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Then you also must have forgotten about all of these. And the Iranian people are actually great people. It’s the mullahs in charge that are the problem. Before the Islamic revolution, Iran and Lebanon were western styled countries. Iran has been accused by the U.S. government and various sources of directly or indirectly (through proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and others) causing the deaths of hundreds of Americans since 1979. These incidents primarily involve terrorist bombings, hijackings, kidnappings/murders, militia attacks in Iraq/Syria, and more recent drone/rocket strikes. 40 39 41 Iran typically denies direct involvement, often attributing actions to independent groups, while U.S. officials and think tanks attribute responsibility to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force for training, arming, and directing proxies. 40 Below is a chronological summary of major reported incidents resulting in American deaths (military, civilians, contractors, or dual citizens). This is not exhaustive—some estimates attribute over 1,000 U.S. military deaths in Iraq alone to Iranian-backed tactics like explosively formed penetrators (EFPs)—but focuses on well-documented cases with fatalities. 40 22 Numbers vary slightly across sources. •April 1983: Suicide car bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Islamic Jihad (precursor to Hezbollah). 17 Americans killed. 40 39 •October 1983: Truck bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Hezbollah. 241 U.S. service members killed (220 Marines + 21 others). 40 41 •March 1984 – 1985: Kidnapping and torture/murder of CIA station chief William Buckley in Beirut. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Islamic Jihad/Hezbollah. 1 American killed. 40 •December 1984: Hijacking of Kuwait Airways Flight 221, diverted to Tehran; two American officials tortured and killed. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Hezbollah. 2 Americans killed. 40 •June 1985: Hijacking of TWA Flight 847; U.S. Navy diver tortured and shot. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Hezbollah. 1 American killed. 40 •July 1989: Murder of kidnapped U.S. Marine Col. William Higgins in Lebanon. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Hezbollah. 1 American killed. 40 •June 1996: Truck bombing at Khobar Towers housing complex in Saudi Arabia. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Hezbollah Al-Hijaz. 19 U.S. airmen killed, hundreds wounded. 40 •Various 1995–2003: Multiple suicide bombings in Israel (buses, pizzerias, Hebrew University, etc.) by Iran-backed Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Dozens of Americans killed across incidents (e.g., 5 at Hebrew University in 2002; 5 on a bus in 2003). 40 •2003–2011: Iranian-backed Shia militias in Iraq used EFPs, IEDs, and other weapons against U.S. forces. At least 603 U.S. troops killed (some estimates higher, up to 1,000+). 40 41 •January 2007: Attack on Provincial Joint Coordination Center in Karbala, Iraq (Quds Force operatives disguised as U.S. soldiers). Perpetrator: Iran’s IRGC Quds Force (direct involvement). 5 U.S. soldiers killed. 40 •December 2019: Rocket attack on K1 base in Kirkuk, Iraq. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah. 1 American contractor killed. 39 •March 2023: Drone strike on coalition base near Hasakah, Syria. Perpetrator: Iran/Iranian-backed group. 1 American contractor killed, several wounded. 39 •October 7, 2023: Attack on southern Israel by Hamas. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Hamas. At least 46–48 Americans killed, others kidnapped (some later killed). 39 38 •January 2024: Drone attack on Tower 22 base in Jordan. Perpetrator: Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah. 3 U.S. service members killed, dozens wounded. 39

@RyanDickM @CrissContino @MaxNordau @robsmithonline I did. Lets not have one of those there either. No contact. Leave. Them. Alone. They're not good people; don't stick our people in their way.

On a panel of Veterans with diverse views on the Iran war, I asked a simple question: whom does this war benefit? Is this war for America's interests? To keep AMERICANS safe? Or is it for the business and geopolitical interests of Israel?

@kikorisre978639 @Osinttechnical That’s so stupid. Ukraine has been so successful at shooting down Russian drones, now have a surplus and are exporting them..

