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AZProgressive

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58. I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state?

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 08:26 PM

14 hrs ago

Situations like that tend to lead to World Wars. Obama could have taken out Putin years ago but there are rules and norms against that sort of thing.

What about another country from taking out Trump to please Americans that fled America because of Trump?

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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer 19 hrs ago OP

Much like the attack on the school, I will await further confirmation. sarisataka 19 hrs ago #1

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp 19 hrs ago #2

100% true chicoescuela 14 hrs ago #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #3

Neda Agha-Soltan (23 January 1983 - 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy who was participating in the 2009 Celerity 17 hrs ago #44

I guess the war is over, mission accomplished. When does Trump go over to view the parade dem4decades 19 hrs ago #4

I wouldn't be at all surprised if this isn't the off ramp Traitor takes Arazi 19 hrs ago #6

Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #81

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF 19 hrs ago #5

Well, CIA has said the hard-liners waiting in the wings are even worse. hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #7

I predict the Islamic Republic is done and a Democracy will blossom. WarGamer 19 hrs ago #9

Based on? hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #10

I think at this point, the elements who wish to continue the Islamic Republic will be destroyed. WarGamer 19 hrs ago #16

As I repeatedly point out, those who seek democracy (or at least change) are UNARMED & UNEMPOWERED... hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #20

It's going to come down to the Military... once a Colonel or Major steps up and says he's done supporting the status quo WarGamer 19 hrs ago #22

On top of all your points, wasnt an actual moderate confirmed as his successor? SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #63

The most powerful forces in Iran are those who are unarmed. SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #71

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #84

There has been talk of the late Shah's son wnylib 18 hrs ago #24

If he's a temporary placeholder and there is a UN committee working on a free Democracy... that's be great WarGamer 18 hrs ago #27

It might still be an improvement over the current regime Amishman 18 hrs ago #41

The last time that Iran had a democracy, the US and UK wnylib 17 hrs ago #43

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity 14 hrs ago #49

Thanks. I remembered it after the post. wnylib 14 hrs ago #56

YW Seeking Serenity 14 hrs ago #57

He lives in Maryland or Virginia. Has grown kids. Seems like an OK guy. LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #80

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive 14 hrs ago #52

like democracy is blooming in the US? rurallib 19 hrs ago #13

What a crock. Rafi 16 hrs ago #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius 14 hrs ago #48

I'm visualizing a power vacuum, one or more autocrats, and perhaps a civil war. Gore1FL 14 hrs ago #62

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius 14 hrs ago #47

This is so true, and it's sad to see progressives making excuses for this theocratic regime. Seeking Serenity 14 hrs ago #50

I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state? AZProgressive 14 hrs ago #58

If we haven't leanrt this by now, "the Rules" only apply when someone is willing to enforce them. Seeking Serenity 14 hrs ago #64

I still believe in international law AZProgressive 14 hrs ago #66

I hear you. I'm hip, totally. Seeking Serenity 13 hrs ago #72

The US didn't do it... Israel did WarGamer 14 hrs ago #65

The same country that has been trying to drag the US into a war with Iran AZProgressive 14 hrs ago #68

true... WarGamer 14 hrs ago #69

Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses" hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #83

I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #82

Most Americans... róisín_dubh 9 hrs ago #78

I agree LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems 19 hrs ago #8

Eh... EarlG 19 hrs ago #11

The successor was his son, also presumably dead... WarGamer 19 hrs ago #12

Will the (UNARMED) populace rise up? You seem to continually miss that important part... hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #14

For all we know, elements of Iranian military working with CIA right now... WarGamer 19 hrs ago #17

Yes. I'll take the cup half-full hope. But, our CIA has hardly been an effective force for democracy hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #21

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #15

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer 19 hrs ago #18

You're a proponent of nation building, I'm not. BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #23

Of course you're right... WarGamer 18 hrs ago #25

I don't think you're "just curious"... Another Jackalope 18 hrs ago #29

I think it's presumptive to declare that "this isn't a situation where the next bad guy can assume the office." EarlG 18 hrs ago #26

Just being optimistic I guess... WarGamer 18 hrs ago #28

As would we all be EarlG 18 hrs ago #38

"...will the people rise up and demand a Democracy?" LudwigPastorius 18 hrs ago #32

Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago. SSJVegeta 9 hrs ago #77

Is Trump going to declare himself the leader of Iran? Buckeyeblue 19 hrs ago #19

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda 14 hrs ago #60

Or "Supreme Leader" of America? thought crime 13 hrs ago #73

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems 18 hrs ago #30

Of course not... but it's ok to hope for Democracy to emerge from all of this WarGamer 18 hrs ago #31

It looks like that ship sailed in the content of the Op. BannonsLiver 18 hrs ago #34

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver 18 hrs ago #33

From what I have read Iran has set up multiple levels of succession on Jspur 18 hrs ago #35

This. Plus the IRGC is deeply embedded into every aspect of life and industry Arazi 14 hrs ago #53

I'd wait until a third party confirms fujiyamasan 18 hrs ago #36

I've got a few thousand years of history Boo1 18 hrs ago #37

But surely this time it will work! BannonsLiver 18 hrs ago #40

That's a big but ya got there dpibel 18 hrs ago #39

You once claimed to be ""anti-war consistently," right? W_HAMILTON 17 hrs ago #42

I didn't support the war just hoping something good comes of it. See the difference? WarGamer 14 hrs ago #67

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON 12 hrs ago #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine 16 hrs ago #45

Shrug. (Also...GOOD! But still...) Iggo 14 hrs ago #51

I truly hope some front-line commanders (colonels, majors, etc) really consider the offer of immunity. Seeking Serenity 14 hrs ago #54

If true I'm happy for the Iranian people. Melon 14 hrs ago #55

Good Tarc 14 hrs ago #59

Would be better news if.. mvd 13 hrs ago #70

Brother mr715 12 hrs ago #75

So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse. Ferrets are Cool 10 hrs ago #76

That's okay Shrek 3 hrs ago #85