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News & Current Events Apr 1, 2026 at 2:15 AM

UAE ‘willing to join’ fight, help US, allies force open Strait of Hormuz

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UAE ‘willing to join’ fight, help US, allies force open Strait of Hormuz: Report
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UAE ‘willing to join’ fight, help US, allies force open Strait of Hormuz: Report
The Gulf nation was actively exploring ways to assume a military role. Such a move would make the UAE the first Persian Gulf country to join the war directly. | World News

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No-Anything-7291 Apr 1, 2026 +3454
A coalition of influencers?
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Few-Chipmunk143 Apr 1, 2026 +1221
And foreign indentured servants.
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gizmo1024 Apr 1, 2026 +393
“I was told the Golden Company had elephants?”
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ignatious__reilly Apr 1, 2026 +137
Wait; Trump said he didn’t care about the Strait?
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False_Pipe_0989 Apr 1, 2026 +133
He only cares about the gay
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WereOuttaBread Apr 1, 2026 +18
lets make out - Trump
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Curious_Mind_1998 Apr 1, 2026 +24
They have excellent camels but they're not well suited for long sea voyages.
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mindfulmu Apr 1, 2026 +9
Apt
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Tyler10274 Apr 1, 2026 +48
We will fight them to the last South East Asian al-kafala.
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Unique_Watch4072 Apr 1, 2026 +224
Yeah, arab forces have a history of being, well kind of useless. Not sure how this will work out.
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TheBigCore Apr 1, 2026 +278
Generally, that's because traditionally, Arab armies are nothing more than glorified palace guards that keep the population oppressed and the rulers in charge, not for actually defending the country.
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Weebus Apr 1, 2026 +84
UAE despite their size is really the exception. Read up about their participation in Afghanistan and Yemen. They have a significant amount of experience in ground operations and a capable air force. [Small, but considered very professional.](https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/sizing-up-little-sparta-understanding-uae-military-effectiveness/#)
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Dracula30000 Apr 1, 2026 +113
Professional compared to other gulf states, which is a rather low bar. > However, there is considerable variance across the force, and only a small percentage falls into the highest-quality categories. The bulk of the Emirati armed forces are less competent, and too many of their soldiers, officers, and units evince only modestly greater effectiveness than their Arab brethren do. The UAE’s armed forces have a sharp, strong spear point, but the shaft still needs work.
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SarakosAganos Apr 1, 2026 +93
"The UAE’s armed forces have a sharp, strong spear point, but the shaft still needs work." Heh, nice 
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Glad-Total-6621 Apr 1, 2026 +19
Thought the same at least I am not alone 😁
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Brief_Hospital_1766 Apr 1, 2026 +14
>*"...but the shaft still needs work."* 🤔
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Lee1138 Apr 1, 2026 +20
Yup, they really have to Work the shaft
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Angeldust01 Apr 1, 2026 +24
UAE: Population: 11M Active personnel: 65k Reserves: 130k Iran: Population: 92M Active personnel: 610k Reserves: 920k - 1.18M While they are professional and well equipped, there's just not enough of them. Out of those 65k soldiers, only 44k are ground forces(infantry, mechanized infantry, artillery). I'm sure they'd be helpful if war escalates further, but they won't change the outcome of it.
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Utsider Apr 1, 2026 +21
Hey now. Trump is not looking for allies to actually *fight* Iran in any meaningful way. He is looking for someone to die a little and take the blame for failing when he chickens out.
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Hautamaki Apr 1, 2026 +33
Also very good at funding civil war and genocide in Sudan, very professional and skilled and experienced at that. Perhaps they can foment a genocidal civil war in Iran too, if American and Israeli bombing can get it close enough to failed state status to push it over the edge as well.
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No-Way7911 Apr 1, 2026 +6
they simply don't have enough people literally 1/90th the people as Iran
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ShotMyTatorTots Apr 1, 2026 +11
Straitmaxxing
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NickdoesnthaveReddit Apr 1, 2026 +24
Send Kendall to hand out cans of Pepsi
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Weebus Apr 1, 2026 +59
They unironically have a very capable military.  Professional and well funded with a large amount of modern equipment and on the ground experience in Yemen and Afghanistan. Top ten in the world for military spending as a percentage of GDP. Edit: [since people don't seem to believe me](https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/sizing-up-little-sparta-understanding-uae-military-effectiveness/)
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Concave5621 Apr 1, 2026 +62
How’d they do in Yemen?
