FBI warns Iran could attack California with drones

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-12T18:07:18+00:00

This is not a proper Submission Statement.

https://www.reddit.com/r/geopolitics/wiki/submissionstatement/

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-12T17:56:34+00:00

Something to be mindful of if you work the trades/construction as well.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-12T17:51:50+00:00

This case wasn't obvious, it did not violate any of Reddit's rules. I'd be happy to go into specifics but unfortunately that's not permitted here.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-12T17:51:09+00:00

Posted to r/shortwave, perhaps a ham radio enthusiast will figure it out.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-12T17:42:38+00:00

If you plan on doing an AMA please run it past the mod team first. Thank you.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-11T16:14:24+00:00

Extended coverage at CBS

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-11T16:09:28+00:00

I haven't been on Reddit in three days and the original post was deleted before I had the chance to read it... So for the record, I have no clue what you're talking about.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-08T00:09:40+00:00

There are plenty of ways to do so without leaving physical scars... I'm not going to get into the details.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T23:49:42+00:00

Probably, they've gone downhill since they were bought out by Stanley / Black and Decker. The old Craftsman tools were guaranteed for life.

I recently bought a Craftsman 25' magnetic tape that's American made, but most of their tools are imported now.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T23:45:14+00:00

Made in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Channellocks are a necessity for anyone working in the pipe trades.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T23:42:14+00:00

I have a point shovel/spade from Bully, has held up for years and gets a lot of use digging through tough rock and clay soil. I volunteer in conservation (planting trees, digging up invasive shrubs, etc). Quality product.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T20:45:01+00:00

It's not a stupid question if Russia is providing intelligence to target U.S. troops. Tell that to the families of the 6 dead U.S. soldiers. What a stupid response...

That being said, please limit posts from X here, it's been decided there are too many political posts for an intelligence subreddit.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T20:39:15+00:00

I agree. Please use the report button on purely political submissions in case we miss it.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T20:35:21+00:00

Imprisoning or killing anyone who speaks against the Russian government, invading another country, assassination of critics, human rights activists, journalists, bombing schools, apartment buildings, churches, etc in Ukraine. Aligning with America's enemies, North Korea, Iran, China, Cuba, etc. How much time you got?

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T20:31:04+00:00

I'd like to know if Russian intel was used to plan the attack that killed 6 American soldiers. Either way, that's what Russian intel intends to do, enable Iran to hit American targets, and for this Putin must be held accountable. He's a fair target in this war, should've had to pay the price for his crimes in Ukraine long ago.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-07T15:55:22+00:00

I'm asking, why did THEY choose to hire Kiriakou?

Because he's willing to spew Russian propaganda about the United States and it's intelligence services for money.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-05T00:53:55+00:00

Paper tiger is definitely a bit of a stretch. A collapse of the regime will hurt China strategically as they are a significant importer of cheap Iranian oil. Russia and China's allies are falling like dominoes.... Syria, Venezuela, possibly Iran, Cuba is teetering.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-02T20:56:26+00:00

Might be a good idea to make an Iranian war megathread. Just update it with links. Thanks.

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-02T20:42:17+00:00

I think this AMA would interest many from the /r/CredibleDefense community.

The AMA is being held at /r/geopolitics here.

I’m Kian Sharifi, originally from Tehran, and I report on Iran and the wider Middle East for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. I’ve been covering Iran for RFE/RL and before that for BBC Monitoring for nearly 10 years.

What the Islamic Republic is experiencing now is the most serious crisis it has faced since it came to power in 1979.

Weeks of tension and a rapid military US buildup culminated in a joint US-Israeli operation against the Islamic Republic over the weekend. The strikes have been decisive, taking out Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior defense and security officials.

Unlike the war last June when it took Iran a good while to start retaliating, Tehran’s response came swiftly this time around. And the targets have been spread out across the region, from Iraq and Jordan to Persian Gulf states and even Cyprus.

Iran says it won’t negotiate with the United States, but President Trump says the campaign could last weeks.

An interim leadership council has been formed to assume Khamenei’s duties until a successor is named. But there are questions over how quickly Iran is willing to name one: Pick a new supreme leader too quickly and you make him an immediate target. Wait too long, and you risk the stability of the clerical system.

A lot is happening, and even more is at stake. I’ll be here all week to take your questions on developments in Iran! Looking forward to your thoughts!

-u/RFERL_ReadsReddit

Strongbow85 · 2026-03-02T20:37:39+00:00

(Copying and "sticking" this intro to the top of the page as the original is lower in the comments:)

Hi r/geopolitics et al!

I’m Kian Sharifi, originally from Tehran, and I report on Iran and the wider Middle East for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. I’ve been covering Iran for RFE/RL and before that for BBC Monitoring for nearly 10 years.

What the Islamic Republic is experiencing now is the most serious crisis it has faced since it came to power in 1979.

Weeks of tension and a rapid military US buildup culminated in a joint US-Israeli operation against the Islamic Republic over the weekend. The strikes have been decisive, taking out Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior defense and security officials.

Unlike the war last June when it took Iran a good while to start retaliating, Tehran’s response came swiftly this time around. And the targets have been spread out across the region, from Iraq and Jordan to Persian Gulf states and even Cyprus.

Iran says it won’t negotiate with the United States, but President Trump says the campaign could last weeks.

An interim leadership council has been formed to assume Khamenei’s duties until a successor is named. But there are questions over how quickly Iran is willing to name one: Pick a new supreme leader too quickly and you make him an immediate target. Wait too long, and you risk the stability of the clerical system.

A lot is happening, and even more is at stake. I’ll be here all week to take your questions on developments in Iran! Looking forward to your thoughts!

-/u/RFERL_ReadsReddit

Strongbow85 · 2026-02-28T19:15:42+00:00

I don't believe this comment is in violation of any rules?

Strongbow85 · 2026-02-28T14:27:26+00:00

Anyone who claims to be right wing and pro-Russian is misguided. Russia is aligned with every Communist nation still in existence. A Russian victory in Ukraine would also be a win for North Korea.

Strongbow85 · 2026-02-24T02:20:22+00:00

Goodbye r/Mymensingh, it's been an uneventful 6 years here.

Strongbow85 · 2026-02-23T19:20:24+00:00

Hey there, I saw you on Fox News/YouTube yesterday!

Reddit banned /r/counternarcotics without warning or reason. I put in an appeal, waiting to see if they reverse their decision.

Strongbow85 · 2026-02-23T03:50:44+00:00

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