General News Thread

[South Shire Fox]

4 hours ago, skolfoxes said:

I’m sure Ant Middleton is going round all of the beach clubs and Hyrox gyms rounding them up to fight back as we speak.

 

(Edited to say that obviously it’s not funny when any civilian is under attack, but there’s definitely a certain irony that a good number of influencer, forex trader and general right wing grifter types that left the UK because ‘it’s on it’s ar$e’ and ‘not safe anymore’ are having to sleep in their hallways away from the windows because they’re literally coming under fire from ballistic missiles)

Not sure id call Rio Ferdinand a ‘right wing grifter’. I think if you asked anyone in the world before last week then the majority would say Dubai is a safer and more prosperous place then the UK

[WigstonWanderer]

9 hours ago, MPH said:

 

the good guys are the every day Iranian people desperate for a free and democratic Iran.

Agree, however I was talking about the three governments involved in the conflict.

[Jon the Hat]

12 hours ago, Guesty said:

Really? Iran aren't that strong. The US started a war it didn't need to and has no real end game. I've got American relatives. Some of which are Maga Republicans. None of them are happy. After over 20 years, thousands of dead servicemen, trillions of dollars - they finally got their troops out of the Middle East. Now they've already got dead servicemen, planes being shot out of the sky and they've bombed a girls elementary school.

 

Trump probably thought this would just be like Venezuela (or the other countries he's recently bombed). Where he'd dip in and dip out. He didn't make any effort to get US citizens home from the region; it's like he didn't expect them all to be stranded.  

 

Their allies are now being bombed. Countries like UAE, Saudi, Qatar: I doubt their tourism will recover from this for a long time - if ever. They're not going to say it publicly, but they can't be happy over this. Then you've got all the unknown long-term consequences. 

I have no doubt MAGA are pissed off, and that I find good news as it will help the Dems in the next election.

 

Iran have alienated every neighbour now, even the ones who were ok with them before.  They will consider a few years of lower tourism (irrelevant to their economies in the short term) a price worth paying for a much-weakened Iran.  They have all been very concerned with the drone capability of Iran, as seen in Ukraine, and the missile stockpiles are only growing.  

The US have suffered very low casualties so far and are in control of the skies and seas.  It will take time to destroy drone and missiles capability, and once that is done Iran are set back many years.  That is essentially the end game.  They will do it every decade if they have to.

[MPH]

Just as an aside, I wonder if there is any connection with the timing of this and the timing of Pakistans incursions into Afghanistan. The Taliban’s  recent ‘alliance of necessity’ with Iran ( training and munitions provided) could have potentially grown. I suppose keeping them both busy at the same time makes sense.

[Jattdogg]

2 hours ago, MPH said:

 

 

just a reminder that Iran are on record as being committed to the total annihilation of Israel.

 

in my opinion,  words like that free Israel from a commitment of diplomacy to a commitment of defensive measures. and yes, unfortunately preemptive attacks are the best form of defense, when statements like that are on record.

It's a complicated situation no doubt. The likes of which people like netanyahoo, twump and ayatollah should be nowhere near the negotiating table.

 

 

[MPH]

7 minutes ago, Jattdogg said:

It's a complicated situation no doubt. The likes of which people like netanyahoo, twump and ayatollah should be nowhere near the negotiating table.

 

 

 

too many melts about, that’s for sure.

[MPH]

This absolutely can not be true… I know mossad are something else but no way surely..

 

 

 

Mossad’s “Tooth Fairy” Strike: How Dental Implants May Have Sealed Iran’s Fate

In a stunning escalation on March 1, 2026, joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dozens of top regime officials, and several of his family members in precise attacks on Tehran compounds.

Amid the chaos, a viral claim circulating on social media asserts that Mossad agents, posing as dentists and gastroenterologists inside Iran over recent years, implanted miniature GPS trackers in the dental fillings and digestive systems of key military and elite figures during routine procedures. This allegedly allowed real-time pinpointing of targets—including Khamenei’s inner circle—enabling the strikes that reportedly eliminated over 400 high-value personnel in the opening salvos.

While mainstream reporting confirms the deaths of Khamenei, IRGC commanders, defense ministers, and relatives through conventional intelligence and surveillance (including long-term tracking of movements and meetings), no official Israeli or U.S. source has verified the dental-implant story. Similar tales of extreme Mossad ingenuity—like prior rumors of trackers in less dignified locations—have surfaced before without confirmation.

The precision of the operation underscores Israel’s deep penetration of Iranian security, whether through human sources, cyber means, or—if the whispers prove true—something far more intimate. Either way, the regime’s paranoia couldn’t outrun the inevitable.

HT ISRAEL NOW

[MaidstoneFox]

38 minutes ago, MPH said:

This absolutely can not be true… I know mossad are something else but no way surely..

