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Cosmocat

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7. That struck me, too

Reply to leftstreet (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 11:28 AM

Apr 13

1) They agreed to and were complying with the deal that BHO worked out.

2) Even before the start of this, it is being reported that they offered to return to an even more restrictive version of that thinking it would be acceptable because DT would crow about it, but the idiots (his son in law and Lutnick) didn't understand it.

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The Iranian war - what now [View all] everyonematters Apr 13 OP

"The leadership in Iran is irrational" LOL n/t leftstreet Apr 13 #1

That struck me, too Cosmocat Apr 13 #7

Withdraw and stop military campaign. David__77 Apr 13 #2

That leaves Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz and their nuclear program intact. everyonematters Apr 13 #3

There's no military victory to be had here. Actions have consequences. David__77 Apr 13 #4

Mr. trump's blockade will be as empty as his bucket of chicken Torchlight Apr 13 #5

Why would Iran want to negotiate? D_Master81 Apr 13 #6

This also Cosmocat Apr 13 #8

Unfortunately, that's a good point. Closing the strait could result in pressure from China and Russia. everyonematters Apr 13 #10

Idiot man-child has painted us into a corner -misanthroptimist Apr 13 #9