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Weebus Apr 1, 2026 +43
Much more effective than the Saudis were. They maintained an actual ground presence and recruited a local presence whereas the Saudis just bombed shit.
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sentrypetal Apr 1, 2026 +63
They got beaten by a bunch of goat herders. Totally inept army. They fled in 2019 and left the front lines to Saudi Arabia. Cowardice at its best. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/09/yemen-uae-confirms-withdrawal-from-port-city-of-hodeidah
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NiewinterNacht Apr 1, 2026 +58
The US got beaten by a bunch of goat herders as well, seems like a perfect match
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Photonforce Apr 1, 2026 +49
So did the Soviet Union...actually at this point who HASN'T been beaten by goat herders? I know the british are in that camp too. 
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techauditor Apr 1, 2026 +24
Just make an army of goat herders to fight them...all these jets and for what ...
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74325622 Apr 1, 2026 +9
Atp im developing a fear of goat herders
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gw2master Apr 1, 2026 +6
Yes, but the more recently you got beaten by goat herders, the more disgraceful it is.
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Jolly-Key5891 Apr 1, 2026 +5
Never touch their goats
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GlumAd2424 Apr 1, 2026 +5
Yeah, I’m starting to think goat herder class are low key top tier in the meta for when it comes to very specific types of guerrilla warfare.
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owen__wilsons__nose Apr 1, 2026 +3
Goated herders more like
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Longjumping_Soil2116 Apr 1, 2026 +8
[Pax Americana just made a video about them](https://youtu.be/VFZ2hHPF9HA) Among the Arab militaries they do seem to be by far the most capable. They probably won't take down Iran alone, but as a supporting force for the US they can probably be pretty effective
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lordnacho666 Apr 1, 2026 +17
How many guys have they got? The citizen population is tiny, isn't it?
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goldybear Apr 1, 2026 +17
About 1.2 million emirates. The other 10 MILLION lol are expats and migrant workers.
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Brief_Hospital_1766 Apr 1, 2026 +10
Don't forget the influencers. Who will think about them?
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Weebus Apr 1, 2026 +15
60,000 active duty with capable ground and air forces. They have actual combat experience in Yemen, Afghanistan, and Libya. Modeled their training and structure on the US/NATO. People are assuming they're like Kuwait, which is heavily patronage-based. They aren't.
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UnknownAverage Apr 1, 2026 +5
So enough to stay home in reserve and keep the lights on but not enough to project much force or really change the outcome of this war. They are not sending those to fight.
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Round-Ant9031 Apr 1, 2026 +23
40k ppl work at my local airport, so the entire UAE military don’t have enough personnel to operate two medium sized airports.
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Change-Mother Apr 1, 2026 +3
Are these all Emirati? Hard to believe. Maybe paid soldiers.
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Memetic1 Apr 1, 2026 +16
This is how world war 3 starts, because military leaders will see vulnerability, and neighbors who may have had strained relationships before, or who are afraid of the coming global famine will feel pressure to take action. A million points of vulnerability have been blown wide open, and this is just the start.
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renegade_sparrow Apr 1, 2026 +49
Well funded, incompetently led. Turns out all the nepotism and an officer class more interested in parades and medals have a way of blunting military effectiveness.
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Weebus Apr 1, 2026 +43
I think you've confusing them with Kuwait or some of the other Gulf States. UAE has real combat experience Gulf War, Afghanistan, Libya, and Yemen. They adopted a lot of the US's standards and train with the US. Mattis called them "Little Sparta" when he was head of CENTCOM because they punched well above their weight class.
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renegade_sparrow Apr 1, 2026 +11
You’re right, I was thinking of Saudi Arabia.
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[deleted] Apr 1, 2026 +18
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Weebus Apr 1, 2026 +10
Not really. Saudi Arabia's military is much larger and trains with the US, but the UAE is the by far the more professional military by most military analysts' standards. They were far more effective in Yemen than the Saudis were, at least for their size.
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zeekayz Apr 1, 2026 +5
Coalition of failsons
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Additional_Run_4214 Apr 1, 2026 +1465
I have been assured that we do not need to open the Strait.
