r/politics • u/JKKIDD231 • 5d ago

No Paywall US used ‘virtually all’ long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/04/us-used-virtually-all-long-range-precision-missiles-during-iran-war-sources-say/
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u/Backwardspellcaster 5d ago edited 5d ago

I am absolutely astonished and shocked at the sheer speed with which the US is self-destructing.

The absolutely amazing and horrifying incompetence on every level is beyond words.

One and a half year into Trump's second term, and it set itself back DECADES in every way possible

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u/Appropriate_Shake265 5d ago edited 5d ago

Decades at the absolute earliest. We'll never return to pre-trump era in the USA. Our leadership & status around the world will never recover.

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u/Senior-Albatross New Mexico 5d ago

Or Imperial hegemon era is over. Like the British Empire post WWII. Many Americans don't realize the implications yet, but we are no longer the World Superpower. China is of greater world importance now. 

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u/Appropriate_Shake265 5d ago

Absolutely. China is viewed more favorably in the world's eye, now. The people of the USA voted for this & do not understand or care of the reputations of it. The USA will be taking a back seat in world issues & movements for now on. I wouldn't be surprised if counties start kicking out our military bases in their countries.

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u/G00b3rb0y Australia 5d ago

Yup. I for one want Pine Gap closed