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16. I don't care if it was armed or unarmed.

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 03:01 PM

Mar 6

It was in Sri Lanka, 2000 miles from the Red Sea. It was not a threat to any American or Israeli forces and didn't have to be torpedoed.

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The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Mar 6 OP

that is just evil UpInArms Mar 6 #1

Sounds like a war crime to me.... lastlib Mar 6 #3

The exercise included live firing Abnredleg Mar 6 #5

So what gives? If the claim is wrong, I'll delete this. mahatmakanejeeves Mar 6 #6

Here's a video of live firing from the exercise Abnredleg Mar 6 #8

Granted, it seems as if it would be a lot of work. Thanks again. NT mahatmakanejeeves Mar 6 #9

They could be firing blanks... GiqueCee Mar 6 #13

I think you may not fully understand sarisataka Mar 6 #14

Maybe just the nukes. BidenRocks Mar 6 #15

It appears that it was unarmed or not carrying ammunition GCG Mar 6 #10

The pedophile has a thing for bombing ships Blue Owl Mar 6 #7

Unrestricted submarine warfare. Remember that phrase? Wonder Why Mar 6 #11

Murder Botany Mar 6 #12

I don't care if it was armed or unarmed. maxsolomon Mar 6 #16

President Biden warned them. C Moon Mar 6 #18