Brian Rowlands

@RKelanic Of course you aren’t! You are a military expert , know more about the state of the war than US command , with access to intelligence on the ground in Iran -

The Pentagon has claimed that lower Iran missile count = degraded command & control, but I’m not convinced. Iran’s ability to coordinate combined-arms assaults on bases like Prince Sultan in Saudi Arabia, which included missiles and drones, suggests rumors of command & control demise are greatly exaggerated. Missiles & drones move at wildly different speeds and could be launched from far-apart locations. The fact Iran can converge them on a single objective is a sign of sophisticated C&C. @ka_grieco has done tons of analysis that suggests the lower firing count reflects a selective targeting marathon strategy, rather than C&C difficulty or lowered overall capacity.

@Globalsurv Yes , if they mistreat him then everything will be game on for the US and Israeli bombers -few if the current leaders will probably survive-doubt Trump will be a soft touch

BREAKING; If IRAN captures a US pilot alive, the war could enter a new phase— Economist A captured American airman would give Iran significant leverage. It could force the US (under President Trump) into higher-stakes decisions—potentially more aggressive escalation, special operations raids, or concessions—to secure the pilot's release, rather than treating the conflict as a contained air/missile campaign.

@Telegraph This is an old video

🔴 Armed Iranian nomads have joined the search for a downed US airman, as the race to find him continues. 🔗 telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…

@FurkanGozukara Why is that a panic -it’s common sense

Absolute panic in Washington. FOX News confirms the Pentagon and CENTCOM have gone completely silent for 24 hours after an American F-15E was shot down in Iran. They are terrified of leaking any info while the disastrous rescue mission struggles.

@LBC Clearly the negotiations are getting to a crucial stage and further pressure is needed on Iran -the Strait is gradually being reopened with threats withdrawn country by country- damage being done to Iran must be enormous

Trump issues 48-hour warning before 'hell will rain down' on Iran as search for missing US pilot continues lbc.co.uk/article/trump-…

@IsabelOakeshott @CarlWillDurham @JMPSimor @ZackPolanski @afneil And everyone this lady always speaks the truth , you may not agree with her but that’s a fact

@JMPSimor @ZackPolanski Having worked with @afneil every single week for years on BBC1 Sunday Politics show, I can confirm that his attitude to fools is the same, wherever their gender. Never once did I experience or observe any sexism.

A relentlessly rude, foolish and sexist individual - the fact that he ever had a tv show says a lot about tv…

@RKelanic I thought both Germany and Japan did surrender unlike end of WW1 when it was a cessation of hostilities followed by a peace treaty -the bombing was part if the strategy which enabled that -Germany did sue for peace but were refused

Heavy bombardment of Tehran isn’t going to make Iran surrender. The history of strategic bombing is dead clear on this: it doesn’t work. The U.S. firebombed Dresden & Tokyo during WWII, killing tens of thousands. Neither Germany nor Japan surrendered. More recently, Moscow’s attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities also hasn’t forced Ukraine to surrender. In the age of nationalism, bombing infrastructure doesn’t break the will of the populace —it *increases* their resolve to resist. It is strategically counterproductive. When strategic bombing fails, the pressure will increase for further escalation, perhaps as boots on the ground, as the U.S. chases sunk costs. This is how wars that start little get bigger and bigger. To avoid self-entrapment in a long war, Trump needs to reject the sunk costs fallacy and change course. There is no silver bullet to victory here — indeed, no path at all to strategic victory. The best Trump can do is limit the self-inflicted damage to the U.S. military and economy by ending the war as soon as possible. @defpriorities nytimes.com/2026/04/03/wor…

@MarioNawfal It’s a bit by bit reopening so when a deal is done there is not a big occasion

🚨🇮🇷 Iran just "opened" the Strait of Hormuz. But read the fine print. Ships carrying essential goods and humanitarian supplies can now pass through... to Iranian ports. Under IRGC-approved protocols, with cargo lists, crew manifests, and destinations submitted in advance. Iran shut the strait to pressure the West, then selectively reopened it for allies: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Philippines, country by country, deal by deal. Today's announcement is the next layer: inbound humanitarian cargo for Iran itself. 2,000 vessels are still stranded, oil is still above $100. Israel-linked ships are still being targeted, Iran hit one with a drone in the strait this morning, same day as this announcement. Iran is managing the strait like a sovereign economic weapon. It's not open. It's on Iran's terms, for Iran's benefit, on Iran's timeline. Source: Tasnim, @clashreport

