The White House is now saying Iran has everything they need to build a nuclear weapon, the only remaining factor is when to assemble it. “Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “All they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that.”
Press Secretary Leavitt then announced President Trump will make the decision to conduct U.S. military strikes within two weeks. “Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place in the near future, I will make my decision of whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
Benjamin Netanyahu also answered a question about when the Trump administration will become involved.
Does “ Two Weeks” sound familiar to anybody else?
First thought was just in time for Independence Day.
The other was two weeks to stop the spread of Covid-19.
As long as it takes Biden to create a coherent thought.
Please.
Biden hasn’t formed a coherent thought in this decade.
It’d be a White Christmas in hell before that ever happens.
Fauchi saying “two weeks ” vs. Trump saying it is “as far as the East is from the West…”
Specifically, which one?
You beat me to it, Tom… – I’m a peacenik on this, but *Seriously*, at this point, this is *Farcical*…
… – Either Iran has the bomb, and Israel (Never mind the RotW) is *Existentially Threatened*, in which case a simple, “YES SIR! – Drop that F****er!… – *TWICE*!!…” – Or else this is just yet more theatre, and it’s just another “2 Weeks to Flatten the Curve” – You Decide… – Answers on a postcard, please…
…- Option #3: This whole situation is *Hinky* as all getout, and something else, *Entirely*, is going on behind the curtain…
Zesty!
I think he has decided…
Could it possibly be that two weeks is the time needed to evacuate American personnel and their families from bases and embassies within Iranian striking distance?
Or out of harm’s way?
Don’t bet against it.
Sorry I posted the same before I read your post. I get angry sometimes…😕
I was just on my way down to say I’m not surprised I’m by myself thinking the same, RR.
He’s stuck between a rock and a hard place. All or nothing at this point. He doesn’t want a war for the same reason none of us do. The loss of our blood and treasure is not acceptable for him. We’ve had too much of that since WWII by the Military Industrial Complex and other warmongers.
I pray Almighty God gives him the wisdom he’ll need.
Prayers up….lots of them 🙏🏻
Then he should give Israel the weapons to do it, unless its going to be considered a USA win for the trophy cupboard, and to the victor the spoils.
I dislike the latter.
Israel started it, Israel should finish it. Let them have the spoils, and the decades long terrorism that goes with it.
No, Iran started it.
How quickly “Project Flower” is forgotten!
You need B2 bombers for the bunker buster.
Israel has none.
I said Trump should give them the weapons. Americans should stay home.
Israel doesn’t have aircraft that can deliver it. So it has to be our bomb, our planes.
It’s not like Hertz rents those.
But National does. You just out to the airfield and pick your own.
You don’t take any pilot and crew to fly a B2. They need training first.
Maybe he’s thinking about giving the Iranian people the opportunity to step up.
gellerreport.com/2025/06/iranian-military-officers-reach-out-to-crown-prince-reza-pahlavi-declaring-their-intent-to-defect-and-pledge-allegiance.html/?lctg=92294676
Entirely posssible, Sherry, and something I didn’t think of.
Thank you for posting the link. I actually ran across this one and bookmarked it.
One thing for certain…
There are lots of moving parts to this, none predictable.
Maybe the CIA only needs two weeks to force regime change.
In which capital?
It could well be Betsy, PDJT may well be attempting to buy time for that, whilst “turning on the sprinklers” on this dumpster fire (I’m thinking also of SD’s prior article (Yesterday? – I’ve been out of the loop for a minute), re: – IC maneuvering against DNI Gabbard… – Wheels within wheels…)
…- I’m also now trying to bear in mind President Trump’s penchant for blowing squid-ink up the asses of all and sundry, until he has *Firmly* decided upon a course of action, so I’ll choose to hew to my ‘option #3’, above. – This looks to me like PDJT intentionally maneuvering against hidden (from our view) elements, domestic as well as foreign…
Yes, I’m losing track, too, Sarge.
He said today that the WSJ doesn’t know what he’s thinking. I bet there are very few of those around him who do. Loose lips have sunk a lot of ships that might have otherwise sailed, historically speaking.
This terrible situation has fallen to him to resolve. He didn’t provoke or ask for it, but he’s got it. We can guess and comment all we like; but in the end, we must rely on God to guide him. Bless you, sir…
No, Bless *You*, Ma’am. – From your lips to God’s ears…
…- As you say… – I caught the President’s “No-one knows what I’m thinking” comment, relayed here in the UK on Talk Radio (LBC)(Again, I bin busy…) – The hack who popped the question is an *Ignoramus* IMHO (re: “Loose lips…”), but I s’pose that applies to most all of them, at this point…
…- What I *Did* hear in President Trump’s voice tho’, in that response, was that ‘OG Trump’, playful, trolling chuckle as he said it… – Like he was sending a message to certain… Adversaries(?..) – who would recieve said message, *Loud And Clear*… – And like he *Knew* it *Would* be recieved, as such…
…- Well, a man can hope, I guess…
We all hope, my friend.
Remembering Lord MacMillan’s famous “Events”. We were expecting them but not, I think, any like these.
President Trump’s thought processes far outdistance those of his enemies though. I’m sure the BBC in their usual snooty, condescending tones are telling the British public what to think…per usual.
Going to be a long two weeks…
I believe he was in the loop from the outset and the only surprise was the extent of the success . He gives this time for Israel to complete their operation and then assess the options. Either way he will come out the winner as Victor or as peacemaker.
I wouldn’t disagree with you.
And yes.
Bless-ed are the peacemakers.
Amen, Mrs. Jones, amen…
15 days to think it over? You have to give it time. The 47Th is not lacking in common sense. He is certainly aware of the ongoing negotiations in Oman.
The public statements made by both DJT and Iran are intended to distract the public from the serious business being conducted away from the gaze of the press. Effective diplomacy remains discreet.
Exclusive: Iran delivers response to new US proposalThe scoop: Amid increasingly bellicose rhetoric by US President Donald Trump, who is now demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” Tehran has delivered its official response to a new American proposal put forward to ostensibly solve the contention over the future of the Iranian nuclear program.
https://amwaj.media/en/article/exclusive-iran-delivers-response-to-us-proposal
That and it was reported that it would take about 2 weeks for all those our ships, including the USS Nimitz, deployed to go to the region to arrive.
