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2. Yes hyperbole...no major power will come to Iran's aid

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 04:18 PM

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Iran does not have the reach to make it a World War and China & Russia want no part of that war.

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Well, here comes WW3 (not hyperbole) [View all] orangecrush Wednesday OP

"Why it matters?" so asks/says Axios. Good gawd hlthe2b Wednesday #1

Good point orangecrush Wednesday #5

Yes hyperbole...no major power will come to Iran's aid EX500rider Wednesday #2

We'll bomb them some, nothing massive Johnny2X2X Wednesday #3

Yeah it's more like "We will bleed all over you!" EX500rider Wednesday #6

It's still awful Johnny2X2X Wednesday #11

Glad you're so sure orangecrush Wednesday #4

Gawrsh, did Donald Trump lie to us??? tanyev Wednesday #9

This current administration is still bombing..... Lovie777 Wednesday #12

War powers Bayard Wednesday #13

Isn't this what Americans voted for? Bluestocking Wednesday #14

Real men with small hands go to Tehran. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #15