Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026)

[Perun]

Russian missile technology is superior indeed, but Russian missiles are developed for nuclear deterrent

And this is another proof that nukes make the diference. N. Korea is best proof for that

 

[Pokemonte13]

it's a war of attrition. if Iran has more missiles(or produces more missiles) than the interceptors of Israel and the US, then Iran will prevail over them. That's the equation. If and when the stockpile of interceptors runs out, the US will either be using nukes or deserting the area humiliatingly(invading the mainland is not an option).

It's ironic that the US has been using Ukraine to bleed out Russia without getting a single American killed and now Russia and China have the opportunity to use Iran to do the same to the US. The dumb Americans when into this trap willingly and how they’re gonna get out of this mess is beyond me.

To be fair not all missiles can be launched. Im still waiting for the americans to use their drones to hunt the launcher vehicles. Give them some MAWS and flare dispenser in a pod and voila as the primary defence now consist of ir guided missiles.

 

[Passenger]

A letter, dated 26 March 2026, from the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Forces South, Lieutenant General Leonard Anderson IV, to all Marines under his command stresses the importance of being ready to deploy in light of current operations in Iran, going on to say that a mass mobilization could become reality.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2037968559222267934

 

[Spitfire9]

Apart from the US war against Iran not having achieving its aims even if Trump claims it has (sometimes, while at other times claiming the opposite), the war is creating a hell of a mess for the world. We have the Strait of Hormuz blocked by the Iranians. We now have the Houthis threatening to close the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, effectively blocking trade relying on the Suez canal.

 

[Passenger]

The damaged E-3G yesterday.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2038064653549658354

 

[blackjack]

This conflict still makes me stand with the old statements I have made before on the other thread. A Navy and Airforce are a great addition to have but the most important necessity is a good amount of long-range strike weapons.

 

[Iskander]

Large-scale protests against Donald Trump, organized by the "No Kings" movement, are taking place in the United States.

Large protests against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the country, drawing millions of people to rallies organized by the "No Kings" movement for the third time.
Organizers say they are protesting the policies of US President Donald Trump, including the war in Iran, increased immigration controls, and rising costs of living.
"Trump wants to rule us like a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people, not to self-proclaimed kings or their billionaire cronies," the organizers stated.

A White House spokesperson called the protests "Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions" and said the only people who care "are the reporters who are paid to cover them".

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8wy7g1gd1o&ved=2ahUKEwiv-5earsSTAxX-QvEDHbqHLG8QFnoECB4QAQ&usg=AOvVaw0omj6Ly_NUYCuFK2AZo9DY

 

[Passenger]

Images Purportedly Show E-3 Sentry Totally Destroyed From Iranian Strike​

A loss of an E-3 would be a major blow for the dwindling fleet of increasingly rickety airframes and would point to other capability and defensive gaps.

Images Show E-3 Sentry Totally Destroyed From Iranian Strike (Updated)

A loss of an E-3 is a major blow for the dwindling fleet of increasingly rickety airframes and points to other capability and defensive gaps.

www.twz.com

US military analysts are very disappointed with the losing of E-3, such plane is a typical important asset, with a value exceeding half billion, and even close to a billion dollars.

For me, this plane is also a familiar face, which has been deployed at Naha Airport in Okinawa for a long time and has been harassing the southeast coast of China. Many people will be very happy to see it destoryed in middle east.

US had transfered too many asset for East Asia to the Middle East, how many of them could back to S.Korea/Japan or Philippines is a question.

The sound of "China should support Iran" is keeping loud, the goverment is very cautious about arms exports. For me, I think the China goverment has no passion to support Iran to beat US by export weapons to Iran, just like Europe support Ukriane, because such of support seem like a good choice, but also has possible to creat a "China's Isreal" in Middle East. Trade is enough for Iran, they can defence their country.

 

[500]

IRGC claim six American LCU (Landing Craft Utility) combat vessels in the port of "Al-Shuyukh" were hit.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2037825604247326898

12 hours ago I think this is a propaganda tactic, but now there is report of amount of US soldiers were sent to Kuwait hospital today.
And there is no comment from CENTCOM.
Due to the Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base has been confirmed, perhaps it time to waiting for more information.

that's beyond comical.

 

[500]

Images Purportedly Show E-3 Sentry Totally Destroyed From Iranian Strike​

A loss of an E-3 would be a major blow for the dwindling fleet of increasingly rickety airframes and would point to other capability and defensive gaps.

Images Show E-3 Sentry Totally Destroyed From Iranian Strike (Updated)

A loss of an E-3 is a major blow for the dwindling fleet of increasingly rickety airframes and points to other capability and defensive gaps.

www.twz.com

US military analysts are very disappointed with the losing of E-3, such plane is a typical important asset, with a value exceeding half billion, and even close to a billion dollars.

For me, this plane is also a familiar face, which has been deployed at Naha Airport in Okinawa for a long time and has been harassing the southeast coast of China. Many people will be very happy to see it destoryed in middle east.

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US had transfered too many asset for East Asia to the Middle East, how many of them could back to S.Korea/Japan or Philippines is a question.

The sound of "China should support Iran" is keeping loud, the goverment is very cautious about arms exports. For me, I think the China goverment has no passion to support Iran to beat US by export weapons to Iran, just like Europe support Ukriane, because such of support seem like a good choice, but also has possible to creat a "China's Isreal" in Middle East. Trade is enough for Iran, they can defence their country.

Claim that the destruction of E-3 is a "major blow" is nonsense. Because E-3 are currently in process of replacement by E-7. 13 E-3 where retired in 2023. You can take these back to service u need them so much.