Because Israel is being threatened is no reason for the US to go to war on its behalf
Isra we l is not a state
Israel has never done anything for us but collect billions of dollars every year and prod us through AIPAC and corrupt contributions to our representatives into useless wars that killed our soldiers
You repeat something you’ve been conditioned to believe without ever questioning it
Democracy?
Hasn’t Bibi been President for something like 30 years
Yes he has, and he has been claiming that Iran is only 6 months from a Nuke for virtually all that time. Bit of a credibility problem on this issue.
…- Since *1992*, apparently… – The *Entire* Manhattan Project took only 3 years, end-to-end…
…- Granted, the science and tech’ at the time was *State Of The Art* and took the combined efforts of the economic and industrial power of one of the world’s superpowers (whilst fighting a world war, btw), plus a bunch of the world’s foremost nuclear physics eggheads, but that was then, in 1945 , and this is now…
…- Look at India, Pakistan and North Korea, for comparable reference…
“Hasn’t Bibi been President for something like 30 years”
…- *Ahem*!… – Corruption Trials… – *Ahem*!…
Maybe POTUS Trump is giving time for the dependents and others he told to evacuate to make it out?
RR I did catch your reply to Betsy Jones, above, and broadly agree with her take… – Nonetheless, it has been nearly an entire week for that, and the situation is as fluid as a vat of super-chilled helium… – 2 weeks is an *Awful Long* time, given that (At least, according to what we’ve all been publicly told…)
Read some where his experts have said bunker busters will not do the job everyone thinks.
Yeah… – (Not that I doubt your average B52/B1/B2 targetting systems…) – But this whole thing kinda smacks of “Thermal exhaust port” on the Death Star…
…- If it were me (And it *Isn’t*, so feel free to have at me…) – I’d want Israeli SpecOps in there to lay demolition charges (assuming we’re talking about Fordow, here) *All The Way* along the centrifuge hall… – “Where Eagles Dare”, style…
Aye…there’s the rub.
Publicly told.
Lots of misdirection and canards.
It’s for time for Iran to give up, period. Israel will continue to hammer them and Trump stays out of it. China and Russia will lose their ally in the ME and it hurts them severely, mostly financially (some 90% of China’s oil comes from Iran apparently).
The longer this goes on, the worst it is for Iran’s regime. Trump doesn’t need to lift a finger. Israel is the attack dog, let them do everything.
Well, that better be the way it goes. We need to stay out of it
I’m assuming you are an Air Force parent, judging from your avatar.
Please thank him/her for their service.
Russia is the one country coming out of this ahead. Military equipment which was earmarked for Ukraine was sent to the Middle East instead, and the price of oil is shooting up, bolstering the Russian economy.
Plus, the actions of Israel and the US are giving Russia a free hand in Ukraine. If they bomb Ukrainian nuclear power plants now, who can complain? Israel just did the same and was applauded for it.
Russia has many nuclear plants that then could then become targets if they choose to target them in Ukraine.
Israel said it would be 2 weeks to complete (1weekleft) their operations and PDJT will then assess his option to be Victor or peacemaker.
Would you stand meekly by and lose your ally, particularly if 90% of your energy was sourced from them, John?…
…- Do you remember the Yom Kipur war and the ’70’s oil-shocks?… – Would you be prepared to stand in line for hours on end at the gas station whilst eating gas prices going to $10 $20 $30-a-Gallon?…
You’re right SGT. We should just bury our heads in the sand.
Feels like a pressure tactic from President Trump on Iran, to me.
“I’m counting to ten! 1,2,3…” said my Dad.
He never had to get past three.
“1” was all I needed.
Do we have plausible options for a possible #3
MAGA vs IC counter-insurection?… 😉
…- And *Expose* the American(/Western) Stasi, in *All* its forms…
(…- Already in effect, I think…)
…- As for Palantir, et al… – #ButlerianJihad, I’d think…
This may surprise many here who read my comments on this topic, but I’m voting for Option #3, Sarge….
The military told Trump they can NOT guarantee the bunk busters will penetrate all the way done and destroy the facility. Might. Might not. If it doesn’t work then we just declared war on Iran and all that comes with direct involvement. They’ve never been used in a real world scenario. So I’m guessing Trump would rather them think he’s going to use them but prefers they come to the negotiating table. Two weeks also gives time for a domestic uprising.
Just look up MOAB/Afghanistan
Iran has been at war with the United States since 1979, when they seized the US Embassay and held US citizens captive. An embassy is the territory of its home state, and seizing it is an Act of War.
Sarge, as usual, you have a point. From before any of this latest hijinks, just FYI:
https://english.khamenei.ir/news/11619/Why-must-the-Zionist-regime-be-eliminated-from-the-region
DOJ orders the AZC to Register as a Foreign Agent
https://www.israellobby.org/AZCDOJ/default.asp
And that has exactly what to do with what the head of the Iranian Twelver Shia Ayatollah Sodomocracy has published on his own official website?
Boy oh boy, that chart gives itself away with it’s wording. Nice tell that the commies/globalists/progs out themselves like that for us.
Everyone should stay 6’ apart.
That way, we don’t spread the fear!
And don’t look at each other’s faces.
Plus, trust whatever the legacy media says.
…- Like ‘Social Distancing’?…
Yes, it’s the answer our shop gave us every time we asked when our fire engine would be ready. It was always two weeks. Ask a few weeks later: two weeks.
Homeowner to the contractor in the movie, “The Money Pit.”
“How much longer till you’re finished?”
Contractor: “Two weeks.”
Two weeks gives US assets more time to get better positioned to deliver the hammer if called on.
Two weeks also gives the mullahs an “off ramp” to surrender and live.
In the meantime, the Israelis will continue to pound Iran nuclear and missile sites.
Yes, the losers Bongino said in two weeks he was going to go after the deep state and start revealing things.
It’s been almost three since then.
Remember right before Memorial Day weekend Kash and Bongino telling us they’d have a “wave of transparency” ready in two weeks? That was three-and-a-half weeks ago!
I’m betting Trump said that with a wink, wink, nod, nod…
Say no more… 😉
It seems like an impasse to me. Trump wants no Iranian nuke, Iran don’t want one either. The US wants no Iranian peaceful Nuclear activity, Iran says that’s our sovereign right. This was the deal that Iran signed up for last time and Trump broke it, resulting in the current situation.
