[CONSOLIDATED] 2026 Middle East War

Poll: Will USA land ground troops to Iran?

  • Yes

    Votes: 78 40.2%
  • No

    Votes: 46 23.7%
  • Maybe

    Votes: 21 10.8%
  • Don't know

    Votes: 12 6.2%
  • Don't care

    Votes: 24 12.4%
  • TS diam diam la

    Votes: 38 19.6%

  • Total voters
    194

fortunehunter

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Only way since over there is to travel to Saudi by land and goes out from there.
Cause not sure Iran kee siao Strike again
 

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Tian Lihui, Dean of the Institute of Financial Development at Nankai University, stated that gold is currently caught in a dual game between its "safe-haven appeal" and "real interest rates." Short-term safe-haven demand is dominant, with capital inflows pushing up gold and silver prices.

The medium-term trend depends on changes in real interest rates: if high oil prices lead to persistent inflation and central banks maintain high interest rates, persistently high real interest rates will weaken gold's attractiveness; if conflicts lead to increased expectations of economic slowdown and rising expectations of interest rate cuts, lower real interest rates will give gold more sustained momentum.

After a surge on February 28th, gold prices in the grey market plummeted on March 1st.

On March 1st local time, news broke that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei had been assassinated.

Economist Pan Helin, a member of the Expert Committee on Information and Communication Economics of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, believes this has altered short-term market expectations, suggesting that the situation in Iran may stabilize more quickly.

Comment: "If it can be further verified that Iran can smoothly achieve a transition of power after Khamenei's death, then a complete reversal of expectations in the capital markets cannot be ruled out, namely a general decline in gold and oil prices, and a rise in US stocks, especially industrial stocks," he said.



China going to sell gold liao
 

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Saw on youtube that a few names were mentioned.
I guess the one being mentioned will be removed one by one.
 

cet87

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All the top position all gone.

will Iran go back to the 80s?
 

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Iran welcomes offer by Indonesia to mediate US-Iran conflict: embassy

Iran’s embassy in Jakarta said on Sunday it welcomed Indonesia’s offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran.

Indonesia’s foreign ministry said on Saturday that President Prabowo Subianto was willing to travel to Tehran to carry out mediation if both parties agree.

The Iranian embassy said in a statement that it welcomes “the readiness of the President of the Republic of Indonesia to mediate in this conflict”.

The embassy also “emphasised the importance of taking a firm stance by Indonesian officials in condemning the aggression and crimes of the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel”.

Renewed hope but risk of instability following Khamenei’s death: EU chief von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes has spurred “renewed hope for the people of Iran”.

Dr von der Leyen said in a post on X: “At the same time, this moment carries a real risk of instability that could push the region into a spiral of violence.”

She added that Brussels was engaging closely “with all key actors” to safeguard stability and security and to protect civilian lives.

She added that she had spoken to Jordan’s King Abdullah, and that Jordan will play a key role in the period ahead.

 

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Next is Cuba.....

🔴 China’s Closest Strategic Allies (Top Tier)


These countries align with China politically, militarily, and diplomatically, especially against U.S./Western pressure.

🇷🇺 Russia (In a war now)

  • Described as a “no-limits partnership”
  • Deep cooperation in:
    • Energy (oil & gas)
    • Military coordination
    • Anti-U.S./NATO diplomacy
  • China provides economic & diplomatic backing amid Western sanctions

🇰🇵 North Korea

  • China is North Korea’s main lifeline
  • Supports regime stability
  • Acts as a buffer state against U.S./South Korea forces



🟠 Very Close Political & Economic Partners


Strong cooperation, but less ideological alignment than Russia/North Korea.

🇵🇰 Pakistan (In a war with Afghan)

  • China’s closest partner in South Asia
  • Massive investments via CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor)
  • Military cooperation + shared rivalry with India

🇮🇷Iran (game over)

  • Strategic energy partner
  • Mutual opposition to U.S. sanctions
  • Cooperation in:
    • Oil trade
    • Security
    • Middle East diplomacy



🟡 Friendly / China-Leaning States


Often authoritarian or semi-authoritarian, economically dependent on China.

🇧🇾 Belarus

  • Strong ties to China & Russia
  • Logistics and industrial cooperation

🇨🇺 Cuba

  • Long-standing ideological alignment
  • Chinese investments and tech cooperation

🇻🇪Venezuela (game over)

  • China is a key creditor
  • Oil-backed loans and political support



🟢 Southeast Asia: Friendly but Hedging


These countries work closely with China economically, while balancing the U.S.

🇰🇭 Cambodia (ceasefire with Thailand for now)

  • China’s strongest ally in ASEAN
  • Regularly supports China’s positions in ASEAN forums

🇱🇦 Laos

  • Heavy debt exposure to China
  • Infrastructure dependence (railways, dams)

🇲🇲 Myanmar


  • Strategic access to Indian Ocean
  • Energy pipelines + political cover at UN

Come guess who is the next one?

my bet is pakistan
 

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France ‘satisfied’ with death of ‘bloodthirsty’ Khamenei: Govt spokesperson

France can only “be satisfied” with the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Israel, with help from the US, government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said on Sunday.

“Khamenei was a bloodthirsty dictator who oppressed his people, degraded women, young people and minorities, and was recently responsible for the deaths of thousands of civilians in his country and in the region,” Ms Bregeon told French broadcaster RTL.

“We can, therefore, only be satisfied with his demise,” she added.

Israel president Herzog says he hopes for 'new era' for Iran, Middle East

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Sunday that he hopes there will be a “new era” for the entire Middle East, including Iran, following the ongoing confrontation with Tehran.

“This is a historic effort to change the trajectory in the Middle East to a different future, a future of peace,” Mr Herzog said while inspecting a site in Tel Aviv where an Iranian missile had struck the previous day.

“We shall overcome and hopefully bring a new era to the Middle East and Iran.”

PHOTO: AFP

US urges citizens to avoid embassy in Jordan, hotels in Bahraini capital

Staff of the US embassy in Jordanian capital Amman on Sunday were urged to avoid the embassy compound, due to a risk that it could come under attack.

“The US Embassy in Jordan has instructed all Mission personnel to continue to shelter-in-place and avoid the US Embassy Amman compound, as it may be targeted,” the embassy said in a statement.

Separately, the US embassy in Manama has urged citizens on the same day to steer clear of hotels in the Bahraini capital, warning they could become potential targets after the Crowne Plaza was hit during Iranian strikes.
 
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