NBC reporter Ali Arouzi in Iran: "The red flag symbolizes revenge"

[Leghorn21]

Very very unusual to see a red flag flying over holy
mosque of Jamkaran in Qom, Iran‘s holiest city. It’s is
almost always blue. The red flag symbolises revenge.

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[Pantagruel]

1. I fear

many innocent people will pay for Trump's rash policies but not him or his crew.

[Wellstone ruled]

2. Game on,

hang on it is going to get down right nasty damn quick. Now this is Reporting. This person has done their homework.

[Binkie The Clown]

3. Not to worry. Trump will send Jared over to fix it all up. nt

[roamer65]

4. War is coming soon.

Start making your plans, people.


Al Jazeera English coverage is really good right now. Stream it.

[Leghorn21]

5. Thanks, roamer, will do - Also, I'm on a half hour tape delay, but just looked up and saw this:

[eppur_se_muova]

6. la jolie rouge ... the red flag originally flown by pirates ...

was a simple, blood-red rectangle which signified "surrender immediately, or all on board will be killed".

Only later did they fly the skull and crossbones, and corrupt the name to "Jolly Roger".

Just random stuff, triggered by bad news.

[Leghorn21]

7. I knowwww, e - my brain is just floating in the ether - but thanks for interesting history!

Meanwhile, Ali posted this a bit ago:

IRGC commander says revenge against the US for the killing of Soleimani will be very tough & that 35 US bases are locked on Iran’s crosshairs. Iran know how to play the long game, question is how long will they keep their powder dry.

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Deep breaths, I guess
Oy