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CranberryLast4683 Apr 1, 2026 +596
We will build our own strait and get Iran to pay for it
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MrPeck15 Apr 1, 2026 +63
With b********, and hookers
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czs5056 Apr 1, 2026 +16
In fact, forget the strait!
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Additional_Run_4214 Apr 1, 2026 +46
Have we considered locking the Ayatollah up?
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Bbbbhazit Apr 1, 2026 +25
A wall! All we need is a wall! Mexicans will pay for it.
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wongl888 Apr 1, 2026 +7
Wait, you mean the Mexicans will pay for a wall to lock up the Iranian Atatollah? Wow, who would have thought of that 5-D chess move?
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peanutbuttahcups Apr 1, 2026 +8
We'll run a new oil conduit called the Iraqistone XXL Pipeline.
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Potential-Parking223 Apr 1, 2026 +3
Will crack a Keystone to that lol. 🍺 Democrats will just shut it down as soon as they are in office.R.I.P. Keystone XL.
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TLC_15 Apr 1, 2026 +8
Make sure they say thank you!
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Raise_A_Thoth Apr 1, 2026 +22
I was also assured we didn't need anyone else's help, either.
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MassivelyCrew Apr 1, 2026 +102
Wait… I thought we already won the war???!!!?? Are you telling me that the President lied to us?!?!?!?
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Educational_Teach537 Apr 1, 2026 +36
That was that war, this is another war. It’s pure happenstance that this war is in the same place and consecutive in time with the old war.
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Remarkable_Beach_545 Apr 1, 2026 +22
Is that the 9th or 10th war he stopped i lost count
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Additional_Run_4214 Apr 1, 2026 +26
Ask FIFA, I think they're keeping track.
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Inner_Inspection640 Apr 1, 2026 +5
Y’all are too funny damn 😂
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RollingTrue Apr 1, 2026 +5
When he was randomly listing off how many years each war was that he stopped was chefs kiss. I stopped a war that was going on 37 years another 32 years another 29 years. He really loves complimenting himself.
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Calculonx Apr 1, 2026 +4
No! It's not a war, it's an operation!
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phantomfigure Apr 1, 2026 +22
Dude. Go get your own oil ok?
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tastycrackers Apr 1, 2026 +15
Get your own oil so we can invade you for your oil
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cosmos_jm Apr 1, 2026 +5
It worked for the Beverly Hillbillies
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TreatAffectionate453 Apr 1, 2026 +9
Nah, Trump didn't lie. Each day, he starts a new war right after market open, declares victory right before market close, and spends the rest of the night trading stock tips with Barron. /s
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Additional_Run_4214 Apr 1, 2026 +11
No, no. We won the war--in fact, we've won it several times--but have determined after checking the margin of our notes (the ones reminding us to threaten to annihilate Iran if they don't open the Strait) that we don't actually care about the Strait at all.
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SilveryDeath Apr 1, 2026 +22
[From the WSJ article:](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/uae-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-9836ecbb) > The United Arab Emirates is preparing to help the U.S. and other allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force, Arab officials said, a move that would make it the first Persian Gulf country to become a combatant, after being hit by Iranian attacks. > The U.A.E. is lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorize such action, the officials said. Emirati diplomats have urged the U.S. and military powers in Europe and Asia to form a coalition to open the strait by force, a U.A.E official said, adding that the Iranian regime thinks it is fighting for its existence and is willing to bring the global economy down with it in a chokehold on the strait. Seems like the UAE wants to do the same thing Trump and Hegseth were calling on this morning and make opening the strait an issue Europe and the rest of Asia need to get involved in even though none of them want to get involved in this mess of a war. Also, maybe if the US and Israel didn't attack Iran five weeks ago then the strait wouldn't need to be forced open because it would have been operating like normal? [Of course, all the Gulf states want this war to keep going:](https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-saudi-arabia-mbs-gulf-war-uae-89f690b952fe28d3140c537b70fa5051) > Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officials. So they have no conflict of interest at all. Plus the [Saudis were pushing for this war before it started](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/28/trump-iran-decision-saudi-arabia-israel/), even though they denied this reporting from WaPo.
