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US signals U-turn on naval convoys to restart Hormuz transits

<p>The US had ruled out naval protection for tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to industry officials. By Tuesday evening US President Donald Trump had reversed that call offering Navy escorts “as soon as possible” and financial guarantees for maritime trade</p> <div>...
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Had less then a month left to go in S/E Turkey when we walked to roll call the C/O was there and he told us to draw weapons and ammo and go wait at the dorm because the Iranian misfits had just over ran our embassy in Tehran and took the staff hostage. For 3 days we got C-5's, 141's, F-4's, refuelers, spy planes...ect roll in. We all thought we were going to war but Carter never sent us. That was when all this crap started. These people only understand violence and force of arms and they are really getting their ass's kicked with it now.

LOL they get their entire leadership whacked and then meet again to decide replacements, whom the Jews then also whack. Iran's bench is getting thin. I dont hate the Iranians ; I dont even hate the Turks. But Islam is a violent religion thats always looking for an enemy. I know, I spent 18 mos there.

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Grok: Yes, there is substantial truth to the core claims about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's vast wealth and foreign assets, though some specifics (like the exact $200 billion figure and certain hotel locations) are estimates or generalizations drawn from investigative reporting rather than fully verified personal ownership.

The post lists properties in Venezuela, Syria, Dubai, the UK, and Spain (hotels in Madrid, Marbella, and Palma de Mallorca), claims the assets were used by his children, and puts his fortune at $200 billion. These stem from long-standing reports on the financial empire controlled by Khamenei (and his family) through opaque entities like Setad (Headquarters for Executing the Order of the Imam), which seizes and manages assets.

Wealth estimate
Reputable sources, including a 2013 Reuters investigation and later U.S. assessments, peg the empire at around $95 billion in real estate and holdings. Some U.S. officials and analysts (including a 2019 U.S. Embassy statement) have cited up to $200 billion for the broader network under his control. Recent 2026 articles still reference the $95–200 billion range. This is not Khamenei's personal checking account—it's institutional power via state-linked foundations—but he and his family exert effective control. Lower estimates treat his "personal" net worth as modest, while critics highlight the empire's scale amid Iran's economic struggles.
Foreign properties and assets

Venezuela, Syria, Dubai (UAE), UK: Well-supported. Wikipedia and other summaries note assets/bank holdings tied to the family across UAE/Dubai, Syria, Venezuela, and African countries. A January 2026 Bloomberg investigation details his son Mojtaba Khamenei's secret global property network (via shell companies funded by Iranian oil sales): luxury London homes worth over $138 million, a villa in an elite Dubai district, and more. Mojtaba reportedly holds hundreds of millions in UK/France banks.

Spain hotels (Madrid, Marbella, Palma de Mallorca): Partially accurate but not fully corroborated for all locations. Bloomberg explicitly links the family (via Mojtaba) to upscale European hotels, including one in Mallorca (Palma de Mallorca area). No major outlets confirm direct ownership of specific hotels in Madrid or Marbella by Khamenei or his immediate family—those details appear repeated in social media but trace back to unverified lists rather than primary investigations. The broader European hotel holdings (Frankfurt to Mallorca) check out via recent reporting.

Use by his children

Confirmed. Mojtaba (second eldest son) is central to the overseas empire per Bloomberg's year-long probe—assets routed through intermediaries, no direct names on deeds to evade sanctions. Other family members (e.g., another son Meysam) have documented wealth in the hundreds of millions. The assets have been described as benefiting the inner circle.

Context and caveats

These details come from investigative journalism (Reuters, Bloomberg), Western intelligence leaks, and opposition/U.S. government statements—not Iranian state sources. Exact ownership is obscured by shell companies and sanctions evasion, so precise dollar figures and property lists involve some estimation. The $200 billion upper end is the most aggressive cited figure. The post's broader opinion ("Islam, like communism, is a total SCAM") is subjective commentary, not a factual claim.

The timing aligns with recent events: Khamenei (age 86) appears to have died or been killed in the past few days (sparking mourning in Iran and the "good riddance" replies under the post), which explains the "belly aching over this cleric" framing. The wealth allegations have circulated for years but gained fresh attention amid his passing.

Bottom line: The post exaggerates or generalizes a couple of details (Madrid/Marbella hotels specifically), but the big picture—Khamenei overseeing a massive hidden fortune with international properties and hotels benefiting his family—is backed by credible, multi-year reporting. It's not baseless propaganda.
 