There is never any mention of the elephant in the room, Israel’s stock of probably 100+ nuclear weapons of their own.
They have more oil and natural gas in the ground than all of us have had hot dinners, John. Some of the largest reserves in the world.
Why do they need nuclear power?
For one reason only that I’m willing to consider…
Enough pussyfooting around. Their pinky swear promises to come ( perhaps) are worth as much as their previous ones.
There is a vulgar phrase I won’t use.
Instead I’ll just leave this here…because it’s true and we have plenty of evidence for it.
(Hope all is well with you and your family in MK, John…)
Could it be that Trump wants to put pressure on China via Iran. China gets 20% of their oil from Iran.
May be he wants US oil to supply China?
Thank you for that kind word Betsy and I hope the same to yours.
Iran is not the only country to mix nuclear power with other indigenous energy sources. Saudi is just about to go down that path with US technology. With the advent of AI etc everyone wants as much electricity as they can get. Iran has a Russian NPP up and running with 2 more being built at the site. China and the US are the same. NPP is a very good carbon free source of energy so very good everywhere climate change is discussed.
I won’t give you my oft stated thoughts on AI. But yes. Everyone is all on on it it seems, the quantities of electricity needed to fuel it as yet unknown. Excellent points.
One thing for certain, wind and solar can barely keep anyone’s lights on. Perhaps someone will pass the word on to your dimwitted Green ideologue PM….that is if he has illusions of Britain trying to bea leader in AI development.
Britain has no hope of powering AI. Haven’t they told their people blackouts will be common this year?
Not if they carry on like this they don’t. And I’m not seeing any indication the ruling classes understand it, so wedded to Net Zero are they.
You could figure it out if you go back to 1975 when the shah proposed it and America agreed
More oil for the starving market
Didn’t the US and the Soviet Union keep nuclear peace with a ‘Mutual Destruction’ pact of some sort? If Israel has nukes, ANY other ME country that has and/or acquires nukes should face a ‘mutual destruction’ situation. BTW, an Islamic country already has nukes and the delivery systems—–Pakistan. And they aren’t the sanest peoples on the planet.
MAD was a balance of nukes, each side knowing they could destroy the other, so neither could use them.
Yes Pakistan is interesting. It has MAD with India and it has worked. Now it has in effect MAD with Israel but it has said that if the Iranian site is bombed by the US it will target Israel with one. May not mean it but the whole situation could easily spiral out of control.
You forget to add at the end: “…Then India said if Pakistan launches a nuke [at Israel}, India will make Pakistan in to a glowing hole in the ground”.
If India were to do such an action, Pakistan would do likewise. Hence, TWO (THREE?) glowing holes. MAD in action. Unsure though why a Hindu state would come to the defense of a small Jewish state……..especially with a nuke weapon.
I’m just repeating what India was reported as saying.
You seem to be uninformed as to just how aligned India is with Israel these days.
Pakistan intel ran the taliban.
Apparently did a fairly good job of it. Taliban are back in power with a ton of US military hardware to boot……
Stop listening to people like Doug mcgregor on Iran. The ayatollah has emphatically stated their intention to acquire a nuke. The US had no issue with them having civilian nuclear
Iran doesn’t want nukes? Then why do they insist on being able to refine uranium to purity levels far above what is needed for “peaceful” nuclear power?
“Peaceful” nuclear activity DOES NOT require enriching uranium way beyond purities needed for nuclear power plants.
You poor little troll………….
60%, maybe as high as 80% from trace particle readings. But they also have to machine it, have the detonation mechanism, and make it all fit on a ballistic missile package. Maybe the Norks would give them the capability? But only if China approved it on the sly… There is no good reason to go above 20% for research reactors as I understand it. So Iran hasn’t helped itself. I think they have always wanted to have a nuke because they don’t trust anyone around them, not just Israel.
They won’t use them. It would be genocide, and it would destroy their credibility, and the memory of the 6 million. It would make them the Nazis of the 21st century.
Good thing you have it so well reasoned out, that’s a great, big relief knowing how concerned the Twelver Shia Sodomocracy is with their credibility. Please pay attention to the dates.
https://english.khamenei.ir/news/11619/Why-must-the-Zionist-regime-be-eliminated-from-the-region
No reason to mention as the “elephant” is removing the problem.
I can’t help but consider this as two weeks for Netenyahu to sandbag negotiations for the last time.
BTW if we can give two weeks for negotiations now why could we not a week ago? Comes across as imminent being slightly less than imminent to me.
You don’t negotiate with Terrorists.
Then why did the Netenyahu government hold strategic sessions with Congress members regarding Iranian negotiations less than two weeks ago? Either the Israelis disagree with you or they were keeping up a facade. Which one was it?
Reality check: negotiations with terrorists happen all the time. The Syrian head of state being the most recent example.
Last week they were terrorists, this week they are freedom fighters, next week they are in Government! That’s the World we now live in.
see -beauty which govern now Syria…buddy of Johnny McCain……killer of Christians….
Theater, lulling the enemy into a false sense of security
I accept that to a degree, but it doesn’t quite square with McCaul stating on cable news “when negotiations with Iran go bad.”
If it’s theater McCaul was letting us see behind the scenery. Doesn’t make sense to me if deception was the strategy.
VVP is still willing…
They had 60 days prior.
And now they have 14 more. So I ask again what happened to the immeninent threat last week?
The answer cannot be Israeli strikes set back the program, because the claim remains Iran still has all the capabilities to assemble a bomb.
A lot of that “imminent threat” has been destroyed” 🙂
Why are you so keen to “negotiate” with these evil mullahs who won’t give up their nuclear ambitions???
PDJT said no negotiations, only surrender
“Why are you so keen to “negotiate” with these evil mullahs who won’t give up their nuclear ambitions???”
This is not a reflection on you personally, but I’ve been hearing that line of thinking promoted for 25 years. Nothing has happened during that time. While acknowledging it is possibly true or may become true someday, I have a difficult time accepting that it is made in good faith by the authorities who make it.
I am not arguing for negotiations per se, I am arguing against committing yet again to the failed strategy of preemptive military operations.
Oct. 7, 2023 is “something” that “happened”. Just for example, of course.
I was referring specifically to the Iranian nuclear program producing a weapon. My choice of words should have made that clearer.
Well, thank you for that clarification.
