What if Iran says no thanks and wants to keep going?

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What if Iran says no thanks and wants to keep going?

Author: Rooney (5974 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 3:38 pm on Mar 10, 2026

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This is a genuine question, not a joke. I mean, Iran may get a sense that Trump doesn't have the stomach for a prolonged engagement so they see an opportunity here.

For a war to end, both sides need to stop.

"I didn't come here to take part. I came here to take over."

Replies to: "What if Iran says no thanks and wants to keep going?"

We should be dipping into the strategic petroluem reserve - Chris94 - 5:39pm 3/9/26 (34) [View All]
- I guess the technical miliary brilliance doesn't matter according to the rest of your post. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 5:56pm 3/10/26
  - Technical brilliance does matter. - Chris94 - 6:28pm 3/10/26
- This war better end well in advance of the summer driving season [NT] - LanceManion - 11:08am 3/10/26
  - It might end soon - Chris94 - 2:16pm 3/10/26
    - What if Iran says no thanks and wants to keep going? - Rooney - 3:38pm 3/10/26
      - This is a very legitimate question. The Left is doing their best to get us to stop. - NedoftheHill - 7:08pm 3/10/26
      - They can't do much - Chris94 - 3:54pm 3/10/26
        Yeah Trump attacked them because he wanted to start trouble even though he hates war. - THEISMANCARR - 6:00pm 3/10/26
        He obviously does not hate war. You simpletons just believe everything he says. - Chris94 - 6:27pm 3/10/26
        Disarming a nation that wants our death is pointless for national security. Makes perfect sense. - NedoftheHill - 7:06pm 3/10/26
        
        Thanks. - Rooney - 3:57pm 3/10/26
- Yes, let's deplete the SPR, so we don't have a reserve if we need it in a time of war. - NedoftheHill - 11:15pm 3/9/26
- Starting to wonder if Trump is engaged in market manipulation of oil prices and stock market?? - conorlarkin - 10:10pm 3/9/26
  - Trump's admin has pushed out implementation of new 'Short Sale' reporting until 2028...how [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 5:50am 3/10/26
  - You think Putin told Trump to protect our Strategic Petroleum Reserve for a time of actual war? [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:16pm 3/9/26
  - Another fine conspiracy theory. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 10:35pm 3/9/26
- “I am the peace president, no more wars, no wars while I am president!” - jimbasil - 9:12pm 3/9/26
- 3 days after gas prices went up? [NT] - iairishcheeks - 5:52pm 3/9/26
  - Absolutely. Oil from the reserve would not start arriving for two weeks at minimum. - Chris94 - 5:53pm 3/9/26
    - Gas is still cheaper than a year ago and 2 years ago. - iairishcheeks - 6:10pm 3/9/26
      - Gas is $3.59 in Central Florida. It was just $2.85 2 weeks ago. [NT] - Quest4twelve - 10:34pm 3/9/26
        Per the Treasury, Biden's SPR releases resulted in $0.17-$0.42 in the price of gas. [LINK] - iairishcheeks - 12:21am 3/10/26
        Dr. Jill was concerned about her presidency's mid-term... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 7:22pm 3/10/26
- Not remotely necessary today... nor when Biden did it for purely political reasons. - Curly1918 - 5:49pm 3/9/26
  - The SPR was created for exactly this type of 'shock' to oil prices...and Biden handled it - TyroneIrish - 6:09pm 3/9/26
    - I'm not remotely shocked. I don't live in California. [NT] - Curly1918 - 6:13pm 3/9/26
      - That's too bad...I've never regretted the move...great environment, great opportunities and great - TyroneIrish - 7:51pm 3/9/26
        Open your eyes. [NT] [LINK] - Curly1918 - 2:02pm 3/10/26
        I can see quite clearly that ardent CA Republicans want to get rid of the 'Anti-Trump' Gov. Newsom.. - TyroneIrish - 6:51pm 3/10/26
  - Again, this is the kind of crisis the reserve is there for - Chris94 - 5:52pm 3/9/26
    - Economic health is a question of severity and duration. Only infants demand instant gratification. [NT] - Curly1918 - 6:18pm 3/9/26
      - Only Fools don't plan ahead and prepare for serious threats... [NT] - TyroneIrish - 7:58pm 3/9/26
        EVERYTHING is a crisis that only government can address - Curly1918 - 11:02pm 3/9/26
        Have you got a solid plan for keeping the Strait of Hormuz secure for tankers without loss of - TyroneIrish - 1:26am 3/10/26

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