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Trump has attacked Iran

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Bea65 Sun 22-Jun-25 02:03:09

Oh Lordy, what now …this is scary news and now what happens..

Iam64 Thu 26-Jun-25 21:06:20

ronib, why dismiss this ch4 report which anyone with a passing interest in what’s happening in Israel will be well aware of

ronib Thu 26-Jun-25 21:23:04

I have not dismissed the channel 4 report but am trying to get to grips with this… it’s not making much sense on first viewing.

Maremia Thu 26-Jun-25 21:26:14

So, we are advised to not believe Ch4. Any suggstions on reliable sources? What about Trump's propaganda just now, his pathetic agressive attempts to shut down any and all reports that the bombing has not been a success? Is that who you believe?
Think I prefer Ch4 and CNN.
What's going on in the West Bank is unlawful, in Gaza it's genocide.

Maremia Thu 26-Jun-25 21:29:43

'No other land' can we see it on catch up? I remember when it won a prize, and yes when the film maker was attacked. So evil.

MayBee70 Thu 26-Jun-25 21:30:25

I’m still largely avoiding the news but, in general Ch4 is my go to news programme for when I want to know what’s actually happening.

Iam64 Thu 26-Jun-25 21:35:42

Ch4 imo provides the most detailed reports. I like bbc radio 4 and 5 news but since bbc tv news went 24/7 I don’t find it provides enough detail or analysis

Anniebach Thu 26-Jun-25 21:51:29

I ask again, Gaza, West Bank, or Iran re thread title ?

silverlining48 Thu 26-Jun-25 22:12:29

Maremia I just googled and you can watch No other Land on various channels. It’s free for on ch4 catch up or prime and other options seem to be available.

David49 Fri 27-Jun-25 06:43:16

AGAA4

Taking sides can be likened to
what Trump said about Israel and Iran being like kids in a playground fighting.
I don't want Iran to become powerful but the only "side" I am on is the UKs
The safety of our own people is what's most important and we need to be able to defend ourselves from Iran and others who wish us harm.

Rational nations recognize the Armageddon of mutual destruction, I think Iran believes there will be enough survivors to populate their kind of world.

The US “Bunker Buster” bomb is only capable of penetrating
10m (30ft) of concrete, Iran’s bomb factory is under Thousands of feet of rock. The US probably collapsed the entrance but little else.
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Maremia Fri 27-Jun-25 08:57:25

And now with Karoline Leavitt berating the media, for daring to question Trump's version of the bombing, (all that was missing was her pink kimono), it will be difficult for me to accept what the White House is promoting about how much was destroyed.

Thanks silverling48, I will do that.

Claremont Fri 27-Jun-25 11:31:16

She is a nasty, horrible and ridiculous to boot!

ronib Fri 27-Jun-25 11:55:41

I haven’t seen any of those qualities in Ms Leavitt in fact quite the opposite Claremont. Any concrete examples? In fact Ms Leavitt always appears very poised and professional in her appearances. An asset to her team!

keepingquiet Fri 27-Jun-25 13:28:07

She is fascinating to watch but clearly doesn't care about telling the truth and just wants to attack the media. She reminds me of a North Korean newsreader- terrified of going off-script and losing her job!

David49 Fri 27-Jun-25 18:08:21

Leavitt is paid to read the script, I didnt agree with or believe any of it, it’s called propaganda.

Claremont Fri 27-Jun-25 20:01:01

ronib

I haven’t seen any of those qualities in Ms Leavitt in fact quite the opposite Claremont. Any concrete examples? In fact Ms Leavitt always appears very poised and professional in her appearances. An asset to her team!

Wow- this s not about her looks!

ronib Fri 27-Jun-25 20:20:22

In her appearances meant when she turned up to talk - that is do her job. Claremont Although to be fair, she does exude confidence.

Iam64 Fri 27-Jun-25 20:25:55

Exuding confidence - and ?

Allira Fri 27-Jun-25 20:28:24

Claremont

She is a nasty, horrible and ridiculous to boot!

Do you know her personally?
Do tell us more!

keepingquiet Fri 27-Jun-25 21:55:56

It's all fake confidence- she tries far too hard- and so isn't confident at all. Most of the time she veers between arrogance and desperation...

Allira Fri 27-Jun-25 21:56:23

Claremont

ronib

I haven’t seen any of those qualities in Ms Leavitt in fact quite the opposite Claremont. Any concrete examples? In fact Ms Leavitt always appears very poised and professional in her appearances. An asset to her team!

Wow- this s not about her looks!

appearances not appearance.

A subtle difference!

ronib Fri 27-Jun-25 22:12:43

Ms Leavitt is 27 years old, has a baby, took ten days maternity leave and returned to work. Photos of her bottle feeding her baby and typing away…. Is married to a self made millionaire plus is the youngest person to hold the role ….

LizzieDrip Fri 27-Jun-25 22:30:15

ronib

Ms Leavitt is 27 years old, has a baby, took ten days maternity leave and returned to work. Photos of her bottle feeding her baby and typing away…. Is married to a self made millionaire plus is the youngest person to hold the role ….

…and?

Maremia Sat 28-Jun-25 08:23:47

And...she is addressing a group of Reporters approved of by Trump, so not a full cohort of established newscasters, and yet she still berates them if they ask 'difficult' questions, and has actually scolded them for questioning a President who has given up a 'life of luxury' to serve the American people.

Oreo Sat 28-Jun-25 09:06:42

Well, it’s true he doesn’t have to work! Given his money and his age, 79.
Whatever anyone thinks of Trump he sure has energy.

Oreo Sat 28-Jun-25 09:12:28

The Iranians should have the sense to keep quiet, all the ridiculous and grandiose claims about Iran are still being touted on SM by the foreign minister there.It’s almost as if they want things to escalate when the truth must be quite different.They don’t’get’ DTrump at all, if they put his back up then he’s likely to tell Isreal to go ahead with future bombing missions.