 

 

 

Mossad’s “Tooth Fairy” Strike: How Dental Implants May Have Sealed Iran’s Fate

In a stunning escalation on March 1, 2026, joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dozens of top regime officials, and several of his family members in precise attacks on Tehran compounds.

Amid the chaos, a viral claim circulating on social media asserts that Mossad agents, posing as dentists and gastroenterologists inside Iran over recent years, implanted miniature GPS trackers in the dental fillings and digestive systems of key military and elite figures during routine procedures. This allegedly allowed real-time pinpointing of targets—including Khamenei’s inner circle—enabling the strikes that reportedly eliminated over 400 high-value personnel in the opening salvos.

While mainstream reporting confirms the deaths of Khamenei, IRGC commanders, defense ministers, and relatives through conventional intelligence and surveillance (including long-term tracking of movements and meetings), no official Israeli or U.S. source has verified the dental-implant story. Similar tales of extreme Mossad ingenuity—like prior rumors of trackers in less dignified locations—have surfaced before without confirmation.

The precision of the operation underscores Israel’s deep penetration of Iranian security, whether through human sources, cyber means, or—if the whispers prove true—something far more intimate. Either way, the regime’s paranoia couldn’t outrun the inevitable.

HT ISRAEL NOW

That's a theory to chew over

[Jattdogg]

8 minutes ago, MaidstoneFox said:

That's a theory to chew over

If true, that is a whole new meaning to bluetooth connection established.

Edited 3 March by Jattdogg

[SkidsFox]

Nice story but seems implausible. Wouldn't most of the elite leaders already have their regular dentist? Doesn't seem likely they'd change in stressful times to that nice newcomer on the block  who spoke with a strange accent...  Not saying it's impossible, just extremely unlikely imo.

[Trav Le Bleu]

2 hours ago, SkidsFox said:

Nice story but seems implausible. Wouldn't most of the elite leaders already have their regular dentist? Doesn't seem likely they'd change in stressful times to that nice newcomer on the block  who spoke with a strange accent...  Not saying it's impossible, just extremely unlikely imo.

Did these dentists also work on children at a girl's elementary school?

 

Also, surely easier to insert implants that slowly poison the patient over time? Zero collateral damage.

 

This is just propaganda to install fear into the enemy.

[leicsmac]

6 hours ago, South Shire Fox said:

Not sure id call Rio Ferdinand a ‘right wing grifter’. I think if you asked anyone in the world before last week then the majority would say Dubai is a safer and more prosperous place then the UK

...which, if true (personally I don't agree), goes to show just how little foresight that "majority" have beyond their own walls spatially and temporally, and how potentially damaging that can be.

 

Perhaps folks should listen to such people less.

[leicsmac]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4wgpdllleo

 

A brief summation of current viewpoints between the US and UK at the moment. 

 

The Conservatives and Reform UK say the UK should have been much more explicit in its support for allies the US and Israel. The Liberal Democrats, Green Party and Scottish National Party are, to varying degrees, more critical of President Trump.

An opinion poll by YouGov, external suggests far more people in Britain oppose the US's actions than support them and far more oppose the UK allowing the US to use British airbases than support that decision.

 

Good to see that most people in the UK aren't dancing to Reforms tune on this one, thankfully.

[leicsmac]

Also, the amount of misinformation being spouted practically everywhere on the Web makes it very, very difficult to really parse what's actually going on out there. 

 

Especially when all official parties involved have a very good track record as liars too. 

[RobHawk]

21 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4wgpdllleo

 

A brief summation of current viewpoints between the US and UK at the moment. 

 

The Conservatives and Reform UK say the UK should have been much more explicit in its support for allies the US and Israel. The Liberal Democrats, Green Party and Scottish National Party are, to varying degrees, more critical of President Trump.

An opinion poll by YouGov, external suggests far more people in Britain oppose the US's actions than support them and far more oppose the UK allowing the US to use British airbases than support that decision.

 

Good to see that most people in the UK aren't dancing to Reforms tune on this one, thankfully.

Personally think starmer has nailed this. For all his faults, he's been exactly what we need on the international stage. 

 

Reform and conservatives humping try ps leg in a bid to be relevant makes me sick. To think we left the EU to preserve our sovereignty only for these clowns to want Trump to make all the decisions before us. 

 

Fingers crossed this may be a turning point in UK politics where people start using their common sense again and seeing some of these parties for what they really are. 

[RobHawk]

Just now, RobHawk said:

Personally think starmer has nailed this. For all his faults, he's been exactly what we need on the international stage. 

 

Reform and conservatives humping try ps leg in a bid to be relevant makes me sick. To think we left the EU to preserve our sovereignty only for these clowns to want Trump to make all the decisions before us. 

 

Fingers crossed this may be a turning point in UK politics where people start using their common sense again and seeing some of these parties for what they really are. 

Also shout out to Ed Davey who questioned and challenged the government in a well thought and grown up way. Much more of an opposition to the government than kemi who was appalling. 