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Any-Monk-9395 Apr 1, 2026 +2
WAR IS OVER
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callsonreddit Apr 1, 2026 +255
Originally from WSJ (paywall): https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/uae-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-9836ecbb
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SilveryDeath Apr 1, 2026 +492
> Emirati diplomats have urged the U.S. and military powers in Europe and Asia to form a coalition to open the strait by force, a U.A.E official said. So just like Trump and Hegseth's comments this morning, they want to drag everyone else into a war that they don't want to be involved in.
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Razzler1973 Apr 1, 2026 +113
The moment this happens, the US will slink away and it'll be a Gulf-Iran conflict and they'll be sitting back selling weapons
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Equivalent-Rate-6218 Apr 1, 2026 +23
It's just... good business
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Lord_Master_Dorito Apr 1, 2026 +172
Their economy is getting buttfucked so ofc they’re begging to escalate the war in an effort to finish it quickly No tears shed for the UAE
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dattokyo Apr 1, 2026 +63
> Their economy is getting buttfucked I have news for you. Everyone's economy is getting buttfucked by this.
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CommercialStyle1647 Apr 1, 2026 +28
Yes but they are getting especially hard buttfucked over there.
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JagdCrab Apr 1, 2026 +24
“Everyone” have to deal with rising energy prices. Emirates are basically have a naval blockade cutting off both imports and export, and Tourism being their backup for oil volatility also getting ravaged as most people prefer to stay away from warzones
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Apple_ski Apr 1, 2026 +9
Just remember that in many ME countries, getting buttfucked is illegal and can result in death.
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Spare_Impression_424 Apr 1, 2026 +14
Yes but it’s worse for us in the UAE.. business is slow, so many people got fired and have to leave, suddenly everything just got expensive, flights are getting canceled every day, delay in shipments .. we’re almost cut off from the rest of the world. And the worst thing is there are so many expats, so many different nationalities suffering and even others dying or getting severely injured because of a war that doesn’t concern them. It’s really surprising that you even compare
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GreedyMcdingus9987 Apr 1, 2026 +47
Exactly. If the UAE wants to open up the straight, they should put boots of the ground. As an added bonus, they can keep any ground they take.
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Lord_Master_Dorito Apr 1, 2026 +29
This is a good thing for Sudan. Maybe Israel can stop playing p**** and go send their own sons and daughters instead of asking everyone to sacrifice themselves for them.
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Maddaguduv Apr 1, 2026 +3
I absolutely hate Wars from the core, but what’s the solution for raising Gas prices now?
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No-Way7911 Apr 1, 2026 +8
How does UAE with a population of 1.2M at most and a militay that's mostly filled with Pakistani conscripts going to fight off a country of 90M?
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neontetra1548 Apr 1, 2026 +538
What can the UAE meaningfully do to fight and help open the straight besides what they're already doing (being a staging ground for American operations and absorbing missile strikes as a result)?
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[deleted] Apr 1, 2026 +657
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Real_Skip_Bayless Apr 1, 2026 +70
Lmao, caught me off guard.
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PhysicallyTender Apr 1, 2026 +31
Just like how they caught them off guard.
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MixtureSpecial8951 Apr 1, 2026 +188
The UAE navy, similar to others in the region, is designed to operate in the region. They have 11 corvettes, 2 minehunters, a bunch of other small vessels and landing craft. They are precisely the sort of vessels needed to counter the Iranian threat.
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No_Reaction_5461 Apr 1, 2026 +343
What are they going to do with 11 American sports cars
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SlumdogSkillionaire Apr 1, 2026 +84
Park them in the garage and look at them, do you have any idea how much gas a Corvette burns?
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El_Barto_227 Apr 1, 2026 +15
It costs $400,000 to drive this car... for 12 seconds.
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marshinghost Apr 1, 2026 +30
Abandon at the airport before their flight to miami
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Gor-Gor_Returns Apr 1, 2026 +73
Anyone that's worked with the gulf militaries are aware how absolutely useless they are. Jordan is maybe the exception because the king is a baller, but everyone else is just fluff for the oil families.
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MixtureSpecial8951 Apr 1, 2026 +14
Yup. You are not wrong. On the other hand, combat has a way of biding out the chaff… But yes, they generally suck. Kinda wild how they were the hotness for centuries and now not so much. On the other hand, perhaps with some backbone and a das of existential threat they will rise to the occasion. That would be a peasant surprise.