Regarding the Iranian nuclear and other weapons programs, consider that Israel [Mossad] clearly has been putting a great deal of all kinds of “work” over decades, into “monkey-wrenching” these programs in addition to just gathering info, despite which the Ayatollah Sodomocracy has continued to pursue diligently and declaring loudly as their intention, not to mention their shithouse Twelver Shia theoidiocracy, which would be valuable for any at least somewhat normative human being to study and understand…
Keeler: Iran has had many setbacks in 25-30 years, most of which are classified.
A fair point, but one which suggests containment without outright and direct conflict was a viable alternative.
I am willing to entertain the possibility that may have changed, but I return to my earlier point about the discrepancy between an existential threat existing last week and the two week extension now. Which perhaps in a larger sense suggests a problem with messaging and communication, and possibly lack of a coordinated and cooperative strategy between the US and Israeli governments.
Given the stakes involved, the record of spectacular failure Western interventionism has experienced in the Middle East, and the associated manipulation of reality by Western media I am not willing to accept this is all some perfectly planned operation which has no potential to fail.
“I am not willing to accept this is all some perfectly planned operation which has no potential to fail” – Exactly correct, in all kinds of ways.
Israel said originally it would take them 2-4 weeks.
Military operations never come in ahead of schedule.
The “War will be over by Christmas” mentality has been a lie long before Christmas existed.
My take is they are in talks and two weeks is the deadline on the new talks that Iran begged for through Putin.
Plausible and most likely correct, but it doesn’t answer the question regarding the imminent threat.
Imminent threat is probably BS, but it doesn’t actually matter. For the Islamic Republic to fall would be a massive win for everyone, specifically hitting China hard since they depend on Iran for oil. I don’t want US involvement, so Trump is doing the smart thing: letting Israel do everything while staying out.
Plus, the less Muslims we have to do with, the better.
I heard the same rhetoric about Afghanistan in 2001, Iraq in 2003, and Syria in 2015.
How has that line of thought worked out over the last quarter century?
I don’t believe Trump wants involvement especially boots on the ground. But JFK didn’t want involvement in Vietnam either. Then he took a drive in Dallas.
Based on that precedent I don’t want anyone even touching the lid on Pandora’s box.
Yes, Iran is identical to those places because all those turban heads are the same, right?
You’re comparing apples to airplanes, my friend.
Why are you inferring racism in what I said? It is not appreciated.
My point is Iran is different than Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a larger nation with a bigger population, greater natural resources, and a more sophisticated military that either.
Iran is much stronger than either of the others, and will be much more difficult to defeat militarily.
Now my question to you this: if the US does commit to direct military action in Iran, how is it going to defeat a larger, more developed nation solely by an air campaign when it failed to achieve success in two smaller nations with boots on the ground?
That is the crux of my skepticism, which has nothing to do with “turban heads” in the Middle East but everything to do with Empty Suits in cable broadcasting.
You will soon see how it works out and then you will see what happened in hindsight.
It took the US twenty years to lose in Afghanistan and eight years to lose in Iraq, despite committing ground forces.
Expecting Israeli or a joint Israeli-US operation to defeat a larger, more developed, more resource rich Iran in 2-4 weeks solely by bombing is not realistic.
YES
2 weeks are for giving Israel time to further degrade Iran and nuclear sites, prepare the ground.
Israel is getting their asses handed to them already
Trump is hoping that they get some humility
Um. No.
They were in talks with another meeting set for last Sunday. But with Israel seemingly not interested in peace it made sure that it didn’t happen and struck Iran out of the blue on Friday.
Now it looks as if Netanyahu is likely to go down in history as the man who destroyed Israel. I say this as already the economic destruction must be in the 100sB$ . We have no idea how big it is as the censorship is tight but just look at all those destroyed and uninsured due to war apartments. Who will step in the rebuild it? The US is up to its neck in debt so who else?
Sure, Tehran Bob.
FOR UPDATE OF CONFLICT GO TO ..MOONOFALABAMA.ORG
FOR UPDATE OF CONFLICT GO TO KHAMENEI’S WEBSITE IN IRAN:
https://english.khamenei.ir/news/11619/Why-must-the-Zionist-regime-be-eliminated-from-the-region
Oh, wait, wtf, those articles are from March, April, and before, whoops…
Israel is NOT going down, will not be destroyed. We can step up to help them, or God may choose to use another avenue to help them. We would be losing God’s blessing if we refuse to help Israel.
Why not a week ago? What about the evacuations called for last week?
The evacuations are evidence the Netenyahu government surprised Trump. If he had known strikes were coming Friday the evacuations would have begun earlier.
Didn’t he give them 60 days already?
He did.
As I said earlier if there was an imminent threat last week, how is it possible we can afford to another two weeks before acting when President Trump himself states Iran is, as of this moment, capable of assembling an atomic weapon?
That does not seem logical to me. Either Iran presents an imminent nuclear threat right now, or does not. If it does, it is reckless to wait two more weeks and action is needed now. If it does not, then the Israeli operation did not need to begin last week.
Giving Iran two more weeks to surrender its program is an admission that the Israeli operation was three weeks premature. If that is the case, then why did the operation begin three weeks early?
I have no desire to see Iran with nukes, and I have no desire to see the Israeli people nuked. However I have seen this song and dance before and am extremely skeptical about the tune being played.
It’s not two weeks to “negotiate”.
It’s two weeks to surrender their nuclear ambitions.
And it’s UP TO 2 weeks to better position OUR assets.
Two weeks to flatten the mullahs
Meanwhile, Iran is off ‘negotiating’ with the EU. Seeing what they can ‘get’ over there…
Israel and USA are in operational unity. PDJT gives Israel the time to degrade Iran before choosing the role of Victor or peacemaker.
bibi did not like negotiations and he overrule/stop it by attack on Iran….and he will do it again….
Two weeks gives any opposition time to get into the streets and end the theocracy of Jihad…
…or for Iranian diplomats with brains to negotiate a settlement.
I am betting that the latter is more likely: such a telegraphing of intentions seems to indicate that someone somewhere needs two weeks for a coup d’etat in Teheran.
Now if there was a coup d’etat in Tehran maybe, just maybe they will make a national holiday of being freed from the prior murderous government.
Would be kind of a happy coincidence if that were to be July 4th.
