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molokoplusone Apr 13, 2026 +57

Trump’s trying to win this with LooneyTunes logic. Iran: “Closed” US: “Open” Iran: “Closed” US: “Open” Iran: “Closed” US: “Closed”😏 Iran: “Open”🤔😲

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LGBT-Barbie-Cookout Apr 14, 2026 +2

Thats a bugs bunny skit! Wabbit season

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Funny-Ambition-7631 Apr 13, 2026 +76

so they are gonna close the strait like harder? Lol

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MartynZero Apr 13, 2026 +11

Closeder like nobody's ever seen before, and alatta people said it couldn't be done, but we did it. *gestures wildly*

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Persimmon-Mission Apr 13, 2026 +1

They’re now stoping even Iranian oil from leaving ports. Before, Iran was the only one allowed to ship out oil

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DrSFalken Apr 13, 2026

Trump& co and the IRGC are like two toddlers pushing each other.

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Semi_Accomplished Apr 13, 2026 +21

That’s how you know it’s working…

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Xollector Apr 13, 2026 +53

Trump will go bomb the gulf port and say “ what are you gonna do now?” 😂

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CaptainCanuck93 Apr 13, 2026 +3

I guess we'll find out how many drones and missiles it takes to overwhelm the air defenses of an isolated Arleigh Burke destroyer?

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isodevish Apr 13, 2026 +1

I assume if they manage to hit one, their gas fields will be obliterated instantly

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GreatScottGatsby Apr 13, 2026

If that happens China will supply them anti ship missiles. There is no winning for the US by escalating. It would also permanently cripple US soft power meanwhile military power can only do so much against an adversary that has very little to lose.

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shootinjack Apr 14, 2026 +1

They already had Chinese anti ship missiles

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Doctor_Saved Apr 13, 2026 +3

So much saber rattling.

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mannpig Apr 13, 2026 +18

All this winning is exhausting.

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macross1984 Apr 13, 2026 +23

Iran: "If I can't commerce, no one else will."

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Dark_World_Blues Apr 13, 2026 +39

Bro, Iran has been preventing the other gulf countries from shipping through the strait since early March

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Possible_Ad_4094 Apr 13, 2026 +8

It's kinda been their go-to move for decades. Blocking access to a waterway that isn't even theirs just because they were unchallenged in the region sounds like piracy to me.

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xnmyl Apr 13, 2026 +11

Their ability to close the strait is why the US never tried to go to war with Iran before. Makes you question the rationale for doing it now. Overly optimistic of the results after Venezuela. Now we're all paying the price

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Dark_World_Blues Apr 13, 2026 +7

USA have a defence pact with many of the GCC countries who are affected by the blockade. Iran doesn't own the strait, there are 2 other countries right at the strait, which are Oman and UAE and Iran didn't take their approval of Iran's blockade. Many other countries need the strait. Piracy includes stealing money from ships or forcing ships to pay. Iran is doing that, USA isn't doing that.

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risasardonicus Apr 13, 2026 +5

This the same USA that kidnapped the president of another country by air piracy a few months ago?

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Dark_World_Blues Apr 13, 2026 +2

No, it is a different USA

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StockCasinoMember Apr 14, 2026 -1

Is it piracy when your second in command sold you? No way Venezuela didn’t trade Maduro over.

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treeboy009 Apr 13, 2026 +27

Its "if im not allowed to be the only one to commerce then i will continue bombing my neighbors"

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FamousVillage1890 Apr 13, 2026 -2

Not a smart improvement, randy.

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HP844182 Apr 13, 2026 +12

But that was already the case. All they have to do is let all ships go through

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empowered676 Apr 13, 2026 +2

Threat war

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hipdashopotamus Apr 13, 2026 +3

We need someone to blockade the blockaded blockade maybe that will help

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HockeyHocki Apr 13, 2026 +4

Blocking Iranian ports was the next logical step, dunno what Trump got in his head yesterday with the tolling rubbish

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NerdMachine Apr 13, 2026 +14

How is it the next logical step when they lifted sanctions on Iran oil to avoid spiking global oil prices, and now they are going to block that same oil? I don't disagree that the blockade has some arguments in favour of it, but it's not consistent with their actions at all.

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Casual-Speedrunner-7 Apr 13, 2026 +13

It signals a shift in strategy and longer commitment. Araghchi said Iran would open the strait with due consideration for technical limitations, referring to a minefield that may or may not be there. Global shipping giants have said despite a US blockade of the strait of Hormuz ships would not be able to pass anyway because of the mining of the strait, insurers are simply not willing to take risks and neither are ship owners. During negotiations, U.S. warships transited and were warned by the IRGC they would come under attack. Signalling that Iran isn't serious about reopening the strait.

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NerdMachine Apr 13, 2026 +1

"Shift in strategy" lol. 5th one this week.

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Teripid Apr 13, 2026 +6

Before or after he posted the AI pic of himself as Jesus while complaining the pope wasn't "America First"? None of this is normal "foreign policy" or human behavior...

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church-rosser Apr 13, 2026 +2

yes, but is perfectly predictable Leezard behavior

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Ultra_Metal Apr 13, 2026

Iran threatens war crimes again.

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Dark_World_Blues Apr 13, 2026 -3

IRGC got a taste of their own medicine. I wish Trump did that from the beginning.

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BlueFalcon89 Apr 13, 2026 +5

What?

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shootinjack Apr 14, 2026 +1

Yea seriously. It made no sense lifting sanctions so they could fund their defense against us. He needs to keep this blockade tight and eventually follow through on the strikes against power plants that are utilized by the IRGC. If he does that I think we will win this thing.