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pattydickens Apr 1, 2026 +103
They are precisely the kind of vessels that can be sunk by $500 drones.
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Defiant-Goose-101 Apr 1, 2026 +57
The entire concept of naval warfare is not defeated by shaheds. Does it make the theater more difficult to operate in? Yes. But navies didn’t suddenly become obsolete because of drones
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EpicRedditor34 Apr 1, 2026 +19
Yeah if the emerati navy was an experienced fleet.
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PuzzleheadedBear9340 Apr 1, 2026 +44
Yeah tell that to russias Black Sea fleet
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VanceKelley Apr 1, 2026 +22
Yep. Ukraine doesn't even have a navy but they defeated Russia's entire Black Sea Fleet with missiles and drones. And the Black Sea is a lot larger than the Strait of Hormuz.
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Remarkable-Public622 Apr 1, 2026 +23
No but they do get defeated by mines and anti-ship missiles launched just kilometres away on the coast.
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No-Way7911 Apr 1, 2026 +4
not shaheds. naval drones. basically tiny submarines that are impossible to detect. ukraine used them to make the black sea completely inhospitable for the russian navy
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Blackstone01 Apr 1, 2026 +5
I mean, they aren't exactly going to have a whole hell of a lot of heads up on the drones, they likely aren't at all upgraded to handle drones, and aren't remotely helpful at actually opening up the Strait of Hormuz since the reason its closed is due to Iran blowing up anything that tries to go through with either drones or mines (good luck using all two of those minehunters sunk by drones).
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MixtureSpecial8951 Apr 1, 2026 +26
Here is an idea, everyone gets $500 drones. Problem is… they are vulnerable to $100 drones. Ok, let’s all get $100 drones. Perfect! Make army super strong! Until $3.50 drones come out. You can buy them in the gym all machine at the local tienda. Ok, final solution: rocks and sticks. That’ll be the absolute pinnacle of combat technology! Just look how far I can wack a $3.50 drone! Yes, drones are an added challenge. It isn’t the end of the world. The don’t make everything obsolete. They *can* be effectively defended against, same as any other weapon humans have devised.
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RollingTrue Apr 1, 2026 +6
My paper airplane drone is best and only cost .15 cents.
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MixtureSpecial8951 Apr 1, 2026 +3
Well, I only fight when it’s raining. So long soggy paper airplane! And guess what? Rain from the sky is *free.* Must be feeling pretty pwned right now! 😂
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Bubbagump210 Apr 1, 2026 +6
That board with a nail in it may have defeated us, but the humans won't stop there. They'll make bigger boards and bigger nails. Soon they will make a board with a nail so big, it will destroy them all!
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idagernyr Apr 1, 2026 +17
They have a (for GCC) decent navy that's meant for region and decent Air Force. I'm sure their ground troops struggle like many other Arab nations (corruption, nepotist officer corps, lackluster nco corps) but they can def do some regional projecton with their jets and ships
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Weebus Apr 1, 2026 +15
They have a capable and well funded military.  60,000 active duty with modern air and ground equipment.
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Euler007 Apr 1, 2026 +9
What's the opposite of battle hardened?
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REXIS_AGECKO Apr 1, 2026 +6
Donald trump
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Shirolicious Apr 1, 2026 +2
The UAE (OPEC even more) can use its influence to form that coalition. They do have alot of power when it comes to the price of oil that affects every country in the world.
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No_Monk_4477 Apr 1, 2026 +177
If and big if the US manages to force the strait open, how much money do you think will be needed to continue the strait to be open from Iran?
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Affectionate_Oven_77 Apr 1, 2026 +143
There is no such thing as forcing the strait open. Even if US was to put troops on the ground and fully occupy Iran, the strait would still be too dangerous to sail ships through.
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meerkat2018 Apr 1, 2026 +19
Depends on the costs of being scared vs losing revenue.
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I_Roll_Chicago Apr 1, 2026 +57
The only the thing that determines if the strait is open or closed is shipping insurance
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burritocmdr Apr 1, 2026 +5
It also becomes an insurance issue. As long as Iran presents a threat to shipping insurance won’t cover those ships and companies won’t send those ships through without insurance.
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fec2245 Apr 1, 2026 +22
By that logic the Taliban or Al Shabaab could close the strait.