Ausonius is SMART (as usual)
Well, you are very kind! 😇
We shall see what happens: yesterday someone placed a “TikTok” video of an Iranian all-girls school, where the girls had thrown off their headscarves, taken over the school, and demanded an end to the Dictatorship of the Jihadariat.
That seemed hopeful for the presence of a larger Summer of Discontent!
I’m sorry but throughout history war has been used to bring a society together. All the signs are that that is exactly what is happening in Iran, with the opposition parties falling in behind the Government.
Iran knows what will happen to it should it lose to Israel/US. It can see the similar examples of Libya and Syria amongst others. They knew this day would come so they have spent years preparing for it and have prior experience with their 8 year WW1 type war with Iraq. They will fight to the end.
like “Two weeks gives any opposition time to get into the streets and end the theocracy of Jihad…
…or for Iranian diplomats with brains to negotiate a settlement.
I am betting that the latter is more likely: such a telegraphing of intentions seems to indicate that someone somewhere needs two weeks for a coup d’etat in Teheran.”
To go or not to go, that is the question.
As usual, Trump becomes Mr vague.
What the hell does “to go “ even mean?
Always leaves himself a hole to squirm out of.
But that’s his negotiating style and it keeps everyone guessing and it keeps the dogs of war at bay.
I like it
I’m guessing if we are going to hit them, it’s gonna be in a lot less than 2 weeks.
Yeah, that sounds a lot like, I’m going to count to five: 1…2…BANG.
Exactly
It’s a tough position. You can’t let a government run by a caveman death cult acquire a nuke.
And I do suspect that they’re close given they’ve got Chinese ballistic missile tech, and they accessed all of their cash under the Biden admin. Pretty much 4 years free reign
“You can’t let a government run by a caveman death cult acquire a nuke.”
Did you ever stop to think that the last caveman death cult country that owned a nuke was the USA.
The caveman leader was Joe Biden. He was president living in la la land. Remember him?
oh and the world managed to survive
Since taking over as head of Centcom in 2022, Kurilla has pursued a strategy of military integration with Israel and regional partners to deter Iranian aggression – he is all for US-Israel war known as “Kurilla’s Umbrella”. According to one former official, his tough-guy persona and commanding physical presence give Gen Kurilla powerful influence over the US defence secretary.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/06/19/general-michael-kurilla-trump-hegseth-iran/
He’s out in two weeks. Coincidence?
His term as CENTCOM commander was set to expire in April 2025, as the position typically has a three-year tenure. However, as of November 2024, Kurilla was under investigation following an alleged incident where he shoved an airman during a flight to Israel.
Although his official term was set to end in April 2025, the context suggests that he was expected to leave the post around April 2025, which would mean he was nearing the end of his term as of early 2025. The mention of him being “out in 2 weeks” likely refers to an imminent departure from the position, possibly linked to the investigation or routine transition. The exact month in 2025 when he would be “out” was anticipated to be April 2025, aligning with the expected end of his three-year term
sorry just posted that, hadn’t seen this…not sure but this sounds like important since he is on the opposite side of what Pete Hegseth wants to do…which I believe is wait..
My bad – I should have made it clear. Is the influence he had exerted while in employment that is unknown; other than if his overriding Hegseth applies today.
Hegseth’s position as Secretary of Defense has seen an unusual level of influence from U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Erik Kurilla, known as “The Gorilla.” Despite his sometimes abrasive character, Kurilla has played a decisive role in the country’s response to the escalating tensions between Tehran and Israel. Hegseth has approved nearly all of Kurilla’s requests for increased military presence, including additional aircraft carriers and fighter planes in the region. This deference to Kurilla has raised concerns about the balance of power within the Pentagon and has been described as undermining the image Hegseth has sought to project of a tough-talking leader who aims to reduce the influence of four-star generals and reassert civilian control.
Kurilla’s influence is notable given his reputation as an Iran hawk and his history of leading U.S. troops in combat situations, including a Bronze Star-winning mission during the Iraq War. Some defense officials and diplomats have noted that Hegseth has consistently sided with Kurilla on major decisions, indicating a strong alignment between the two in terms of military strategy and approach to regional conflicts. This dynamic has led to questions about the extent to which Kurilla’s views shape U.S. policy in the Middle East and whether this represents a departure from standard Pentagon decision-making processes.
In summary, Pete Hegseth’s position as Secretary of Defense has been characterized by significant controversy and an unusual deference to Gen. Erik Kurilla, whose influence over Middle East policy has been marked by a push for a strong military response against Iran. This relationship highlights the complex interplay between civilian leadership and military command within the U.S. defense apparatus
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2 weeks for the Iranian Leadership to sweat it out and for the people to rise up themselves.
Lets hope.
2 weeks to see if the people still love him
Weapons of Mass Destruction – Part Deux
the bushification is nearly complete.
…. with lots of clappin seals ..even here…
It’s two weeks in which to decide how to respond, NOT two weeks in which to actually act.
The game of politics get very serious.
General Wesley Clark – 7 countries in 5 years
He also was involved in illegally bombing our old friends and allies the Serbs to support Al-Qaeda linked Kosovo Liberation Army terrorists who are also notorious narco-human traffickers
Given the fact that he knew exactly what would happen to Iran on day 61 I think it more than likely that he knows Israel plans to do something in that two week window that will make any decision, regarding direct US involvement, superfluous. I’m guessing either a new Israeli aerial capability or direct assault on the Fordow plant with SF/Para units, more than likely launched from a base inside Iran.
I’m thinking Saturday night is likely opportunity to strike.
It comes after the Jewish Sabbath ends and is a new moon. Less light at night is beneficial.
Planes leave Missouri between 1 to 3 am Sunday. After flight time arrive around 2 to 3 am at Fordow Monday morning their time.
Start and taxi six planes. After airborne confirm status of the three primary strike aircraft and continue on the way. Air refueling and napping as you go.
Meanwhile IDF puts up a serious bombardment to keep Iran preoccupied.
I think “two weeks” is an effort to gain a little surprise by going earlier.
First likely preliminary bombing runs to soften up ground.
Go BiBI!
To the lake of fire where you belong
Barring an unlikely about face by Ali Khamenei, I believe the President has already made his decision. Two weeks is enough time to put American forces, diplomats and employees worldwide in a maximum state or preparedness. It also allows Israel additional time to continue destroying Iranian air defenses and military.