@Scaramucci Air supremacy is just that you control the air space not absolutely but effective, just like for example at any UK airport a hand held missile can take down a plane yet we had air supremacy over UK -be realistic

Losing an F-15 over Iran while claiming air supremacy is a wake-up call. A successful outcome isn’t more bombing — it’s Hormuz reopened, a nuclear deal on a separate track, and US credibility restored through results, not rhetoric. Win the peace, not just the news cycle.

@JohnRentoul A passing phase !

Our five‑party politics makes a clear majority almost impossible in the future independent.co.uk/voices/council…

@JimFergusonUK It is exactly in accordance with the US plan , forcing them to accept reality by pressure of repeated bombing- as US said last week , there are 3500 targets still to obliterate

🚨 FULL-SCALE STRIKES UNDERWAY — THIS IS ESCALATING FAST After Iranian attacks on U.S. positions in Kuwait and Bahrain… U.S. and Israeli forces are now hitting targets across Iran. This is no longer contained. This is direct retaliation at scale. Missiles. Drones. Airstrikes. Back and forth. Relentless. The region is now locked in a cycle: Strike → Response → Escalation This is how conflicts spiral. And right now— It’s accelerating.

@KobeissiLetter So they are starting to accept that they are in a position of being forced to circumstances to accept terms which they otherwise would not want to accept

BREAKING: Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says Iran's position on peace talks in Pakistan is being "misrepresented by US media." "We are deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts and have never refused to go to Islamabad. What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us," he says

@montie Monty , you really are a true believer

He can't leave his house without security. Despite credible death threats and being physically attacked on multiple occasions by morally fake, love-not-hate lefties he carries on. Already wealthy, famous and successful he could be enjoying his retirement now. He carries on because he hates what the Tories and Labour have done to our country and he is building a movement and party to reverse it. Happy birthday @Nigel_Farage! May God keep you safe 🙏

@Defence_Journl You can be certain they will not mess about and ask questions first

‼️🇺🇸🇮🇷 BREAKING: Iranian media report that the first exchange of fire has occurred in southern Iran’s Khuzestan province between IRGC special operations forces and U.S. special forces involved in search operations. Earlier reports said U.S. helicopters opened fire on an Iranian military convoy heading toward the suspected location of downed American pilots.

@SBarnesRugby There re not 110 countries signed up to net zero and below tells all ! Doubt this will convince you ! Once a Net Zero Zealots always a Net Zero Zealot ! Perhaps I should only read your rugby comments-interesting today

110 x 0.9 per cents saves the planet.

@GBNEWS The only surprise is that this is the first one shot down in a war lasting a month and one which our Media keeps telling us Iran is winning

'All eyes are on Iran right now. There is a lot of tension here in Washington.' GB News US Correspondent Steven Edginton, explains how President Donald Trump could be left 'humiliated' if America's search for a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, is unsuccessful.

@BabakTaghvaee1 There will be GPS signals and other aircraft providing support as protection for the search and rescue -will be a well rehearsed operation

BREAKING: Watch the bravery of the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II crew, now risking their lives by flying as low as possible over major cities in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, Iran, while searching for the crew of the downed F-15E Strike Eagle of the 494th Fighter Squadron. The MC-130J—designed for low-level, clandestine operations deep inside hostile territory—is operating in an extremely high-threat environment as it waits for a pair of HH-60W helicopters dispatched to locate the crew inside Iranian territory. You can see them flying low, scanning valleys and urban areas, fully exposed to Iranian air defense systems while searching for the downed crew. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar

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🔴 Reform UK is launching a podcast in an effort to bypass traditional media channels and offer voters direct access to Nigel Farage Episodes will provide exclusive interviews with Nigel Farage and key party figures 🖇️ telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/…

@Osint613 Not much -the Americans will give them $10m plus !

Iranian reports say the bounty for the remaining U.S. pilot has been raised to 15 billion tomans (~$90,000), with a Khuzestan company offering the reward for information on his location.

@JonAshworth Good for you , keep at it and soon we will see you back on the media

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