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Keeltoodeep Apr 1, 2026 +70
You can close your local highway or railway bridge or airport with c**** drones. Terrorism and explosions in general work to deter civilians from using that area.
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Euhn Apr 1, 2026 +9
Interesting opinion. 20 bucks to get it my street... or else.
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fec2245 Apr 1, 2026 +9
C**** drones are getting c**** to take down. Ukraine is taking down Shahed drones for a fraction of their cost. You're right it's expensive to defend everywhere but a VLCC with 2 million barrels going through the strait is certainly worth defending, especially if the team can fly off after passage.
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Keeltoodeep Apr 1, 2026 +11
I agree. It’s ultimately up to whether or not the insurance company believes the risk is worth taking and if the owner wants to pay the premium. Drones are not really targeting ships though. They are being hit by missiles.
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fec2245 Apr 1, 2026 +8
Easier to pay the premium when Brent is $110/bbl and you have 2,000,000 bbl. Would insurers have faith in your defenses? Probably depends on a lot.
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Keeltoodeep Apr 1, 2026 +7
The premium the insurance company may offer can be so ridiculously there is no profit margin left.
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Ebi5000 Apr 1, 2026 +10
The problem isn't the price of imterception, but the impossibility of intercepting everything. One only need to sink a couple ships to make insurance rates sky high.  And even if one occupies all of iran (good luck with that) they could import drones in secret and continue the resistence. Both Azerbaijan and Russia profit immensly from the closed strait and wouldn't really be opposed to it. Iran isn't Iraq or Afgahnistan, it is bigger in both population and and size and has a geography that is similiar challenging than Afghanistan.
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Unknown-History Apr 1, 2026 +11
Yes, correct, yes, peace and trade are FRAGILE. There are multiple entities that could have done this, but it has generally been assumed that no one would because it would ultimately work against their interests. What changed was the Trump did what no rational person would do and created circumstances that made it in one group's best interest to close the straight. Yes, there are multiple ways that this could have happened and that is exactly why better men have always moved forward more cautiously.
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Salt-Silver-7097 Apr 1, 2026 +15
The strait will remain closed as long as Iran is able to project power into the strait and threaten commercial vessels sailing through it. That’s all they need to do.
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mul2m Apr 1, 2026 +38
Prepare the money cannons
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iam-leon Apr 1, 2026 +26
Operation: get behind the Bangladeshis
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Correct-Sky-6821 Apr 1, 2026 +7
"I don't listen to hip-hop!"
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natural_disaster0 Apr 1, 2026 +152
I tried to tell people this a few weeks ago, the UAE, Qatar and Saudis are basically telling Trump that if hes gonna f*** up the middle east atleast finish it.
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dattokyo Apr 1, 2026 +111
Speaking from a geopolitical and economic viewpoint (specifically not from a humanitarian viewpoint), that's very much correct though. Leaving the Iranian regime "normal and intact" after all this, with essentially full control over the Straight of Hormuz, with more hatred for neighbors and the west than ever, is without a doubt much worse than the situation was before all this bullshit.
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CurrentElectrical736 Apr 1, 2026 +30
Do you think Trump cares?
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brisa-jalicia Apr 1, 2026 +6
Sound like the justification for the nukes.
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Shirolicious Apr 1, 2026 +18
Exactly, if he walks away half assed the US can say goodbye to the middle east. And if the US keeps this up they can also loose access to all the EU bases. Not by European choice but it could be a consequence of US actions and rhetoric. It will weaken the US to project force from anywhere in the world by alot if that happens.
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Nounoon Apr 1, 2026 +14
That’s precisely what it is. The UAE & Qatar did not want this whole mess to happen, it’s absolutely destroying the economy, but now that it’s too late, of course they don’t want for the US to back down and leave the whole region is a shit situation with cut off supplies routes.
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Seal-EV Apr 1, 2026 +20
Are they going to use foreign workers for the force?
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MommersHeart Apr 1, 2026 +4
They do. Extensively. Everything from Eric Prince’s Blackwater mercenaries to infantry & maintenance from poor workers in Latin America and Africa.
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Ct6k9c5t Apr 1, 2026 +13
Which was open before this wasteful war started
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Admirable-Ninja9812 Apr 1, 2026 +27
Im sure they will volunteer their foreign workers to get the job done …
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AGrandNewAdventure Apr 1, 2026 +69
Oh, thank God... the 54th largest military in the world is going to help us open the Strait! ... ...