Bibi will do whatever is necessary to draw this out. Israel wants to always remain relevant.
Notice Bibi says, “Israel and the Jewish people.” He combines them, ignoring the fact that there’s 20 % of their population that are not Jewish, so that anytime anyone says anything negative about Israel, they’re automatically an antisemite.
“Oh no, America, don’t you dare call yourself a Christian nation.” /sarc obviously
Interesting how the Israeli Arabs aren’t allowed in the bomb shelters
Doesn’t it take two weeks to get the plane necessary to drop a MOAB ready and in place in? Can anyone confirm or deny? This has to be in place, ready to go, for him to make a decision which ever he chooses.
maybe just push the right button and send down a rod from god or two remember the north Korean mountain that collapsed on their nuke scientists
IIRC Chinese testing showed the depth penetration of a RFGod is nearly equal to the width of the rod, because of plasma physics issues. So, it would take a LOT of them on the same spot.
Yeah! Let’s end the endless wars for Israel by inflicting regime change on another country! With American bombs, and boots on the ground.
That approach has worked out so well for the last 25 years–let’s just repeat the formula!
They’ve got WMD! No, really, I mean it, this time!
i am pretty curious who the Colin Powell will be that trots around all the evidence that Israel has given us into Congress and the UN.
“The White House is now saying Iran has everything they need to build a nuclear weapon”
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Except it’s top scientists. 😎
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Like those who told us about COVID?
The other thought is the Senate was supposed to pass BBB by July 4th.
I just love how Trump is leading around everyone on a leash. He has everyone confused and his timing in pulling rugs out from under feet is awe-inspiring.
Art of War meets Art of the Deal.
God bless POTUS.
Or narcissist meets lack of honor and integrity and finally realized that
It ruined his credibility
So Noone believes him now and we are screwed as a result
Using common sense
What possible reasons?
They did ask PDJT to ask Israel to stop bombing them but did turned down PDJT’s request to negotiate their country’s nuclear ambitions.
There remains no clear evidence of American forces taking a new offensive role in the conflict, though a major U.S. build-up is continuing. Online flight tracking data today did show two U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling tankers flying eastward over Israel and then up along the Jordanian-Iraqi border, the purpose of which is also unclear.
Source :https://www.twz.com/news-features/gaggle-of-iranian-government-aircraft-make-mysterious-dash-to-oman
Possibilities exist for why Iranian leaders may have landed in Oman amid heightened tensions with Israel and the broader geopolitical landscape:
Diplomatic Negotiations: Oman has historically served as a mediator between Iran and Western powers, including the U.S., particularly in nuclear negotiations. Reports suggest that the arrival of Iranian government planes in Oman could signal an attempt to revive talks, potentially facilitated by Oman, to de-escalate the conflict with Israel and address nuclear program concerns in exchange for a ceasefire.
As of now, no official confirmation has been provided by the Iranian government regarding the exact purpose of the flights or the identities of those on board.
Emergency Evacuation or Security Concerns: Given the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, the flights might be related to evacuating key officials or securing sensitive assets from potential further attacks.
Strategic Posturing: The move could also be a symbolic or strategic gesture to demonstrate Iran’s willingness to engage in dialogue or to signal resilience and preparedness amid the ongoing conflict. This aligns with Iran’s dual messaging of openness to diplomacy while maintaining a firm stance against perceived aggression.
Covert Operations or Coordination: There is also speculation about covert coordination or planning related to military or intelligence operations, although this remains unconfirmed and speculative.
As of June 19, 2025, Iran has shown some indications of being open to negotiations, although the situation remains complex and uncertain. President Donald Trump stated that Iran has proposed sending a delegation to the White House for negotiations, but he emphasized that it is “very late” for talks and that he might soon authorize strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. Trump also mentioned that he will make a decision on whether to strike Iran within the next two weeks, indicating a potential window for diplomatic efforts.
Karoline Leavitt just confirmed that there is a “substantial chance of negotiations” with Iran and that Trump will make a final decision within two weeks.
Despite the ongoing tensions, this suggests that the possibility of negotiations is still on the table.
However, Iran has made it clear that any negotiations would require a cessation of hostilities. Specifically, Iran has insisted that a ceasefire with Israel must be put in place before it begins serious negotiations with the United States.
Oman is currently drafting a ceasefire proposal aimed at restarting U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, with the draft calling for Iran to suspend nuclear enrichment for one to three years with firm IAEA inspections.
Iranian officials have communicated through Arab intermediaries that they are ready to go back to negotiations if Israel stops attacking first.
In return, Iran expects U.S. recognition of its peaceful nuclear rights and the lifting of sanctions. Despite these conditions, there are ongoing discussions and a possibility that negotiations could resume within the next two weeks, depending on the actions of all parties involved.
Negotiations for surrender
None of us have perfect knowledge of all operational and classified details of what President Trump knows, or agreed to with Israel, Russia, and perhaps other countries. The neocons are furious, the Israeli lobby is furious, the left is calling Trump “TACO”, and the rest of the world is just confused.
That’s the point. Keep everyone guessing while Israel continues dismantling Iran’s military infrastructure. There is no action for the US right now.
In situations like these, it’s best to give it the 24-hour rule: let’s see what the news actually is tomorrow, and we’ll have a better idea of where all of today’s news and rumors is going.
Two weeks allows the rhetoric and noise created by Israeli intelligence and assets to simmer down. It will allow the fog of war to lift a bit and see where everything stands. It is a very smart move by the President.
President Trump has the best information and it’s his decision may God help him. My little opinion is we ought not to be involved for a variety of reasons: first, if we become involved we own the results; we can’t be sure bunker buster bombs will work; we will have to deal with reactions from a lot of other Muslim countries including Pakistan which has nukes; by avoiding this we make a stronger case to withdraw from Ukraine involvement; sleeper cells here are less likely and it doesn’t define President Trump’s presidency. Lastly Israel has it’s own plans to attack the hardened site (heroic land effort). Don’t think our involve is America First
There is at least one really obvious solution that will resolve the problem, that I haven’t heard mentioned anywhere.
I ain’t gonna say it. Probably nobody else should either.
Is it the N-word with a hard R at the end?
No.
Think outside the box. What needs to be done.
Whatever.
Off satanyahoo ?
