# \#iran-strikes-2026 **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/iran-strikes-2026/115.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [United States and Israel are bombing Iran {for current/ongoing events, past/future have specific threads}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran-for-current-ongoing-events-past-future-have-specific-threads/1028071)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1855\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran-for-current-ongoing-events-past-future-have-specific-threads/1028071 "2026-10-08T19:10:22Z")
This is a live link from NBC News. First post at the bottom reads: Then there’s this from Trump. I can’t quote it now, but I just watched a video of Trump telling the Iranian military to put their weapons down now o… --- ## [Predictions and forecasts about the ongoing Iran War](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-and-forecasts-about-the-ongoing-iran-war/1029103)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 397\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-and-forecasts-about-the-ongoing-iran-war/1029103 "2026-09-29T09:14:07Z")
Predictions involve what will happen. Pros make forecasts, which are probabilistic. Scenario evaluation is also topical, as is the gaming out of events. Trump threatens to destroy the Iran civilization with a deadline o… --- ## [Speculation About Trump’s Underlying Reasons for the Continuing Conduct of the Iran War](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-about-trump-s-underlying-reasons-for-the-continuing-conduct-of-the-iran-war/1029050)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-about-trump-s-underlying-reasons-for-the-continuing-conduct-of-the-iran-war/1029050 "2026-05-26T16:29:42Z")
Now that we’re over a month into the Iran War, this thread is about why Trump makes the wartime decisions that he does as Commander in Chief. For speculation about why Trump started the war, see this thread: Speculation … --- ## [Speculation About Trump's Underlying Reasons for Bombing Iran and Other Targets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-about-trumps-underlying-reasons-for-bombing-iran-and-other-targets/1028209)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-about-trumps-underlying-reasons-for-bombing-iran-and-other-targets/1028209 "2026-05-21T16:26:30Z")
This thread is created for you to engage in your speculation about why the US is now engaged in a bombing campaign against Iran and other targets. This is the thread for history lessons or other more current actions tha… --- ## [Long term net effect of the war on GHG emissions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-term-net-effect-of-the-war-on-ghg-emissions/1029953)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-term-net-effect-of-the-war-on-ghg-emissions/1029953 "2026-05-11T03:03:55Z")
I found a number of articles about the ecological effects of the war from the first few weeks. There was a massive release as this article shows: OK, but what about the longer term effects? I read recently that about 9… --- ## [How much increase in air travel costs since the 2026 Iran War?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-increase-in-air-travel-costs-since-the-2026-iran-war/1029605)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-increase-in-air-travel-costs-since-the-2026-iran-war/1029605 "2026-04-28T02:19:12Z")
We have discussed gas prices for automobile use, general bent crude and gasoline prices, and other transportation increases in several threads for the post Iran-Strikes World. Especially for USA posters, we have been so… --- ## [Speculation for and/or Consequences to the US and Elsewhere for Engaging in the Bombing of Iran and Other Targets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-for-and-or-consequences-to-the-us-and-elsewhere-for-engaging-in-the-bombing-of-iran-and-other-targets/1028210)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 487\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-for-and-or-consequences-to-the-us-and-elsewhere-for-engaging-in-the-bombing-of-iran-and-other-targets/1028210 "2026-04-27T16:57:09Z")
If you have thoughts about what the consequences will be to the US and its citizens as a result of our bombings of Iran and other targets, this is the thread for it. --- ## [Speculation: USA goes Nuclear in Iran - Reactions and Consequences (spun off from general Iran consequences thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-usa-goes-nuclear-in-iran-reactions-and-consequences-spun-off-from-general-iran-consequences-thread/1029078)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-usa-goes-nuclear-in-iran-reactions-and-consequences-spun-off-from-general-iran-consequences-thread/1029078 "2026-04-07T20:21:00Z")
I thought of a new thread, but this fits here: IF Trump/Hegseth/Miller goes nuclear in Iran (and nobody in the chain of command has the stones to stop him)… then what? How will Iran react? how will the rest of the wo… --- ## [What happens politically if gas prices go through the roof?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-politically-if-gas-prices-go-through-the-roof/1028133)
**Author:** [@hideousidiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hideousidiot)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-politically-if-gas-prices-go-through-the-roof/1028133 "2026-04-06T19:58:55Z")
I mean, Trump ran on keeping prices in general low, and I think MAGA is particularly sensitive to gas prices. Will gas at 5 bucks a gallon, or even higher, cause many of even them to abandon support for him? Is there any… --- ## [Iran-war -\> gas situation in your country \[potentially panic inside\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-war-gas-situation-in-your-country-potentially-panic-inside/1029028)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-war-gas-situation-in-your-country-potentially-panic-inside/1029028 "2026-04-05T22:46:42Z")
Hi there, while browsing the internets, a stubled upon this story on a mayor Aussie news site: \[There is 1month worth of “gas” on ships to Australia - but then?\] My first thought: poor guys/gals in Australia, an i… --- ## [About that torpedoed Iranian warship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-that-torpedoed-iranian-warship/1028255)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 286\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-that-torpedoed-iranian-warship/1028255 "2026-03-26T20:23:50Z")
The IRIS Dena was sunk 2000 miles away from Iran, was not involved in any military actions, and had been involved in an international naval exercise, of which the US had originally been a part. This outs a very differ… --- ## [New tag, maybe temporary added: iran-strikes-2026 {also handy How To's in second post} If I missed a good discourse trick please add it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-tag-maybe-temporary-added-iran-strikes-2026-also-handy-how-tos-in-second-post-if-i-missed-a-good-discourse-trick-please-add-it/1028225)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-tag-maybe-temporary-added-iran-strikes-2026-also-handy-how-tos-in-second-post-if-i-missed-a-good-discourse-trick-please-add-it/1028225 "2026-07-28T17:29:56Z")
iran-strikes-2026 This is a quick link to the bombing campaign by the US & Israel in 2026. It will cover any expansion that happens, if it happens. If this somehow dies down, I’ll probably remove the tag a few months… --- ## [Wouldn’t it make sense for an Iranian ship’s captain to negotiate a surrender to US forces in 2026?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldn-t-it-make-sense-for-an-iranian-ship-s-captain-to-negotiate-a-surrender-to-us-forces-in-2026/1028230)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldn-t-it-make-sense-for-an-iranian-ship-s-captain-to-negotiate-a-surrender-to-us-forces-in-2026/1028230 "2026-03-06T14:41:11Z")
Wouldn’t it make sense for the ship’s captain to negotiate a surrender to US forces? AFAIK They haven’t made any hostile acts against the US military. The seamen aren’t criminals.