The Iranian armed forces announced Saturday they will close the Strait of Hormuz — just three days after it reopened — alleging America’s failure to rein in Israeli attacks on Lebanon violates the new ceasefire deal.
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Give immediate concessions to Iran up front that relieve economic and other pressures on Iran, thus strengthening Iran’s bargaining position, while concessions by Iran are vaguely defined and put off to the future. What else could possibly happen?
Unlike Trump and dopes like Hegseth, Iran’s leaders are not stupid.
@Daryl: I don’t think he is. I do, however, think there’s a non-zero chance of America invading Israel before this is over. I’m honestly not sure if it’s more or less likely than America invading Iran.
Anyone who gave it the tiniest bit of thought.
Give immediate concessions to Iran up front that relieve economic and other pressures on Iran, thus strengthening Iran’s bargaining position, while concessions by Iran are vaguely defined and put off to the future. What else could possibly happen?
Unlike Trump and dopes like Hegseth, Iran’s leaders are not stupid.
@charontwo:
To be clear: that’s my point.
The dumb fucks came up with an agreement that binds Israel without including Israel in the agreement.
And everyone knows that Bibi is Fatso’s daddy.
@Daryl: I don’t think he is. I do, however, think there’s a non-zero chance of America invading Israel before this is over. I’m honestly not sure if it’s more or less likely than America invading Iran.
@Kevin:
Using what staging area? With what plans that Israel is not privy to in advance?
@Kevin:
If by non-zero you mean less than zero…yeah