YAWN – this is becoming tiresome – along with Epstien – eradication of Deep State – nearly complete absence of Bondi, Patel and Bongino – autopen – the list seems to go on ad infinitum.
So many promises made. . . .
There are other websites for you to go to…we won’t miss you…we promise.
C’mon folks.
HELP Sundance and don’t ask him to do all your thinking for you.
2 weeks from today is July 3, and GOP leadership in the Senate has promised to pass the BBB by July 4, which is a Friday this year.
Hello??
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Good point. One must assume that the BBB is vital and a higher priority for the President than a hole in a mountain in Iran. If one thing were certain to scupper the BBB it would be another war with the US up in its necks in it in the Middle East.
I love fireworks!!!
There is no guarantee that our GBU-57 “Wonder Weapon” will even be able to do the job. Do we want to get into more war based on something that might not even do the job? Let Israel strike Fordow. Let them drop a couple dozen of their 5,000 pound bombs and see how well that works.
Verbal comprehension clearly wasn’t yours.
You make a very valid point. Technical Social Media is alive with discussion on this very subject currently coming to the conclusion that the GBU-57 with a conventional warhead won’t and with a nuke tip it might.
The problem is that no-one has tested either on 300 feet of Granite and the President really doesn’t want to push the GO button and have it fail and then have to absorb the Iranian payback for nothing.
As to the IAF dropping a series of bombs each one betting a few yards deeper like it did in Beirut, that has a problem, Beirut had no AD whilst we can be sure that Fordow is surrounded by it. The F-15/16 would not have free range again.
Thank you for mentioning this, I read or heard this morning that it had been assessed that in fact our “bunker buster” would not be sufficient.
That there is even a question should be a major deterrent.
We – peons – have no idea what is really the latest-and-greatest in our military arsenal. I’m sure President Trump does.
“Two weeks”
It reminds me of that line in the Money Pit with Tom Hanks.
The end goals of Israel and the US are quite different. President Trump wants an assurance that Iran will never get nukes (of course, the question always remains as to whether you can trust the word of Islamic fundamentalists). The Israeli goal is now to get rid of the Islamic fundamentalists and get Iran back not a government as it was before 1979.
A depth of analysis here that I found helpful: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaun-newman-podcast/id1453077533?i=1000713402686
So — Iran has “up to” 2 weeks to decide whether or not to give up all intentions to build nukes. If they don’t say “we surrender” by the 2 week deadline, the US will begin to assist Israel in the destruction of their nuclear and missile capabilities Etc.
But — if at any time during this 2 week time-frame it becomes clear that Iran WILL NOT surrender and/or there is an imminent serious risk to Israel or US bases/assets from Iranian attack, the US will begin to assist Israel in the destruction of their nuclear and missile capabilities.
Assumption: Trump is not interested in “beginning a dialogue” to negotiate some sort of “deal”. Iran either gives up their nuclear ambitions completely and verifiably IMMEDIATELY so that it can be eliminated without further loss of Iranian life — OR it will be eliminated kinetically. By both Israel and the US.
No US “boots on ground” needed. Possibly some Israeli “boots” — but then, they are there already.
The end game is in motion. The mullahs have a choice: surrender and live in exile, or die.
In 2 weeks at the current rate of Iranian missile delivery and the rapidly reducing Israel AD there might not be much worth saving in Israel. The Iranians being careful to work very gradually so that no single event make enough MSM PR to prompt the US to enter the war.
The Iranians are “working carefully”??? That’s funny!
And the current rate of Iranian missile delivery is the thing that is reducing — both from expenditure of their stockpile, AND from the destruction of launch capabilities by the IDF that controls the skies over Iran.
Lmao Israel is doing so well that they forced everyone to stay and prohibited anyone from sharing pictures
Eventually maybe some will figure it out
Like a blind squirrel
There are no Israeli boots in Iran
They’re in Lebanon Syria and gaza
I’m stunned that Trump would start a war with Iran.
It must be that that’s what Mrs. Adelson bought.
Once oil prices skyrocket, all the efforts of Bessent and Lutnick are for naught.
And all this revved up on the 10th anniversary of his coming down the elevator. Despicable.
Just like with his first term, there’s a malevolent plan for him every single day.
I just love the illogical thinking of trolls like you 🙂
Iran started a war with the US decades ago. To this day they are dedicated to our destruction. The fact that WE have not responded in kind directly yet DOES NOT mean we are already at war with them.
But then….I suppose you are informed by the autopens that ran the county between 2020 and 2024 🙂
Surely, if Iran started a war decades ago it was with Israel not the US? Unless you combine the two into one entity?
JohninMKUltra…
Nov. 4th, 1979, for starters.
Perhaps this article will open your eyes:
https://www.frontpagemag.com/iran-has-been-at-war-with-us-for-46-years/
Just stop pretending that America incorporated as directed by team zion hasn’t caused all of this
It’s shocking how many here profess Jesus and have no problem dehumanizing the brown people
Btw they’re Persians
The chosen people return to earth riding heavenly horses and are not in Israel waiting for his return
They also know right now that the blessing/ cursing thing was the covenant with Abraham not biblical Israel
I’ve read so many of your Christian comments devoid of biblical Christianity that I question your salvation
Yes, exactly, Nov. 4th, 1979, not long after Jimmy Peanuts and the Company installed the Ayatollah regime.
Lol, you’ll soon see
Either a liar or lacking honor and integrity
Either he knew of the cowardly attack and used the negotiations as a ruse or he didn’t and said otherwise.
Either way respect is gone
Who in the world will believe him ?
Forget relations with Russia that’s done
PDJT said two weeks to decide on Iran and he wants the BBB on his desk to sign by July 4th.
Well coincidentally it is exactly two weeks to the Fourth of July. Is he tying the two together a la The Art of the Deal? As in all you Senators and Congressmen , if you want me to help Israel get me my BBB.
Could that be?
Iran has been on the brink of attaining nuclear weapons for fifty years now. But this time, its real, right?
The CCP however does have lots of missiles and they have been known to overproduce.
Iran HAS NOT been “on the brink” of attaining nukes for 50 years. It is a simple fact that the mullahs have finally produced enough enriched fissionable material to construct a few bombs. That’s new. And verified by the IAEA recently.
