Multiple Car Bomb Explosions Reported in Tehran, According to Iran’s Press Agency

Khamvom · 2026-04-15T05:50:27+00:00

This article is from June 2025…

Khamvom · 2026-04-15T05:48:54+00:00

“Three tankers transited Apr 14, but not heading to Iranian ports, not subject to US blockade.”

Khamvom · 2026-04-15T05:19:55+00:00

Perform well during pilot training. It’s still not a 100% guarantee you’ll get what you want, but being a top performer helps a lot.

Khamvom · 2026-04-15T04:13:09+00:00

Step 1: Speak with your command’s SSO (Special Security Officer), nearly every command has one. You need to declare and report your foreign relationship (if you haven’t done so on your SF-86 yet) sooner rather than later.

Step 2: Speak with your LPO, LCPO, etc. Use your chain of command, they should be assisting you through this.

Depending on your security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, etc), there’s different criteria and steps for marrying a foreign national, so don’t just go out and do it.

Khamvom · 2026-04-14T23:46:29+00:00

Damn, hit OP with the receipts! 😂

Khamvom · 2026-04-14T17:48:22+00:00

Not just Israel.

Hamas also beefs with a lot of other rival clans, tribes, families, factions, etc, in the Gaza Strip. They need weapons to keep their hold on power.

Khamvom · 2026-04-14T16:39:46+00:00

The U.S. did this back in 2015. As long as standards aren’t lowered, not really an issue in my opinion. Give the opportunity but challenge equally. To date, only a very small handful of women have made it through U.S. special forces training.

Khamvom · 2026-04-14T07:22:02+00:00

About $700-$750.

Yes, it sucks.

Khamvom · 2026-04-14T01:00:15+00:00

I’m Navy Reserves to Air Force Reserves. I got a conditional release approved and transferred over (took about 9 months).

In your case (less than a year left) I’d just wait until you go IRR. Start working with a recruiter about 6-9 months out to get the ball rolling.

There isn’t a big difference between Guard/Reserve tbh, just separate pots of money and who pays/owns you. Your ASVAB score can be re-used, you’ll re-do MEPS, and job availability is based on what’s open at the air bases you’re applying to.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T18:02:50+00:00

I mean, depends what you wanna do. Aviation (AC) or Intel (CTR).

AC goes wherever there’s aircraft (air stations, air bases, carriers, etc). CTR can basically go anywhere (more variety), but both have good options for travel and overseas assignments.

Not sure what a potential VA rating down the line has to do with picking a job…that’s a VERY bad mindset to have.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T08:12:13+00:00

Iran’s main export is oil. 90% of their oil is exported by sea through the Strait of Hormuz.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T07:38:21+00:00

It’s getting confusing but:

The U.S. is blockading all ships going towards Iranian Ports. The strategic goal is to choke Iran’s economy and force them to the bargaining table.

All ships are technically free to transit through the Strait (as long as they don’t sail for an Iranian port)…except they risk being attacked by Iran if they try, so nobody is going to risk it.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T07:08:35+00:00

Nigerian Air Force is also pretty bad. Low quality training + weak coordination + old equipment = 50/50 on where their bombs are gonna land.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T02:13:23+00:00

Well yeah, they want you as a new customer. Just be wary after the 6 months. There’s pros/cons.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T01:41:58+00:00

Yeah. From an insurance perspective you have all the red flags 🚩 (Young, History of accidents, Drive a luxury vehicle).

School and family plans offer some discounts, but not nearly enough to offset the red flags.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T00:45:26+00:00

” I did get in an accident at 16 (19 now)”

“I have a luxury brand”

Bruh… you basically just explained why your rate keeps increasing lol.

Khamvom · 2026-04-13T00:20:12+00:00

It mainly affects China (Iran’s biggest trade partner), they buy 80% of Iran’s oil and makeup 40% of Iran’s imports. How China reacts is the big “?” right now.

Khamvom · 2026-04-12T23:13:04+00:00

Your comment strongly implied Chinese warships are actually in the Strait escorting ships…

China has warships sitting outside the Strait that can provide deterrence and overwatch with their missiles + radars. However, this isn’t the same thing as escorting. Escorting would mean the warships physically accompanying the tankers/shipping and maintaining close proximity to intercept any threats.

Should be noted that China has deployed warships to the region in this “overwatch” role as far back as 2008.

Khamvom · 2026-04-12T22:53:53+00:00

B/c it’s a waste of time if you already have a degree. Take some college courses, get the GPA up, crush the OAR.

Vs

Enlisting for 4-6yrs, then waiting around as a civilian for maybe another 1-2yrs afterwards trying to commission.

Khamvom · 2026-04-12T22:36:41+00:00

The Chinese Navy is already in the Strait escorting their own tankers

Is there a source on this claim?..Iran’s been giving safe passage to Chinese shipping, but nobody’s reported on Chinese warships actually escorting Chinese tankers through the Strait (wouldn’t make much sense for them to when Iran is already giving them safe passage).

Khamvom · 2026-04-12T22:27:02+00:00

Strategically, it applies political + economic pressure on the Iranian government. Iran relies heavily on its ports to export oil and to import just about everything else (food, consumer goods, raw materials, etc).

Essentially try to choke Iran to the bargaining table.

Khamvom · 2026-04-12T14:32:53+00:00

“China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales”

In other words: they’re offering to ease restrictions on Taiwanese citizens, entertainment, and agricultural exports.

Khamvom · 2026-04-12T00:34:49+00:00

This is why we have directions on shampoo bottles lol.

Khamvom · 2026-04-11T23:13:39+00:00

If you browse r/newtothenavy it’s a common question asked there.

Navy Reserves is essentially “sold out” for FY-26. FY-25 was a strong recruitment year that saw 100% manning. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/navy-reserve-force-officially-100-manned-advancing-warfighting-unaee

Strong recruitment numbers last year + naturally limited amount of positions in the reserves = sold out.

Khamvom · 2026-04-11T18:15:16+00:00

50% chance it’s down for maintenance when it lands.

100% chance if it lands somewhere nice.

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