 

[Passenger]

Claim that the destruction of E-3 is a "major blow" is nonsense. Because E-3 are currently in process of replacement by E-7. 13 E-3 where retired in 2023. You can take these back to service u need them so much.

Come on, it is not me but the US people called it "major blow".
I cannot image which can be more important than an awacs. B2?
Is it the attitude you adopt towards the losses of your allies? Just deny all the fact?

Wait, you donot know some E-3 was update to E-3G and keep service? And the E-7 program is still in process but not been put into production yet? USAF cannot gain better choice before 2030.

 

[Passenger]

@500
Here is the Isreal media report.

The loss of an E‑3 Sentry AWACS carries strategic consequences far beyond the physical destruction of a single airframe as it degrades the ability to detect incoming hostile threats and coordinate any retaliatory response.

“The loss of this E-3 is incredibly problematic, given how crucial these battle managers are to everything from airspace deconfliction, aircraft deconfliction, targeting, and providing other lethal effects that the entire force needs for the battle space,” Heather Penney, a former F-16 pilot and director of studies and research at AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies told Air and Space Forces magazine.

Iran strike on Saudi's Sultan Airbase destroys key US Air Force platforms | The Jerusalem Post

The Friday strike not only injured troops, but it also destroyed refuelers and an E-3 Sentry aircraft.

www.jpost.com

 

[Sanchez]

Claim that the destruction of E-3 is a "major blow" is nonsense. Because E-3 are currently in process of replacement by E-7. 13 E-3 where retired in 2023. You can take these back to service u need them so much.

E-7 procurement is stalled, frames are not coming online anytime soon. It is true that some E-3s were recently mothballed, but those aircraft were mothballed for a reason, youngest of them is from 1983 and they've been lying around for few years, so you can't just replace the lost one tomorrow. It is no doubt a major loss of capability.

It is also true that for US, E-3s are not the only ball in the play; they have space based systems as well as E-2s online.

 

[500]

E-7 procurement is stalled, frames are not coming online anytime soon.

That only proves my point. They are not really needed nowadays, when every fighter with AESA radar basically can serve as mini AWACS + there are UAVs carrying radars.

It is true that some E-3s were recently mothballed, but those aircraft were mothballed for a reason, youngest of them is from 1983 and they've been lying around for few years, so you can't just replace the lost one tomorrow. It is no doubt a major loss of capability.

1983 is pretty young age for such plane. Israel is using such planes from 1960-es. If they were needed no one would phase out them.

 

[Yasar_TR]

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/israel-largest-tank-losses-40yrs-ambushes-21-merkava

As far as this news is concerned IDF lost 21 Merkava tanks in Lebanon in one day..
Unconfirmed news coming from multiple sources claim that during the last week’s skirmishes IDF may have lost 75 to 100 Merkava and armoured vehicles in Lebanon. Some of these pictures shared shows Merkava turrets blown off similar to tanks destroyed in Ukraine, suggesting that Russian ATGMs like Kornets may have been used. With Trophy defence system if active, this is not good news.

75–100 Merkava Tanks Destroyed? Hezbollah ATGM Barrages Raise Alarms Over Israel’s Trophy System Survivability in High-Intensity Armor Warfare - Defence Security Asia

Hezbollah claims to have destroyed 75–100 Merkava tanks using advanced Almas and Kornet anti-tank missiles, raising serious concerns about Israel’s Trophy active protection system under saturation attacks. Explore the strategic implications for modern armored warfare.

defencesecurityasia.com

 

[Passenger]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2038238316013772983

 

[blackjack]

Claim that the destruction of E-3 is a "major blow" is nonsense. Because E-3 are currently in process of replacement by E-7. 13 E-3 where retired in 2023. You can take these back to service u need them so much.

F-35s were also supposed to be A-10 replacements

 

[Huelague]

Over 100 Million Views!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2033897242986209689

 

[Perun]

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/israel-largest-tank-losses-40yrs-ambushes-21-merkava

As far as this news is concerned IDF lost 21 Merkava tanks in Lebanon in one day..
Unconfirmed news coming from multiple sources claim that during the last week’s skirmishes IDF may have lost 75 to 100 Merkava and armoured vehicles in Lebanon. Some of these pictures shared shows Merkava turrets blown off similar to tanks destroyed in Ukraine, suggesting that Russian ATGMs like Kornets may have been used. With Trophy defence system if active, this is not good news.

75–100 Merkava Tanks Destroyed? Hezbollah ATGM Barrages Raise Alarms Over Israel’s Trophy System Survivability in High-Intensity Armor Warfare - Defence Security Asia

Hezbollah claims to have destroyed 75–100 Merkava tanks using advanced Almas and Kornet anti-tank missiles, raising serious concerns about Israel’s Trophy active protection system under saturation attacks. Explore the strategic implications for modern armored warfare.

defencesecurityasia.com

That is one armored battalion lost in one day and one brigade lost so far

 

[satria]

Hezbolah strike mereka a

Hezbollah ATGM Strike Triggers Explosion in Israeli Merkava Tank!

Footage has emerged showing a Hezbollah guided anti-tank missile (ATGM) striking an Israeli Merkava tank in Deir Seryan, southern Lebanon. The missile hit th...

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Hezbollah ATGM Hits Israeli Merkava Tank!

Footage shows Hezbollah fighters in Southern Lebanon deploying a precision-guided anti-tank missile (ATGM) against an Israeli Merkava tank. Watch the missile...

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