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G0U_LimitingFactor Apr 1, 2026 +56
To be fair it's still unclear if the 1st military in the world can succeed.
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davefucksfeet Apr 1, 2026 +14
I think it’s pretty f****** clear they can’t succeed. And keep in mind this is after removing all the most experienced military personnel. Shit show…
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Viva_La_Revolucion- Apr 1, 2026 +23
Sounds like war escalation not de-escalation of war
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Gunsensual Apr 1, 2026 +27
Oh great, the tiny country with slaves wants to help.
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BlueDotty Apr 1, 2026 +13
There goes Dubai
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junkrgNew Apr 1, 2026 +6
Uae to send money to US so they can send more ships to the strait..
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Siggy1963 Apr 1, 2026 +18
It's all about money
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fec2245 Apr 1, 2026 +28
That is literally the point of closing the strait
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963eclecticblitch369 Apr 1, 2026 +5
That's the only thing slowing down the genocide in the Sudan and giving them any reprieve since they RSF can't get fuel, weapons and ammo in from Isri/US subgroups it needs to stay closed till the tides turn. Death Toll since April 2023: Over 400000 people. Displaced since April 2023: Over 11 Million. R*** Toll: Over 9,300 (severely unreported). More information on genocide watch under Sudan
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Adventurous_Bit1325 Apr 1, 2026 +8
I just read that US is leaving in 2-3 weeks, so it might just open without assistance. However, that came from TACO so whatever.
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Gaytrude Apr 1, 2026 +6
Yeah, the war was [already won](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dn3j04lydo) 20 days ago. Anything coming from this administration is bs.
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7GreenLions Apr 1, 2026 +41
These arseholes paid the Trump’s off and are now being left in the lurch, with their shipping lanes controlled by Iran and their economic model shattered. Serves them right, like so many others (looking at you GOP) they thought they could ride the tiger and did not think it would turn against them.
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Dynamite_Shovels Apr 1, 2026 +28
Obviously it's not really that funny because the entire world is fucked as a result of this all, but it is also incredibly funny that the Gulf States have probably done some of the most open arsekissing and bribery of the far right United States in modern history, only *within mere months* to be betrayed by their newfound fascist ally in a move that has cost them a significant portion of their combined industry. Not to mention the cultural damage done to the Gulf States - years spent on it being marketed as a safe haven in the Middle East for the wealthy and influencers down the drain as soon as Iran started striking Dubai hotels. Geopolitical leopard face eating. Also so stupid that part of me thinks that they might even want the instability in some way - but I can't see how it benefits them if their main industries are fucked for years as a result of this.
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HungryCurrency8481 Apr 1, 2026 +6
The only sympathy I feel is for the poor migrant laborers trapped over there. 
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DragonfruitIsOP Apr 1, 2026 +9
Yeah I don’t think they were in a economic position to take a stand against the US. Most countries have not. If you Muricans didn’t shit the bed in your elections, we wouldn’t be here. Stop blaming other for your failures.
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Dedicated_idiot Apr 1, 2026 +6
This. Love how they pretend Israel/Gulf countries are controlling them. Then on the other days, it’s Putin controlling the US. At this point, they should just stop being a country for all the “oh, it’s not us, it’s insert-random-country controlling our top leaders”.
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Gaytrude Apr 1, 2026 +6
Check the conservative sub. For all of them, the Strait is closed because.. European didn't help. No questioning of the illegal, Bush-style attack based on "there might be some...", It’s never their fault, it’s always someone else’s fault, and when Trump returns to the United States empty-handed, I’d bet my life he’ll blame Europe and NATO as the sole reason he couldn't deal with Iran.
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Wyattr55123 Apr 1, 2026 +4
I'm sure the Americans will appreciate the support of all 8 surface warships of the royal Saudi Navy. And the fletcher swarm of patrol boats. Tbh they'll probably just be more targets for Iranian drones. Good distraction though
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Routine_Ad7935 Apr 1, 2026 +4
Good. All forces to finally crush the Islamic regime in iran
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ThePervInTheShed Apr 1, 2026 +12
At this point I honestly think the Gulf states will all secretly work to destroy Iran completely, they will never forget about the damage done to them. and to be frank I prefer their attention fixed on Iran instead of the other horrible shit they do in Africa
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Upset_Ad3954 Apr 1, 2026 +12
UAE is behind the genocide in Sudan as you, but hardly anyone else, knows. What happens there is much worse than in Gaza yet "nobody" cares.
