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gab13by13

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1. Krasnov wants to cripple Iran economically,

Reply to lostincalifornia (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 07:54 AM

9 hrs ago

when unwashed Iranians can't eat the hope is that they rebel against the government.

What will happen is that Iran will respond just like a cornered rat would respond.

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The Hormuz Blockade Is a Throwdown the US Can't Win [View all] lostincalifornia 9 hrs ago OP

Krasnov wants to cripple Iran economically, gab13by13 9 hrs ago #1

I suspect just the opposite will happen. Most of the Iranian populace will probably view these actions by the US, lostincalifornia 8 hrs ago #4

Well Turkey tells BiBi to stop attacking Lebanon or else............ Lovie777 9 hrs ago #2

All done for the glory of God, gab13by13 9 hrs ago #3

"For a man who understands the power of leverage" Ferrets are Cool 7 hrs ago #5