White House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence

the 2nd aircraft carrier as 3 more days and it will be near iran then things will happen

Feb 19, 2026 4:35am — Edited

For that one person who doesn't know, Iran has not always been a dark, evil and dangerous regime that heavy metal bands take inspiration from for their album covers.

Prior to the Islamic Revolution in 1979, it was a completely different country.

Check out this website and be prepared to be pleasantly surprised.

https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/ira...lution-photos/

edit, more pics. Iranian air flight attendants.

Rare Images of Iran Air Flight Attendants in the Years Before the 1979 Revolution - Rare Historical Photos

Feb 19, 2026 5:04am

Hopefully, this time around, they are going to get more than just their turbans tossed.

Turban knocking (Persian: Ammāmeparāni) is a form of protest in Iran where citizens, often youths, knock the turbans off the heads of Shia clerics to show contempt for the ruling regime, particularly during the 2022-2023 anti-government protests. This act serves as a public, non-violent, and humiliating gesture against the clergy’s authority.

Key aspects of this phenomenon include:
Symbolism: The turban represents the religious establishment, and its removal is a direct challenge to the regime's legitimacy.
Methods: Protesters often sneak up behind a cleric, knock off their turban, and quickly run away to avoid arrest.
Viral Trend: Videos of these actions frequently circulated on social media during the height of the protests.
Context: It gained popularity alongside women refusing to wear mandatory head coverings, with both acts serving as forms of resistance.
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Feb 19, 2026 6:45am

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{quote} Compared to the typical ICE garb, that is pretty tame (although those sticks can give a pretty decent whack). Even quite fashionable amongst certain irregular members of society.

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Speaking of fashion, I guess it is a question of who wears it better.

ICE 3 or 4 kills (correct me if I am wrong)
Iranian security forces 30-40K

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Feb 19, 2026 7:27am

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{quote} Yeah nah. I can't help but think that is false equivalence. No, I'm no longer talking fashion, that was a thought bubble. Iran is a Shia Theocracy. That cannot and should not be compared with how the executive arm of government conducts itself in a Western liberal democracy under the rule of law. Although having said that I'm no longer sure what regime US citizens live under anymore.

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An Ayatollah there, an Ayatollah here, Ayatollahs everywhere.

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Feb 19, 2026 8:20am

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{quote} I see a pattern here. Black beard, white towel. White beard, black towel. They are suitably color coordinated. There is a reason. I have it on good authority that too many people blended into the background with the same white fashion statements and caused chromatic drift in family photos at Christmas and Easter. And so men and women with white beards wear black towels and vice versa.

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I really don't know much about the 6th century fashion. It doesn't seem to inspire fashion designers either. Maybe it is the culture attached to it that is foreboding.

Feb 19, 2026 9:00am

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{quote} They should do this in America. Run around and knock off those stupid red caps. I like it.

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That would result in finding out firstly who is concealed carry and secondly not living to tell their friends how fun it was to do it. I wouldn't recommend it.

Feb 20, 2026 3:27am

Dumpy n Naziyahoo already know they can't stop some missiles from hitting his aircraft carriers. They don't have an iron dome over the ships either. Just thinking of one of these finding it's way to the middle of his beloved aircraft carrier makes him lose his 3 McD happy meals of the day in an instant. That's why he wants to use Diego Garcia instead. Stammer isn't a fool and doesn't want to catch one of those in London either.
Dumpy right now is more screwed than the Ayatollah

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Feb 19, 2026 3:08am

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Does anybody really believe the Americans are going to start a war in the mid-term year? I for one don't.

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It would be a distraction.

But you know, everything Karoline Leavitt says is apparently divine inspiration.

Feb 19, 2026 3:54am

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{quote} For me it would take a mad man to choose the latter.......But best prepare for all outcomes.

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Interesting that you should say that. Check out what this has to suggest about Mr Trump. One example - "Trump's unpredictability should not be understated"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madman_theory

Feb 19, 2026 6:06am

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Fearing being beaten by the people, they don't dress in mullah outfits any more unless they feel safe among their own kind and doing what they do best. {image}

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Compared to the typical ICE garb, that is pretty tame (although those sticks can give a pretty decent whack). Even quite fashionable amongst certain irregular members of society.

Feb 19, 2026 7:01am

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{quote} Speaking of fashion, I guess it is a question of who wears it better. ICE 3 or 4 kills (correct me if I am wrong) Iranian security forces 30-40K {image} {image} {image}

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Yeah nah. I can't help but think that is false equivalence. No, I'm no longer talking fashion, that was a thought bubble.

