in Iraq using drones.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1217866675166597122

 

[arashkamangir]

11 US troops injured in Iran missile strikes on Iraqi bases: report

Eleven U.S. troops were injured in the Iranian missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops earlier this month launched in retaliation for the killing of a top general.

Defense One reported Thursday that the U.S. service members were airlifted to Kuwait and Germany where they received treatment for traumatic brain injuries and underwent further tests.

“Out of an abundance of caution, some service members were transported from Al Asad Air Base, Iraq to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, others were sent to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, for follow-on screening,” Col. Myles Caggins, a spokesman for U.S. military command in Baghdad, told the news outlet.

“When deemed fit for duty, the service members are expected to return to Iraq following screening. The health and welfare of our personnel is a top priority and we will not discuss any individual’s medical status," the statement continued.

At least some of the service members were thought to have suffered concussions in the attacks, according to a separate unnamed official.

“About a week after the attack some service members were still experiencing some symptoms of concussion,” the official said, adding: “We only got wind of this in the last 24 hours.”

The Trump administration previously had stated that no U.S. or Iraqi casualties were reported after the attacks, which occurred days after a U.S. airstrike killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran's Quds forces, outside of Baghdad International Airport.

President Trump addressed the nation following the strikes, stating that Iranian forces were backing down and indicating that further military action would not be taken unless provoked by Iran.


https://thehill.com/policy/defense/...in-iran-missile-strikes-on-iraqi-bases-report

 

[925boy]

I didn't say I believed in the casualty figures did I you freak? And I'm not Persian.

He also called me Persian and i an 0% Persian.

Oh...So US troops might've taken psychological damage, which would affect their ability to perform their military duties....hmm...

 

[GWXP]

Stratfor: How Iran's Missile Attack on American Bases Showcases Its Weapons' Accuracy

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/b...n-bases-showcases-its-weapons-accuracy-114616

The images paint a picture of precision: The first satellite imagery of the aftermath of the Iranian strike on Ayn al-Asad Air Base in Iraq highlights Iran's improved ability to accurately strike distant targets with its extensive missile arsenal. The pictures, released by imaging company Planet Labs on Jan. 8, show that Iran can chalk up its strike as a success even without inflicting U.S. casualties. What's more, they also show how Iran sought to skirt a delicate line in exacting public retribution while also avoiding an escalation that would lead to outright war.

According to reports, Iran fired around 16 short-range ballistic missiles at two bases with a U.S. presence in Iraq, Ayn al-Asad and Arbil International Airport. Tehran appears to have launched several of its less reliable Qaim 1 missiles at Arbil, though many of them apparently failed to hit their target. Still, the brunt of Iran's attack was Ayn al-Asad, which was hit by about 10 of Iran's more reliable Fateh-110 missiles (and possibly its more modern Fateh-313 variant).

The images from the aftermath at Ayn al-Asad illustrate the significant potency of the missiles that hit the base. The pictures reveal at least eight impact sites, with most appearing to have caused considerable damage to hangars and soft aircraft shelters that might have contained American jets or other aircraft. One of the strikes, for instance, appears to have hit soft aircraft shelters that housed CV-22 Ospreys, almost certainly causing at least some damage to aircraft. A separate impact appears to have hit another row of soft aircraft shelters containing helicopters, while another seems to have struck a hangar or machine shop used to service American unmanned aerial vehicles — a highly symbolic target given that these were potentially the same drones that the United States used to kill senior Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani last week.

The lack of American casualties — despite the accuracy of the Iranian missiles — likely stems from two factors. First, Tehran appears to have made a deliberate decision to destroy equipment rather than kill American personnel. That is not to say that Iran wanted to absolutely avoid killing American service members in the strike — after all, no such operation could have eliminated that risk entirely. But the concentration of the hits on the aircraft and their support shelters, instead of the base's housing facilities, lays bare what Tehran was gunning for in the operation.

Second, the United States received ample warning of the incoming strike, allowing U.S. troops to shelter in bunkers and ride out the storm. The advanced warning reportedly included information from Iraq, which passed along news of the imminent attack that it had received from Iran, as well as notification from the United States' own early-warning systems, such as radars and satellite surveillance.

The nature of Iran's attack, the target set, the relatively limited number of missiles (despite Tehran's vast ballistic missile arsenal) and its subsequent signals to the United States that it intends to stand down all suggest that Tehran simply wanted to send a powerful message to the United States while minimizing the risk of a significant U.S. counterstrike. Of course, the Iranian operation could have incited a furious U.S. response if it had killed American soldiers, but Tehran made it abundantly clear that it wanted to make a show of its retaliation without touching off an outright war.

The Upshot

The September 2019 attack on Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities, as well as the assault on Ayn al-Asad, illustrate how Iran retains potent capabilities even if its conventional military technology remains woefully outdated. Tehran's efforts to bolster its asymmetric capabilities in recent decades by investing in militias and weapons like cruise and ballistic missiles ensure that it retains the ability to inflict considerable damage on many in the region, even an adversary as powerful as the United States. This, coupled with Iran's strategic geographic proximity to critical energy fields and global energy supply lines, gives the country a great deal of leverage in both deterring and coercing its adversaries.

 

[TheImmortal]

Stratfor: How Iran's Missile Attack on American Bases Showcases Its Weapons' Accuracy

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/b...n-bases-showcases-its-weapons-accuracy-114616

The images paint a picture of precision: The first satellite imagery of the aftermath of the Iranian strike on Ayn al-Asad Air Base in Iraq highlights Iran's improved ability to accurately strike distant targets with its extensive missile arsenal. The pictures, released by imaging company Planet Labs on Jan. 8, show that Iran can chalk up its strike as a success even without inflicting U.S. casualties. What's more, they also show how Iran sought to skirt a delicate line in exacting public retribution while also avoiding an escalation that would lead to outright war.

