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SamuelTheThird

(1,224 posts)
Tue May 5, 2026, 04:33 PM 23 hrs ago

How to lose against Iran

The fragile ceasefire in the Middle East was at risk of complete collapse on Tuesday after attacks on the UAE and exchanges of fire in the Gulf.

US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth insisted the truce was “not over”, despite the latest drone and missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates and clashes in key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz.

But Tehran warned “we are just getting started”, amid fears that the United States is unable to resolve the conflict it began alongside Israel more than two months ago.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-war-us-strait-hormuz-trump-uae-b2970970.html

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How to lose against Iran (Original Post) SamuelTheThird 23 hrs ago OP
Sadly, two-thirds of the world is rooting for Iran. No one likes a bully. walkingman 23 hrs ago #1
maybe not "rooting for iran" rampartd 23 hrs ago #2
What I've yet to hear... lame54 23 hrs ago #3

rampartd

(4,881 posts)
2. maybe not "rooting for iran"
Tue May 5, 2026, 04:39 PM
23 hrs ago

but seeing trump get taught manners is good for america and good for trump.

lame54

(40,037 posts)
3. What I've yet to hear...
Tue May 5, 2026, 04:51 PM
23 hrs ago

How the straight is affecting Iran
The rest of the world is suffering but wouldn't it be financially devastating for Iran
Yet they seem to have the upper hand

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