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mrtruthiness Apr 1, 2026 +3
> UAE is behind the genocide in Sudan ... And they provided significant support to Saudi Arabia in Yemen. And, while the US didn't have "boots on the ground" we certainly provided Saudi Arabia with lots of equipment for that in Trump's 1st term.
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CCV21 Apr 1, 2026 +3
Not exactly a willing member. In order to get back to business, they need the strait open. This is a necessity for them, not a convenience.
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just_spawned_again Apr 1, 2026 +3
People on Listnook discussing news article from Hindustan times whose usual source of news is Listnook!
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JDDJ_ Apr 1, 2026 +3
what the hell is the UAE going to do 😭
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xzmile Apr 1, 2026 +3
They are going to send the indian slaves to fight
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Efficient_Resist_287 Apr 1, 2026 +3
It is always the chihuahua which barks the loudest…
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Jerry-Beans Apr 1, 2026 +9
Have you ever played a game with a small child, that they invented, and the Moment you stop letting them win, they go “this game is stupid and boring anyways i dont want to play anymore!” Thats the Toddler in Chief folks.
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East1st Apr 1, 2026 +6
Gulf War II
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towniediva Apr 1, 2026 +8
Gulf War III
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East1st Apr 1, 2026 +6
Actually, if you count the Iran-Iraq war, this would be Gulf War IV
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Tigereyesxx Apr 1, 2026 +6
All that money, no weapons, they can drive their Rolls Royce’s at the enemy..
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Potential_Salt_5780 Apr 1, 2026 +18
Isn’t it already open to everyone except US and Israel?
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Puzzled_Cold_3906 Apr 1, 2026 +15
Not everyone. India, Pakistan, China, russia, Iraq And probably- Malaysia, Thailand, Spain also As per few news media, 5 confirmed, 3 are little varying depending on media outlet But it's closed for USA Israel and its allies 100%
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solblurgh Apr 1, 2026 +25
It was open 4+ weeks ago if I recall🫠
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flat-waffles Apr 1, 2026 +2
Its not open and 82% of the oil from the strait goes to asian markets. the US only cares because reduced oil production drives up prices for everyone. If it was closed to just the US it wouldn't make a difference because crude is an interchangeable commodity. Currently only a few tankers are allowed to pass and theres probably going to be a price spike coming up. I think its a great time to get some energy stocks
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Accidental-Genius Apr 1, 2026 +5
With what? Instagram post?
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zumera Apr 1, 2026 +8
It was open before we started this, so…maybe…
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flyingdorito2000 Apr 1, 2026 +2
“Japan… is sending PlayStations”
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ZealousidealBreak194 Apr 1, 2026 +2
What are they gonna do? Throw stacks of money in their face?
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PrometheanSwing Apr 1, 2026 +2
Well, good. If the Gulf States are in favor of this war then they should participate in offensive action.
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skiljgfz Apr 1, 2026 +2
The UAE has been in a proxy war with Iran in Yemen for a few years now. Unsurprisingly that they’d take the opportunity to join in US efforts.
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Toygaggo Apr 1, 2026 +2
Here we go
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dalox303 Apr 1, 2026 +2
Wasnt the UAE and GCC already helping the US?
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Royal_Translator3747 Apr 1, 2026 +2
"Postwar plan for Hormuz" sounds very impressive until you notice they are still struggling with the "during war" part.
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Educational-Hope7015 Apr 1, 2026 +2
Allies don’t need to force open. Only ones that can’t use Strait are US & Israel - the villains
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Cyrus9529 Apr 1, 2026 +2
Holy shit
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theflibster Apr 1, 2026 +2
US allies - have they got any left?
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GES280 Apr 1, 2026 +2
Israel really will fight to the last britt.
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micluvin27 Apr 1, 2026 +2
3v1 is crazy lol, they must really be getting messed up
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stromyoloing Apr 1, 2026 +2
In their best interest after all. That’s their backyard
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toddtod Apr 1, 2026 +2
Mustafa had learned to throw sharp rocks from a distance.
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