The seven ballistic missiles that struck the Khamenei compound, all hit within a thirty second time frame. The missiles were launched 75 miles into space from Israeli F-15 fighters flying over Syria and Jordan, completely out of range of Iranian radar.

These missiles go into outer space during the midcourse phase of their flight, spending about 90% of their trajectory outside Earth's atmosphere reaching hypersonic speeds (Mach 5+) during re-entry. The missiles re-enter the Earth atmosphere coming nearly straight down to strike the compound. This type of missile launch was tested in Alaska last year, it's an attack that is undetectable and unstoppable. A game changer.
 
SilverStacker said:
Had less then a month left to go in S/E Turkey when we walked to roll call the C/O was there and he told us to draw weapons and ammo and go wait at the dorm because the Iranian misfits had just over ran our embassy in Tehran and took the staff hostage. For 3 days we got C-5's, 141's, F-4's, refuelers, spy planes...ect roll in. We all thought we were going to war but Carter never sent us. That was when all this crap started. These people only understand violence and force of arms and they are really getting their ass's kicked with it now.

LOL they get their entire leadership whacked and then meet again to decide replacements, whom the Jews then also whack. Iran's bench is getting thin. I dont hate the Iranians ; I dont even hate the Turks. But Islam is a violent religion thats always looking for an enemy. I know, I spent 18 mos there.

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Agreed

I too was sent to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean while in the Navy as support for any action that might have occurred. Before Iran took hostages there was little or conflicts in the ME that we were involved in. I think there was a general fear of getting involved in any conflict in the ME. Personally I think this action is long overdue. The Iranian leadership has done nothing but fought proxy wars supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, the PLO, The lefty/liberals in the EU and Democrats here in the US, and many many others. They have held the Persian people hostage for long enough. It is time to completely reject Hagar and Ishmael.



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Iran war: Trump says U.S. to offer insurance for Gulf shipping and escort tankers

Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Cigarlover said:
Are the US taxpayers now insuring this? Hows this going to work?

I see lots of video on X but the majority of it seems like AI. Ai has got to be the dumbest thing man ever created.
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Good question. Here's a bit more.

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Marine Insurers Cancel War Risk Cover as Iran Conflict Escalates

Marine insurers are canceling war risk coverage for vessels and oil shipping rates are set to surge further after the widening Iran conflict left at least
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Trump Orders Federal Insurance Backstop for Gulf Shipping, Signals Possible Navy Tanker Escorts

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has directed the U.S. government to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade transiting the Persian Gulf, while signaling that U.S....
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Trump: U.S. Will Provide "Risk Insurance" For All Shipping in the Gulf

One day after leading marine insurance underwriters decided to withdraw war risk cover for the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hurmuz, the White House has...
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DW News opinion piece. Take it fwiw and dyodd.

What would Sun Tzu and Clausewitz say about the Iran war? | DW News​

Mar 4, 2026 #dwcurrentaffairs
Are the US., Israel and Iran repeating the very mistakes history warned us about? Historian Hew Strachan breaks down what Clausewitz and Sun Tzu would say about today’s crisis — and the risk of uncontrolled escalation.


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This is not your grandfather's regime change war...

#1010 - Luongo - Krainer - Kokinda​

We discuss all things Iran.
Tom Luongo is a former research chemist, amateur dairy goat farmer, libertarian, and economist whose work can be found on Zero Hedge and Newsmax Media. He hosts the Gold Goats ‘n Guns Podcast.
Alex Krainer is a Croatian national, former hedge fund manager, author and contributing editor at Zero Hedge.
Susan Kokinda is a long-time political organizer and author associated with Promethean Action, a movement founded in 2024 by former Lyndon LaRouche collaborators to defy oligarchy, revive American industrial capacity, and promote the "American System" of tariffs, manufacturing revival, and producer culture.
 
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Explains their religion in depth

Game Theory #9: The US-Iran War​

 
foolsgold said:
I think democrats should assemble on the house floor and shout in unison "death to America".

Show us your true allegiance democrats.
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Now that the people of Iran can speak out without being shot, Iranians sound more American than the democrats.

Persia will rise again, and it's going to be beautiful!




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I wonder what things the US is going to cover up, paper over and twist with the distraction of war? I can only imagine what back room deals are going on while we payback the Islamists for 1979.
 
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