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This isn't a war, it's an excursion. LOL. In any event, we haven't even made a dent yet. Buckle up because it's going to be a long one and very costly in terms of lives and money. So far we have just pissed them off. They probably already hated us but I imagine their propaganda is as good as ours.

 
Death by Iranians over the last 47 years.

In the last 47 years how many have the Iranians killed?

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The question asks for the number of people killed by Iranians (likely referring to the Islamic Republic of Iran regime, its forces, or directly attributable actions) over the last 47 years (roughly 1979 to March 2026, since the Islamic Republic was established in 1979).There is no single, universally agreed-upon total, as estimates vary dramatically depending on scope (e.g., domestic repression only vs. including proxy conflicts/wars), source credibility, and whether figures include indirect attributions. Reliable human rights organizations, governments, and media provide partial tallies, but comprehensive aggregation is challenging due to secrecy, underreporting, and ongoing events (including the massive 2025–2026 protest crackdown and recent regional conflicts).Here's a breakdown of major categories with documented or estimated ranges:Domestic Killings and Executions by the Regime (Iranian Citizens and Residents)This includes political executions, protest crackdowns, massacres of dissidents, and routine capital punishment (often for political/security charges).
  • Early post-revolution (1979–1980s): Thousands executed in summary trials (e.g., former officials, leftists, monarchists). The 1988 mass executions of political prisoners alone are estimated at 1,000–30,000 (most credible ranges: 4,000–5,000+ per Amnesty International and survivors).
  • Other major protest crackdowns: 1981–1982 massacres (3,500+), 2009 (72), 2019–2020 (300–1,500), 2022 Mahsa Amini protests (~551 confirmed).
  • Routine executions: Iran has executed tens of thousands since 1979 (high per-capita rate globally), with peaks in drug-related and political cases. Estimates from opposition groups claim over 120,000 political executions since 1981 (though this is a high-end figure from sources like NCRI).
  • 2025–2026 nationwide protests/massacres: The deadliest episode in the regime's history. Official Iranian figures: ~3,117. Independent/activist estimates: 5,000–7,000+ confirmed, with higher claims ranging 16,500–36,500+ (or even 30,000+ in some days) from doctors, HRANA, leaked health ministry data, and media like Time, Reuters, and Iran International. Many sources describe mass shootings, summary executions, and concealed burials amid an internet blackout.
Rough cumulative domestic toll since 1979: Likely tens of thousands (conservative: 20,000–50,000+ from executions + protests), potentially much higher if including the recent 2025–2026 events (pushing totals toward 50,000–100,000+ in some activist estimates). These are Iranians killed by their own government.Deaths Attributable via Proxy Forces and Terrorism AbroadIran funds, arms, trains, and directs groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Iraqi Shia militias, etc.
  • Against Americans: U.S. government sources state Iran/proxies have killed more Americans than any other state sponsor of terrorism — over 1,000 total (e.g., 241 in 1983 Beirut barracks bombing, 603+ in Iraq 2003–2011 via EFPs/ militias, dozens in recent attacks including October 7, 2023 Hamas assault killing 46 Americans).
  • Broader proxy conflicts: Hezbollah (1980s–present), Syrian civil war support (thousands of deaths indirectly), Yemen (Houthi actions), Gaza/Israel conflicts. These contribute hundreds of thousands of deaths regionally over decades (e.g., Iran-Iraq War indirect role, Syrian war support), but direct attribution varies.
  • Other terrorism: Embassy bombings, assassinations, etc., adding hundreds more globally.
Rough cumulative proxy/terrorism toll: Tens of thousands directly linked (conservative), potentially far higher in broader regional wars.Overall AssessmentNo credible source provides an exact grand total for "Iranians killed" (regime actions) over 47 years, but combining domestic repression (~tens of thousands, spiked by recent massacres) and proxy/terrorism deaths (thousands to tens of thousands directly) yields estimates in the tens of thousands to low hundreds of thousands range, depending on inclusivity.The regime's own figures are consistently much lower (often denying or minimizing political killings), while opposition/exile groups and some Western sources push higher numbers. The 2025–2026 crackdown alone may represent the single largest spike in domestic deaths since the early 1980s.For context, these figures reflect one of the world's most prolific users of capital punishment and protest suppression in modern times, alongside extensive support for armed groups.


Total is roughly 400,000

Total that US has killed is 10 times that amount at least. Between 4 and 5 million.
 


MAJOR BREAKING: President Trump has just ordered one of the most powerful bombing raids ever on Iran’s KHARG ISLAND — a huge oil hub

He did NOT yet touch oil infrastructure — but he might…

“Totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island.”

“However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.”

“During my First Term, and currently, I rebuilt our Military into the Most Lethal, Powerful, and Effective Force, by far, anywhere in the World. Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack — There is nothing they can do about it!”

“Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the United States of America, the Middle East or, for that matter, the World!”

“Iran’s Military, and all others involved with this Terrorist Regime, would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what’s left of their country, which isn’t much! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”
 


🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran's own state media confirms Trump was telling the truth about Kharg Island

Fars News Agency, which is IRGC-affiliated, confirms 15+ explosions hit Kharg Island targeting air defenses, a naval base, the airport control tower, and an oil company helicopter hangar.

Crucially, even Fars admits the oil infrastructure was untouched, exactly as Trump claimed.

So both sides now agree on the facts: every military asset protecting Iran's most valuable export hub has been destroyed while the terminals themselves sit completely unguarded.

Iran's own media is essentially confirming to Tehran that there is nothing left standing between American bombs and 90% of Iran's oil revenue.

Source: WSJ
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All replaced already I'll bet...I'll also bet we blew up a million dollars buy spending a billion.
 
That is true. Unfortunately Trump has a meeting with XI in a couple weeks. 1st week of April I believe.
 
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Great idea, put the marines where the Iranians can blow them to pieces...we have been doing okay by staying a long way away from their limited reach, firing missiles from a thousand miles out of their airspace. Wire the island and blow it up...
 
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Brags about bring gas prices down and now that oil and gas are surging brags about how we are going to make a lot of money. Who is this we? It's not the American people who are paying more for gas than ever before.

This war had about a 20% approval rating which is why he didn't even try and justify it. Has not a care in the world about what the American people think anymore. It's all about making money for his rich friends now. He did a great job telling the people what they wanted to hear so he could get elected and now has just turned his back on all of his supporters.
 
Explosions and fires in Cincinnati OH, Kentucky and LaPorte Texas. Probably nothing though and definitely couldn't be Iranian sleeper cells since trump said they know about all of them. Not sure why he hasn't arrested them all but again, probably all just a coincidence.
 
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