[Video] - Iran Can Completely DESTROY Israel Within 8 Minutes if it really wanted to

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[Leongsam]

Iran has been pledging to wipe out Israel for the last half a century so why hasn't it done so yet?

On the other hand the USA could easily wipe out Iran if it wanted to.

Could the USA pretty much wipe out Iran in a matter of weeks?

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Yes, the United States could pretty much wipe out (severely degrade or functionally neutralize as a coherent military/regional threat) Iran's conventional military capabilities in a matter of weeks — and in the ongoing 2026 conflict (Operation Epic Fury, now in its third week as of mid-March 2026), the US and Israel have already made massive progress toward that in under three weeks.This isn't about total societal destruction or occupation (which would take far longer and isn't the stated goal), but achieving the US-defined objectives: destroying Iran's navy, ballistic missile arsenal/production, drone capabilities, and preventing nuclear breakout — all while minimizing US ground involvement.Current Status (as of mid-March 2026)The war began February 28, 2026, with surprise US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and targeted leadership, missiles, air defenses, and more. Key developments from official US/Israeli statements, think tanks (e.g., Washington Institute, ISW), and media:US strikes: Over 15,000 targets hit in the first 2–3 weeks (some reports say ~6,000 in early days, escalating rapidly). This includes defense industrial base (factories producing missiles/drones), which US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described as nearing "complete destruction."
Iranian losses:Navy: Largely sunk or crippled — 90+ vessels damaged/destroyed, including most surface ships; IRGC fast boats/midget subs reduced but not fully eliminated.
Missiles/drones: Reduced by 90–95% in volume/launch capability; 190+ ballistic launchers destroyed, many crews refusing orders or deserting; production lines heavily hit to prevent rebuilding.
Air force: Effectively non-existent (old aircraft destroyed early).
Other: Significant casualties (~6,000+ military dead, 15,000 wounded per US/Israeli estimates); internal security forces targeted to weaken regime control.

US/Israeli side: Minimal losses (e.g., 13–15 US personnel killed, some bases damaged by Iranian retaliatory missiles/drones, but most intercepted).

Iran's "mosaic defense" (decentralized, attrition-focused) has allowed some continued low-level missile/drone fire and Strait of Hormuz disruptions (oil transit blocked, global prices spiked), but it's not stopping the degradation. New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to fight on, threatening more fronts, but Iran's ability to project power regionally is collapsing.Why "Weeks" Is Plausible for Conventional WipeoutUS advantages: Overwhelming air/naval superiority (stealth bombers, carriers, precision munitions, intelligence). No ground invasion needed for core goals — air/sea campaigns suffice to dismantle high-end threats.
Timeline precedent: US officials (including Trump) predicted ~4 weeks initially. Analysts note rapid progress against a non-peer adversary (Iran's forces outdated vs. US tech).
Limits to full "wipeout":Asymmetric tools remain (remaining fast boats, mines, proxies like Houthis/Hezbollah — though weakened).
Regime survival: Strikes haven't triggered collapse; IRGC loyal to new leadership.
No permanent fix: Capabilities could rebuild long-term without occupation.
Escalation risks: Oil shocks, proxy attacks, or if Iran nears existential collapse.

In short: Yes — the US has the power and is demonstrating it right now. In purely military terms, Iran's conventional forces could be rendered ineffective in weeks (some assessments say already largely achieved for navy/missiles). But "winning" depends on definitions: degrading threats (achievable quickly) vs. regime change or permanent denial (much harder, risks quagmire like past wars).The conflict remains ongoing with no clear endgame — Trump has shifted rhetoric, allies are reluctant, and Iran is digging in for attrition. If you're following daily updates or specific aspects (e.g., oil impacts, proxy roles), let me know!

 

[syed putra]

US dare not escalate unless it wants oil and gas price to increase to a unsustainable level.
And iran only retaliates to every attack to its facilities. If idf attack its oil storage, iran do the same in haifa.
Now iran factories are targetted. So iran warned workers of US owned facilities in the region not to go to work.

 

[eatshitndie]

aiyah do it lah. why keep harping on empty threats?

 

[syed putra]

Iran has been pledging to wipe out Israel for the last half a century so why hasn't it done so yet?

On the other hand the USA could easily wipe out Iran if it wanted to.

Could the USA pretty much wipe out Iran in a matter of weeks?