It is also a simple fact that the mullahs are dedicated to the destruction of Israel. If YOU were THEM — would YOU depend on “negotiations” with Iran to prevent them from successfully assembling a few nukes that they have PLEDGED to use against YOU?
Most of Iran’s setbacks are classified. That’s why it has taken so long.
My take on Trump’s 2 week extension is that Trump BELIEVES IRAN ALREADY HAS A NUKE, AND THAT THE NUKE IS ON A SUB SOMEWHERE OFF THE COAST ON THE USA. Probably the Northeast coast.
Trump wants the 2 weeks to try to find it.
LOL
If Iran can sail a sub undetected from Iran to the east coast of the US, we are truly doomed!!!!
BTW — iran has just 3 Kilo class subs from Russia dating to the late 70s. Range bound diesel electric. Noisy. Limited. I can assure you that anytime one of these old boats leaves the Persian Gulf we know about it 🙂
Back in the day, my family sub days, circa late 70’s and early 80’s…the submariner used to talk about the cat and mouse games played with the Russian subs while on deployment, in the playground of the north Atlantic. I always remember the discussion centering on how noisy the Russians were and were easily identifiable by the US subs…
Fine Grasshopper.
But you are missing the point.
My point is that:
Trump may believe that the Iranians already have a NUKE and that it is sitting off our coast waiting to nuke Washington DC.
And Trump needs 2 weeks to find it.
SO YOU SAY IT IS NOT ON A SUBMARINE.
Ok.
So,
Instead,
It is a complete NUKE Rocket launcher, hidden inside of a REGULAR SHIPPING CARGO CONTAINER, stitting on the top row of containers on a NON-IRANIAN CARGO SHIP INSTEAD.
What if the Iranians have sent the nuke to the USA hidden aboard a cargo ship from another country that the USA doesn’r suspect, OR INSPECT !!!
Now, how are you going to find it ?
And how long would it take ?
If i was at the Pentagon, given the Iranian leaders statement that his counterattack would be remembered for centuries, NUKING Washington DC would certainly fall into that category of event.
So i expect the Navy will be closely inspecting all container ships off our coasts, or which recently arrived from overseas, but has NOT YET BEEN DELIVERED TO ANYONE.
Today’s MonkeyWerx addressed that.
So when Tulsi said that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon she was correct. They have the materials, but they have not been building a bomb.
Israel needs at least another week to degrade Iran to a point that PDJT can decide whether the operation is successful enough for PDJT to jump in with Israel and claim credit for vanqushing the terror state or if not claim credit for being a peacemaker. As soon as it became apparent that the first stage was successful PDJT aligned with that success. The plan was always agreed that Israel would do the heavy lifting but PDJT would not jump in until success was guaranteed. In any scenario PDJT and USA would be a winner. If Israel failed PDJT is the peacemaker.
Sadly all the evidence points to the opposite. Whilst Israel is clearly winning by miles the PR offensive it has implemented a very tough censorship regime. Fancy 12 years in jail for taking a photo of a missile impact?
This means we have to take their word for it, as we do Iran’s. But just watching the destruction in Israel before the shutters came down and guided journalist tours became the norm showed really bad damage, like the closure of the refinery in Haifa.
It also appears that only IAF drones/cruise missiles enter Iranian airspace, not their piloted big jets this limits dramatically the weight of munitions they can deliver.
“Fancy 12 years in jail for taking a photo of a missile impact?”
Heck yeah! It would have been our jobs and jail time if we had taken and sent pictures of Afghanistan back to family in the states, the press, etc. Same thing with Iraq. Same thing went with soldiers on patrol or mission outside their camp.
You have NO IDEA how much the enemy can glean from photographs.
for current update of conflict go to….moonofalabama.org
That could be tomorrow or in 14 days.
If he knows they have everything they need and if they can convince him that the bunker busters will work then you know “go time” is going to be sooner than later
More time for carrier battle group #2 to be in the region.
“Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place in the near future, I will make my decision of whether or not to go within the next two weeks,”
Trump does not want to launch the weapons, but he will. He is not a warmonger. He is openly giving all parties one last chance to put an end to this in as peaceful a manner as possible.
This is dad, standing at the bottom of the staircase, yelling up to those recalcitrant youth upstairs to knock that shyte off, or he’s going to climb those stairs and put a stop to things.
That does not make a lot of sense. On the one hand we are told Iran is on the verge of getting nukes any day now. We must strike immediately! On the other hand, let’s hold off on the bunker busters for another two weeks.
Makes perfect sense 🙂
Trump is giving the mullah a last opportunity to surrender their nuclear ambitions. If he can get them to do that, it saves tens of thousands of Iranian lives, AND saves us a lot of $$$ on unexpended munitions and risk to OUR folks.
It also gives OUR forces more time to better position OUR assets.
It also gives Israel more time to further degrade Iranian capabilities.
Oh BTW — Israel has been striking for a week now — and Iran just may be finally figuring out that its’ either surrender or destruction. THAT’s what the “up to” 2 weeks is hoping to elicit from the mullahs.
Time and assessments also helps to place more internal sunlight whom are the coy 4th branch (people) ….
imho
You obviously haven’t seen the dancing missle
I note that he said “within two weeks.” That means any time within the next two weeks. Tomorrow? Next Monday? I love it! He’s going to let them keep guessing to see what their response will be!
Let’s not forget Israel has the A bomb, too.
But they want to drag the US in to do their dirty work. They would rather US operatives died than Israeli. Netanyahu’s policy for decades.
Let’s not forget they have the H bombs and Neutron bombs, according to most reports.
James Madison wasn’t vague. He wasn’t cautious.
He left zero room for interpretation:
“the executive has no right, in any case to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war”
No loopholes. No exceptions.
Ever.
Why not tell us who James Madison believed DID have such a right?
When you find the answer and apply it to the person/persons filling such positions in the 21st century, you will realize Madison’s belief would not work today.
PS: I’m an admirer of Madison–a great mind. We were fortunate to have him as a Founding Father.
Any munitions for this target need to be designed to be bunker busters and they need more mass than 1000lb. Plus be delivered by as few aircraft as possible.
A pair of B-2 each with a GBU-57 dropped on the same spot might work but it would be pushing ones luck.
How about a dozen??? Why is everyone thinking that if the first bomb or two doesn’t COMPLETELY do the job, that we wouldn’t drop a few more until the job is done???
Tac Nuke(s) will do it..