Iran is a Shia Theocracy.

That cannot and should not be compared with how the executive arm of government conducts itself in a Western liberal democracy under the rule of law.

Although having said that I'm no longer sure what regime US citizens live under anymore.

Feb 19, 2026 7:47am — Edited

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{quote} An Ayatollah there, an Ayatollah here, Ayatollahs everywhere. {image}

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I see a pattern here. Black beard, white towel. White beard, black towel. They are suitably color coordinated. There is a reason.

I have it on good authority that too many people blended into the background with the same white fashion statements and caused chromatic drift in family photos at Christmas and Easter.

And so it was decreed that men and women with white beards are to wear black towels and vice versa.

Edit. I just noticed that New Yorks mayor has a black beard and black towel. This is covered.

"In the event that an individual’s beard and headwear share the same hue, said individual shall be designated a Chromatic Anomaly and granted full exemption from contrast obligations.”

Feb 19, 2026 8:28am

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{quote} I really don't know much about the 6th century fashion. It doesn't seem to inspire fashion designers either. Maybe it is the culture attached to it that is foreboding.

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Me neither. I'm just making it up as I go. I know nothing. Trump wears a hat. I think that is for religious reasons. His religion.

ww3361

Feb 19, 2026 3:40am

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Does anybody really believe the Americans are going to start a war in the mid-term year? I for one don't.

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Beliefs are expensive. Best not have one.

Recent behavior from Trump has demonstrated he is keeping his eye on oil prices, so that it's ample supply can keep a lid on inflation... and so easy money with lower interest rates.

The question is.... does he see middle east escalation and the short term ramp in oil prices as enough of a dissuasion vs the longer term glut in oil, that US control in the region would bring?

For me it would take a mad man to choose the latter.......But best prepare for all outcomes.

ww3361

Feb 19, 2026 4:15am

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{quote} Interesting that you should say that. Check out what this has to suggest about Mr Trump. One example - "Trump's unpredictability should not be understated" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madman_theory

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exactly

Guide2befree

Feb 19, 2026 11:14am

Yeah, get it over with. Iran will never honor any "Deal" even if it were signed with everything Trump wants. Bomb the regime back to the stoneage, but not the Irainian people who want a benign and prosperous country and who want to join in on Western economic commerce.

Asad0000

Feb 19, 2026 2:36am

Attack Iranian regime, get it over with. Iranian terrorist regime is just buying time and waiting for donald trump's term to end. then they assume they can fool the next President

Feb 19, 2026 4:39am

I suggest they call it "Operation Toss a Mullah".
Or maybe Operation Wack a Mullah
Or Mullah Eradication Operations
https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/2024409901041070458

Feb 19, 2026 5:36am

Fearing being beaten by the people, they don't dress in mullah outfits any more unless they feel safe among their own kind and doing what they do best.

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Feb 19, 2026 9:02am

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i heard somewhere the sunny ones are more aggressive? and that the shia ones are like combo

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I'd say they are equal except it depends who the leader is.

Ferna

Feb 19, 2026 10:07am

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{quote} I'd say they are equal except it depends who the leader is.

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Yeah

They all look the same to me

Jr123

Feb 19, 2026 8:47am

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Hopefully, this time around, they are going to get more than just their turbans tossed. Turban knocking (Persian: Ammāmeparāni) is a form of protest in Iran where citizens, often youths, knock the turbans off the heads of Shia clerics to show contempt for the ruling regime, particularly during the 2022-2023 anti-government protests. This act serves as a public, non-violent, and humiliating gesture against the clergy’s authority. Key aspects of this phenomenon include: Symbolism: The turban represents the religious establishment,...

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They should do this in America. Run around and knock off those stupid red caps. I like it.

TheDazman

Feb 19, 2026 2:41am

Does anybody really believe the Americans are going to start a war in the mid-term year? I for one don't.

Trader#A0A6

Feb 19, 2026 2:43am

Yes, America will bomb Iran to liberate their teen girls for Epstein and Trump.

poetanian

Feb 19, 2026 3:32am

WTI visited in support/resistance area. No momentum yet to break through.

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Feb 19, 2026 3:35am

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Does anybody really believe the Americans are going to start a war in the mid-term year? I for one don't.

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america isnt run by americans

Trader#AA5B

Feb 19, 2026 9:53am