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Dark_World_Blues Apr 14, 2026

I hope so🙏

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LosinCash Apr 13, 2026 +1

Iran: Trump, give me your lunch.... Iran: *chewing noises*

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IchMochteAllesHaben Apr 13, 2026 +1

Market Manipulation

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sadferret123 Apr 13, 2026 -3

Is the US using a blockade to mask an impending land invasion? It's likely the only way to avoid being attacked in transit.

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itsFelbourne Apr 13, 2026 +9

The blockading ships aren’t going to enter the strait. They can easily interdict ships outside of Irans effective range

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NatAttack50932 Apr 13, 2026 +4

What?

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yoursuperher0 Apr 13, 2026 +1

I think this user is asking if Trump will use the blockade as a mechanism to get US troops to make landfall in Iran.

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IcanNeyousirn Apr 13, 2026 -1

Blockade = vehicle for invasion ≤ TACO

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yoursuperher0 Apr 13, 2026 +1

Not sure why you’re responding to me. I just translated the other person’s question

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Colbert2020 Apr 13, 2026 -2

Iran has an army of 200k with 7 reservists deep. Their command chain is also decentralized so you can't really decapitate it. You need a lot of troops to gain control.

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virtual_adam Apr 13, 2026 -10

Everyone predicted Iran would self bomb kharag island by now to spite the world and unintentionally screw over China. It’s not that simple is it. Iran is showing its one soft spot They can try to punish others while China and India aren’t impacted but freeze when they are. Unlikely decent move from Trump 6 weeks late

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Dark_World_Blues Apr 13, 2026 +7

Even IRGC aren't dumb enough to bomb their precious kharg island.

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Rustic_gan123 Apr 13, 2026 -8

I believe that Kharg should have been captured at the same moment Iran began blockading the strait, but as I understand it, there simply weren't enough forces in the region to do so...

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deleteaccount25 Apr 13, 2026 +23

Oh yes, the wisdom of Trump/Hegseth going to war with no strategy

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Least1Difficulty Apr 13, 2026 +3

Remember that Hegseth said this would be the easiest thing ever, punching down, way down, the American way. And still lost. Imagine bragging about beating up someone half your size and disabled and then getting your ass whooped.

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Apprehensive-Log3638 Apr 13, 2026 +5

It is not a force issue. Iran just had a lot of drones and missiles. You do not want to take Kharg Island until you have destroyed the majority of Irans missile capability. The US does have Anti-Drone defenses that could knock down Iranian drones fairly inexpensively, but missile defense is expensive and not as reliable. Last thing you want are hundreds or thousands or Marines getting hit by an Iranian missile. If we were to take it, I think we would bomb Iran for another 2-4 weeks. Really degrade their capabilities. Then take the Island.

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Rustic_gan123 Apr 13, 2026 +3

Firstly, by attacking the island, Iran risks damaging its own infrastructure, secondly, the main objective is to deprive the island of Iran troops and service personnel, preventing Iranian ships from approaching, and a large number of soldiers will not be required for its occupation.

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keepitfriend Apr 13, 2026 +1

Capture what? It’s the end of their pipeline. They can just turn off the pipeline. lol, this the American 700d checkers?

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Rustic_gan123 Apr 13, 2026 +12

This is their main oil port, without which they cannot export oil on any large scale; other ports are not equipped for this.

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keepitfriend Apr 13, 2026 +1

Yes but what value is holding it to the Americans? It’s a pipe. How much are they even exporting right now?

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virtual_adam Apr 13, 2026 +5

China needs oil. For the first 6 weeks of this war they were getting their oil. Today we’ll see at least some attempt - short lived or not - to change that Maybe it works, maybe Florida gets nuked, just another day with mango

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s4nid Apr 13, 2026 -1

What is the US going to do when a chinese vessel whats to go through? China has oil reserves for 90-120 days. Trump will need to get congressional approval in like 16 days for this whole excursion as the war powers act only grants 60 days without approval. Lets see the GOP voting for this war making average American lives worse by the day. How many are going to put their career on the line for this being associated with voting for this war. Meanwhile american allies in Asia (South Korea, Japan, Vietnam..) which are big trading partners are being screwed every day without their oil from the ME. This would have worked earlier in die operation. Now their own time is ticking.

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lost_horizons Apr 13, 2026 +5

They will uphold the war. They won’t go against Trump, they won’t leave the military hanging like that either. To literally just screech to a halt in the situation we’re in? Nah. We’re stuck in this one.

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s4nid Apr 13, 2026 +1

Leave the military hanging how? The US went there to start this together with Israel, nobody is forcing them to stay. If they are so eager to not leave them hanging and uphold the war they would have voted on it long time ago. They clearly don't want to their name next to the vote, they know what this means for 2026 & 2028

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lost_horizons Apr 13, 2026 +1

I guess I just meant, in the sense that the military situation is not resolved. To just be in the middle of a war and walk away with no deal no cease-fire no nothing. I know people like to say that Trump is just going to declared victory and leave, but I don’t actually see how that is possible.

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TheBestintheWest11 Apr 13, 2026 +1

markets gonna be a blood bath soon

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GreatGojira Apr 13, 2026

He's gonna taco and let Russian ships pass. Or ships in that sphere of influence.

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Shining_meteor Apr 13, 2026 -14

So these mullahs are going to hold us hostage because they wont be allowed to own nuclear weapons? Would be a shame is US didnt warn of impending attack on the thing im not allowed to type on listnook

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degenforlife69 Apr 13, 2026 -4

Is taco gonna be jebaited? Can’t bomb them if I bomb them first !

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