According to reports, Iran fired around 16 short-range ballistic missiles at two bases with a U.S. presence in Iraq, Ayn al-Asad and Arbil International Airport. Tehran appears to have launched several of its less reliable Qaim 1 missiles at Arbil, though many of them apparently failed to hit their target. Still, the brunt of Iran's attack was Ayn al-Asad, which was hit by about 10 of Iran's more reliable Fateh-110 missiles (and possibly its more modern Fateh-313 variant).

The images from the aftermath at Ayn al-Asad illustrate the significant potency of the missiles that hit the base. The pictures reveal at least eight impact sites, with most appearing to have caused considerable damage to hangars and soft aircraft shelters that might have contained American jets or other aircraft. One of the strikes, for instance, appears to have hit soft aircraft shelters that housed CV-22 Ospreys, almost certainly causing at least some damage to aircraft. A separate impact appears to have hit another row of soft aircraft shelters containing helicopters, while another seems to have struck a hangar or machine shop used to service American unmanned aerial vehicles — a highly symbolic target given that these were potentially the same drones that the United States used to kill senior Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani last week.

The lack of American casualties — despite the accuracy of the Iranian missiles — likely stems from two factors. First, Tehran appears to have made a deliberate decision to destroy equipment rather than kill American personnel. That is not to say that Iran wanted to absolutely avoid killing American service members in the strike — after all, no such operation could have eliminated that risk entirely. But the concentration of the hits on the aircraft and their support shelters, instead of the base's housing facilities, lays bare what Tehran was gunning for in the operation.

Second, the United States received ample warning of the incoming strike, allowing U.S. troops to shelter in bunkers and ride out the storm. The advanced warning reportedly included information from Iraq, which passed along news of the imminent attack that it had received from Iran, as well as notification from the United States' own early-warning systems, such as radars and satellite surveillance.

The nature of Iran's attack, the target set, the relatively limited number of missiles (despite Tehran's vast ballistic missile arsenal) and its subsequent signals to the United States that it intends to stand down all suggest that Tehran simply wanted to send a powerful message to the United States while minimizing the risk of a significant U.S. counterstrike. Of course, the Iranian operation could have incited a furious U.S. response if it had killed American soldiers, but Tehran made it abundantly clear that it wanted to make a show of its retaliation without touching off an outright war.

The Upshot

The September 2019 attack on Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities, as well as the assault on Ayn al-Asad, illustrate how Iran retains potent capabilities even if its conventional military technology remains woefully outdated. Tehran's efforts to bolster its asymmetric capabilities in recent decades by investing in militias and weapons like cruise and ballistic missiles ensure that it retains the ability to inflict considerable damage on many in the region, even an adversary as powerful as the United States. This, coupled with Iran's strategic geographic proximity to critical energy fields and global energy supply lines, gives the country a great deal of leverage in both deterring and coercing its adversaries.

Qiam-1 is being proven to be a unreliable missile. It was used in Kurdistan attack (multiple failed, ISIS attack multiple failed, 2nd ISIS attack, and Irbil attack same result).

I think IRGC will discontinue it, if it hasn’t already. Plus it is a liquid fuel. A next generation Fateh can probably be designed to carry a similar warhead to similar distance.

 

[TruthHurtz]

He also called me Persian and i an 0% Persian.

Qiam-1 is being proven to be a unreliable missile. It was used in Kurdistan attack (multiple failed, ISIS attack multiple failed, 2nd ISIS attack, and Irbil attack same result).

I think IRGC will discontinue it, if it hasn’t already. Plus it is a liquid fuel. A next generation Fateh can probably be designed to carry a similar warhead to similar distance.

It's an old platform receiving guidance upgrades. It's an accurate missile but its age shows due to years in storage. That's why Iran is trying to get rid of them with these strikes and transferring them to Houthis. Iran demonstrated to the US that even its older missiles can fvck their day up, and this has been acknowledged by US officials.

Iran is moving away from Scud based missiles into more indigeneous platforms like Fateh-series, Sejill and Khorramshahr. Sejill development slowed down due to Tehrani's death but has picked up recently as it was shown off during the recent parades. Shahab-3 is a reliable platform and makes sense for Iran's underground facilities given their longer preparation times.

Dezful can put more payload down at longer distances with decreased launch preparation time. And its already been mass produced. IRGC has put so much trust in the platform that they even designed an 8x8 TEL to carry it.

 

[TheImmortal]

It's an old platform receiving guidance upgrades. It's an accurate missile but its age shows due to years in storage. That's why Iran is trying to get rid of them with these strikes and transferring them to Houthis. Iran demonstrated to the US that even its older missiles can fvck their day up, and this has been acknowledged by US officials.

Iran is moving away from Scud based missiles into more indigeneous platforms like Fateh-series, Sejill and Khorramshahr. Sejill development slowed down due to Tehrani's death but has picked up recently as it was shown off during the recent parades. Shahab-3 is a reliable platform and makes sense for Iran's underground facilities given their longer preparation times.

Dezful can put more payload down at longer distances with decreased launch preparation time. And its already been mass produced. IRGC has put so much trust in the platform that they even designed an 8x8 TEL to carry it.

Sejill was not stopped because of Tehrani’s death it was stopped because the platform was too expensive. It is a luxury weapon used to target Israel. It’s raw material needed became more and more difficult to acquire under sanctions in good quality thus drove the price of the missile higher.

Khorramshahr is a more cost efficient platform and will likely be produced in greater numbers than Sejil which likely has low production numbers if it is still in production.

It hasn’t been tested in a long time.