@Osinttechnical Perfect video 😂😂

Ukrainian air defense experts arriving in the Middle East to assist Gulf countries were shocked to find that some PATRIOT batteries had been firing up to 8 missiles at a single target -The Times Ukrainian teams are rapidly working to share lessons learned with allied personnel.

@VeryBannable @CrissContino @MaxNordau @robsmithonline Did you forget the part where they took over our embassy and held our citizens hostage?

@CrissContino @MaxNordau @robsmithonline It worked for 47 years of them not attacking the American homeland. If we hadn't surrounded their country with military bases, there would be zero American deaths in the past 40. So, "buddy" - Diplomacy was literally working, as defined by reality itself.

@robsmithonline @Cernovich That’s such an easy question. It’s payback for the thousands of service members. Iran was directly responsible for killing and injuring. It keeps them from building massive stockpiles of ballistic missiles where they can hold the world hostage. It also checks China.

@marklevinshow Massie isn’t a puppet, he is an extremist ideologue incapable of working as a team. It’s his 100% his way or no vote. He’s a child.

Oh my

@RepJasonCrow What about payback for all the brothers and sisters they killed? What about stopping them from building more ballistic missiles to hold the world hostage? Stop being a selfish politician and do what. You lost your way as a war fighter.

Tulsi Gabbard just admitted: 1) No imminent threat from Iran 2) Trump has no end game 3) Iran’s new leader is even more of a threat

@JennaWDavis @SawyerMerritt SoPro drivers love them. I don’t get the hate. No more endless fluid checks or chugging up hills. The TS keeps up with regular car traffic with ease.

@SawyerMerritt Tesla Semi turning long hauls into pure joyrides! Truckers are living the dream: effortless, greener, and ridiculously fun. Who’s ready for their test spin? 🚛

WSJ: Tesla Finally Has Its First Semi-Truck and It’s Already a Hit With Truckers. "Truckers who drove it in pilot tests say they loved features including a centered driving position, faster charging and longer range for about $100,000 less than other battery-electric trucks. Angel Rodriguez, a 56-year-old truck driver for Hight Logistics in Long Beach, Calif., recently swapped out a 13-gear diesel truck for a Tesla Semi, which is automatic, for a one-month pilot test. “It’s just easier on your body. It’s less stressful because you’re not really having to engage the clutch and the stick shift.” Big F Transport employs five mechanics to service more than 40 diesel-powered rigs and a fleet of trailer chassis in Wilmington, Calif. “If we go all EV we will only need one [mechanic] to service chassis,” said Geovanny Melendez, the carrier’s VP of operations, who went to see the Semi earlier this month at a ride-and-drive event near the Port of Long Beach. Jennie Abarca, co-founder and CEO of King Fio Trucking in Long Beach, Calif., once worked as a truck dispatcher and her husband is a truck driver, so she knows all too well the toll a diesel engine takes on people’s lungs and hearing. She eventually wants to swap out King Fio’s 27 diesel trucks to create an all-electric fleet. King Fio already has 11 battery-electric trucks from Volvo and Nikola. But the company limits those trucks to shorter trips to and from local ports because they only have a range of about 225 miles. The Semi, by contrast, can travel 500 miles on a single charge, according to Tesla. For King Fio that means two or three round-trips a day from Long Beach to warehouses in the nearby Inland Empire or a single round-trip to Las Vegas. She has 20 Semis on order. “The Teslas change everything,” Abarca said. “It opens up a whole different type of delivery that I can make.”

@RepMcGovern @yasminbytheway Somalis in the US have stolen more than that.

In 18 days, Trump has burned $24 BILLION on his Iran War. That’s enough to eliminate the maintenance backlog in our national parks & public lands—paving roads, fixing bridges, & improving water systems. He’s burning billions overseas while neglecting America’s infrastructure.