Unlike tbe US, Iran is not interested in wiping out anyone.

 

[True Believer]

aiyah do it lah. why keep harping on empty threats?

Iran is shaking in its pants at retaliation from the USA and Israel is it dares escalate attacks on these 2 countries.

 

[Leongsam]

Unlike tbe US, Iran is not interested in wiping out anyone.

He just changed the words but not the intention.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_relations

Increasing tensions (1989–present)
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

In December 2000, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Israel a "cancerous tumour" that should be removed from the region.[45][46] In 2005, he emphasized that "Palestine belongs to Palestinians, and the fate of Palestine should also be determined by the Palestinian people".[47] In 2005 Khamenei clarified Iran's position after an international furor erupted over a remark attributed to President Ahmadinejad according to which Israel should be "wiped off the map" by saying that "the Islamic Republic has never threatened and will never threaten any country".[48]

On 15 August 2012, during a meeting with veterans of the Iran–Iraq War, Khamenei said that he was confident that "the superfluous and fake Zionist (regime) will disappear from the landscape".[49] On 19 August, he reiterated comments made by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which members of the international community, including the United States, France, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned,[50] during which he called Israel a "cancerous tumour in the heart of the Islamic world" and said that its existence is responsible for many problems facing the Muslim world.[51]

On 9 September 2015, Khamenei said in his speech during the discussion about the JCPOA: "I'd say to Israel that they will not see the end of these 25 years". These words were expressed in response to the Zionist regime, which said that had no more concern about Iran for the next 25 years after the JCPOA agreement.[52]

 

[True Believer]

Iranians living there and overseas hate the Ayatollahs for genocide and their oppressive extremist rule. It is only other Muslims who worship and support the clerics and their henchmen who support the Iranian govt because they are fellow believers.

 

[syed putra]

He just changed the words but not the intention.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_relations

Increasing tensions (1989–present)
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

In December 2000, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Israel a "cancerous tumour" that should be removed from the region.[45][46] In 2005, he emphasized that "Palestine belongs to Palestinians, and the fate of Palestine should also be determined by the Palestinian people".[47] In 2005 Khamenei clarified Iran's position after an international furor erupted over a remark attributed to President Ahmadinejad according to which Israel should be "wiped off the map" by saying that "the Islamic Republic has never threatened and will never threaten any country".[48]

On 15 August 2012, during a meeting with veterans of the Iran–Iraq War, Khamenei said that he was confident that "the superfluous and fake Zionist (regime) will disappear from the landscape".[49] On 19 August, he reiterated comments made by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which members of the international community, including the United States, France, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned,[50] during which he called Israel a "cancerous tumour in the heart of the Islamic world" and said that its existence is responsible for many problems facing the Muslim world.[51]

On 9 September 2015, Khamenei said in his speech during the discussion about the JCPOA: "I'd say to Israel that they will not see the end of these 25 years". These words were expressed in response to the Zionist regime, which said that had no more concern about Iran for the next 25 years after the JCPOA agreement.[52]

It was Israel that created the turmoil with mass expulsion of palestinian from their homes.
The idea of greater Israel confirms the zionist had this planned right from the start.

 

[laksaboy]

LOL, shameless ah neh clickbait merchants. Keep gaslighting the world.

Iran's weapons were mostly provided by the Tiongs. I heard the 'safety' bunkers for the ayatollah were built by the Tiongs too. What a waste of money.

 

[Leongsam]

It was Israel that created the turmoil with mass expulsion of palestinian from their homes.
The idea of greater Israel confirms the zionist had this planned right from the start.

This is the standard retort from the Palestinian corner.

The fact remains that the Jews accepted the partition plan but the Arabs rejected it which is the cause of why we are at this point today.

Jews and Arabs coexisted in the region for centuries so there is absolutely no reason why a more formal arrangement could not have been achieved.

The Arabs thought they could kick the Jews out. They tried and lost and have been crying to mummy ever since.

 

[Leongsam]

Everyone seems to forget that Palestine never existed as a state in the first place.

Before Israel was founded the Jews were "Palestinians" too.

 

[True Believer]

It was Israel that created the turmoil with mass expulsion of palestinian from their homes. The idea of greater Israel confirms the zionist had this planned right from the start.

Hamas cannot start a war on 7 Oct 2023 and not expect a strong retaliation from Israel. The Palestinians have been "crying father and mother" ever since losing the war.