Iran is a fortress made out of mountains and deserts. Geography of Iran makes a ground invasion next to impossible.
With the Zagros mountains running along the south and south-west border and the Elbrus mountains up north, land invasions become costly affairs. There are two major deserts, the Dasht-e-Kavir and Dasht-e-Lut which cover large parts of the interior of the country.
Not just that, Iran doesn't have a primate city - a single city with large concentration of population, eg: Greater Tokyo which has about 40% of Japan's population. Which means there are no clear targets for enemies.
However, with this geography also come problems, the biggest being the lack of access to water in the interior of the country. A problem which has played no small part in the recent protests across the country.
From what I see, all this bombardment, sanctioning and everything else associated is just a means to pressure a regime which is already under stress. But I don't think it will give the Americans the results that they want.
A core thing that I can't get out of my mind, Venezuela and Iran are connected. Both were supplying cheap oil to China. Maybe this is all linked to that rare-earths blockade by China in 2025. But maybe I'm overthinking this.
Who knows what comes next with the Donald in charge of the largest armed force on the planet.
The permanent court of arbitration is a product of the treaty. It is not the custodian of the treaty...the treaty is held in abeyance...
there can not be a arbitration system based on a treaty which is held in abeyance.
Nahi samjhe? Toh kisi lawyer se pooch lo.
@It108P@desishitposterr What king of LM creates an explosion half the size of the mountain? Door-knockers @ Kirana were intended to jolt/warn Pakistan following its decision to convene a meeting of the National Command Authority. IAF denials was to pre-empt any diplomatic fallout from western capitals
India’s exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% during Q1 of FY 2026-27 is a herculean feat.
The collective strength of our people ensured India delivered such growth despite oil price shocks and supply chain issues in the midst of global uncertainties.
Doomsayers were doomed and India bloomed…yet again!
@PalmerLuckey@paulg He asked you one question and you shit in your hands then started clapping furiously...
So I guess the answer would be "Yes, I have non-American employees because as stated, the best person should get the job."
@u_Novichok That "30-minute runway repair" is pure copium. Satellite imagery from 1 day later shows they had only finished compacting the sublayer. The calcium/polymer cement cast had still not cured, with support/auxiliary vehicles still on the runway.
https://t.co/BE7w1rQLdF
@brock_lesnar_2 Imagine our Pakistani Maverick dramatically gearing up, slipping on the aviators, strutting toward his jet like he’s about to save @DGPR_PAF 's day! Getting strapped in with full slowmo Hollywood effects & music, only to then realise his runway's been cratered! Top Gun: Grounded!
@AjayshreeSamby3 They're trying go get as many Private players into a/c manufacturing as possible to enable private sector competition. That can't happen if TATA build everything from F-16, Apache, MTA to Rafale to C-295 & AMCA. You'll end up with a monopolistic private sector entity.
🇳🇵 Horrifying footage from Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district, which was hit by a massive flash flood.
At least seven people have been confirmed dead, and 20 people are reported missing.
Today, a flash flood has swept through markets, settlements, and hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi River in Timure and Syabrubesi, Gosainkunda Rural Municipality, Rasuwa District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.