@lhfang @robsmithonline That didn’t happen

In February, Iran offered Trump unlimited inspections (beyond Obama deal w/sunsets), down-blending its enriched uranium stockpile & U.S. corporations to run Iran's nuclear energy. Israel launched this war to prevent a permanent peace deal. The most insane war in modern history.

@actingliketommy @AAGDhillon @AGPamBondi A deposition is under oath. So she was.

@AAGDhillon @AGPamBondi we know you're a liar you fucking loser. put bondi in public and under oath or sit the fuck down

I was sitting behind @AGPamBondi at this briefing where she answered EVERY question asked by either side. This lady picked up her purse and stalked out without asking a single question. So much for getting answers!

@JudiciaryDems Womp womp…the law is the law. Don’t break into the US.

HEARTBREAKING. A schoolteacher just shared what one sixth grader wrote about what ICE is doing to her community. “Where is the justice for all?” 💔

@RickSydney @RepDean A 6 foot two man shot a 5 foot two woman through the door because he feared for his life and killed them.

@RepDean EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM TPUSA were the insurrectionist J6 terrorists

A plaque meant to honor the courage of Jan. 6 officers was finally hung — 5 years later, in a quiet basement, in the middle of the night. Our law enforcement deserves better than this kind of disregard.

@RepDean The only person who died on January 6th was a 5 foot 2 female who was shot in the neck by a 6 foot two man through a door who said he feared for his life. You’re gross.

@RepYassAnsari @HouseDemocrats No one is buying your BS anymore.

I won’t support another cent to ICE. But under the @HouseDemocrats proposal, we’ll ensure TSA and FEMA get their paychecks so they can continue to keep Americans safe. Unfortunately, Republicans would rather fund more murders, illegal arrests, and separations of families by ICE.

@mattforney You’re lying. USAA doesn’t ignore American holidays or its veterans. You’re being ridiculous. There is nothing wrong with USAA, providing an event for Indian workers.

EXCLUSIVE: an insider at USAA provides footage of the company's recent Diwali event. It looks like a Tim and Eric skit. Remember, while USAA throws parties for Indians, it ignores American holidays and its veteran employees are committing suicide from stress and layoffs.

@Just_IanC @SenWarren Then why did he tell NATO in his first term before Putin invaded Ukraine they needed to fin other sources of energy? Remember during his UN speech, he told them Russia was the enemy, and they laughed at him?

@SenWarren Trump’s whole goal is to destroy America. He works for Putin.

Even oil executives are warning Donald Trump that his war with Iran could cause “economic destruction” for American families.

@SenWarren @Just_IanC Will you ask your tribe to see if oil companies can drill for some oil please?

@holisticnut33 Horrible ai

If there is a DRAFT… I will NOT fight this WAR 🤯 There will be a boots on the ground invasion (likely)… And we have to collectively refuse the draft, unless we want to die for a broken system made by pedos that eat kids and think they have authority over us. They don’t.

America being a vessel state of Israel is the most retarded conspiracy theory in the past 100 years. It was Israel that said invading Iraq would destabilize the Middle East and empower Iran. — Israel was right Israel said bombing Libya and killing Gaddafi would lead to a Civil War in a massive refugee problem for Europe — Israel was right. The US should listen more to Jordan and Israel and less to the Ivey tower University elitess.

@cenkuygur @TuckerCarlson This is more dangerous than what George Orwell predicted. America is a vassal state of Israel.

Joe Kent conveniently under investigation now. @TuckerCarlson potentially under investigation. We've moved on from the propaganda portion of our programming to outright oppression. National media will pretend it's a total coincidence that opponents of the war are being targeted.

@mtgreenee @megynkelly Come on… Tucker has gone full bat $hit crazy saying unconditional surrender means American troops could rape Iranian women if they want. Joe was a far leftist and even voted for Bernie Sanders. His wife was also a far leftist and worked on their campaigns.

Joe Kent tells Tucker Iran was not on the verge of developing a nuclear bomb. This is Iraq all over again. We should not be fighting this war, we should be putting America FIRST!!!