[leicsmac]

6 minutes ago, RobHawk said:

Personally think starmer has nailed this. For all his faults, he's been exactly what we need on the international stage. 

 

Reform and conservatives humping try ps leg in a bid to be relevant makes me sick. To think we left the EU to preserve our sovereignty only for these clowns to want Trump to make all the decisions before us. 

 

Fingers crossed this may be a turning point in UK politics where people start using their common sense again and seeing some of these parties for what they really are. 

As if that was intended any other way. 

 

The "vote Leave" wasn't about any high minded ideas of "sovereignty", it was about continuing to be a small part of ongoing maniacal American hegemony. The poodle asking if it can remain in the house rather than outside in the kennel. 

 

As for Starmer, he needs to keep taking a leaf from Carneys book regarding international relations. Like you said, he's played this one very well so far. 

 

5 minutes ago, RobHawk said:

Also shout out to Ed Davey who questioned and challenged the government in a well thought and grown up way. Much more of an opposition to the government than kemi who was appalling. 

I've said before that Davey perhaps isn't the right fit for the very top job, but I think he would make an excellent Home Secretary. Perhaps an excellent Foreign Secretary too. 

[leicsmac]

On 28/02/2026 at 21:00, leicsmac said:

Also, why are we living in a world where Marjorie Taylor Greene is suddenly a voice of sanity?

Further to this...

 

 

[Brizzle Fox]

4 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

Further to this...

 

 

It's scary how MTG is now the voice of reason. There's a great interview with her that she did in the last day or so online which absolutely nails it. Lots of sweary words so not posting up!

[leicsmac]

2 minutes ago, Brizzle Fox said:

It's scary how MTG is now the voice of reason. There's a great interview with her that she did in the last day or so online which absolutely nails it. Lots of sweary words so not posting up!

She's a genuine believer in America First, rather than Trump First, in a way a lot of her peers are not. 

 

Often that's not good, but sometimes, like here, it is. 

[Brizzle Fox]

8 hours ago, Jattdogg said:

Piss poor excuse IMO. Why didn't they persuade Israel to not attack and go through diplomacy? I know its not easy to deal with Iran but life should always be the first thing you think of before going the bomb route.

 

 

 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued that the “imminent threat” posed by Iran was its expected retaliation to planned Israeli military action, and that prompted the US to strike first.

 

“We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn’t preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties,” he told reporters on Capitol Hill Monday.

 

“Obviously, we were aware of Israeli intentions and understood what that would mean for us, and we had to be prepared to act as a result of it,” he said.

 

Still, Rubio said, “this had to happen, no matter what.”

 

The top US diplomat’s comments are the latest in a string of reasons that the administration has offered for its aggressive military assault on Iran.

 

He said the administration “would not be heartbroken” if there is regime change in Iran but reiterated that “the objectives of this operation are to destroy their ballistic missile capability and make sure they can’t rebuild it and make sure that they can’t hide behind that to have a nuclear program.”

 

“We hope that the Iranian people can overthrow this government and establish a new future for that country. We would love for that to be possible,” Rubio said.

 

 

 

That's wild.

 

So basically Israel was about to illegally attack Iran so America joined in the attack because that illegal attack would have led to an attack on them.

 

Can't believe he even said that out loud. Crazy times. 

[grth2004]

7 hours ago, South Shire Fox said:

Not sure id call Rio Ferdinand a ‘right wing grifter’. I think if you asked anyone in the world before last week then the majority would say Dubai is a safer and more prosperous place then the UK

Sure it’s lovely in Dubai apart from you live under Sharia Law 

So not safe if your Gay as it’s illegal and you will be jailed. 
 

Not safe if you have an affair you get

locked up.

 

Sexual activity outside marriage is criminal and can lead to prison sentence. 

Sounds lovely but if you have loads of money and don’t want to pay tax in UK 🇬🇧 then it’s paradise. 

[Lionator]

7 hours ago, South Shire Fox said:

Not sure id call Rio Ferdinand a ‘right wing grifter’. I think if you asked anyone in the world before last week then the majority would say Dubai is a safer and more prosperous place then the UK

Depends if you’re a rich foreigner or a Sudanese ‘migrant’ kidnapped and forced to work on a slave wage to the behest of sheikhs and wealthy westerners, often putting your life at risk. 

[Lionator]

these people will call themselves British patriots while licking the ass of the lunatic in chief and slamming the very reasonable and sensible position of the British PM. 

[danny.]

1 hour ago, leicsmac said:

As if that was intended any other way. 

 

The "vote Leave" wasn't about any high minded ideas of "sovereignty", it was about continuing to be a small part of ongoing maniacal American hegemony. The poodle asking if it can remain in the house rather than outside in the kennel. 

It really wasn’t, you’re projecting as the USA is a fundamental part of your worldview. Many people barely give the USA a thought.