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Congrats, Israel: You Finally Got Your War with Iran | RIP MAGA 2016-2026

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Feb 28, 2026
A fiery breakdown of a major U.S. bombing campaign against Iran and Iran's reported missile retaliation. A look at the risks of a ground invasion and the potential for the conflict to widen into a global war. Claims about foreign influence, alleged blackmail, and political betrayal. Concerns about massive casualties, economic costs, and the future of American politics.
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Iran's Terrain Makes Ground War Catastrophic

  • Russell emphasizes Iran's geography and size make a ground invasion catastrophic, larger than Iraq and Afghanistan combined with mountainous terrain.
  • He warns such a campaign would be logistically disastrous and likely to draw in allies like Russia and China.
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Missile Strikes Could Force Escalation

  • Russell highlights that Iranian missile strikes threatened US bases and could cause hundreds of American casualties, raising the likelihood of escalation.
  • He notes initial Bahrain footage looked like a direct hit and stresses the difference between past limited strikes and a potentially sustained weeks-long campaign.
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Attacks Undermined Ongoing Negotiations

  • Russell argues the strikes undercut ongoing negotiations, saying Oman reported Iran had agreed to concessions before the attack.
  • He presents this as evidence the bombing aimed to prevent a diplomatic resolution and push a maximalist outcome.
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