The Mensa Brothers: The F-15 rescue… when does a “Tactical” event become “Strategic” & What will the deadline bring?

by | Apr 5, 2026 | Iran, Iran War

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers… Col Will Costantini, Major Tim Lynch, and host Mike McNamara discuss the war in Iran.

Today’s topics:

  • The rescue of the F-15E Weapons Officer — details still emerging from his evasion of Iranian civilians, military, and militia units, and the amazing operation that rescued him — we’ll talk about it.
  • When does a “tactical” event become a “strategic” event? —  Is this event one of those cases?
  • The President as his own “Information Operation —  POTUS spends 15-20 minutes with Fox News reporter Trey Yingst… who does that?
  • The President’s deadline to Iranian negotiators is approaching; if you were a betting man, what do you think will happen?

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The Mensa Brothers (-): We talk President Trump’s speech; F15 shootdown; Allies… what Allies?!?; & the nuances and limitations of a “Punitive Campaign”

by | Apr 4, 2026 | Iran, Iran War

Retired Marine Infantry Officer Major Tim Lynch and host Mike McNamara discuss the war in Iran. Today’s topics:

  • President Trump’s speech to the nation — who was the primary audience for his message?
  • The downing of a USAF F15E aircraft —  what happens in an operation when an aircraft goes down for any reason?
  • Allies? What allies? The US’s future relative to NATO
  • The US is conducting a “punitive campaign” in Iran — wrecking Iran’s military and the military industry that supports it, with no intention of occupying any part of the nation. What are the nuances and limitations that go with such a campaign?

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